Glenys Forbes
I have always been interested in other people's fine art, but did not think that I would ever be an artist myself. A twist in life found my husband and I doing shift work in Kalgoorlie (Western Australia) and the loneliness drew me to attend an evening art class at the Curtin University. Life drawing and watercolour were among the many skills learned until just before we left to come home to New Zealand, I was introduced to pastel as a painting medium. I was totally hooked and they have been my passion ever since.
Milestones & Achievements
In 2004 I joined Pastel Artists of New Zealand (PANZ). 2005 to 2012 a member of the National Committee, 2006 started an active weekly group of pastelists here in the Nelson Area which is still going today. In 2017 I was honoured with a PANZ Life Membership, 2019 awarded the status of Artist member, 2023 earned the status of Distinguished Artist and 2024 earned the status of Master Pastellist. I have entered numerous Exhibitions with successful results, staged a joint Exhibition with two other pastel artists and an article in a National magazine. I am a founding member of the Tasman National Art Awards and held the position of Registrar 2017-2023.Having retired from "office" I now intend to further my skills andconcentrate on my own paintings.
