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Pastel Portraits: Then and Now

By Luana Luconi Winner

November 9, 2024   10AM Zoom Only

Pastel Society of South Carolina

Luana Luconi Winner will present a fast paced lecture/ demo in three chapters. The first chapter introduces the development of pastel from the caves in Lascaux, France to the early days to Leonardo’s use in the 1500’s to the first manufacturer of professional pastels in Paris in the 1700’s. Then a quick look at exemplary pastel artists in Europe creating portraits in pastel with the most creative qualities. The second chapter is a very short demo showing how you can make your own pastels of custom colors. The final third chapter is a quick, full color pastel portrait sketch of a character face from coastal Carolina. Come join us for a very full 90 minutes this Saturday!

Luana Luconi Winner

Raleigh, NC USA

Winner Studios

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Pastel is becoming more and more popular every year, and people worldwide are discovering the joys
and benefits of working in this versatile medium. Exciting things are happening in the pastel world! We
strive to keep our members informed by offering a number of educational opportunities. Whether you
are new to pastel or are an experienced pastel artist, a membership in the Pastel Society of South
Carolina presents a variety of experiences to advance your artistic goals.

Yearly dues are $40; and if you join in the last quarter of the year, your $40 covers the next year too.

Benefits of membership include:

•  Educational meetings either in person or by Zoom hosting a nationally known artist who teaches and demonstrates.
• Twice yearly opportunities to enter your work in PSSC exhibitions.
• Early registration for any PSSC sponsored workshops. Some past workshop instructors include Nancy King Mertz, Eve Miller, and Laurinda O’Connor.
• PSSC is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), which entitles PSSC members to benefits from IAPS. A fun and exciting experience is attending the biennial conference in Albuquerque with other members.
• Getting together with people who share your passion for pastels at meetings, plein air outings, etc.

Join us as we grow and continue to learn. We would love to welcome you to our group! Join Here.

Exciting News!

The following members of the South Carolina Pastel Society will be in the International Association of Pastel Societies Fall Exhibition!

45th Open Division

Kelli Jacobs

Amy Minson

Judy Sullivan

13th Master Circle

Eve Miller

Christine Swann

Beth Williams

Click here to view their work: 2024 IAPS Fall Exhibition

If we have inadvertently missed anyone out please let us know. You deserve the recognition!

PSSC

The Pastel Society of South Carolina's Light and Luminosity Juried International Pastel Exhibition is currently on display. The exhibition can be viewed from September 14 through October 19, 2024.

The viewing gallery is located at ShowSubmit Click the link to see the artwork. 

The submitted artwork was judged by Jeanne Rosier Smith, ISPS-EP, PSA,-MP, AIS, ASMA.