The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will host Karen Israel demonstrating painting an animal in pastel on Wednesday, September 27, at 1:30 pm, in the lower gathering room of Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street.

The demonstration is open to the public, and admission is free.

Karen Israel’s pastel paintings are defined by their dynamic compositions and unique viewpoints. She is influenced by the light and mood of the subject and lets those elements dictate her approach.

These subjects are rendered with a strong appreciation for the rigors of formal design coupled with a fearless array of color choices.

In addition to numerous awards, Israel’s work has garnered her the honor of Signature Member with the American Artists Professional League, Master Circle with the International Association of Pastel Societies, and Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America.

Israel is an artist member of the Salmagundi Club, NYC; The Copley Society, Boston; and Lyme Art Association.

She conducts many teaching demonstrations and workshops throughout the United States and has served as juror for numerous national competitions.

In May 2022, Karen’s pastel paintings were on exhibit in Montluçon, France, at les Amis des Arts in Pastels of the World in Bourbonnais, honoring American Women Pastelists.

Additionally, her pastel paintings were featured twice in Pratique des Arts magazine (August 2020 and July 2018) and in the April 2021 issue of Southwest Art magazine.

Reservations are not required for SCAN programs, but additional information may be available at SCANart.org.