October 2024:

The New Orleans Art Association hosts their National Exhibition this year at "The Building" 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

and I am honored to be asked to be judge of awards this year. I hope to see you at the opening, October 5

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September 2024:

Pastel Society of America PSA Portrait Workshop, National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park, New York, NY.  The weekend after the PSA International "Enduring Brilliance", Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, September 23, 24 & 25. Contact PSA directly. (212) 533-6931

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May 2024: 

See BlueEaselClub.com for the workshop "Drawing Facial Features: Eyes, Nose, Mouth & Ears" on Saturday, May 25

 

April 2024:

Exhibiting in "Impact: Figurative Group Show" at Gallery Huracan, 3441 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, opening 6-9pm April 6 

 

See BlueEaselClub.com for "Plein Air in Pastels" workshop, Saturday April 20

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March 2024:

Chosen for "50 Select" in the Portrait Society of America International competition 

See BlueEaselClub.com for the one day workshop "Sketching New Orleans" Saturday, March 23

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Butler Institute of American Art, Last month to view invitational exhibition with piece "The Devil Waits Behind You" 

 

February 2024 :

 PASTEL 100 Artists Network Magazine, Honorable Mention, Portrait and Figurative Category 

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January 2024:

Teaching Life Drawing Class at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts and usual Blue Easel Club

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Exhibiting in "Individuals" a group show curated by Emre Karaoglu, Second Story Gallery, 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 

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October 2023:

 

National Exhibition for the Iowa Pastel Society. ”Eli, Drawing from Life” and ”Full Pink Moon at 18”, Second Place Award https://www.iowapastelsociety.org/.../glorious-pastels-23 

 

Художник Carol Peebles Russian article on Carol Peebles’ work. o-uyevve.livejournal.com

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International Exhibition of the Appalachian Pastel Society ”Cindy”, Exceptional Merit Award and “Offering” https://appalachianpastelsociety.org

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2023 National Exhibition of the Degas Pastel Society, “Alan Flattmann En Plein Air” and “Charlotte” https://DegasPastelSociety.org 

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New Orleans Drawing Group Member’s Exhibition to November 5th; Carol Peebles, Judge of Awards. Arabi Visual Arts, 6707 St. Claude Avenue, Arabi LA www.NODG.artcall.org 

 

The 11th Master Circle Division of the International Association of Pastel Societies Exhibition. “Coming Of Age” https://www.iapspastel.org/ 

 

The New Orleans Art Association National Show 2023 “Naasir Dreaming of Home” First-Place Award

 

National Exhibition of the Chicago Pastel Painters 2023 – “Harvest Moon: A Harvest Within” and “Sagittarius” https://www.chicagopastelpainters.org/

 

September 2023:

 

International Exhibition for the Pastel Society of America, NY, NY. “The Devil Waits Behind You” – won the “Armadillo Award”

 

National Exhibition for the Southwest Florida Pastel Society. “Moonset” and “Zibby”– won 2nd Place

 

Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine Features the Blue Easel Club in their article: “Ateliers Now: Some Top Places to Train”

 

Faculty Exhibition at the Academy Galleries, for the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, several works exhibited.

 

August 2023:

 

International Exhibition for the Pastel Society of the West Coast: Pastels USA 20233: 99 Voices in Pastel 

 

The Haggin Museum, California: “No Where to Be but Here” – won 2nd Place in Contemporary Realism

 

“Pratique des Arts” Magazine in France, featured Carol’s work, process and Atelier, the Blue Easel Club – Cahier spécial PASTEL 66 – Pratique des Arts

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Expertise.com features the Blue Easel Club as one of the top places to take art lessons in New Orleans

 

National Exhibition for the Pastel Society of Alaska – “Self With Sun and Wind” exhibited 

 

Commissioned by Tulane University to Paint the Head of Ophthalmology, Dr. Caldwell, life-size oil. Now on display at Tulane University.

 

National Exhibition for the Pastel Society of Southern California, exhibited “20/20 Twilight”

 

Featured Article in “PenPaperStorm.com“ about the painting “Happy Chocolate City”

 

March 2023:

 

International Association of Pastel Societies 10th Master Circle Division – won Certificate of Excellence with “Drawing Is a Meditation” 

 

Portrait Society of America features the painting “Dreaming of Home” in their Members’ Spotlight

 

Hartley Invitational at the Salmagundi Club on 5th Ave in NYC, opening March 16, 2023. This exhibition brings together some of the most eminent contemporary realist artists from around the world – exhibited “Dreaming of Home”

 

February 2023:

 

Salmagundi Club Annual Black & White Exhibition, 5th Avenue New York. Exhibited drawing: “Academy Demo from Life – Alice” 

 

January 2023:

 

International Exhibition for the Pastel Society of Alaska – Exhibited: “Watching Over Her”

Eric Rhoads hosts Carol Peebles on “Art School Live” with her lesson on how to achieve a likeness in a Portrait without drawing the features. A free online lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tQ7v4rJOmM

 

Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine Features the painting “Dreaming of Home” in their article on drawing

 

The Salmagundi Club, NY, NY, features the painting “A Harvest Within” in their National exhibition Time of Day.

 

Absolutely honored to be invited to participate in “Pastel World 2022”, the 3rd China Zhuhai International Pastel Invitational Exhibition and the 8th Zhuhai Shutong Art Pastel Invitational Exhibition that now open until December 30, 2022, at Lian Yiqing Pastel Painting Art Museum, Wanchai Civic Art Center, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City, China.

A total of 82 pastel paintings were selected for this international exhibition. My pastel work “Watching Time Stand Still” (referencing how we felt during quarantine) is now displayed at this exhibition. 珠海市香洲区粉画学会

 

December 2022:

 

Honored today to discover this piece, “Home,” has been awarded 8th place in the International Exhibition of Société de Pastel de l’Est du Canada (PSEC), featuring 149 works from 19 different countries in their “Pix Pastel 2023”! This is my friend, Naasir, dreaming of home, demo from life for Blue Easel Club Drawing Atelier.

 

Excited to have the piece, “Blue Easel Club Life Studio with Vin Rouge” included in the Salmagundi Club, NY, NY, exhibition “Lineage: Generations of Realism” about artists who are continuing the tradition of Realism and drawing from life, November 20-Dec 10.

 

October 2022:

 

Excited to be invited to teach at “Realism Live” with Eric Rhoades

 

Today I found out that I have been honored with an Award of Merit at the National Pastel Showcase Exhibition of at the Salmagundi Club of NYC on Fifth Avenue, with the piece “Life Drawing at the Blue Easel club with Tomahawk”

 

Thrilled to announce that my drawing, “She/Her” is SEMI-FINALIST in the 16th International ARC Salon. Arguably the best competition in the world of Realism from all genres. I’m especially happy because it is accepted in the category of “Fully From Life” which is what my Blue Easel Club Drawing Atelier is all about, drawing from the live model. This competition received over 5,400 entries this year from 75 countries. Honored to have this piece, “Nowhere to Be but Here,” selected out of 876 submissions for the International Exhibition of The Pastel Society of North Carolina.

 

Honored to win First Place in the National Exhibition for the South West Florida Pastel Society, with this piece, “Drawing Together II, with Alice”. It is a demo from life for Blue Easel Club Drawing Atelier.

 

So honored to win 1st place in the National Exhibition for the Art Guild of Louisiana, River Road 52nd Annual, with this piece, “Quarantine Zen Masters.” It is part of a series on quarantine and how we were all looking at time differently.

 

Honored to have this piece, “Life Studio At The Blue Easel Club with Kate” awarded the “Ruby Kossow Award” in the International Annual Exhibition of the Pastel Society of America: Enduring Brilliance at The National Arts Club in NYC, New York. On view September 12-October 6, 2022.

 

Honored to have this piece, “Life Studio At The Blue Easel Club” awarded the “Ruby Kossow Award” in the International Annual Exhibition of the Pastel Society of America: Enduring Brilliance at The National Arts Club in NYC, New York. On view September 12-October 6, 2022.

 

August 2022:

 

Honored to have this piece, “Do Less, Breathe More.” (Inspired by yogi AC Lambeth who teaches me how to do both) chosen for the Great Lakes Pastel Society National Exhibition. With 418 pieces submitted to the show, and only 100 accepted, it is a great honor to have 2 pieces selected.

 

Honored to receive 1st place in the National Exhibition for the Great Lakes Pastel Society. With 418 pieces submitted to the show, this is a great honor.

 

Honored to do a demo/lesson for the International online course in “Pastel Live” with Eric Rhoads

 

Honored to be featured in “Master Pastel Artists” on YouTube

 

Honored today to have my piece, “It Was In You All Along” and ”Motherhood”, chosen for the National Exhibition for the Pastel Society of Southern California. With a record of 494 submissions, I’m happy to make the final cut and show along with so many talented artists.

 

July 2022:

 

Honored to exhibit this piece in the National Exhibition for Life Drawing at the Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Ave at 12th Street, New York, NY. This is a demo from life for Blue Easel Club Drawing Atelier where I was trying to capture the feel of a life classroom more than the model. A recurring theme which makes me so happy.

 

Thrilled to be invited to exhibit this piece, “He/Him” at the #SalmagundiClub on 5th Avenue in NYC, August 8-25th with their juried show on drawing from life. This is a demo from life for #BlueEaselClubDrawingAtelier of my friend Robert Starnes. The show includes some of my favorite contemporary artists working from life and I feel honored to show with them at this historic venue.

 

Honored to have Gail Sibley write an article on my work as I prepare to be a part of the international Pastel Live in August: https://pasteltoday.com/.../carol-peebles-connection.../…

 

Honored to have this piece,” She/Her” exhibited on 5th Avenue in NYC at the Salmagundi Club‘s juried exhibition on drawings and prints. This is a demo from life for the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts.

 

So very honored to be invited to be a part of the Allied Artists of America, an historic organization dedicated to the advancement of American Art.

 

June 2022:

 

Honored to be teaching a workshop and doing a demo at the International Association of Pastel Societies Convention in Albuquerque, NM.

 

Truly honored today to find out I received the “Jane Impastato Award” in the National 138th Salmagundi Club’s Annual Members Exhibit Salmagundi Club, 47 5th Avenue, New York, NY. With the piece: “Transformation”

 

This very special exhibition will be on view in NYC May 16-June 9.

 

Honored to see that this piece, “Slowly Letting Go,” won an award and is juried into the Allied Artists of America elected members Exhibition 2022, May 15th 2022-2024 featuring some of my favorite contemporary artists

 

May 2022:

 

Honored, so happy to have the piece “Butterfly” juried into the National Juried Member Exhibition for the Red Rock Pastel Society Of Nevada . A demo from life for Blue Easel Club Drawing Atelier, this piece is about a big transformation in my life in the last year.

 

April 2022:

 

I am very honored to have my article on pastels portraits and drawing from life featured the International Magazine, “Pastel World” the first edition, published by Macau Inter Culture Limited. This edition has featured many renowned pastelists’ works and articles from around the world. So happy to write an article on drawing from life! I am truly grateful to be part of this publication.

To purchase a copy, please message Macau Interculture or Pastel world Magazine for the ordering details.

 

Honored to be interviewed by Daria Jamison with the Red Rock Pastel Society of Nevada available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-3vVNhI2DFA

March 2022:

 

The Salmagundi Club of NYC presents its Spring Auction April 8-9, live and online. All works will be on exhibit in the Skylight Gallery at the club through April 9. Amazingly, these auctions have operated continuously since the late 1870s! My piece will be amongst those auctioned on the 9th beginning at noon EST.

 

“Blue Easel Club Life Studio” was awarded an honorable mention in the 23rd Annual International Competition for pastels, “Pastel 100” of Pastel Journal. I’m especially happy because the subject matter is my Atelier, BlueEaselClub.com, where my students are drawing with me.

 

February 2022:

 

Thank you to the Salmagundi Club for the “William D. Zahn Memorial Award” in the 145th Annual Black & White National Exhibition for my piece “Pandemic Life Studio.” The Club, located at 47 Fifth Avenue @ Twelfth Street | New York, NY, is one of the oldest art institutions in America, dedicated to continuing the tradition of realism and working from life. I’m inspired by all they do and try to reflect that in my Blue Easel Club Drawing Atelier.

 

The piece, “Patek-Philippe Double Moon” is featured in the Portrait Society of America Member Newsletter

 

January 2022:

 

“Pandemic Life Studio” demo from life. Honored that this piece has been awarded the “William D. Zahn Memorial Award” and is exhibited at the historic Salmagundi Club‘s Black and White annual exhibition, located at 47 Fifth Avenue @ Twelfth Street | New York, NY, January 31, 2022 thru February.

 

Honored to have this piece, “Where The Party Is,” accepted into the 145th Annual “Black and White Exhibition” at the Salmagundi Club on Fifth Avenue in NYC, New York, January 31-February 25, 2022. A demo from life for Blue Easel Club Drawing Atelier, of my friend Brad d’Artagnan Wilkins.

 

I’m feeling so honored today to find out that this piece, “2020,” was accepted into the National Exhibition, “Tonalism Today,” at the Salmagundi Club at 47 Fifth Avenue in New York City! January 31-February 18, 2022. I created this piece during 2020 when I was actually waiting out both a hurricane AND quarantine. What a time!