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Dear Members,
Do you think that it is really SPRING? We have had some lovely weather and in between some not so nice weather. I had the pleasure today to get out and paint En
Plein Aire. The weather was delightful and I had a great day of painting. It was a very enjoyable day. Whether you paint in your studio or in the open air, the hours spent before your easel can bring satisfaction and sometimes frustration. Always know that you are not alone. As I was reading the latest edition of PleinAir Magazine, I happened on the Publisher’s Letter. Much of what he said in this letter was very good advice. He talked about the “Journey”. We as artists are definitely on a journey. What matters most is not the outcome of each painting, but what has been gained by the act of painting. So, the next time you feel that what you are working on is a failure, just put a different spin on the outcome. Each time you take that journey you may discover that you have learned something and just the experience of painting will take you to another part of that journey. The exhibits for this year are approaching, as well as the “Afternoon with Richard McKinley” special event. It seems that we have been waiting for this a long time and now it is just a month away. I do hope that all of our members will consider taking part in this very special time as Richard demonstrates his techniques and takes time to answer your questions. As always, I would like to thank the Executive Board for their time volunteering for this wonderful Pastel Society which keeps the PSNJ a forerunner in the Art World. As you lose yourself in the world of these colorful sticks that create magic when applied to a surface, always remember your journey and where it may take you. I will look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events and that you have an enjoyable summer filled with happy moments of painting. Yours In Pastels, Louise
Our Ninth Annual Juried Exhibition will take place at
Crane’s Mill Towne Square Gallery, 459 Passaic Avenue
West Caldwell from Sunday, November 2- Friday,
November 28.
Our judge for the show will be Vincent Nardone.
Receiving will be on Saturday, November 1 and pick up
will be on Saturday November 29. Reception date to be
announced. So get out those sticks and see what you can
do!
June 2014 The Newsletter of the Pastel Society of New Jersey
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President’s Message
PSNJ 2014 Dates of Events
The PSNJ Members Exhibition
Monday, June 2 - Thursday, June 26
Reception: Saturday, June 21, 2 - 4pm
Special Demonstration
Richard McKinley
Saturday, June 28, 1 pm
The PSNJ Signature and Board Members
Exhibition
Wednesday, June 4 - Monday, July 14
Reception: Sunday, June 8, 3-5 pm
Ninth Annual Juried Exhibition
Focus on Pastels
Sunday, November 2 - Friday, November 28
Reception: To Be Determined
Ninth Annual Juried Exhibition
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Save this date, Saturday June 28th
for Richard McKinley’s demonstration! The demo will take place at our new
venue, the Senior House, 356 Main Street, Montville, NJ. The Senior House is located off exit 47 from 287, less
than 0.5 mile going east on Main Street (Rt. 202). It is next to the Public Safety
Building (Police). For PSNJ members there is no charge; all others $15 at door or
you can become a member for $25.
RICHARD MCKINLEY, PSA-HF, PSWC-PL
AFFILIATIONS :
- Artist Member, Salmagundi Club of NYC
- Signature Pastel Society of America – HF (2010 Hall of Fame Inductee)
- Signature PSWC – DP, PL (Distinguished Pastelist) 2012 Pastel Laureate
Inductee) Pastel Society of the West Coast
- Honorary Member – DPS - Degas Pastel Society
- Signature NPS - Northwest Pastel Society
- Signature PSO – MP (Master Pastelist) Pastel Society of Oregon
- Associate OPA - Oil Painters of America
- Contributing Editor Pastel Journal - F+W Media
Richard McKinley has been a professional working artist/teacher for over 40 years. His work is represented in
several national galleries and is in the permanent collection of the Butler
Institute of American Art Museum. He holds artist membership at the
Salmagundi Club in NYC and has participated in their American Masters
Exhibition. In 2010 he was inducted into The Pastel Society of America’s Hall of Fame at the National Arts Club in
NYC. In 2012 he was designated Pastel Laureate by the Pastel Society of the West
Coast. His oil and pastel paintings have been featured in numerous
National/International art publications including: Southwest Art, American Artist,
Workshop magazine, Artist magazine, Practique des Arts, and since 2003 has been a
frequent contributing editor to Pastel Journal. He has been included in numerous art
books and his published materials were compiled in 2010 by North Light Publications
in the best-selling book: “Pastel Pointers, Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings.”
Currently, a coffee table sized book featuring over 100 of Richard’s pastel and oil
paintings is in the works. An avid plein air landscape painter, Richard divides his time
between painting the locations he is passionate about, reinterpreting those paintings
back in the studio, writing about art matters, and instructing workshops. For more
information please visit: www.mckinleystudio.com or follow him on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/McKinleyFineArt.
The Spring Members Meeting was held on April 13, 2014 at the Montville Senior House, Montville, NJ. Louise
Woodcox, President, opened the meeting by thanking the Board members for the hard work they do on behalf of the
PSNJ and thanking Laurie Harden and Bernadette de Cecere for the hospitality arrangements. Louise mentioned
that it is the 9th
year for the PSNJ, and also thanked the early and Charter Members for the work they did to establish
the organization. She made a plea for volunteers, who are needed to keep the PSNJ a growing and vital
organization.
Anita Gladstone, Recording Secretary presented the issue of the revisions to the By-Laws that were previously sent
to the members for review, which were then passed. Anita discussed those positions that were up for election in
October: President, 1st Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Programs Director, and Newsletter Editor, along
with the currently vacant position of Publicity Coordinator. The Board Reports followed, starting with 1st Vice
PSNJ Member’s Meeting – April 13, 2014
Saturday, June 28th Special Demonstration - Richard McKinley
“Morning Impressions” by Richard McKinley
Richard McKinley
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President, reported by Louise Woodcox, stating that there are currently 157 active paid members with 16 NJ
counties represented, and 5 states. This includes 67 Signature members. There are 34 patrons, 7 patron level 2, and
one patron level 3. Donna Cota, Co-Chair Exhibitions, reported on the now currently running Member’s Exhibition
and Signature Members Exhibition, and the upcoming Juried Exhibition, which will be held November 2-November
28 at Cranes Mill Towne Square Gallery. Dana Abel, Treasurer, not present, was reported on by Louise, stating our
financial statistics. Michal Barkai, Corresponding Secretary, reported that she sent out condolence cards to members
as well as a thank you and donation to the Montville Library for the use of the meeting room for the past two years.
Michal, who is also filling in as the Publicity Coordinator, mentioned that we are using email and the web more,
including Facebook, to publicize our events. She encouraged the members to “like” the Facebook page and to also
sign up for the PSNJ blog on the website. She also suggested that we all forward emails about our events to friends
and acquaintances who might be interested. Carol Thurlow, Newsletter Editor, reported on the deadline and
reminded members to photograph their entries to shows. Annette Lange, webmaster, reported that the website is
currently up to date. Judy Leeds, Program Director, reminded us of the Richard McKinley demonstration and asked
for volunteers to help with that event. Before Judy introduced Burt Silverman, she thanked Annette Hanna for
chauffeuring Burt Silverman from New York and Bob McBride for his help with the audio-visual equipment used
for the demonstration
We were then treated to a demonstration by Burt Silverman. All during his painting demo, Burt gave us little gems
of philosophy. He stated that pastels are a fusion, like drawing in color. He started by mentioning some highlights
of the history of portraiture and how it changed through the years, starting with the classic dark background with
light figure until Picasso came along and changed everything. He stated that to paint a portrait, it is much better to
have a live model where, as the sitting progresses, the artist builds up a relationship with the subject and there are
nuances between the painter and the model. The artist captures the essence of a person as you go through time
together, unlike a camera which only captures an instant. As he painted he explained his thought processes, and
showed us how “light dramatizes the event.” Using Yarka pastels, he worked on the face of the model Alex
Piccirillo, then scarf, and back to face, explaining how changes in value allow you to make what you want to stand
out. I found his most interesting comment was his question of why we would want to see a still image in this age of
electronics and fast moving images. And his answer was that art slows down reality and gives us a moment to
contemplate the image, bringing meaning that you might not get from a fast moving image. I am sure everyone
present took away a different piece of his philosophy to remember.
The beginning sketch by Burt
Silverman
Starting with face of model, Alex Piccirillo
Moving on to scarf and adjusting values
(Photo credit: Michal Barkai)
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Our Members Exhibit is currently on display at the Livingston Gallery and will be there until June 26. The Gallery
is located at 40-42 South Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ. Telephone 973 992-9292. The Gallery hours are
Monday-Saturday 10-6. Our pick-up date is Friday, June 27 from 10-11:30. Come join us for the reception on June
21 from 2-4 pm. Full pictorial coverage on web-site and in the Fall newsletter.
The following artists were recognized with awards.
Best In Show: Marjorie Paradise: ‘Way to Pawnee Buttes”
1st Place Awards
Scapes/Interior: Stephanie Silverman – “Skagit Valley”
Animal/Wildlife: Anita Gladstone – “Surveying the Square”
Floral/Still Life: Derek Cameron – “Chickadees”
Portrait/Figure: Jeffrey Wolfson – “You and Me”
Abstract/Experimental: Bozena Janiszewski – “Shell”
2nd
Place Awards:
Scapes/Interior: Carol Livingston – “Garden at Cross Estate”
Animal/Wildlife: Margaret Cohen – “Struttin’ in Pink”
Floral/Still Life: Barbara Uhr – “Fruit Bowl”
Portrait/Figure: Laurie Harden – “Lipstick”
Abstract/Experimental: Bernadette DeCesare “Beauty of Boonton”
Merit Awards: Paula Pearl – “Foggy Day”
Annette Hanna – “Snag”
This year the Signature Members and Board Members Exhibit runs from June 4 to July 14 at the Mayo Performing
Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ. Come on out to the reception on Sunday, June 8th
from 3-5 to see
what other pastelists have painted depicting NJ to commemorate our state’s 350th
anniversary. The Gallery is open
two hours prior to and during all performances at the Theatre, and by appointment by calling 973-539-0345, Ext.
6583 or see www.mayoarts.org. Pick up will be Tues, July 15 from 10-11:30.
PSNJ Signature Members and Board Members Exhibit – Now Showing
PSNJ Member’s Exhibit Awards
Portrait at end of demonstration
(Photo credit: Michal Barkai)
Teacher, Burt Silverman and former student, Alex
Picirillo, at End of Demo (Photo credit: Michal Barkai)
Best in Show
Way to Pawnee Buttes
by Marjorie Paradise
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Current and Upcoming Shows of Members - Catch a Show While Vacationing!
Marianne Knipe, PSNJ Solo Show
“Marianne Knipe – A Passion for Pastels”
The Old Vic Art Gallery 131-South Main Street
Alburtis, PA June 1 to August 9
Marge Levine, PSA
Marge Levine,and Richard
Buntzen collage artist
“Side by Side"
The Painted Frame Gallery
78 First Avenue, Atlantic
Highlands, N.J. June 6-July 5
Call the gallery: 732-291-0100.
The opening reception on
Saturday, June 7, 6-8
Adrian Guiliani, PSA, PSNJ.
"Childhood,"
24th Juried Exhibition of the
International Association of
Pastel Societies (IAPS)
Vose Gallery,Boston, MA
May 10 - June 21.
Jami Swimming II
Grand Opening of Fine Art
Chapel View in Providence,
Rhode Island
May 10 to June 12.
Marge Levine, PSA, Richard
McKinley, PSA, and Anna
Wainright ,PSA, PSNJ
“The Three Pastelists"
Artful Deposit Gallery
201 Farnsworth Ave
Bordentown, NJ
May 30- June 29 The artists will be at the gallery Fri,
June 27, 5 - 8
Harvey Rogosin, PSNJ
Brookdale Park Montclair, N.J.
June 14-15
10-5
(For GPS Directions use 473
Watchung Avenue)
Gallery North 49th Outdoor Arts
Show, Setauket, N.Y. (Long Island)
September 6-7 10 - 5
(For GPS Directions use 90 North Country Rd)
Michal Barkai, PSNJ
Solo Exhibit
Paintings and Photographs
June 2014
Crane’s Mill Towne Square
Gallery
459 Passaic Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ
Carol Rifkin
“Faces and Figures” Solo Show
April 28-June 16
Rosalind and Alfred Lippman
Gallery - Temple B’nai Jeshurun
1025 South Orange Ave
Short Hills, NJ
9:30-4 Mon-Fri, 9:30-12 Sun
Laurie Harden, PSNJ
Animal oil paintings and
photographs by Pam Hasegawa
Freylingheusen Arboretum
353 E Hanover Ave, Morristown,
NJ 07960
June 1- July 15.
Anna Wainright, PSNJ
"Across the Wetlands"
24th Juried Exhibition of the
International Association of
Pastel Societies (IAPS)
Vose Gallery
Boston, MA
May 10 - June 21
"A View from the Top"
“For Pastels Only”
Sponsored by Pastel Painters
Society of Cape Cod.
June 18 - July 13
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
South Yarmouth, MA.
Jeri Greenburg, PSA, PSNJ
“For Pastels Only”
“Thru the Window” juried to
Pastel Painters Society of Cape
Cod (PPSCC)
June 18 - July 13
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
South Yarmouth.
Two paintings, “Underneath”
and “Cold Winter Day” in the
Jack Richeson75 Landscape
Exhibition at the Richeson
Gallery in WI or see
http://www.richeson75.com/land
scape/lnonoilgal.html
Diane Revels, PSNJ
“Perspectives”
Landscape Show
Wallflowers Gallery
Bernardsville, NJ
June 6- July 26
35 Mill Street,
Bernardsville, NJ
Hours: Tue-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
Call (908) 204-1972
Candace Petersen, PSNJ
"Jim's Barn"
NorthWest Pastel society's 28th
International Open Exhibition.
The exhibit runs through July
The American Art Company
Tacoma, WA
Patty Romo
Avalon Performing Arts Council
Show & Sale
Fri, June 20 – Reception: 7- 9
Sat, June 21, 10 - 4
Avalon Community Hall
30th Street & Avalon Avenue
Avalon New Jersey
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of two special artists who were formerly members of the PSNJ and known
to many of us.
Arlene Hyman, passed away recently. She had moved to North Carolina a couple of years ago and has kept on
working in pastel. As described by one of our members, “She was just the kindest, loveliest person, and a wonderful
artist.” She had described the painting below from February 2014 called “The Rain
Is Gone” as “a picture made entirely from my imagination of water filled field and
stream in a mountainous locale like the Rocky Mountains.” She had exhibited
locally at the Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory, NC in 2013.
Maria deMos, mother of the founder of PSNJ, Mark deMos recently passed away.
She was a multi-media talented artist. She grew up in Sumatra, Dutch East Indies.
She started with watercolors. Her entire family was in an internment camp for 3 ½
years and some of her paintings from those memories can be seen on their website,
http://demosfineart.com/demosfineart/Indonesia.html. The site also includes her
interesting biography and many of her paintings. Please take time to view the site; you will be impressed at the
variety of her works. She will be missed by many.
● Mary Byrne, PSNJ, won Honorable Mention for her pastel painting, "The Green Wave", at the Livingston Art
Association's Member Show in May.
● Derek Cameron, has an acrylic painting “Snow Business” that was published in the new book; “AcrylicWorks”
The Best of Acrylic Painting, by Nancy Reyner. The book can be ordered on line or purchased at Barnes and Noble
booksellers.
● Carol Clemens, PSNJ, was juried into the 5th
annual New Hope Art League Show held in May at Rolling Green
Farm in New Hope, Pa. with her painting "6 Pears Arrived in the Mail.” Carol also received an Award of Excellence
at the Livingston Artists Association Spring Exhibition, held at Crane’s Mill Towne Square, West Caldwell, NJ in
May for her painting called “Still Sunny.” In addition, she received a Merit Award, Clifton Association of Artists
Exhibition, held at the Clifton Arts Center, Clifton NJ in Feb-April with her painting “Faux Degas.”
● Bernadette deCesare won an Award of Excellence for “My Keys Are Here Somewhere” at the Spring Member's
Exhibition 2014 from the Art Center of New Jersey held at the Cranes Mill Towne Square in West Caldwell NJ in
early May.
● Jeri Greenburg, PSNJ had a painting “Snow/Storm” juried into the Salmagundi Club Member’s Exhibition in
NYC in April.
● Adrian Guiliani, PSA, PSNJ, was honored to be juried in as a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America.
● Annette Hanna, PSA, PSNJ, will be showing at the Pastel Landscape Exhibit - Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank,
Whidbey Island, WA June 2-30, 2014, Reception Sun. June 8, 2-5PM. She will also be teaching a Plein-Air Pastel
Workshop at at the Whidbey Island Fine Art School, Langley, WA, Whidbey Island - August 8, and 9, 2014, June 2-
June 30, 2014. See http://www.annettehannafineart.com.
● Laurie Harden, PSNJ, received two awards at the Boonton Weekend of Art- “Best Figurative/ Portrait Painting”
for the oil painting, “Mind the Gap” and for “Best Illustration”, was for the oil painting,“Buon Appetito”. She also
received a Merit Award from the Art Centre of NJ for the oil painting, “Shadow Play”. The exhibition was held at
Crane’s Mill in April. Laurie Harden will have two paintings at the Members’ Exhibition of the Catherine Lorillard
Wolfe Art Club, which will be held at The Salmagundi Club in NYC from May 24- June 6, 2014. Laurie will be
displaying a pastel, “Waiting in the Wings”, and an oil painting, “Perchance to Dream”. Laurie also is displaying
an oil painting, “El Pepito”, at the Peck School in Morristown with the faculty of the Morris County Art Association.
● Catherine Love has been awarded Exhibiting Membership status to the Guild of Creative Arts and is now an
‘Associate Member’ of the Pastel Society of America.
● Candace Petersen recently became a Signature Member of the Northwest Pastel Society.
Member News: Acceptances, Awards, Past Shows, Etc.
Of Special Note
"The Rain Is Gone" by Arlene Hyman
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● Olya Powzaniuk, PSNJ, will be travelling to France in July to enjoy a PleinAir/studio pastel workshop in
Normandy France, given by David Garrison and Cecil Houel. If the weather agrees, will include painting at Giverny,
Monet's Garden retreat. Olya was juried into the 5th annual New Hope Art League Show held in May at Rolling
Green Farm in New Hope, Pa.
● Harvey Rogosin, PSNJ participated in the following May shows at Verona Park, Verona, NJ in May and Long
Branch Art in the Park.
● Joan Schessler won Honorable mention for her Pastel painting named “clouds III” at the Livingston Arts
Association Members’ Show held at Crane’s Mill during the month of May.
● Sheila Sugerman, PSNJ, has been given an "Award of Excellence" for her pastel painting, "Bathing Beauties", by
the Livingston Art Association. The exhibit took place at Crane's Mill Retirement Community, W. Caldwell during
the month of May. Sheila was one of fifty artists that took part of the Annual South Orange/Maplewood Artist
Studio Tour
● Anna Wainright, PSNJ, received the Award of Distinction at the eighth annual Possibilities in Pastels open juried
exhibition of the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay in February, for her painting "Dusk after the Snow".
Nominations - Upcoming Election in
October, 2014
Nominations for open board positions
will close on June 30. The positions
up for election are President, 1st Vice
President/Membership,
Corresponding Secretary, Newsletter
Editor, and Publicity Coordinator
(this is a currently vacant position to
be assumed asap). The current slate
is as follows:
President - no officially declared
candidate
1st VP/Membership - no officially
declared candidate
Corresponding Secretary - Margaret
Cohen
Newsletter Editor - Terri Forester
Publicity Coordinator - no officially
declared candidate
If you are interested in putting your
name on the ballot or have questions
regarding any of the positions please
contact Anita Gladstone as soon as
possible: [email protected];
201-341-8852.
President, Louise Woodcox
[email protected] 973-227-2924
1st Vice President – Membership, Kathe Sheridan
[email protected] 973-887-7151
2nd
Vice President & Exhibitions, Paula Pearl
[email protected] 908-322-2590
Exhibition Co-Chair, Donna Cota
[email protected] 973-228-0220
Treasurer, Dana Abel
[email protected] 201-444-8652
Recording Secretary/Nominating Committee,
Anita Gladstone
[email protected] 973-564-6451
Member at Large, Programs, Judith Leeds
[email protected] 973-257-9680
Member at Large, Newsletter, Carol Thurlow
[email protected] 908-953-8451
Member At Large, Publicity, vacant
Corresponding Secretary, Michal Barkai
[email protected] 973-994-7449
Webmaster Committee Chairperson, Annette Lange
[email protected] 973-973-398-6304
Webmaster Co-Chairperson, Reni Mandeville,
[email protected] 732-499-7788
Hospitality Committee Chairperson, Phyllis Kaufman
[email protected] 973-335-4077
Nominations
Our next newsletter will be published in September and the deadline for submitting news is August 10, 2014.
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Pastel Society of New Jersey
P.O. Box 115
Green Village
New Jersey, 07935
Carol Thurlow
PSNJ Newsletter Editor
“Across the Wetlands” by Anna Wainright, PSNJ, which is at the
24th Juried Exhibition of the International Association of Pastel
Societies (IAPS) in Boston, MA