The Pastel Society of the Southwest (PSSW) has announced the winners of its 26th Annual National Competition. The exhibit and workshop were held in November at the Irving Arts Center in the Focus Gallery. This year’s juror and judge was Richard McKinley.

(To see photos of McKinley's workshop with the PSSW, click here.)








This year's winners include:
(Pictured here)
Best in Show: Woman of Guatemala by Jan Weaver
First Award of Excellence: A Lingering Memory by June Holloway      
Second Award of Excellence: Afternoon Shadows by Bob Rhom         
Third Award of Excellence: Red Aspen by Judy Pelt

Landscape Award: Del Mar Area by Janis Krendick
Still Life Award: Pomegranates by Barbara Strasser
Portrait Award: Lola by Pam Hardigree
Abstract Award: Breakfast by Loreta Feeback