We recently attended the IAPS 2019 Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. IAPS stands for “International Association of Pastel Societies” and is a gathering of pastel artists from around North America and other countries. IAPS takes place every two years and the IAPS board, led by IAPS President Richard McKinley, and all of the IAPS volunteers work hard to create a marvelous event – there are lots of workshops, demonstrations, a trade show with all of the top pastel manufacturers (including PanPastel) along with plenty of social events. Everything happens in one hotel where many of the attendees & manufacturers stay, so every corner you turn is filled with pastel energy. For more information on IAPS and future conventions (highly recommended) visit their website: iapspastel.org
During the convention there is a three day Trade Show and ever since we first launched PanPastel in 2007 we have exhibited as a manufacturer at IAPS. On our booth, we featured demonstrations by four artists using PanPastel: David Kassan, Loes Botman, Enid Wood & Cheri Ginsburg. Each artist showcased a different aspect of how they use PanPastel. Here are some of the highlights of the demonstrations.