Color Me Beautiful ! 12th Annual Pastel Society of Southern California Art Exhibition

Color Me Beautiful! 12th Annual Pastel Society of Southern California Art Exhibition

--Gala Reception and Pastel Demo
Saturday, November 13, 1-4 p.m.--

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. (October 1, 2021) –The Pastel Society of Southern California (PSSC) announces its 12th Annual Gallery Exhibition showcasing members' artworks, to be held November 10-28, at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Dr., Suite 117.

     The show features original paintings by nationally recognized pastel artists, as well as local PSSC members from Palos Verdes, the South Bay, the greater Southern California area and nationwide. More than 100 original framed artworks will be on display, most of which are available for purchase. 

     The public is invited to attend the Art Reception and Awards Gala on Saturday, November 13 from 1-4 p.m. at the Promenade gallery. The reception will feature a free educational demonstration on the art of pastel, as well as light refreshments and artist awards.

     Additionally, the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Sneak Peek” of the art show on Wednesday, Nov 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., which will include food, drinks and a talk on the history of pastel and current happenings in the medium. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chamber and attending this special event may rsvp attendance to palosverdeschamber.com/events.

     “The PSSC was founded in 2009 by a handful of dedicated South Bay artists,” said President Kath Anderson, “It now has grown to more than 250 members who participate from across our state, country and world, all united with the goal to educate and illuminate people about the magic of pastel painting.”

      Pastel comes from the French word, pastiche, which means paste or powder. It is pure pigment in a stick, with just a small amount of binder, and it can produce glorious color and light refraction. It is also extremely archival, standing the test of time for more than 400 years.…as evidenced by the artwork of famous early pastel artists Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt and others, whose pieces are shown in museums worldwide. Today’s pastel artists incorporate many new techniques and advanced materials, with styles ranging from traditional to contemporary.

          The PSSC gallery is located on the lower level of the Promenade in the former space occupied by The Loft. Free parking is available in the mall parking structure. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

     The PSSC is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies.

      For more information, contact Lynn Attig, PSSC co-founder and vice-president of communications, at info@psscwebsite.org or visit www.psscwebsite.org.