2024 – 38th NW International Pastel Show
June 1st through July 7th
Vicki JohnsonPassing Squall Framed: 18.5 x 18.5. Soft pastels on Wallis paper $600 SOLD
Northwest Pastel Society (NPS) sponsors an International open juried “Pastels Only” exhibit, with substantial cash awards given. This year, exhibit and sale is held at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park on beautiful Camano Is., WA. The International Exhibition is the flagship show of the Northwest Pastel Society. It is open to entries from pastelists around the world. This year 75 artists submitted nearly 200 paintings for consideration. From those, co-jurors Karla Matzke (pastelist and gallery owner) and pastelist Andrew McDermott had the difficult job of selecting 69 paintings for the final Exhibition.
Plus, several NW Stone Carvers sculptures and new sculptures in the park.
Janice Wall Big Meadow Riot Framed: 30 x 18 Soft Pastel $1550 SOLD Director’s Award
Megan Veldee Anticipation Framed: 18.5 x 22.5 Soft Pastel $875
Janice WallHigh Voltage Framed: 18.5 x 22.5, Soft Pastel $2250 SOLD
Sarah WeiserWinter Berries Framed: 16.5 x 16.5, Soft Pastel $400Honorable Mention 3
The Northwest Pastel Society (NPS) was incorporated on October 5, 1988 as a nonprofit dedicated to promoting pastels as a fine art medium.
Membership has grown from a small nucleus of Seattle area artists to a membership drawn from throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico .
Richard BarrereMarymoor Park Sammamish River Framed 23 x 39, Soft Pastel $650
Richard Barrere Spring Pine Creek Framed: 31.25 x 41, Soft Pastel $645
Bithia BjurmanShantung Street Framed: 25 x:31, Soft Pastel $2000 SOLD BEST of SHOW
Bithia BjurmanImpatience Framed: 30 x 39 Soft Pastel $2400 SOLD
OPEN every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11-5 weekdays by appt. (Mon. – Thursday) 360-387-2759 Email:matzke@camano.net
Tim BlackwellStubble & Gold Framed: 18 x 21 Soft Pastel $950 SOLD
Britt BlockWhat a Bee Sees: Joy Framed: 43.5 x 34, Soft Pastel $1500
Janeen Bramwell Glass Vessel With Flowers Framed: 19 x 16.5, Soft Pastel $850
Joan Brewster Hiker’s Delight Framed:17.5 x 21.5, Soft Pastel $475
Joan BrewsterPoplar Shadows Framed: 17.5 x 21.5, Soft Pastel $475
Judi CleghornAutumn on the Sol Doc River Framed: 24 x 20, Soft Pastel $975Honorable Mention 5
Judi Cleghorn Morning Light; High Desert Framed: 20 x 24, Soft Pastel $1200
Kristen Doty Bower Slough Framed:20 x13, Soft Pastel $990
OPEN every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11-5 weekdays by appt. (Mon. – Thursday) 360-387-2759 Email:matzke@camano.net
Cinda Sue DowHeading For The Barn Framed: 16 x 13, Soft Pastel$500
Linda Evans Viewpoint Framed: 16 x 16, Soft Pastel $300
Jeannie Fine Quiet Water; Restless Sky Framed:24,5 x 24.5, Soft Pastel $950
Janis GravesSpring Run Off Framed: 22 x16, Soft Pastel $1100
Janis Graves Golden Glow Framed: 15 x13, Soft Pastel $700
Annette HannaCurves Framed: 17 x 20, Soft Pastel $750
Trish Harding Squalicum Reflections Framed: 21 x 17, Soft Pastel $792
Trish Harding Just Ducky Framed: 17 x 21, Soft Pastel $740 SOLD
Laura HaroldsonApproaching thunder 12.25 x 15.25 Framed. Soft Pastel $550
Deborah HendersonCatching the Light Framed: 17 x 20, Soft Pastel $700
Deborah HendersonSummer Glow Framed: 15 x 18, Soft Pastel $560Juror’s Award
Steven HillFisherman Bay Winter Sunset Framed: 18 x24, Soft pastel $2500Maggie Award
Amanda Houston Reflective Stream 26.5 x 36.5 Framed, Soft pastel $2650
Amanda HoustonAwakened 22 x 22 Framed, Soft Pastel $1200Juror’s Award
Janet JohnsonRoots 23 x 17 Framed, Soft Pastel $1600
Vicki JohnsonSugar Beach 15 x 18 Framed, Soft pastels on Wallis paper $500
OPEN every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11-5 weekdays by appt. (Mon. – Thursday) 360-387-2759 Email:matzke@camano.net
LaDonna Kruger Loving Life Framed: 26 x 22, Soft Pastel $1100
LaDonna KrugerSummer Fest Framed: 22 x 22, Soft Pastel $1100
Paula KuehlYellow Sunrise 14 x 18 Framed, Soft Pastel $250
Susan Kuznitsky Forest Magic 15 x 19 Framed, Soft Pastel $1800 SOLD Bill McEnroe Award
Julia Lesnichy Morning roses 32.5 x 24.5 Framed, Soft Pastel $2400President’s Award
Julia LesnichyIn the garden 23 x 19 Framed, Soft Pastel $1600
Lynda LindnerVenturing Out Framed: 26 x 30, Soft Pastel $2400
Laura Lovett Golden Summer 14.5 x 17 Framed, Soft Pastel $895
Rebecca Meloy Mud Bay 1 Framed: 19.5 x 15 soft Pastel on acid free walnut sanded paper $1200
Rebecca Meloy Mud Bay 2 Framed: 19.5 x 15, Soft Pastel on acid free walnut sanded paper $1200
Anne MilliganUnder the Rialto 17 x 14, Framed, Soft Pastel $635 SOLD
Billy Moro-WeyFoxy 22 x 19 Framed, Soft Pastel $1945
Jennifer MunnMorning Magic 22.5 x 28.5 Framed, Soft Pastel $1800
Jennifer MunnThe Scotsman 22.5 x 28.75 Framed, Soft Pastel $1800
Donna Nevitt-RadtkeEvening at Cap Sante Marina 17.5 x 14.5 Framed Soft Pastel $450 SOLD
Barbara NoonanSeasonal Shifts Framed: 21 x 21, Soft Pastel $925 SOLD
Barbara NoonanThat Road Framed: 13.5 x 13.5, Soft Pastel $320
Natasha Ramras Morning light 11 x 13.5 Framed,Soft Pastel $500
Darcie Roberts Elemental Elegance 21 x 21 Framed, Soft Pastel $800
Darcie RobertsNamaste 28 x 28 Framed, Soft Pastel $1400 SOLD
Harsha Rodage Six Yards of elegance Framed: 24. x 29, Soft Pastel $2800 SOLD
Harsha RodageTreasures of a Goddess Framed: 23 x 29, Soft Pastel $2600 SOLD
Kathleen Secrest Someday Soon Framed: 15 x 26, Soft pastel $900
Kathleen Secrest Lucent Mood Framed: 27 x 27, Soft pastel $1400
Vickie Sekits Bahama Dream 20.5 x 14.75 Framed, Soft Pastel $950
Vickie SekitsWinter Sunset 18.75 x 14.75 Framed, Soft Pastel $800 SOLD
John SherryEqual Partners Framed: 17 x 13, Soft Pastel $750Honorable Mention 1
John SherryBoxcar Grafitti 12×16 x 20 Framed, Soft Pastel $500
OPEN every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11-5 weekdays by appt. (Mon. – Thursday) 360-387-2759 Email:matzke@camano.net
Sue Swapp In The Setting Sun 24 x 30 Framed, Soft Pastel $2400Honorable Mention 4
Harley Talkington Skyscraper 24 x 28 Framed, Soft Pastel $1000 Honorable Mention 2
Harley Talkington Slippery Slope 20.5 x 17 Framed, Soft Pastel $750
Vicki Thompson Yellowstone II 15.75 x 21 Framed, Soft Pastel $700
Hap WertheimerWinter Walk 24.5 x 18 Frame, Soft Pastel $450
Hap WertheimerSpring Runoff 16.5 x 22.5 Framed, Soft Pastel $450
Jamie WickFoxes and Hares 28 x 21.75 Framed, Soft Pastel $1015
Jamie Wick By the Light of the Fire 22 x 18 Framed, Soft Pastel $415
Plus, Sculptures by 6 Stone Carvers.
Karen Walsh Roe “Turquoise Sea” Marble on Granite Base 24 x 12 x 6in $1250https://www.matzkefineart.com/artists-2/karen-walsh-roe/
OPEN every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11-5 weekdays by appt. (Mon. – Thursday) 360-387-2759 Email:matzke@camano.net
Jon Schmidt Celestial California Marble on a granite base 18 x 10 x 10 in. $4950https://www.matzkefineart.com/artists-2/jon-schmidt-sone-carver/
Mitsuo Saiki (Japan) “Usage”, pair of Rabbits Marble on black marble base $5700