The Pastel Society of New Hampshire is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of soft pastels as a fine art medium. Founded in January 2006 by a group of pastel artists, the purpose of our society is to foster connections among pastelists of all levels throughout New Hampshire, the New England region and other states. All pastel artists are welcome and encouraged to join.
The Pastel Society of New Hampshire is a member of IAPS, International Association of Pastel Societies, linking our members with the world of other pastel societies and their members.
The Pastel Society of New Hampshire is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
President's Message
July 2009
Happy Fourth of July to all!
Here's hoping the rain doesn't continue until Labor Day. The good news is that the Frank Federico Workshop was a great success and enjoyed by all. Actually they did not experience as much incessant rain as most of New Hampshire has suffered in these recent weeks.
**This is the month of SUBMISSION to our juried show "IT'S PASTEL!" Deadline for submission is July 27th - less than a month from now. This year with all the complications that late submissions have required , there will be no special allowances for late submissions. The absolute deadline is July 27th, so I'm just sending a reminder to get working on your CD's to send in to Deirdra as soon as you are able. Liz Haywood-Sullivan is Juror of Selection.
If you are thinking of attending one of Bob Rohm's Workshops in September, it is also important to sign up for them now. I met Bob at IAPS, and was very impressed. I think he will provide us with wonderful technique and inspiration, and Portsmouth offers a myriad of subjects and places to paint.
Registrations need to be received by mid-July, and reservations in the Port Motel will become scarce later due to many activities in Portsmouth at that time.
I returned from the IAPS convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico in early June, and if I had one wish, I'd hope every PSNH member could attend this wonderful event. There were seminars and workshops by the most exciting pastel masters in our country, and pastel painters from Australia, France, Canada and Scotland as well as 25 pastel societies in the USA. The trade show was full of the most wonderful pastel products one can imagine. One of the most useful things for me was to meet with other presidents of pastel societies and exchange ideas on problems we encounter and ways to further our society. The next IAPS convention will be in 2011 and will be in Albuquerque again. Anyone can attend who is a member of an IAPS pastel society, so if you are interested, start saving your pennies now. It is well worth it.
On a more immediate and local level, our Members Meeting for August will be, by request of members, a great program - DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE VARIETY OF PLEIN AIR EQUIPMENT. Various members will be displaying the equipment they use and explaining its advantages. Bring your own equipment, questions, and ideas. The location is Mt. Uncanoonuc Perennial Garden in Goffstown - a beautiful site with lots to paint when we finish our program. (You might want to bring a sandwich.)
The date is Saturday, August 22, with rain date of August 29.
Directions will be posted on our website within 2 weeks.
We also had a great offer from Janet Stitt who lives on Ragged Mountain for a Paint-Out in the fall when the view and colors from her place are exquisite. More details on date and directions will be available soon.
Our Members Meeting in June at E. W. Poore Frame Shop on framing techniques was greatly appreciated and an excellent program. Thank you, Jennifer.
Keep your fingers crossed that we get some sun this summer.
Barbara Stevens Adams