COMING ACTIVITIES…

“Capturing Light – Interpreting Values and Shapes”

with Desmond O’Hagan – March 9, 2024, Workshop 1:30 – 4:30PM

Registration now closed.

Desmond O’Hagan was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, and was raised in the United States. He enjoys working in several media, but his primary focus is pastels and oils. Constantly challenging himself has translated into a fulfilling career in fine art encompassing several one-man shows and participation in group exhibitions in the United States, Japan, China, Canada, and France.

O’Hagan has achieved “Eminent Pastelist” status with the International Association of Pastel Societies and is a member of their “Masters Circle.” He is also a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art. >> Read More

“Late Winter, Denver”
by Desmond O’Hagan

NOTE… that to view the morning DEMO or participate in the afternoon WORKSHOP, you must be a current APS Member. Current members will receive a link to the morning Zoom in their email. [The 2024 Membership Year started on January 1, 2024. ].

IF YOU WISH TO RENEW OR JOIN, click the “JOIN/RENEW” tab at the top of the page…or use the following link … http://www.appalachianpastelsociety.org/?page_id=142

NEW “E” SERIES … Adventures in Pastel!

CLICK HERE to learn about these free online Adventure Activities.

The general guidelines and details of the individual “Adventures,” and the resulting web shows are posted on the Adventure Page as they become available. At the end of each series, there is a drawing for a $100 DakotaPastels certificate for one of the participants. Adventures are released via email to current members on the THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 9am.

Dates for Adventures in the E SERIES:

  • Adventure E-1 ….. January 17, 2024
  • Adventure E-2 ….. February 21, 2024
  • Adventure E-3 ….. March 20, 2024
  • Adventure E-4 ….. April 17, 2024
  • Adventure E-5 ….. May 15, 2024
  • Adventure E-6 ….. June 19, 2024

THE DRAWING FOR THE PRIZE FOR THE “D” SERIES took place at the January 13, 2024 Member Meeting! The winner is… Will Evans! Congratulations! Enjoy your Dakota Pastel certificate! If you have questions about this APS Activity, contact Gary R and Nancy C with THIS FORM.

APS Plein Air Events

Next Event – APS Plein Air Event – Saturday, April 13 2024, 9:30AM – Noon ( Download – PDF)

Our April Plein Air Event will be held at the former RED HOUSE GALLERY AND STUDIOS as we pay tribute to the many years this house was used by the Swannanoa Valley Art League.

There will be an online show of the work that is done for this Plein Air Event. To be included you will need to send a photo of your painting to APSmedia828@gmail.com by 10 pm on April 14th. Please name your photo file: Lastname_Firstname_Title. Feel free to make any comments you would like about your Plein Air experience.

See past Plein Air Events and Shows by clicking the “Plein Air” tab at the top of this page. For more information, contact the Co-Chairs of Plein Air Events for APS: Nancy Clausen and Gary Rupp- Reach them by submitting the Paint Out Contact Form.

APS 2023 International Juried Online Show

APS 2023 International Juried Online Show

CLICK HERE to see the SHOW, the OPENING Gala, the AWARDS!

If you are interested in purchasing any paintings in the show, use THIS FORM

Ongoing … APS Member-taught Classes & Workshops List

A list of links to classes and workshops taught by APS Members can be found on the following page … CLASS/WORKSHOP LISTING

If you are a current APS Member who would like to list classes or workshops that you offer, please use this FORM to submit your information.

Special … Resource Pages: (click topic below)

IN ADDITION to the special links below, there is a great depth of information ABOUT APS contained in this website! EXPLORE the TABS at the top of the page for more about our History, Shows and Activities. Be sure to look back at early Newsletters!

With the help of members (you out there!), the APS website is now providing some links to art-related online resources. So, please, share links to interesting online pastel or art information you have found. Include whatever information someone would need to understand how to use the site. Send your information via the webmaster contact form.

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