Glorious Pastels 2025 Iowa Pastel Society All pastel artists in the US welcome Open to submit entries beginning June 2, 2025* This show will offer four categories 1) Animal 2) Portrait 3) Still-life 4) Landscape We are excited to provide this option so pastel artists may receive recognition in a category less frequently featured. As a […]
Booths are 10×10 and artists need sunshade and display table. We will waive the booth fee for Iowa artists this year. They can sign up for one or both days. We have housing for Friday night through our members. If Interested or have questions  please contact Anne Kohlhaas 515-341-0390. There are approximately 40 booths in […]
What is Scratchboard? The scratchboard technique is a two-dimensional subtractive process. It involves the use of abrasive tools to directly remove a surface layer of one value (typically dark) to expose a second layer (typically white). The values within the artwork are predominantly achieved by varying the amount of surface layer that has been scratched […]
