Pikes Peak Pastel Society 2018 Members Show

Pikes Peak Pastel Society presents Pastel Journeys: Color Speaking to the Soul from September 12 through October 28 at Library 21c.

All are invited to the upcoming Pastel Journeys Exhibition. This exhibition features original pastel paintings by the members of the Pikes Peak Pastel Society. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Original artwork will be available for purchase.

About Pastel

Pastel is pure pigment, the same pigment that is used in oil paints. When viewed under a microscope, pastel particles look like colorful, multi-faceted gems. These particles provide the medium with intense color and luminance. Pastel paintings are vibrant, with strong darks and brilliant color.

Paintings by Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, Georgia O’Keefe and James McNeil Whistler featured pastels among their most important works. Today, pastel has the same stature as oil and watercolor. There are many styles and innovative approaches to pastel painting, ranging from traditional to contemporary.