APAA National 2023

On the Cover: Linda Curtis, Afternoon Meditation

The Arizona Pastel Artists Association (APAA) was founded by a group of Arizona artists on May 2, 1994, in Phoenix, Arizona and incorporated in 1997. It operates as a charitable 501C (4) Social Organization. APAA is currently a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). The Arizona Pastel Artists Association endeavors to promote artistic creativity, art appreciation, and to offer instructional aid and outreach to interested artists through meetings, seminars, workshops and art exhibits. APAA exists specifically to promote the medium of pastel through its operations, stewardship and community activity. APAA operates as a non-profit entity. Funding sources include, but are not limited to member dues, show proceeds, workshops and donations. APAA uses these funds to provide Arizona-based show opportunities, workshops and programs. APAA promotes the pastel medium primarily in Arizona, but also as part of the affiliated international pastel community through its association with the Interna tional Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). Membership is open to anyone with an interest in sharing the vision of APAA and its members.

Arizona Pastel Artists Association is proud to hold its 8th National Exhibition and Sale at the Phippen Museum of Art in Prescott, Arizona from February 18, 2023 through April 23, 2023. I would like to thank our jurors of images, Colette Odya Smith and Andrew McDermott for their time and professionalism in jurying our 80 exceptional artworks into the show. Natasha Isenhour was our juror of awards this year. She provided an outstanding workshop at the Phippen as well as a demonstration during our Awards Ceremony. I would also like to thank our “boots on the ground” crew who worked many long hours to make our National Exhibition a success, and of course, the amazing staff at the Phippen who did all the hard lifting. Thanks, Jeannine Holverson, Neal McEwan and your volunteers for all you’ve done for APAA. Phippen Museum of Western Art is named after George Phippen, who was co-founder and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America and is located in the charming and historic town of Prescott. The Phippen Museum’s Permanent Collection holds close to 800 incredible pieces of museum-quality, fine art. Some of their permanent exhibits include two studio replicas, a West ern heritage gallery, history of the cowgirl—one of my favorites, and an Arizona rancher and cowboy hall of fame. I’d like to thank all pastel artists who entered the show this year and encourage you to enter our National Exhibition next year as we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Phippen Museum of Art.

Sharon Frey President

To purchase a painting, please contact the Phippen Museum of Art at 928-778-1385.

Nori Thorne, Show Chair

Boots on the Ground Allan Frey Jeanne Wellins Joanne Agostinelli Gina Murrow Judy Pechur Gary Binder Laura Black Dasha Jamison Rich and Peggy Orbon

Judy Stanger Suzette Young Judy Wenegast

Dodie Ballantine The Innocents 16 x 20, $1300

Joanne Agostinelli Rolling Thunder 13 x 13, $975

Janice Barrett Teamwork 16 x 20, $1200

Ree Altaville Hidden Gems in the Abyss 11 x 14, $350

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Barbara Benstein Morning Sunshine 14 x 11, $800

Carol Lei Bendell Westward Skyview 12 x 16, $1950

Gary Binder The Test of Time 11 x 14, $400

Lin Boucher Social Distance 16 x 20, $1500

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Laura Black Colorado Trail 16 x 12, $585

Sandra Burke Farmal 26 x 20, $800

Debborah Charboneau Shadows on the Path 20 x 24, $900

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Carol DeGregory Squirrel in the Snow 8 x 10, $270

Linda Curtis Afternoon Meditation 11 x 14, $680

Christine Debrosky Just a Big Ol’ Mesquite 20 x 44, $2450

Pamela DeLay Late Afternoon, Northern California 11 x 14, $925

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Kristine Domier Good Guy in a Black Hat 11 x 14, $650

Kathe Drake Kinder Chaos 25 x 20, $1800

Dorothy Dooley Blue Magic 12 x 18, $975

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Patricia Duncan Sacred Grounds 11 x 14, $750

Diane Fechenbach Bear Lake Blues 28 x 15, $1200

Elena Eros Le Pointe 24 x 24, $2500

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Sharon Frey Eureka Wetlands 12 x 16, $500

Beth Franco Heading in a New Direction 12 x 16, $1600

Ted Fuka March Melt 12 x 16, $1100

Allan Frey Portrait of the Artist with Coffee Cup 16 x 12, $350

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John Heckman Julian 9 x 12, $400

Anne Gee Sunflowers 9.5 x 7.5, $490

Tatsiana Harbacheuskaya Blue Kettle 12 x 16, $950

Jean Hildebrandt Searching for the Stray 18 x 16, $1750

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Kelly Hine Carpinteria Marsh at Sunset 12 x 16, $1200

Kathy Howard Morning Reflections 12 x 16, $2395

Katherine Irish Soul’s Reverberation 24 x 18, $1800

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Janet Johnson My Little Tin Burro 20 x 12, $625

Dasha Jamison Red Hour 21 x 21, $1400

Becky Johnson New Mexico Evening 5.25 x 8.75, $800

Annie Jones Grain Elevator Road 12 x 16, $525

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Kenyon Late Afternoon, Northern California 11 x 14, $925

Jim Kallenbach Observer 22 x 22, $4500

Ken Keith Lake Taneycomo 12 x 16, $950

Kosiba Dissolving Into Light 12 x 12, $325

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Paula Kuhl Daily Field 29 x 14, $300

Kathleen Lawrence-Davis From Over the Hill 10 x 8, $625

Terri Lewis Midnight Traveler 14 x 18, $600

Leila Langston Nostalgia in Pink 12 x 9, $320

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Nancy King Mertz Strut 13 x 17, $1500

Jody Martin Promise of Spring 20 x 25, $1250

Reneé Marz Mullis Summer’s Whites 18 x 24, $925

Clark Mitchell Late Snow on San Jacinto 27 x 19, $3900

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Gina Murrow Rejoice in Trouble 5 x 7, $140

Fran Odum-Craig Back in the Saddle Again 6.5 x 8, $400

Juanita Nelson Just Hanging 12 x 16, $900

Shannon O’Dunn Devil’s Thumb Afternoon 12 x 9, $650

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Peggy Orbon Storm Clouds 16 x 20, $950

Kathleen Parker Pathway to the Sun 12 x 9, $700

Rich Orbon Winter Sunset 11 x 14, $450

Rachel Pearson Still Life With Onions 8 x 10, $300

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Peggy Davidson Post Sea Cliffs 12 x 18, $1750

Judy Pechur Lake McDonald 9 x 12, $275

B.F. Reed Sphere With Black Vase 16 x 20, $1200

Sergei Pietila Visiting Laurence 27 x 28, $2000

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Melody Sears Sunlight and Showers 9 x 12, $400

Jane Robbins The Approach 12 x 16, $850

Nancy Smyth Noble 16 x 20, $1500

William Schneider Rhapsody in Blue 20 x 16, $3250

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Ginny Stocker Curtain Call 11 x 14, $1350

Joel Sobelson Western Skies 15 x 20, $1500

Audre Tagtmeyer On the Vine 9 x 12, $350

Judy Stanger Lake Placid High Peaks 24 x 28 x 14, $575

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Lorraine Trenholm Delayed Flights 10 x 16, $700

Nori Thorne Rider on the Storm 16 x 20 $1,000

Burneta Venosdel Sunday Spa Day 11 x 14, $925

Jude Tolar Iris in Abstraction 12 x 9, $600

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Sarah Watts Reverie 21 x 22, $7000

Carol Strock Wasson Light From Above 16 x 12, $900

Judy Wenegast Besties 14 x 18, $575

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Jeanne Wellins Trailride 30 x 14 $1500

Steve Yancy The White Vase 11 x 14, $925

Suzette Young Holey Sycamore 11.5 x 15.5, $450

Sharon Will Florida Nocturne 16 x 12, $1250

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