REFUGEE, pastel on velour board

REFUGEE, pastel portrait on velour board, 10x8 in. Today, this portrait won the Award of Excellence. This brings me to Signature Member status at the San Diego Portrait Society.

My upcoming events:
Next Tuesday, May 13: I am giving a demonstration for the North County Society of Fine Art, starting at 1:00.- The topic will be: Sketching while Traveling. Everybody welcome!
Next Wednesday, May 14:  Pastel portrait workshop at my studio-gallery in THE GLASHAUS, 1815 Main Street, San Diego 92113.- 10:00am to 1:00 pm. To register call: 619-240-6092 or email me: minnievalero@yahoo.fr  Space is limited, register early!
Next Friday, May 16: Watercolor workshop at my studio-gallery in THE GLASHAUS, 1815 Main Street, San Diego 92113.- 10:00 to 1:00 - to register call or email: 619-240-6092 or minnievalero@yahoo.fr   Space is limited, register early!