Artists
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Kim Fancher Lordier
Kim is one of the finest pastel artists I have had the good fortune to work with. Her work is rich and expressive. Personally, she is as genuine and wonderful as her work. I highly recommend her workshops--she is a generous and nurturing teacher. She works very hard and expects the same commitment from her students. It's hard work but love every minute. I learned so much from the week I spent with Kim and others at the Chileno Valley Ranch where new friendships blossomed.
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Ron Flemmings
Ron is a dear friend and gifted artist. His work speaks for itself. Take a look, you'll be glad you did.
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Albert Handell
Albert Handell is a classic. He has written several books, of which I recommend Painting the Landscape in Pastel which he wrote with Anita West, another gifted artist.
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Richard Schmid
Richard Schmid is a living master. I had the good fortune to watch him paint and receive direction at my easel. It was truly once in a lifetime experience. His book titled, Alla Prima: Everything I Know About Painting should be at hand in every artist's studio.
Affiliations
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Pastel Society of America
Pastel Society of America is an association of professional and emerging artists who work in the pastel medium. Founded in 1972 by Flora Giffuni, PSA is the oldest pastel society in existence in America.
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Audubon Artists, Inc.
Audubon Artists, Inc. is an energetic group of artist professionals practicing in five disciplines (Aquamedia, Graphics/Drawings, Oils, Pastels, & Sculpture). We present an annual exhibition every year, as we have for over six decades.
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Maryland Pastel Society
MPS sponsors several pastel workshops every year--register early, they fill up fast. And, they sponsor the annual Shades of Pastel National Juried Exhibition.
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Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association
Organizes regular paint-outs throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Lot's of great people and very talented artists.
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International Association of Pastel Societies
The International Association of Pastel Societies represents pastel societies uniting in a common cause — to demonstrate the validity and quality of pastel fine art around the world.
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The Art League
The Art League, Inc., founded in 1954, is a multifaceted, nonprofit visual arts organization based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
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The Del Ray Artisans
The Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a non-profit community arts group whose mission is to foster a community of artists and art supporters who are a viable source for the development, teaching, and furtherance of appreciation of the arts through exhibits and events for members and the diverse populations in the City of Alexandria, the communities of Northern Virginia, and the greater Washington metropolitan area.
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Career Development
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Hart Consulting
Having Beth at my side as a coach has become an integral part of my art career. She is sensitive yet no nonsense and consistently challenges me to examine the facets of my career--whether it be business or creative--and find ways to make it easier and enjoyable.
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Artspan Contemporary Art
contemporary art
Art Supplies
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Terry Ludwig Pastels
Terry Ludwig Pastels is at the top of my list because of the uncombable customer service they provide. Terry and Kristen are great to work with and they'll make sure you get exactly what you're looking for. I love Terry's pastels. They're rich, buttery and the colors are perfect. Try his set of Greens--gorgeous!
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Unison Soft Pastels
I love Unison pastels. They make up a large part of my palette.
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Kitty Wallis Sanded Paper
Wallis Sanded Paper is one of my primary painting surfaces.I use the Museum Grade and tint it with an acrylic wash. You can find it at most art supply stores.
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Blick Art Materials
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All In One Easel
I just received my All-In-One. It's big enough to hold all the pastels I need in the field.
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EASyL Plein Air Easel
After retiring my Jullian full box easel, I purchased the EASyL easel. It's light weight and versatile. I used it for pastels until my palette outgrew its capacity. Now, I use my EASyL for oils. It's a great product for any medium.
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