We will be attending the International Association of Pastel Societies Convention in Albuquerque, NM, June 6-9,2013. 
(pastelinternational.com)
PLEASE NOTE: Our website shopping cart will be closed while we are gone. If you need a box, easel, or palette tray order processed before June 1st, place your order as soon as possible. Orders placed after June 1stwill be held and shipped upon our return and your credit card will be charged upon shipment of your order.
Urania Christy Tarbet will be introducing her new book and signing copies at the convention. See www.uraniachristytarbet.com for more information
Sadly we will so miss our dear Maggie Price whom we lost in early spring. She leaves a legacy of great experiences, lessons, energy and the passion for painting in pastels. IAPS has created a scholarship in her honor and we look forward to participating. If you or your art society wish to honor Maggie you can send a check made out to IAPS to: F+W Media / Pastel Journal
Attn: Anne Hevener / Maggie Price Award
10151 Carver Road Blue Ash, OH 45242 Please make your check out to IAPS and write the Maggie Price Award on the memo line. For questions you can contact Anne at Anne.Hevener@fwmedia.com.
The IAPS convention will be a rich environment of workshops, demonstrations, art supplies that give birth to new ideas, creative applications and lasting memories. Here are some that live in our hearts…
Eileen France came by with her backpack box and gave John a great inspiration. Her husband had made a side palette for her box and she so enjoys it and the extra help it gives that she thought it might be a great item to create for our boxes. The result is our new “Palette tray” and we are so appreciative Eileen for the inspiration for this new idea. Be sure to visit her beautiful work at eileenfrance.com.
Don Cooke came by with his backpack and shared his experiences. Don is from Durango and his work has garnered many awards.
John enjoys visiting with new friends.