See Award Wining paintings ~ CLICK HERE.
Welcome to APS!
We are a pastel painting organization, composed of enthusiastic volunteers, serving a membership spanning all skill levels.
Aspiring beginners to master pastel painters, from across the United States and beyond, enjoy our online programming.
Our mission is to promote the art of pastel painting while providing outreach and education to our members.
Become part of a dynamic arts community!
Join us for free educational opportunities with recognized pastel artists.
Try our low cost online workshops and expand your creative toolkit.
Don’t miss our much loved Pastel Adventures!
Exhibit you pastel paintings in APS online non-juried member shows, juried regional shows, and international shows.
Join APS and have automatic membership in the International Association of Pastel Societies and eligibility for IAPS sponsored shows.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!
The following APS Members were honored with acceptance into the 2026 Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition held by the Pastel Society of North Carolina:
Daphne Boder ~ Nancy Clausen ~ Diana Coidan ~ Terrilynn Dubreuil ~ Will Evans ~ Pat Fenda ~ Alan Fink ~ Mary Ann Grib ~ Alex Hall ~ Judy Harron ~ Beverly Kies ~ Wendy McCLatchy ~ Marianna McDonald ~ Chris McGraw ~ Lynn Newman ~ Elizabeth Norris ~ Laura Pollak ~ Gary Rupp ~ Lisa Steffens ~ Candy Thomas ~ Jane Voorhees ~ Susan Voorhees
This years theme is "On Common Ground: From the Mountains to the Sea". To see the online exhibit and award winning paintings CLICK HERE.
Online Zoom Workshop
Saturday, November 14th
1:30 - 4:30
This exciting Online Pastel Painting Workshop with Teresa Saia will focus on the basics for creating dramatic, dynamic, timeless landscapes: value, composition and simplifying shapes into strong abstract design. Color relationships, edges, temperature of light will be discussed, as well as the application of value sketches and atmospheric perspective for stronger statements in your paintings.
STRONG VALUE STATEMENTS: Demonstrating the power of large, simplified shapes and the subsequent steps in breaking those shapes into distinct areas of light and dark. Developing depth and form with good value choices and then pumping up the color to make a visually dynamic painting.
CREATING MOOD IN THE LANDSCAPE: Maintaining the correct values to enhance the mood you want to create. Knowing how edge quality can help to enhance the effect of depth in the landscape. Creating consistent light direction for the time of day. Managing low light and backlight for dramatic impact.
Also to be discussed: creating a passionate approach to your subject matter, evoking a more interactive response with the viewer!
REQUIREMENT: You must be a current APS member to attend.
WORKSHOP FEE: $60