Showing posts with label Pastels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pastels. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Post 305: PWAS Monthly Meeting Guest Speaks on the Art of Pastels

PWAS Monthly Meeting Guest Speaks on the Art of Pastels

The monthly Prince William Art Society meeting at the Tall Oaks Community Center took place last night. PWAS meets on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192, at 7:30 pm. and featured a program with local artist, Teresa Brunson.

The guest speaker opened the meeting with Ms Brunson showing the tools and procedures in creating her beautiful pastel and mixed media paintings. 

 





    

Wild Flower Field by Teresa Brunson 
 

The PWAS members asked Teresa many questions about her process. She covered the types of paper used, the qualities of the pastels and their properties and uses. The members were fascinated by her mixed media use of watercolors, clear gesso, topped with pastels, then on to the framing. Very interesting demo.

Teresa currently exhibits and sells her artwork at the well-known Loft Gallery in Occoquan, VA where her work can be viewed:  https://www.loftgallery.org/our-artists/pastel-artists/teresa-brunson/

An Art Meeting in Woodbridge, Virginia

After a short refreshment break, the PWAS business portion took place covering finances, grant updates, scholarship fund progress, Open Space Arts gallery news, art show info and more. New members were introduced and questions were asked and answered. PWAS monthly meetings are free and open to the public to attend. If you live in the Northern Virginia area and are interested in art, we invite you to attend the next meeting - March 27, 2023.

Tall Oaks Community Center

 See you at the next meeting - or at the Open Space Arts gallery!


Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.
 
Author: Emily Hawes

Photography/Video Credits: 
Ana Quispe

Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Post 298: February 27, 2023 PWAS Meeting Program by Teresa Brunson

February 27, 2023 PWAS Meeting Program by Teresa Brunson

This month's Prince William Art Society meeting at the Tall Oaks Community Center will feature a program with local artist, Teresa Brunson.

Wild Flower Field by Teresa Brunson

An Art Meeting in Woodbridge, Virginia

The Prince William Art Society meets on the fourth Monday of most months at the Tall Oaks Community Center, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192, at 7:30 pm. Following a business meeting to bring members up to date with group projects, accomplishments and opportunities, there is a short refreshment break then a program beginning around 8:00 pm presenting a local artist. These programs showcase a variety of mediums, techniques and styles. They are free and open to the public, and all are invited to attend.

Appalachian Trail by Teresa Brunson

February 27th the PWAS will present a program by Fine Artist Teresa Brunson who will share her experiences with soft pastel painting, her techniques and her latest painting tips and tricks. After receiving a B.A. in Fine Arts she worked as a graphic designer, then earned her Masters Degree in Education. As a graphics designer, she created a variety of graphics and multimedia products.  

Purple Passion by Teresa Brunson

Her paintings have been juried into and won awards at many art shows including the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA, the Liberty Arts Center in Fredericksburg, VA, the Ernst Gallery at Northern Virginia Community College, Green Spring Gardens Fairfax County Park in Alexandria, VA, the Franconia Government Center in Springfield, VA, the Goodwin House in Alexandria. VA and the online UART show where she was awarded 1st Place.

Ms. Brunson is an active member of the Springfield Art Guild, the Falls Church Arts and belongs to the Pastel Society of America. She likes to try new techniques and processes to improve her work, and often participates in art shows and competitions. Teresa currently exhibits and sells her artwork at the well-known Loft Gallery in Occoquan, VA where her work can be viewed:  https://www.loftgallery.org/our-artists/pastel-artists/teresa-brunson/

Tall Oaks Community Center

 


Author: Emily Hawes
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.


Photography/Video Credits: 
Teresa Brunson

Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!