History of
Oil Pastels

About OPS

How To JOIN

Oil Pastel Primer

2008 Show
Transitions

2007 Show
Emerging

2006 Show
Versatility

2005 Show
Beginnings

Sakura 2007 Student Winners

Links

 

 

 

 

 
"TRANSITIONS"
2008 Members' Only Show
 

Best of Show
"Opus II"
by George Shipperley
 

First Place
"Annunciation"
by Stephanie Neely

Second Place
"Abundance"
by Gail Higgenbotham



Third Place
"Jade Buddha"
Connie Chadwell




Sakura of America Award of Excellence
"Carousel Stampede"
by Charles Wood

Our Mission

The Oil Pastel Society was formed on September 1, 2004, as a non-profit organization, to promote the knowledge and understanding of oil pastel as a fine art medium and to expand the awareness of oil pastel to other artists, galleries, the media, and the general public.

We Invite You...

to become a part of this active international organization of artists seeking to further the advancement of oil pastels as a fine art medium.  Click the "How To Join" link at the left of your screen to learn more about how you can become an active member! 2008 will be our 4th year online as a member group. We hope you will join us in making it our best year ever!

 As A Member you'll find...

exciting news and information about upcoming shows, workshops, and any other events involving the oil pastel medium in The Oil Spiel, our members' only newsletter. Some special features will include Articles and Tips on Techniques, Spotlight on Members, The Oil Pastel Primer by Ann Tucker,
....and much more! Click on the "Sample Oil Spiel" link to your right.
 

An Artist Gallery and Members Only Show...

are special features offered free to all members whose dues are up-to-date. By clicking on the OPS Members link at the top right of this page, you will find our listing of artist members. To view each gallery, simply click on the name of an artist.

Our Annual Members Only Show is a highlight of the year with award winners selected by an independent judge, and awarded on the opening of the show. Enjoy the 2007 Show, Emerging, the 2006 Show, Versatility, in its entirety,  or view the Award Winners from the 2005 Show, Beginnings,  by choosing either link to the left!

We are dedicated...

to creating a society that meets the needs of our members and we would like to hear from you! If you have questions or would like to offer suggestions, please email us at...

Membership @ oilpastelsociety.com 

(email links are not clickable due to the amount of spam mail received)

 

 

Welcome New Members

Robert Sloan, Associate
Kathleen Sutherland, Associate
Carol Gorman, Associate

Salute! Bill Legrande
Newest Writer for the Oil Spiel

Salute! Robert Sloan
who will be writing for the Oil Spiel!


OPS Members


 


Sample Oil Spiel

Don't wait for January!
You can pay your 2009 Dues NOW using  our PayPal Account.

Check the How To Join page for information.

And remember, if you joined Oct thru December, 08, your dues for 2009 are already current!