Picard At Next

SCAN Meeting

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Alain Picard painting a portrait in pastel on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 pm. The program is open to the public and will be held at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at the flagpole). All are welcome, admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Alain Picard studied at the Art Student’s League in New York City, and currently makes his home in Southbury. He cites Sargent, Degas and Sorolla among his artistic influences. A love of light and beauty are immediately apparent in his pastel and oil paintings.

Mr Picard’s work has been featured in such publications as The Artist’s Magazine and The Pastel Journal. He has garnered top awards throughout the Northeast in esteemed exhibitions including the Pastel Society of America, Hudson Valley Art Association, Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, and Connecticut Pastel Society where he holds signature member status.

In 2004, The Artist’s Magazine highlighted Alain as one of 20 contemporary artists “On the Rise”.

Alain expresses his interest in portraiture: “I am awed by the beauty and dignity of humanity, and I try to reflect that sense of wonder in every portrait I create.”

For more information about Mr Picard’s program or SCAN, call Ruth Newquist at 426-6654.