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Wendy Koehrsen

My pastel painting, Behind Market, was juried into Art in the Atrium 24. The curator exclaimed that he loved the dark colors used in the painting. (How nice to hear!) The exhibit will be on display in June 12 – October 17, 2023, at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center Frisco.
The subject matter is based on a work trip to Bangalore India a few years back. It was a short drive on unpaved streets from my hotel to the well-paved area of IT business in Bengaluru. We happened upon this scene just behind a small business market with motorbikes and chickens.

Jody Martin

I’m honored that in June, “Kewa Pride” was chosen as one of the two Outstanding Pastels, and chosen for the FAV 15.

Jody Martin

“Waiting For a Turn” was juried into the Bosque Art Classic in Clifton. Texas.

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Bryan Grayson

Bryan had a painting titled "Bluebonnets along Weatherford Highway" accepted in the American Impressionist Society’s 3^rd Annual Associate Member Online Exhibition. The awards will be announced July 20th.

Wendy Koehrsen

Wilmington Dawn took 1st place Pastels at the RCAS 57th Regional Juried Art Exhibition on display at the Eisemann Center through May 30.

Wendy Koehrsen

My painting, Orange Wharf, 12x16 on UART600 was juried into the 2023 Art of the Pastel International Show hosted by the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas.

Paintings will be on display in the Ross Gallery in Fayetteville, TX 4/15-5/27/23.

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Laura Ranier

Laura's painting, Rusty Wheels, was accepted into the the Midamerica Pastel Society's contest "Adventures in Pastel", it can be seen on their website.

Manik Khedekar

Manik's artwork 'POMODORI' has got accepted in Pastel Society of New Hampshire's "It's Pastel 2022" show. It will be on display at Discover Portsmouth Center from 22nd October through November 18th 2022.

Manik Khedekar

Manik's painting 'WONDERMENT' was accepted in Philadelphia Pastel Society's 1st Juried National Exhibition. Her work will be showcased in the Community Art Center in Wallingford, PA from 12th Sept.-14th Oct 2022.

Pernie Fallon

For her oil painting “Light Lingers to Play on the Hay Bales”, Pernie Fallon received the award for Outstanding Use of Bold Color & Paint Application in the McKinney Performing Arts Center & Arts and Music Guild's Unique by Nature Juried Art Competition. Lynn Rushton, judge. The show will run through April 23. In the gallery at the McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 111 N. Tennesseee Street, McKinney, Texas.

Wendy Koehrsen

My pastel painting Companions was accepted into a juried show Artwork in the Atrium 21 that will hang in Frisco December 13, 2021 through March 1, 2022. Location is 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., in the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center.

Enid Wood won Best of Show for Established Artists for "Crevasse" in the Austin Pastel Society's 2021 exhibit.

Pam Brocato won Best of Show for Emerging Artists in the Austin Pastel Society's 2021 exhibit for Pre-Fall.

Sherry Barber won 2nd place for Emerging Artists for"Prickly Pear Fence" in the Austin Pastel Society' 2021 exhibit.

Wendy Koehrsen's painting "Silverback" was accepted into the Endangered Online Exhibition 2021.

Check it out at art4apes.com/2021-exhibition

Rita Kirkman's painting "Sun Candy" (pastel, 10x10 inches) has been accepted into the American Impressionist Society 2021 All Member Online Exhibition. Awards announcement on Facebook Live Saturday, Oct 30, 4pm ET on the Facebook AIS Page. The show will be visible on americanimpressionistsociety.org October 30 through December.

Rita Kirkman's painting "Elegance" (pastel, 12x6 inches) has won Third Place at the Pastel Society of Colorado's LET'S CELEBRATE! 2021 Small Works Pastel Show & Sale. Big thanks to show judge and juror Deborah Bays. The show continues at the Bitfactory Gallery, 851 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO through Dec 10.

Deborah Bays' comment on "Elegance": "The mystical elegance of the feline is captured in this painting. The excellent drawing of the graceful feline form is beautifully supported by the vertical format. The textures of the pastel strokes and the warm/cool color palette draw us in for a closer look but don’t overwhelm the strong presence of this Rex cat. This is no sentimental pet portrait. This painting feels truthful, respectful and affectionate."

Rita also has two works accepted into the Pastel Society of Colorado Let's Celebrate! 2021 Small Works Pastel Show and Sale. "Elegance" (12x6) and "Green Eye" (8x8) will show at the Bitfactory gallery in Denver, Nov 19 to Dec 10. Opening reception Nov 19, 5-8pm.

Rita is thrilled to brag that her painting "Cousins" (32x32) has won Second Place in the MidAmeria Pastel Society 2021 Members Only Online Show. A big thanks to judge Lorenzo Chavez. The show can be viewed at midamericapastel.com/works.