As part of your membership, we aim to provide opportunities that will both enrich and enlighten your pastel pursuits. From plein-air paint outs in and around the beautiful state of NH & greater New England to technique demos to seeking out people to guest lecture on pertinent topics. 

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If you have an idea to share, please reach out to Bernadette Quirk, Programs Chair at blquirk.art@gmail.com.

Alla Prima Portrait Interactive Zoom Demo with Julia Maddalina

Alla Prima Portrait using General's Charcoal Products"

An Evening with Julia Maddalina, General Pencil Company

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Julia will be demonstrating a range of drawing techniques from effectively laying in the structure to the finer details of the portrait.  This will be a paint/draw along with Julia.  Reference photo will be provided by Julia to all will who pre-register. Please look at Julia's beautiful portrait work on her website: https://jmaddalina.myportfolio.com

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Date: October 19th (Wednesday) at 6pm
Who Can Attend: Up to 25 current members of PSNH
Cost: $10
Buy now: Through our Shop! 

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Supply list:
557 Charcoal Pencils, HB Hard, 2B Medium, 4B Soft

558 White Charcoal Pencil
Pan Pastel Black W/ Soft Knife (I use the triangle shaped one but it's up to personal preference) OR - 957-4B-BP (General's Compressed Charcoal Sticks)

BM-2 Pen Style Eraser
GBS-18 (Black 18 eraser) (great on toned paper)

Misc. materials:
Gray toned Paper - I use Grey or Tan strathmore sketchbook paper a lot of the time. (As long as it's smooth and mid-value toned you can use whatever you want!! Even painting a board with a grey and sanding it will work!)
Paper Towel (Viva is what I use but play with other types for other textures)
Dry flat brush, medium size & a Tortillon

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