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CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners at this years
Purely Pastel Exhibition 2022
1 April - 15th May
Bottle Creek Gallery
Pataka Art + Museum
Porirua 5022
Thankyou to Lyn Diefenbach for judging the Master Circle
and
Julie Greig (Master Pastellist) and Mark Hutchins-Pond ( Contemporary Art Curator)
for judging the Purely Pastel Exhibition
Purely Pastel Exhibition 2022
1 April - 15th May
Bottle Creek Gallery
Pataka Art + Museum
Porirua 5022
Thankyou to Lyn Diefenbach for judging the Master Circle
and
Julie Greig (Master Pastellist) and Mark Hutchins-Pond ( Contemporary Art Curator)
for judging the Purely Pastel Exhibition
'Beloved'
Master Circle Winner Julie Greig mpanz psa |
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'Cat-a-Tonic
2nd Place Master Circle Nicola Reif dpanz |
WINNER
SUPREME AWARD UNISON CUP
Zoe Alford
'YC1780'
SUPREME AWARD UNISON CUP
Zoe Alford
'YC1780'
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Sarka Cibulcova 'Te Wahine' |
SPECIAL MERIT
Anne Berry 'Riding the Bus in St Louis' |
MERIT
Glenys Forbes apanz 'Belle de Nuit' |
MERIT
Kym Beaton 'Low tide' |
MERIT
Colleen Henderson 'Lichen Rocks' |
CONGRATULATIONS
Tony Allain, Nicola Reif,and Yael Maimon
for winning awards in the
LCPPS Pastels in Paradise International Online Show
Tony Allain, Nicola Reif,and Yael Maimon
for winning awards in the
LCPPS Pastels in Paradise International Online Show
Best Landscape/Seascape Award
Tony Allain Twisted Tree |
Pure and SImple Award
Nicola Reif Bush Buddy |
Best Portrait/Figure/Animal Award
Yael Maimon Heart of the Meal |
CONGRATULATIONS to
Isla Ferrer Karen Neal Nicola Reif and Davina Wang
Accepted into the
2021 IAPS JURIED WEBSHOW
Michael Freeman Julie Freeman and Olga Abramova
Accepted into the
2021 IAPS JURIED WEBSHOW MASTER CIRCLE DIVISION.
Exhibition live on November 1st
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Isla Ferrer Karen Neal Nicola Reif and Davina Wang
Accepted into the
2021 IAPS JURIED WEBSHOW
Michael Freeman Julie Freeman and Olga Abramova
Accepted into the
2021 IAPS JURIED WEBSHOW MASTER CIRCLE DIVISION.
Exhibition live on November 1st
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Pastel Society of Australia Annual Exhibition 2021
CONGRATULATIONS
Michael Freeman
1st in Scapes with 'Slaughterhouse'
1st in Still Life with 'Sleight of Hand'
PASTELIST OF THE YEAR 2021 !
CONGRATULATIONS
Isla Ferrer
1st in People and Wildlife with 'Romney Scarf'
Tammy Gabriel
2nd with 'She is a Warrior'
Nicola Reif
3rd with 'Little Ray of Sunshine'
Pastel Society of Australia Exhibition
CONGRATULATIONS
Michael Freeman
1st in Scapes with 'Slaughterhouse'
1st in Still Life with 'Sleight of Hand'
PASTELIST OF THE YEAR 2021 !
CONGRATULATIONS
Isla Ferrer
1st in People and Wildlife with 'Romney Scarf'
Tammy Gabriel
2nd with 'She is a Warrior'
Nicola Reif
3rd with 'Little Ray of Sunshine'
Pastel Society of Australia Exhibition
CONGRATULATIONS
Isla Ferrer
Winning the 'Art Institution of Distinction Award'
in the PSA annual exhibition 'Enduring Brilliance'
with
'Bee at Work'
Isla Ferrer
Winning the 'Art Institution of Distinction Award'
in the PSA annual exhibition 'Enduring Brilliance'
with
'Bee at Work'
Well done also to Michael Freeman , Julie Freeman, Tony Allain and Olga Abramova for being accepted
Congratulations to Michael Freeman and Tammy Gabriel for receiving awards in the
PSNC 'Pure Color' Exhibition 2021
PSNC 'Pure Color' Exhibition 2021
Honourable Mention
'Lockdownunder' |
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CONGRATULATIONS also to these members for being accepted.
Zoe Alford (2)
Isla Ferrer
Nicola Reif
Zoe Alford (2)
Isla Ferrer
Nicola Reif
CONGRATULATIONS
Julie Freeman, Michael Freeman and Tony Allain
Receiving Awards in the Master Circle of the 2021 IAPS JURIED GALLERY EXHIBITION
in Zhou Gallery Chicago
Julie Freeman, Michael Freeman and Tony Allain
Receiving Awards in the Master Circle of the 2021 IAPS JURIED GALLERY EXHIBITION
in Zhou Gallery Chicago
'Prix De Pastel'
Top Award
Julie Freeman ' The Art of Zen'
Top Award
Julie Freeman ' The Art of Zen'
Award of Excellence
Michael Freeman 'Locked Down Under' |
Award of Excellence
Tony Allain 'Nelson Yacht Club' |
We are now on Instagram
Thank you to Isla Ferrer and Zoe Alford for setting this up and being responsible for the ongoing posts.
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Thank you to Isla Ferrer and Zoe Alford for setting this up and being responsible for the ongoing posts.
CHECK US OUT and follow pastelartistsnz
One Day Workshop at the Estuary Arts Centre
'Introduction to Pastel'
June 12th
A demonstration using 3 primary colours on Pastelmat.
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Black and white pencils on AS Colourfix Just starting to build up layers
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Students had a selection of surfaces and images to attempt.
In the morning was a focus on values and using black and white pencils/pastel.
Afternoon was colour using the primaries, black and white and a selection of Mungyo
In the morning was a focus on values and using black and white pencils/pastel.
Afternoon was colour using the primaries, black and white and a selection of Mungyo
Pastel Pieces
An exhibition by Auckland members of PANZ is on at The Estuary Arts Centre
June 8th - July 4th
June 8th - July 4th
A wonderful opening attended by quite a crowd was on Saturday June 12th. Great to see a few red dots !
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Contratulations to our latest recipients of PANZ Honour Awards
Isle Ferrer
was awarded her Artist Member |
Nicola Reif
was awarded her Distinguished Member |
Michael Freeman
was awarded his Masters |
The PANZ National Convention 2021 was a great success.
After a year of uncertainty it was a relief to be able to hold the event.
Held over 2 days in the Community House Devonport.
We had members from all over the country attend.
A very full program of demonstrations, presentations, forum,
panel discussion, pastel challenge.
And Dinner Saturday night.
Our Purely Pastel National Exhibition 2021 was held online due to Covid. Over 300 images were
entered from 96 Artists. After jurying by our International jurors Liz Haywood Sullivan
and Andrew McDermott we had over 70 artists work accepted and over 100 pastel artworks.
Our esteemed judge Lyn Diefenbach had a hard time picking out 12 awards from our
Master Circle and General Exhibition.
Master Pastelist Julie Greig held 2x 2 day workshops either side of the Convention
Beyond the Photograph March 24th and 25th
Still Life/Animals March 29th and 30th
Beyond the Photograph March 24th and 25th
Still Life/Animals March 29th and 30th
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Purely Pastel 2020 Exhibition
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2020 Purely Pastel National Exhibition by PANZ (Pastel Artists of New Zealand). The exhibition opened on Friday, 20th March, but closed In light of the developing situation of the Covid-19 pandemic. The annual PANZ Conference was also cancelled. The exhibition will possibly be held at the Otago Art Society's Dunedin Railway Station Gallery, dates to be confirmed. Supreme Award - Unison Cup: "Granny's Box" by Michael Freeman Highly Commended (runner-up): "Boss... Incoming" by Karen Rankin Neal Merit Awards: Lyn Henry - all three paintings in show Glenys Forbes - 'The Challenge' Isla Ferrer - 'Wake Me Up For Meals' Gail Barth - 'Summer Storm over Farewell Spit' Special Mentions: Anne Berry - 'Red-Footed Booby' Nicola Reif - 'Winter Symphony' Rose Rudd - 'Tiki' Bill Burke - 'Pied Oystercatchers' Rosemary Murphy - 'Charlotte's Party' Raimo Kuparinen - 'Stream through Bushland' Winner of the Masters Circle: "Opportunities" by Julie Greig Peoples' Choice Award: to be announced |
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CONGRATULATIONS!
MASTER CIRCLE PASTELIST Awarded to JULIE FREEMAN at the IAPS Convention 2019 To achieve membership in the IAPS Master Circle, artists must accrue five overall points based on works accepted and/ or awarded in specific IAPS (International Association of Pastel Societies) exhibitions. Following this level of achievement, is the 'Eminent Award' which is an additional 10 points. Julie is pictured here wearing her three-inch round bronze medalllion which has been dipped in 24k gold twice, and is engraved with her name and award date on theback. Well done Julie, a fantastic achievement! |
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The IAPS Thirteenth Biennial Convention & 34th Juried Exhibition | 5th Master Circle Exhibition
Albuquerque, New Mexico June 5-8, 2019 To view the work in previous IAPS exhibitions including the 33rd Juried Exhibition - 2018 Webshow, the 32nd Exhibition (2018 Tacoma, WA Show), the 31st (2017 Webshow) and in the two 2017 Convention shows - the 30th Juried Show and the 4th Master Circle Exhibition, click here. New Zealand artists accepted into the IAPS 34th Juried Exhibition are Michael Freeman, Karen Rankin-Neal Accepted into the 5th Master Circle Exhibition is Julie Freeman, and Tony Allain. |
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Purely Pastel 2019 Exhibition Congratulations to all the winners of the 2019 Purely Pastel National Exhibition by PANZ (Pastel Artists of New Zealand), held at the Percy Thomson Gallery Stratford, 29 March to 21 April: 1st: "Light of Mind, Tears of Soul" by Gavin Chai 2nd: "Going Down of the Sun" by Lyn Henry Merit: "All That Spot Dreamed It Would Be" by Merle Bishop Merit: "Tucked Away" by Zoe Alford Merit: "Hereford" by Anita Adamson Merit: "Reflections" by Tee Veronica Winner of the Masters Circle: "Deirdre" by Maxine Thompson Peoples' Choice Award: to be announced |
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Join our Facebook group!
Pastel Artists of New Zealand (Inc) was founded in April 2002. The Facebook page is a place to: share images of pastel paintings and techniques; have friendly discussions about being a pastel artist; share challenges and triumphs with pastel; discover new pastel artists and masters; and to share PANZ news, events and competitions and those of other International Pastel Societies.
PANZ aims to promote pastel art as an art form in its own right and to promote New Zealand pastel artists. It is achieving these aims through publicity, workshops, setting up a regional structure, exhibitions and a two-monthly full colour newsletter- NZ Pastel Artist.
Anyone is welcome to join our group here
Pastel Artists of New Zealand (Inc) was founded in April 2002. The Facebook page is a place to: share images of pastel paintings and techniques; have friendly discussions about being a pastel artist; share challenges and triumphs with pastel; discover new pastel artists and masters; and to share PANZ news, events and competitions and those of other International Pastel Societies.
PANZ aims to promote pastel art as an art form in its own right and to promote New Zealand pastel artists. It is achieving these aims through publicity, workshops, setting up a regional structure, exhibitions and a two-monthly full colour newsletter- NZ Pastel Artist.
Anyone is welcome to join our group here
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From more than 2000 entries Michael Freeman's pastel painting, "UFOs" has won an Honorable Mention in the Still Life + Floral Category (juried by Jennifer Evenhus) in the 20th Annual Pastel 100 Competition. The painting will also appear in the April 2019 issue of Pastel Journal. "UFOs" by Michael Freeman (pictured left) |
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Karen Neal's pastel portrait of her son "The Teenager" (Slice of Life series) has been judged into the Strokes of Genius 11 book. The artworks submitted were judged by guest juror artist Steven Assael (with the theme 'Finding Beauty'), along with 146 other artworks selected internationally.
"The Teenager" (pictured right) “Bush Lush” by Nicola Reif was selected from over 2000 entries to place second in the Animal + Wildlife category of the Pastel 100 competition. The painting will appear with a short article in the April 2019 Issue of the Pastel Journal, along with all the other winners. "Bush Lush" (pictured below)
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Congratulations to Maxine Thomspon who received a COMMENDED Award in the Australian Pastel Exhibition, 2018. |
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Master Pastellist PANZ has conferred the award of 'MASTER PASTELIST' (MPANZ) on Julie Freeman. he has made an outstanding contribution to PANZ in its management (including introducing and managing the Facebook page with husband Michael) and in attending and contributing to PANZ conventions, has a strong track record of tutoring and mentoring budding pastel artists, and continues to garner international recognition for her work. Her outstanding achievements merit the highest level of recognition the organisation can bestow. |
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Impressions National Art Awards - Nelson
CONGRATULATIONS to Vicki Jackson of Blenheim, who received the 'Best Pastel Award' and 'NBS People Choice Award' for her pastel painting 'Solace' at the recent Impressions National Art Awards in Nelson. Pictured right: Glenys Forbes presenting Vicki with the 'Best Pastel' Award and her pastel painting "Solace" |
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"Solace"
by Vicki Jackson (Marlborough) |
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Acceptance into 31st IAPS Show
Congratulations to Tony Allain, Julie Freeman and Michael Freeman for having two each of their pastel works selected in this prestigious juried online exhibition. Tony came away with a Silver award, Michael a Bronze and Julie an Honourable Mention. They have also gained points towards Master Circle status. |
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Julie Greig's "In Transition, Lindis Pass, NZ" was selected for the Pastel Society of America’s 45th Annual Exhibition in New York – one of 178 chosen from 1298 entries worldwide. It was then selected for an exhibition at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio. The exhibit will open mid December and will run through January 2018. |
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Tony Allain has achieved the level of MASTER CIRCLE PASTELIST within IAPS – International Association of Pastel Societies. This is a very high achievement and a FIRST for New Zealand. Tony registers at IAPS under the PANZ banner, as he still remains a member and retains his Master Pastelist status with PANZ. Master Circle status is hard to achieve and Tony has earned this very quickly, which is a real credit to him and his talent. |
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Julie Freeman in Europe Congratulations to Julie Freeman who has been featured in the July issue of French Art Magazine 'Pratique Des Arts' following her pastel journey. Julie is also honoured to have been invited by Ruben Adorna to exhibit with pastel artists worldwide in the PASIT exhibition (currently showing) in Tivoli, Italy . |
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IAPS 28th Juried Exhibition
Congratulations to our esteemed member Tony Allain for being awarded 'Honourable Mention' in the IAPS exhibiton which opened 1st December 2016. This is Bembridge Quay, 18x26" (pictured right). Lyn Deifenbach won the Founders Award with her beautiful piece "Upon Reflection" (pictured left). Lyn has tutored at previous conventions. |
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