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PSEC MEMBERS ARE GUESTS OF HONOUR AT GIVERNY!

Every year, l'Art du Pastel en France presents Le Salon International du Pastel de Giverny, taking place this year from the1st to the 9th of June.

Pastel Toujours 2013

Our 17th Annual Members’ Choice Exhibition was held at the Centre d’exposition de Repentigny from May 3rd to May 5th, 2013.

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News

Jacques Clément has two paintings at the exhibition Croquis 45 – Les 45 ans de l’Atelier de croquis de Radio-Canada, sponsored by Écomusée du fier monde, from May 23rd to August 25th, 2013. More details...

Jacques Clément currently presents a solo exhibition in Shawinigan, you can virtually visit by clicking on this link: http://youtu.be/QsJBInoDF6k

(In french only)
Salon de Pastel à Balaruc les Bains du 3 au 19 mai - Pour information, il reste encore quelques places disponibles pour les stages.    -> Voici notre affiche

A beautiful exhibition in PARIS, for those who would be there...

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013 IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR IAPS TENTH BIENNIAL EXHIBITIONS!

 

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Basic Material

The pastel artist's first tools are pastel sticks and pastel pencils, which will be carefully chosen among a wide range available on the market.  Personal preferences based on experimentation, as well as the type of support, will dictate the types of pastels used.    However, a teacher's advice will also be invaluable to any beginner.

The support  generally consists of lightly textured paper or board,which can be more or less abrasive.  The quality and texture of the support will vary according to the manufacturer.  Here again, the artist's experience will determine which type of paper support is to be used.

Cleanliness is essential when painting with pastels. It is recommended to keep  a paper towel or a clean rag within reach, and to wear an apron to keep clothing clean.

Pastel sticks should be placed in a box or container with low sills to prevent them from rolling or sliding out during the painting process.

It is preferable that the support be placed in an upright position in front of the artist, to allow the pastel dust to fall to the bottom of the work surface.

Other tools can be very useful:

  • Wooden board
  • Masking tape
  • Binder clips
  • Push-pins
  • Tracing paper or Glassine
  • Charcoal or Sanguine (for sketches)
  • Paper or foam stumps
  • Fixatives*
  • Appropriate lighting

*These sprays are to be used sparingly. The artist can experiment with different brands on the market to test their effects on colours.