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Alain J. Picard
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Alain J. Picard (born April 30, 1974) is an American artist that works in figurative, landscape, and portrait pastel painting. He is also an art instructor and writer. Picard resides in Southbury, Connecticut. Early life Born in Stamford, Connecticut, Picard earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in illustration from Western Connecticut State University. He also studied at the Art Students League of New York. Picard's work has been recognized for its detailed rendering of skin tones and expressive pastel techniques. His portrait and landscape art have earned awards from various art organizations. He has offered instruction to budding pastel artists through classes, workshops, and the artist community known as 'Cultivate'. He has written a series of art instructional books for Walter T. Foster Publishing, owned by The Quarto Group, including: *Pastel Basics: Learn fundamental techniques for using this fun and colorful medium (2014) Mastering Pastel: Capturing the beauty of the world around you in this colorful medium (2015) *Beginning Drawing: A multidimensional approach to learning the art of basic drawing (2016) In 2013 and 2014, he collaborated with Terry Ludwig Pastels to create two unique Picard pastel sets. In a 2018 Interview with Artist Workshops, Picard shared how he views the growth and development of his work saying: Awards and exhibitions * 2023 Maryland Pastel Society Award, Renaissance in Pastel, Connecticut Pastel Society - Connecticut * 2023 PSA Annual Exhibition, Enduring Brilliance Award * 2021 Portrait Society of America, Members Only Competition; 4th place in The Animal As The Subject Category * 2019 Featured Artist, Pastel Society of Southeast Texas * 2009 Portrait Society of America Art of the Portrait Conference Best Portfolio Award Selected works and gallery 
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