LINDA DESSAINT, PPOM, NHPSA
www.LindaDessaintStudio.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
'Capturing emotion through light and shadows, colors and shapes, thought and instinct�.. this is art for me. My intention is to convey the energy of the moment into an experience for everyone.
Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, I love the New England landscape. I also winter in Virginia, another gorgeous state. The constant change and beauty of the shifting seasons inspires me.
I am grateful for the support and love of my wonderful family and friends who have taught me to appreciate and look closely at nature, at life.�
AWARDS & Honors
2021 American Impressionist Society 2nd Annual On-Line Juried National Event
2021 Pastel Society of North Carolina 5th Annual International Juried Exhibit, 'Pure Color'
2021 Outstanding Pastel for June 2021 , Boldbrush International Online Competition
2021 7th Juried Annual Adirondack National Pastel Exhibition
2021 CMPS Juried National Event, 'Marks of Distinction 2021'
2021 Pastel Society of Maine Signature Members Show
2020 'Winter Solstice Event' Gallery at Depot Square, Peterborough, NH
2020 '11th Annual 6x6' National Juried Event, OnlineJuriedShows, CA
2020 'Taos Mini Exhibition' National Juried Event, Randy Higbee Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA
2019 'Renaissance in Pastel ', Juried Event, Slater Memorial Museum, Norwich, CT
2019 PSME 19th International Juried Exhibition, Pastels Only. Saco Museum, Saco, ME
2018 PSME Signature Member Show, Bauman Gallery, Kennebunk, ME
2018 'Its Pastel' Discover Portsmouth, national exhibit, Portsmouth, NH 2017 First Place, PSNH Exhibition, Sunapee Landing Trading Company, Sunapee, 2017 Honorable Mention, Art in the Park, Keene, NH
2016 PSNH, Chardon Artistry Award, Sunapee Landing Trading Company, Sunapee NH
2015 PSNH, Chardon Artistry Award, Cunningham Gallery, Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH
2014 Pastel Society of NH, Terry Ludwig Award, Juried Exhibit, Discover Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2014 Signature Membership Award ~ Pastel Society of NH
2013 juried show, Pastel Society of NH�Exhibit, Discover Portsmouth Gallery, Portsmouth, NH, Ampersand Award for 'Evening Glow'
2012 Pastel Society of NH Juried Exhibit, Discover Portsmouth Gallery, Portsmouth, NH, Jack Richeson Award for 'Secret Spot'
2012 PPOM International Exhibit, Kennebunk ME� Merit Award for 'Follow Your Passion'
2011 Signature Membership,� Pastel Painters of Maine
2009 Art in the Park, Keene, NH, 2nd place for 'Summer Days'
2008 50th Anniversary 'Art in the Park', Keene, NH, honorable mention, for 'Serenity'
2007 Royal and Langnickel Award, Pastel Painters of Maine 8th International Juried Exhibition, Heartwood College, Kennebunk Maine
WORKSHOPS AND ART INSTRUCTION
Russ Russell, Robert Carsten, Albert Handell, Richard McKinley, Elizabeth Mowry
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
â–ª Pastel Society of America, juried
â–ª New Hampshire Pastel Society, Signature Member
â–ª Pastel Painters of Maine, Signature Member
â–ª Monadnock Area Art Association
â–ª American Impressionist Society
â–ª Oil Painters Of America
Linda Dessaint joined Fine Art America on October 16th, 2013.
