Portrait Society of America's 2009 Conference DVD

The Portrait Society of America’s conference DVD collection is now available to purchase online! Now, it’s easier than ever to experience highlights from the 2009 Art of the Portrait in the comfort of your very own home or studio. Enjoy presentations and studio demonstrations by acclaimed artists including:

· Judith Carducci – People’s Choice Special Artist Demonstration in Pastels

· Daniel E. Greene, NA – Painting from Life: A Portrait in Oils

· Robert Liberace – The Expressive Portrait in Limited Palette

· Michael Shane Neal – Accuracy of an Impression

· Mary Whyte – Watercolor Portraits: Past & Present

The conference DVDs are available for purchase at $62.50 each. Collect one, two, or all five DVDs to expand your range of knowledge by examining the legacy of watercolor portraiture, the precision and refinement of a tri-color palette, the skill of crafting a compelling portrait and the magic of painting in pastel. 100% of proceeds from DVD sales go directly to the Portrait Society of America by helping us serve our highest public purpose in providing you access to quality educational resources and experiences.

Read more about these fantastic DVDs we are offering this Holiday Season by visiting www.portraitsociety.org.

These limited edition DVDs are now available to order by phone, mail, fax or to order securely online through PayPal for only $62.50 each. To order:

Online with PayPal PREFERED
www.portraitsociety.org

By Phone TOLL FREE
1-877-772-4321

By Fax
850-222-7890

By Mail
Portrait Society of America
attn: Educational DVDs
P.O. Box 11272
Tallahassee, FL 32302

The Art of the Portrait Conference - Bid on a Masterwork Painting

In just a few days, we will be seeing many of you at the 11th annual The Art of the Portrait conference, and we’re hosting a new and exciting event, Thursday, April 23, 2009, which we want you all to experience. On opening night, fifteen top artists from around the country will gather in the Grand Ballroom for a “Face Off,” painting together from live models for attendees.

Now you can own an artwork by one or more of these artists: Laurel Boeck, Jason Bouldin, Scott Burdick, Wende Caporale, Judith Carducci, Vasudeo Kamath, Ann Manry Kenyon, Robert Liberace, Ying-He Liu, Thomas Nash, Rich Nelson, Paul Newton, Anthony Ryder, Chris Saper, and Dawn Whitelaw!

Friday morning at 8:00 a.m., the Silent Auction for the demonstration artworks kicks off. We’re inviting you to take part, whether you are in attendance or at your home or studio, simply by visiting our website to view the paintings and place your bids or visiting Lake Thoreau Room at the conference. Visit our website on Thursday, April 23 after 9:00 p.m. to view the artworks. Bids will be accepted both on-site and via telephone bidding. Even if you are not in attendance you can bid from home just follow the steps on our website. 

Place your Silent Auction bids before 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Winners will be announced Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

If you are attending the conference, also be sure to cast your vote for your favorite FaceOff artwork also in the Lake Thoreau Room. The FaceOff People’s Choice winner will demonstrate on the Mainstage, Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Even in this challenging economy our conference attendance and membership numbers remain steady, which we see as an encouraging affirmation of our members’ dedication to the arts. We hope you will take part in the Silent Auction and continue supporting the Portrait Society’s educational mission. All proceeds help directly sustain our educational programs and scholarships for young artists.

Thanks to Mississippi Ambassador, George Holmes for bringing our attention to this. 

The Art of the Portrait Conference

Washington, D. C.
April 23 - 26, 2009










Agenda, Registration, Conference FAQ,
Past Conferences, and Competition Entry are all found online at
Portrait Society of
America's website.