SCAN Presents Karen Israel will be Demonstrating “Slice of Life” in Pastel

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will present Karen Israel demonstrating “Slice of Life” in pastel on Tuesday evening September 8th at 7:30 pm at The Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT. The demonstration is open to the public and admission is free.

Karen is an elected member of many art organizations such as the American Artists Professional League, Hudson Valley Art Association, Pastel Society of America, Salmagundi Club and the Lyme Art Association. Karen conducts many teaching demonstrations and workshops throughout the United States and she has served as juror for many national competitions.   

Over the past 20 years Karen has garnered awards in many national juried competitions.Her work is held in private collections throughout the United States.

Most recently, Karen Israel’s painting was selected Third Place in the 2026 Pastel 100 competition-Figures/Portrait Division. Karen’s work was featured in the March 2025 issue of American Art Collector.In past years, Karen’s work was featured in the Pastel Journal’s Pastel 100 and Practique Des Arts Magazine.

To learn more and view her work, please visit https://www.artbykarenisrael.com/ and follow her on Instagram at @karenisraelpastel and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karen.helfeldisrael