Pastel Society of America

I am thrilled to announce that I have been juried into the Pastel Society of America as an associate member! The Pastel Society of America (PSA) is the oldest and most prestigious pastel society in the United States (http://www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org/). PSA is housed in a building in downtown NYC with a gallery and school. One cannot just pay membership dues and be a member......you must be juried into membership. There are two levels of membership.....associate and signature. Signature status allows you to put the initials "PSA" behind your signature. Those who have earned signature status are seen as very accomplished artists! One can be juried in at the signature level.....but I believe that is a rare occurrence.....I have not heard of anyone doing so. As one advances in their career associate members can apply to the jury process again to be considered for signature status. I hope to be doing this in the not too distant future!!! Life is good!!!

Nap Time

I have had a painting partially completed on my easel waiting for me to find the time to come back to it. It finally happened! I loved this little fella all snuggled into the straw and the way the light created blue tones in his black hide. Babies are so cute.....and this calf is no exception! I decided to title it "Nap Time".