Zoom Demonstration - PSA/PANZ: Dawn Emerson - Merging Worlds: Abstraction and Reality

BIG NEWS for PSA & PANZ Members!

Saturday 28 February 2026 1.30pm - 3:30pm NZ Time/ 10:30am- 12:30pm Brisbane Time (A.E.S.T)

Dawn Emerson Zoom Demonstration and Painting Competition

We’re thrilled to announce a very special international collaboration — a joint Zoom demonstration with the incredible Dawn Emerson, renowned pastel artist and innovator!

Saturday 28 February 2026

1:30pm - 3:30pm NZ Time

10:30am - 12:30pm Brisbane Time (A.E.S.T)

Exclusive Members-Only Zoom Event + Painting Competition

Join us for “Merging Worlds: Abstraction and Reality”, where Dawn will show how she creates an abstract background with mixed media of water mixable oil, oil pastel, and wax crayon, then “pulls out” a realistic image by adding to and subtracting from that background with PanPastel and stick pastel.

This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading pastel artists — perfect for those who missed her workshops and a valuable refresher for those who attended.

What to Expect

• Approx. 2-hour Zoom session

• 1.5-hour live demo by Dawn Emerson

• Members’ Painting Competition with General & Master categories

• Judging + comments from Dawn (limited comments live due to large numbers)

• FREE for all 2026 PSA & PANZ members

• Entering a painting is optional — enjoy the demo either way!

Painting Competition

• Entry fee: $5.00 AUD (via PayPal to PSA – Enter here)

• One prize voucher per category

• Upload instructions will be emailed in mid-February

• Zoom capacity: 100 attendees — first in, best dressed!

Important Notes

• PANZ 2026 subscription invoices sent by 31 December — please wait for your invoice before paying

• A recording will be available later on the PANZ and PSA Members Only page

• More details will follow in the new year as both societies finalise the last pieces

This exciting collaboration marks the beginning of a new shared initiative between our societies — strengthening connection, creativity, and community across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.We can’t wait to see you there!

👉 [Zoom link will be emailed to all PANZ and PSA members prior to the event.]