Mike and his wife moved in July to a smaller place, taking their sheep and hens with them. There will be a whole new range of things to paint -- a vineyard with wine grapes for now, a barn, a stream across the street, and more interesting vistas. Contact Mike at dmichaelkerr@hotmail.com or me at […]
Again this year we will have a celebration and outdoor show to conclude our plein air season. Everyone who participated in any of the plein events is invited to show your work, and everyone else -- all PPS members, friends and family -- is invited to come and enjoy the show and festivities. Mount your […]
Our Annual Members Meeting is on Friday, October 15th at 10 o'clock at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford. It marks the second anniversary of the first members meeting of the Philadelphia Pastel Society. An artist demo will be presented by our own PPS member, Carol Kardon. In addition, the Executive Board’s term will be […]
This general members meeting will be virtual. A brief informational meeting will be followed by a Virtual 1 ½ hour Demo with Nancie King Mertz. Nancie teaches across the US and internationally and is on the faculty for the Plein Air Convention and the IAPS Convention. She is a nationally known master and eminent […]
Philadelphia Pastel Society is hosting an online demo to be presented by renowned pastel artist, Jeri Greenberg PSA, IAPS/MC Registration is required. PPS members: $10 non-members: $15 This is a virtual event. After you complete your registration you will receive an invitation to attend via Zoom. Register for this event Here Watch for an email […]
Shofuso is a beautiful Japanese garden and house located in the western part of Fairmont Park. The cherry blossoms only bloom for a week or two in early April and create a spectacular sight. We will try to capture them this year. Shofuso opens at 11:00 am so we will meet in their parking lot […]
This exhibition will be a non-juried members show with room for approximately 50 paintings. Entries will be limited to one entry per member, and the first 50 entries submitted through EntryThingy will be accepted . REGISTRATION begins on March 1, 2022 A prospectus has been posted.
In the early spring, Dalton Farms grows row upon row of brightly colored tulips. We will meet at the farm when it opens at 10. We can stay all day and paint where we like. Tickets cost $12 plus tax and fees ($2.40) However, they must be purchased in advance and they are not refundable. […]
The PPS Spring meeting is an in-person meeting featuring a rising star in the pastel world, Anne Strutz of North Carolina. Her dynamic pastels have won awards in countless exhibitions over the many years of her art career. She is also an honored member of PSA, IAPS, and many other pastel societies across the country.
We will paint at General Knox's Quarters off Route 252 in the southwest corner of the park. There is a large parking lot near the Quarters and it is a short walk to the painting attractions. There is a stream, a footbridge, old stone buildings, a barn, covered bridge, and open fields. Much to inspire […]
Jenkins Arboretum is known for it's spring flowering Azaleas and Rhododendrons. Keep your fingers crossed that Mother Nature cooperates and the plants are in full bloom! No matter what, Jenkins is a wonderful place to paint. We will go in the late afternoon when it will be less crowded and we'll have the soft afternoon […]
The plan is to paint the beach and wetlands near Kathy's house in Ocean City, NJ. Kathy's house backs up to the wetlands and is only two blocks from the ocean. There are wonderful beach scenes and wetland views. Your choice. Contact Kathy Apfelbaum, Fourbeank@aol.com for more details.
Beautiful fields of lavender await us for this outing. Although the farm is small, there are many great views. Someone will be available to open the gates for the farm around 9:15. We are asked to try to carpool as the parking lot is not large. Please let Kathy (fourbeank@aol.com) or Pat (rileypat@gmail.com) know if […]
Open fields, woods, a stream, Audubon's house from the early 1800's and other farm buildings all offer wonderful subjects for plein air painting. Walking and painting on the grounds is free, as is access to bathrooms in the modern visitors' center near the large parking lot. However, there is a charge to view the interesting […]