History of
Oil Pastels

About OPS

How To JOIN

Oil Pastel Primer

2009 Show
Transformation
Introduction

Pro/Signature Art
Associate Art

2008 Show
Transitions

2007 Show
Emerging

2006 Show
Versatility

2005 Show
Beginnings

Sakura 2009 Student Winners

Links

 

 

 

 

TO ALL CURRENT MEMBERS
2010 Dues are now payable thru the PayPal Link on the
Membership Page! Don't wait to renew your membership...time runs out February 28th!
Don't miss out on the Oil Spiel, your Gallery Page, the Members' Only 2010 Show, or any other
benefits!
RENEW NOW!!

 
"Transformation"
2009 Members' Only Show

Professional/Signature Category
 
 

First Place
"Silver Bay"
David Berridge

Second Place
"Tango Dancers"
Connie Chadwell



Third Place
"Ephemera"
Stephanie Neely



Associate Category
 
 

First Place
"Two Horse Power"
Anita Gersch

Second Place
"Salmon Brook Canoe"
Ed Brothers



Third Place
"PD"
Allan Mak
 

To view the entire show and all award winners, please click links on the left sidebar.
Transformation 2009


 

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 for a preview.
 

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!

Members who join the Society from October 1 thru December 31st of each year are automatically paid in full for the next year's membership.

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

 

 

 

 

Welcome

Robert Garrett
Our new Membership
Chairman!


OPS Members


 


Sample Oil Spiel