Colorado Colors
June 2 - July 3
Pikes Peak Pastel Society
&
ceramic sculpture of
artist
Patti Paiz - Jones
The Pikes Peak Pastel Society has been invited to hold their annual members art show at the Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs, Colorado, beginning on June 2, 2023. The show’s theme “Colorado Colors” will feature art by 17 of the Pastel Society’s local members with works of all sizes using the medium of soft pastel.
The Pikes Peak Pastel Society dates back to 1999 when a group of local Colorado Springs and Pueblo artists began seriously working in pastels under the mentorship and encouragement of Mariya Zvonkovich (a current member of Commonwheel Artists Co-op). PPPS was officially incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 2000 and celebrated 20 years in 2020.
The PPPS Mission is to promote, educate and encourage artistic excellence in soft pastel painting among its members within the community. Educational workshops, painting demonstrations and workshops, plein air paint-outs, field trips to art exhibits and museums are all part of member meetings and special events.
The Commonwheel Artists Co-op began in 1974, with a mission to promote the arts in the Pikes Peak Region. The Commonwheel Artists Co-op has been recognized as a significant resource in the arts community by various groups, including the Pikes Peak Arts Council and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce.
All the work exhibited in the shop is made by Colorado artists.
The Pikes Peak Pastel Society dates back to 1999 when a group of local Colorado Springs and Pueblo artists began seriously working in pastels under the mentorship and encouragement of Mariya Zvonkovich (a current member of Commonwheel Artists Co-op). PPPS was officially incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 2000 and celebrated 20 years in 2020.
The PPPS Mission is to promote, educate and encourage artistic excellence in soft pastel painting among its members within the community. Educational workshops, painting demonstrations and workshops, plein air paint-outs, field trips to art exhibits and museums are all part of member meetings and special events.
The Commonwheel Artists Co-op began in 1974, with a mission to promote the arts in the Pikes Peak Region. The Commonwheel Artists Co-op has been recognized as a significant resource in the arts community by various groups, including the Pikes Peak Arts Council and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce.
All the work exhibited in the shop is made by Colorado artists.
"belonging"
PATTI PAIZ-JONES BIO
"Bloom where you are planted." ~ Author Unknown.
Upon retiring from my lengthy career in art education, I journeyed across the state to a new environment that felt like a foreign land. The initial shock of such a drastic change left me feeling adrift and alone, yearning for a sense of belonging. Seeking a purpose and creative inspiration, I delved deep into the heart of my new surroundings, and to my amazement, stumbled upon the rugged and resilient beauty of cacti.
These magnificent plants, with their intricate patterns and unwavering strength, spoke to my soul in ways I could not have imagined. They instilled within me a sense of fortitude and tenacity, and inspired me to embark on a creative journey of sculpting that would forever tie me to this new home. Every step of the way, the cacti were my guiding light, the driving force behind each and every piece that I brought to life.
Through this creative expression, I found a sense of peace and a feeling of finally being at home in this new place. My sculptures expressed the solitude and longing that I had felt upon my arrival, and now, they embody the very essence of my belonging in this new and wondrous environment. As I continue to explore new forms and techniques, I am filled with a renewed sense of purpose and a deep connection to the land that surrounds me.
"Bloom where you are planted." ~ Author Unknown.
Upon retiring from my lengthy career in art education, I journeyed across the state to a new environment that felt like a foreign land. The initial shock of such a drastic change left me feeling adrift and alone, yearning for a sense of belonging. Seeking a purpose and creative inspiration, I delved deep into the heart of my new surroundings, and to my amazement, stumbled upon the rugged and resilient beauty of cacti.
These magnificent plants, with their intricate patterns and unwavering strength, spoke to my soul in ways I could not have imagined. They instilled within me a sense of fortitude and tenacity, and inspired me to embark on a creative journey of sculpting that would forever tie me to this new home. Every step of the way, the cacti were my guiding light, the driving force behind each and every piece that I brought to life.
Through this creative expression, I found a sense of peace and a feeling of finally being at home in this new place. My sculptures expressed the solitude and longing that I had felt upon my arrival, and now, they embody the very essence of my belonging in this new and wondrous environment. As I continue to explore new forms and techniques, I am filled with a renewed sense of purpose and a deep connection to the land that surrounds me.
