RED ROCK PASTEL SOCIETY 2025
JURIED MEMBER ONLINE EXHIBITION
RED ROCK PASTEL SOCIETY 2025 JURIED MEMBER ONLINE EXHIBITION
The Red Rock Pastel Society of Nevada was founded in 2018 by Dasha Jamison who moved from the Smoky Mountains to the Red Rock Area of Las Vegas, Nevada.
From a small group of pastel enthusiasts Red Rock grew into a vibrant international society that is relentlessly promoting the medium of soft pastel in southern Nevada and beyond.
This is our sixth international exhibition of the Red Rock Pastel Society. As our Pastel society grows we are presenting two distinctive divisions: Masters’ and Open.
This exhibition is one of the most inclusive. We have 143 artists presenting 227 works. This year we have a melting pot of entries again from all over the US and the entire world.
To all courageous, incredibly talented artists who were brave enough to share their pastel artworks with the world.
To my husband, Jeff, and daughter, Laurel Alexandra, who endlessly inspire my journey.
Andrew McDermott Judge of Awards for Master Division
@andrewmcdermottart
Andrew is the past president and a senior member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Andrew was born in Bolton, England and moved to Canada at a young age.
Upon college graduation in Graphic Design and Illustration, he studied and further refined his own unique style, winning top awards in both Canada and the US. His personal favorite is the Eminent Pastelist Medallion for the International Association of Pastel Societies, that will be presented in New Mexico in 2026.
Having many published articles, including The Artist magazine’s “25 under 40”. Andrew has also had full feature articles in top art magazines such as International Artist, The Artist UK, Pastel World, Magazin’art, and the Pastel Journal. Andrew is a popular workshop Instructor and gives demos and lessons at many educational facilities. He is a life/figure drawing Instructor for the Illustration and Animation department at Capilano University, and for the 3D/ACA/CA Animation Departments at the Vancouver Film School and Think Tank.
BEST IN SHOW
A landscape that impresses with its freshness and clarity. A winding road leads us directly into the picture, creating a natural invitation to enter. The handling is loose in the foreground and sky, yet precise in the accents just behind the central tree. Echoes of violet across the sky and shadow hold the composition together. The atmosphere is tangible—the light, the season, the sense of day all present. Balanced, lyrical, and complete, this is a work that holds the viewer and rewards return visits.
Florence Penouty Light in March
1st PLACE
A still life with striking presence. The composition is strong, and the color is bold yet controlled. Shapes and strokes are handled with a painter’s confidence, transforming ordinary objects into something monumental. Both abstract and representational, the work stands on the strength of its design and the power of its mark-making.
Marla Baggetta Art Supplies
2nd PLACE
An energetic and confident landscape. The color is bold, the marks assured, and the sense of light immediate. Movement carries through the marsh grasses into the sky, holding the viewer’s attention and capturing the fleeting beauty of the moment.
Tony Allain Morston Marsh
Sergey Pietilä Élisabeth
3rd PLACE
A portrait that immediately commands attention. The subject is captured with intimacy and dignity, the drawing strong and the expression compelling. Sensitive color harmonies and confident handling create a powerful balance of realism and artistry. It is both personal and universal.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
A striking subject treated with sensitivity. The glow of light and the cat’s quiet strength are captured through confident handling of edges and color. It is a painting that radiates both atmosphere and presence.
Yael Maimon Sunset Sentinel
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
A celebration of color and energy. The field pulses with yellows that vibrate against complementary tones, while brushwork keeps the scene alive and moving. It is a joyful statement, confidently composed and beautifully executed.
Mike Ishikawa Mustards Alive
Kenneth L. Keith Grand Canyon Late Afternoon
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
A commanding view handled with restraint and power. Light shifts across the canyon walls, and the vastness of space is conveyed through careful value control and atmospheric depth. The work balances grandeur with intimacy, inviting repeated viewing.
THE MASTERS’ SHOW
Juror/Judge: Andrew McDermott
|1|
Yael Maimon Nocturne Gaze | 16 x 12
|2|
Yael Maimon Spirit of the Garden | 16 x 12
Ronnie Gold Storm Coming | 17 x 22
|2| Tony Allain Fallen Autumn Leaves | 20 x 26
|1| Tony Allain Southern Alps | 18 x 26
Marla Baggetta Noon
11 x 11
Marla Baggetta Orange Cup
10 x 8
|1|
Laura E Pollak Morning Reverie | 12 x .9
|2|
Laura E Pollak
Red Rocks Aglow | 12 x .9
Laura E Pollak
Cicadas and Fireflies | 12 x 16
|1|
Masafumi Saito Blue Bicycle by the Roadside | 16 x 12.5
|2|
Masafumi Saito Ladybug in Red | 5.8 x .5.8
|3| Kenneth L Keith Croatian Stroll | 16 x 12
|4| Kenneth L Keith
The Look Through | 24 x 18
|1|
Melissa Lósano
Eglise d’Aiguebelette-le-Lac en France | 16 x 20
|2|
Melissa Lósano
Eglise de Lépin-le-Lac en France | 16 x 20
Nancy Kay Komick
Blue
24 x18
Nancy Kay Komick
Lynn Barbara Howarth
Come in Mack | 15.7 x 11.8
|1|
Lynn Barbara Howarth
Top Brass | 11.8 х 15.7
|2|
Lynn Barbara Howarth Finnish Interior | 11.8 x 9.4
|1|
Barbara Archer-Baldwin
Trio on a Shelf | 9 x 12
|2|
Barbara Archer-Baldwin Snack Time | 8 x 10
Barbara Archer-Baldwin
Prickly Desert Blossoms | 8 x 8
Diane Fechenbach
Morning Arrives | 9 x 18
|1| Jan Horn Lunch Time | 12 x 9 |2| Jan Horn Friends | 9 x 12
|1|
Jory Mason
Big Day | 14 x 20 |2|
Jory Mason
Over Thinking | 16 x 16
Yuji Sakuma
Self Portrait in 2025 | 14.96 x 10.83
|1| Sam Collett Caroline | 18 x 24
|2| Sam Collett
Ponies We Three | 18 x 25
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Lihuai He Tibet in Autumn | 15 x
Neva Rossi Smoll
Rio Grande River Gorge, New Mexico | 11 x 14
|1| Dawn Buckingham Mustard Madness | 9 x 12
Dawn Buckingham Duneset | 12 x 16
Avon Waters Smoke on the Water | 12 x 12 |2|
Avon Waters Wildfire Haze | 12 x 12
Lorraine W Trenholm
Desert Wash | 16 x 12
Sarah Lyons Watts After the Hunt | 24 x 18
Sarah Lyons Watts Dawn Wall First Light | 16 x 20
|3|
Irina Kryuchkova Listening to the Sea | 11.75 x 17.75
|4|
Irina Kryuchkova In Anticipation of the Hunt | 11.81 x 19.75
Lorraine Roberts
Brambles at the Pond | 21 x 36
|2| Nancy Lee Misek Rabbit Brush Blooming | 9 x 12
|1|
Nancy Lee Misek
Along the River | 12 x 16
2
Invitation III | 12 x 16
Joy Sparks Rademacher
|1| Patti Hagan
Take Me to the River Plein Air | 14 x 11
|2| Patti Hagan Thundering Water Plein Air | 8 x 16
|1| Judy Leasure
Tiny Pink Flowers | 10 x 5 |2| Judy Leasure Aloe | 10 x 8
Jane E Robbins
Just Peachy | 12 x 16
Julia Doemland
Summer Falls | 12 x 18
Albert G Handell
Late September | 12 x 16
Albert G Handell
Sedona | 12 x 16
Marz Doerflinger
New Apples on the Old Tree | 6 x 8
Marz Doerflinger
Ascher Hill | 8 x 10
Shannon O’Dunn Rocky Mountain Line Dance | 9 x 12
|1|
Shannon O’Dunn Sun Dog Afternoon | 9 x 12
|4| Susan Porges Falling Water | 10 x 14 |3| Susan Porges
The Sheep of County Kerry | 6 x 8
x
Reed Jack in the Sky
x 27
Kim M Long
Blossoms of Gratitude | 16 x 12
|1|
Florence Penouty
Belval Needle at Alabaster Coast | 19.5 x 19.5
|2|
Florence Penouty Carrapateira | 19.5 x 27.5
|3|
Nori Thorne
Assateague Island Ponies | 14 x 11
|4|
Nori Thorne
Tiny Dots Cactus | 11 x 14
Connie Y Noah
9 x 12
Connie Y Noah
Rocky Bottom | 7 x 9.5
Connie Y Noah Winters Last Call | 9 x 12
|1|
Mike Ishikawa
Color Me Sand Dunes | 13 x 21
|2| Mike Ishikawa Aglow | 12 x 18
|4|
Lisa K Stauffer
Fireflies Rising | 12 x 12
|3|
Lisa K Stauffer River Barges | 14 x 11
|2|
Terri Levine Rosenblum Bottled Buttons | 18 x 24
|1|
Terri Levine Rosenblum Here’s Lookin’ at You, Kid | 12 x 16
Terri Levine Rosenblum
Bubbie’s Antique Salt and Pepper Shakers | 6.6 x 15.5
Christine Obers
A Star is Born | 12 x 19
|1|
Lin Boucher Traditions | 8 x 10 |2|
Carol Lei Bendell
The Danish Summer when Stones Turn to Jewels | 18 x 24
|1| David Decobert Red Stamp? | 20 x 16
|2| David Decobert Double Drop for Double Slope | 20 x 28
Sergey Bakin
Juliet | 27.7 x 19.7
Tanya Avchinnikova Judge of Awards for Open Division
@tanyaavchinnikovaart
Tanya Avchinnikova is a pastel artist based in the UK, a member of The Pastel Society and Signature Artist of The Pastel Society of America. Tactile sensation, direct communication with pure pigment, freedom of applying it on surface straight away, are what Avchinnikova a loves about pastel.
Avchinnikova paints seascapes and landscapes, focusing on closeups, as a reflection of her personal wish to be in those beautiful places.
“In my works I try to create the illusion of presence and deep unity with nature. I like to watch how the light travels on water, from wave to wave, how wind creates glare on the grass in a sunny day while moving it. I like to see the traces of ‘invisible’ things, catch them and paint them. “
Tanya is a recipient of multiple International awards including PSA Enduring Brilliance ‘52, McKinley / Robertson Award for the Advancement of Pastel, 2024, New York and Henry Roche Award, Pastel Society, 2025, London. Tanya has several publications in prestigious magazines and exhibits extensively in UK and US.
Julie Freeman Juror
@juliefreemanartist
Julie, a self-taught hyperrealist artist, has refined her skills over the years, specializing in pastels. Her dedication to realism is evident in her work, which has earned her significant recognition. She holds many prestigious titles including Master status with the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), Master Pastelist with the Pastel Artists of New Zealand (MPANZ) and Australia (MPSA) and she is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA).
Julie aims to create works that achieve realism beyond the photograph, and when not in her studio, she seeks inspiration from the environment using her own reference images. Her diverse subject matter includes animal and wildlife portraits, coastal and nautical scenes, and native flora and fauna. More recently, she has been exploring still life compositions.
Julie’s artwork has received numerous national and international awards, and her pieces are in private collections in the UK, USA, and New Zealand.
BEST IN SHOW
A complex and multi-layered composition that draws the viewer in. The interplay of abstraction and figuration creates both mystery and clarity, inviting multiple readings. The restrained palette is handled with confidence, giving the work an inner radiance. A painting that lingers in the memory.
Julia Lambright Allure
1st PLACE
A painting that captures mood with economy and elegance. The cool palette is perfectly suited to the subject, and subtle value shifts create depth and distance. It is lyrical and calm, with just enough detail to anchor the viewer while leaving room for interpretation. A work that shows restraint and confidence.
Henriet Lapshina Paris in Winter III
2nd PLACE
A playful and inventive piece that immediately engages. The concept is humorous, but the execution is refined: color harmony, balance of form, and confident mark-making make this far more than illustration. It is clever, memorable, and artistically strong.
Douglas James Stewart
Humpty Dumpty Gets a New Throne
3rd PLACE
A work of layered meaning and strong design. The composition is inventive, guiding the eye through shifting spaces. Color relationships are sensitive yet bold, and the handling reveals both confidence and curiosity. It is a painting that tells a story while leaving space for the viewer’s imagination.
Angela Parr
The Places I’ve Been
DARIUS MEMORIAL AWARD
A work of serenity and balance. The composition is harmonious, the colors gentle yet resonant. It conveys stillness without being static, offering the viewer a quiet space of reflection. Subtle and profound at the same time.
Yu-Yuan Yang Peaceful
HONORABLE MENTION
A lyrical landscape with flowing movement. The handling of water and reflections is sensitive, and the composition invites the eye to linger. A quiet, contemplative piece.
Barbara Johnson Mill Run Creek
HONORABLE MENTION
Bold and direct, yet subtle in shifts of tone. The subject is simple but powerful, held together by confident mark-making and atmosphere.
Svetlana Fenster Cloud
Cindy Pickup End of Day
HONORABLE MENTION
A painting that captures the fleeting moment with delicacy. The palette is restrained, the mood gentle, and the impression lingers.
HONORABLE MENTION
Strong structural forms combined with luminous color. The granite radiates warmth and solidity, creating a compelling presencee.
Alison Crary Glowing Granite
Patricia Gray
Quince Branches in a Ming Vase
HONORABLE MENTION
A still life of elegance and restraint. The arrangement is balanced, the forms clear, and the subtle use of color gives the work a timeless quality.
JUDGE’S CHOICE
A portrait full of life and theatricality. The character’s presence is undeniable, expressed through dynamic color and confident drawing. It is both entertaining and poignant.
Anna Dinkel Queen of Cabaret
JUROR’S CHOICE
Color combinations are a big draw for me, and I really enjoyed this abstract piece for its choices and balanced use of secondary and complementary colors. The arching lines and shapes create rhythm and movement, and I see fish swimming, which adds a narrative. Abstract work is often overlooked, and I wanted to highlight this piece for its design and use of color.
Jo Gray
The Flow
JUROR’S CHOICE
I loved all 4 of Kellie’s pieces, but this one just had an edge over the others for me. Confident mark making and great use of color, especially the contrast of bright lights against the dark olives and deep blues of the shadowed trees. I love the warmth of the sunlit spot that invites you in, also the use of soft violet and lights throughout that keep your interest and create a sense of balance and rhythm. The lead in the pathway was nicely broken with soft grassy edges and patches of warm light, and subtle tire tracks. A beautiful piece that I would happily have on my wall.
Kellie Jacobs Nature’s Curtain
Joanne Agostinelli
Impression Cholla
JUROR’S CHOICE
This piece stood out to me for the different handling of pastel, almost a pointillist style. I love the dark contrast of the cactus stems with the highlighted tips that almost glow in the light. Again, good use of a complementary palette with the balanced use of warm blue in the shadow work and cool blues in the reflected light and sky.
THE OPEN DIVISION SHOW
Judge: Tanya Avchinnikova
Juror: Julie Freeman
Nanette Scranton
Sky Towers | 14 x 11
|2|
Karine Boucon
De Roche et deLumière | 15.75 x 11.81
|1|
Karine Boucon
Entre Minéral et Végétal | 15.75 x 11.81
|1| Molly Ann Cooley
Aspen Ridge | 16 x 12
|2| Molly Ann Cooley Nesting | 14 x 11
|4|
Christine Philippe L’Estran , Bécasseau Sanderling | 19.7 x 15.8
|3|
Christine Philippe Repos en Bretagne! Bernachel | 15.75 x 19.7
Mary Panttaja
Donder und Blitzen River | 9.5 x 9.5
Jim Hallenbeck
Nantahala Forest | 18 x 24
Alison Crary
Gilded Reflection | 20 x 10
Sharon Smith
Supper
7.5 x 9
Joan D Ford Fruitability
9 x 9
|1| Anne Gee
Birthday Flowers | 13 x 8 |2| Anne Gee Nasturtiums | 10 x 8
Jeanne Tsai Stillness | 16 x 12
Margie L Murray
Santa Barbara Vista | 12 x 18
Tatiana Malakhova
Dagestan Magic | 12 x 16
|2|
Patricia Gray
Aubergine Reflections | 16 x 12
Patricia Gray
La Vie Change | 17.5 x 13.5
Janet Highland
Bandon Dunes | 9 x 12
Olga Andreyuk Davgavs | 10 x 13
Magda Baran
Louange | 27.5 x 19.5
| 12 x 16
Kellie Jacobs Light the Way
Jacobs
Tides
Jacobs
|1|
Jo Gray Goat in Thyme | 12 x 9 |2|
Lynda Kravitz Morning Window | 12x 9
Kelly Krall Light on My Path | 19x 12
|1| Martine Tulet Soft Light on the Meadow | 16 x 16
|2| Martine Tulet Sunflowers | 16 x 16
|4| Tamami Tokutake Glenbrook Poppies | 13 x 10
Tamami Tokutake
x 14
|1| Kathryn Young Rockin’ | 16 x 12
Kathryn Young Joshua Glow | 12 x 16
Young
The Journey | 11 x 14
Kathryn
Jan Hutchinson
Still Water | 9 x 12
Jan Hutchinson
Grayton Beach | 9 x 12
Jan Hutchinson
Oklahoma Sunset | 9 x 12
Hyrum Huskey Lake Country | 11 x 14
|2| John E Baldwin
Majestic Zion | 9 x 12
|1|
John E Baldwin
Roaring Rapids | 12 x 9
|1| Nancy Tanner Hope | 11 x 14 |2| Nancy Tanner Consider the Wildflowers | 11 x 14
Christi Bunn
Dreamport Glow | 9 x 12
|1|
Joanne Weller
All the Reds | 7 x 5
|2|
Joanne Weller Walk in the Park | 7 x 7
April Hoskins
Forte Belvedere from Piazzale Michelangelo | 11.5 x 8.5
Patricia L Connolly
Snow in Santa Fe | 8 x 10
Patricia L Connolly
Along the Eel River | 8 x 10
Patricia L Connolly
Weedy Marsh | 8 x 10
|1| Mireille Ledrappier Agapanthes | 27 x 19
|2| Mireille Ledrappier Crocosmias | 27 x 19
|4| Mireille Ledrappier Rudbeckias | 18 x 26 |3|
Susan Doeve
Lovely Ladies | 18 x 12
|1| Karen Gideon Carpenter Valley | 7.5 x 9.5
|2| Svetlana Stegalkina Soar Above | 11.5 x 15
|4| Elizabeth W Spona Northwest Winter Sunset, Oregon | 12 x 9
Darlene Bigus-Doheny Panther Guardian | 19 x 15
Michelle R Spencer
Pickle Springs | 9 x 12
|1| Danielle Trierweiler
Douche de poussière | 28 x 20
|2| Becky Neideffer Break of Day | 9 x 12
Susan Frances Johnson
Sunlite Dreams, Artistry of Resillience | 15.75 x 11.75
|2|
Susan Frances Johnson Wild Dreams | 12 x 16
|4| Lynn Fuller Intertwined
16 x 12
|3| Lynn Fuller
12 x 9
Patty Kay Rios
The Cellist | 15 x 10.5
|2| Gary Donald Sanchez Lightfall | 8 x 10
|1| Susan Solomon Chaser | 20 x 16
|1|
Mary Kathryn Van Kleunen La Dolce Vita | 14 x 11 |2| Brigitte Charles Dream in Blue | 20 x 13
Dave Williams Emerald Sea | 9 x 20
Thomas Eric Hansen
Talk to Me | 17.5 x 11.5
|2| Henriet Lapshina Paris in Winter I, dyptich | 27 x 54
|1| Tatiana Tsygankov
The Table for the Queens | 15.5 x 12
Linda D Corrao
12 x 9.5
Lori Petrilli Sunrise | 10 x 14
|4| Gina Carstens Lupin Magic | 16.9 x 11
|3| Gina Carstens
Twilight Dahlia | 16.9 x 11
Mary Lee Gillam
Rock On | 12 x 12
|2| Deborah Darr Swiss Expanse | 20 x 28 |1|
Deborah Darr
Apollolan Garden | 28 x 19
Sherry Killingsworth
Clearing Skies | 12 x 16
Nellie Katchinska Waterfall | 7 x 9
Nellie Katchinska
Rough Seas | 7 x 9
|1|
Julia Lambright
Sophie’s Veil | 20 x 16
|2|
Julia Lambright
As the Day Sets In | 28 x 28
Teresa Richter Tree on Hill | 9.5 x 12.6
Kathy Barrett
Beau | 9 x 12
|4| Debbie Poynter Sea Spray | 14 x 24
|3| Debbie Poynter Every Breaking Wave | 12 x 24
Burneta Venosdel
Smoky Grand | 9 x 12
Burneta Venosdel High Water Level, Reflections | 10 x 10
Robert Walter Potomac Cliffs | 11 x 14
|1|
Tanya Trinkaus Glass Winter Wash in Rookery’s Watershed | 24 x 17.9
|2|
Cathie Muschany Holy Mackerel | 12 x 9
Glencoe Majesty | 12 x 34
Cathie Muschany
Marcy Hayes
Frohring, Distant Pond | 12 x 16
|2| Anita Plaks On the Fence | 16 x 20
|1| Anita Plaks
Costa Rican Iguana | 12 x 18
|1|
Olga Romanchikova
Elbrus Foothills | 12 x 16
|2|
Julie T Schmidt
Waking on the Waterway | 12 x 16
|3| Kevin S Simpson Delicate | 18 x 14
|4| Cindy Grossman Gorge Drama | 18 x 14
Debra K Carter
Gold at Hidden Haven | 9 x 11.75
|2|
E. H. Schierman
Back to Wall, Face Them All | 22 x 9.25
|1|
David Noel Gilmore
Wally Forever Young | 12 x 12
Inge Ivens
Emerald Morning | 9 x 12
Steven Palmer Wisdom of the Fields | 9 x 12
Steven Palmer
| 11 x 12
|1|
Linda C Wells
Walt’s Garden Gate | 8 x 8
|2|
Linda C Wells
That Fascinating House on Paseo de Peralta | 11 x 14
Judy Stanger
Race Point Lighthouse | 9 x 12
Patrick Henry Where the Light Falls | 12 x 9
|2|
Patrick Henry
Granville, Where the Harbor Sleeps | 21 x 26
|1|
Patrick Henry
High Tide in the Mist | 16 x 16
|1|
Sherri Nordhaus
The Cabin’s Secret: A Dance of Colors and Reflections | 12 x 18
|2|
Cheryl Lockhart Fall Bliss | 11 x 14
Sally Francis Ladd
Blooming Lovely | 10.5 x 9.5
Diane S Carbone
Picnic Spot | 8 x 6
Linda Hale
Sunlit Aspens Trail | 11 x 14
Linda Hale
Sunlight through the Forest | 11 x 15
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