*Note the time change for this excursion. Giraffes, zebras, birds, reptiles, all sorts of animals for our painting pleasure! Again, masks and social distancing are essential. I have 6 timed tickets at the zoo's special sale price of $10.25 (includes a small service charge) for the first 6 people who contact me at rileypat@gmail.com and claim them. […]
This property is an irresistible combination of quiet elegance within the mansion and unsurpassed beauty of the landscaped grounds surrounding it. Features include a picturesque pond with flowing fountains, sweeping panoramas of stately trees, and flowering plants.
We're planning an end-of-the-season, outdoor, socially-distanced, masked extravaganza to celebrate our exciting plein air year. All who participated in any of the plein airs are invited to share and show your work. It doesn't need to be framed and can have been finished in your studio. We're have secured an open-air pavilion where we'll have […]
Our last PPS meeting for 2020 will be held online via Zoom. Look for more information about joining this special meeting coming to you in your email soon.
Read about this first PPS meeting of 2021!
Our first spring paintout has been scheduled. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more plein air information.
2nd Annual Members Exhibition
The next Philadelphia Pastel Society meeting will be held in the outside yard at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford. Anne Whalon will give a plein air demonstration. The number of attendees may be limited. please respond below if you are planning to attend.
We painted last year at Mike's farm, and we'll go back in May to see this landscape one more time before the farm is sold. Contact rileypat@gmail.com for Mike's address.
Tyler Arboretum offers seasonally changing gardens, stands of towering trees, hiking trails, and a selection of historic buildings dating back to the 18th century. It is located near Ridley Creek State Park in Media. We will meet at the entrance and then spread out to find exciting scenes for painting. Admission is $15 or $13 for […]