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November 2015 Interview-Carolina Dalmas

11/17/2015

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Be certain to catch Carolina Dalmas's interview posted on the PSST Website...a very talented and giving lady!

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Opportunities and Information to get you moving ...

11/15/2015

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PSST Members Only Benefit. New page added to this website: Ops and Info.

Ops and Info lists opportunities for entering shows, ongoing events to expand your craft, and products of interest.

We've found that national competitions get plenty of publicity through magazine listings and art groups, but that there was no single source for events closer to home. This page is designed to keep you in the know about Texas and local opportunities.

Ops and Info is an added benefit to being a PSST member; the page requires your PSST password. The best part is that you can subscribe and get new posts to your email inbox, so you always know what's new. Click this link to check it out.

blog entry written by Carolyn Hancock

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Brenda Hash Presentation Nov 7, 2015

11/7/2015

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Setup and Lighting
An exhibition displays a wall of paintings. Some you walk past; some you stop and say "Wow!" What creates the difference? Brenda Hash discussed the key questions that get you started on a good painting before ever touching the paper.

Why do I want to paint this subject?
What am I trying to relate to the viewer?
How do I achieve it?

Answer those 3 questions BEFORE PICKING UP THE PASTEL.

In the first 2 photos below, Brenda demonstrated different lighting effects during the morning presentation to all members. Liz Czerewaty, model.

The Big Eye
In her afternoon mini-workshop, Brenda demonstrated and explained anatomy and techniques to paint the eye correctly. She finished with unbelievable depth and roundness of the eye, all on flat paper, in the last photo.

Blog post by Carolyn Hancock