VALERIE WALDEN SELECTED FOR INCLUSION IN
AUSTIN PASTEL SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION
-- Internationally-Recognized Juror Picks the Best of Central Texas --
Austin, TX, February 6, 2008 – Valerie Walden is among the 30 Central Texas artists chosen for the
Austin Pastel Society’s 2008 Show. Of the 126 competing entries, Ms. Walden’s work “Natural
Suspense” from her Sunsets series was among the 50 finalists selected for display.
Ms. Walden noted, “I entered the exhibition for the first time this year. It’s exciting to have my work
recognized by such a distinguished juror and accomplished artist as Judith Carducci.”
The juror, Judith Carducci of the American Pastel Society is recognized as one of today’s best
portraitist. Her work has been featured in International Artists, Pastel Artists International, American
Artist, Pastel Journal, The Artist’s Magazine and books such as Best of Portrait Painting, Paint!
Portrait and Figure, and Beautiful Things. Her paintings reside in collections throughout the US and
Europe.
The Austin Pastel Society Annual Exhibition will be held at the Chase Bank Building at 7th and
Lavaca streets, in a special gallery: Corridor of Art, from March 3 – May 3, 2008. It features
landscapes, still life’s and portraits in a range of pastel techniques. It is open to the public, free of
charge during regular business hours.
The artists’ reception and awards ceremony will be held in the Corridor of Art, on Sunday, March 16
from 4:00-6:00 PM. Patrons are encouraged to attend. Ms. Walden will be present to discuss her work.
“Natural Suspense” may be viewed here or on the Austin Pastel Society website.
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About Valerie Walden
Valerie Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the
Austin Museum of Art, University of Texas and the Scottsdale Artists’ School. She works primarily
in pastels and in watercolor, but has occasionally been known to mix the two. Her work draws heavily
upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a member of the Austin Visual Arts
Association, the Waterloo Watercolor Society, Austin Pastel Society and the Southwest Pastel
Society. Some of her paintings and more detail may be found at www.waldenart.com.
About the Austin Pastel Society
The Austin Pastel Society is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1998 by a group of Austin artists
who were active in the soft pastel medium. APS’s mission is to provide members with opportunities to
exhibit their work at locations throughout the area and to educate the public, gallery owners and
collectors about the merits and care of pastel paintings. The Austin Pastel Society is a member of
IAPS, the International Association of Pastel Societies. More information is available at www.
austinpastelsociety.org.
AUSTIN PASTEL SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION
-- Internationally-Recognized Juror Picks the Best of Central Texas --
Austin, TX, February 6, 2008 – Valerie Walden is among the 30 Central Texas artists chosen for the
Austin Pastel Society’s 2008 Show. Of the 126 competing entries, Ms. Walden’s work “Natural
Suspense” from her Sunsets series was among the 50 finalists selected for display.
Ms. Walden noted, “I entered the exhibition for the first time this year. It’s exciting to have my work
recognized by such a distinguished juror and accomplished artist as Judith Carducci.”
The juror, Judith Carducci of the American Pastel Society is recognized as one of today’s best
portraitist. Her work has been featured in International Artists, Pastel Artists International, American
Artist, Pastel Journal, The Artist’s Magazine and books such as Best of Portrait Painting, Paint!
Portrait and Figure, and Beautiful Things. Her paintings reside in collections throughout the US and
Europe.
The Austin Pastel Society Annual Exhibition will be held at the Chase Bank Building at 7th and
Lavaca streets, in a special gallery: Corridor of Art, from March 3 – May 3, 2008. It features
landscapes, still life’s and portraits in a range of pastel techniques. It is open to the public, free of
charge during regular business hours.
The artists’ reception and awards ceremony will be held in the Corridor of Art, on Sunday, March 16
from 4:00-6:00 PM. Patrons are encouraged to attend. Ms. Walden will be present to discuss her work.
“Natural Suspense” may be viewed here or on the Austin Pastel Society website.
# # #
About Valerie Walden
Valerie Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the
Austin Museum of Art, University of Texas and the Scottsdale Artists’ School. She works primarily
in pastels and in watercolor, but has occasionally been known to mix the two. Her work draws heavily
upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a member of the Austin Visual Arts
Association, the Waterloo Watercolor Society, Austin Pastel Society and the Southwest Pastel
Society. Some of her paintings and more detail may be found at www.waldenart.com.
About the Austin Pastel Society
The Austin Pastel Society is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1998 by a group of Austin artists
who were active in the soft pastel medium. APS’s mission is to provide members with opportunities to
exhibit their work at locations throughout the area and to educate the public, gallery owners and
collectors about the merits and care of pastel paintings. The Austin Pastel Society is a member of
IAPS, the International Association of Pastel Societies. More information is available at www.
austinpastelsociety.org.
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