Federico To Offer Free Pastel Demo

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will host a pastel demonstration by Frank Federico on Wednesday, July 22, at 1:30 pm, at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free.

Mr Federico began his career as a boy in New Orleans. He painted vibrant landscapes of the bayou and sketched jazz musicians who played the clubs along Bourbon Street. Jazz played a significant influence on his art. In continuing his love for jazz, Mr Federico is a founding member of the Litchfield Jazz Festival and his art can be viewed annually at the event.

At his home in Litchfield, Mr Federico is celebrated as both a master artist and teacher having won awards from American Watercolor Society, The Pastel Society of America, and The International Association of Pastel Societies. He leads art workshops both locally and internationally. He recently taught and conducted watercolor critique sessions for West Hartford Art League.

Recognition of his vibrant painting and style has appeared in numerous publications and in March 2005, American Artist magazine featured his work in a six page article.

Mr Federico has exhibited in many one-man and group shows, including international exhibitions in Tokyo and Stockholm. He holds elected/signature artist membership in Allied Artists of America, Pastel Society of America, Degas Pastel Society, National Watercolor Society and Rockport Art Association.

Admission to the July 22 program is free, and SCAN membership is not required. For additional information call 426-6654.