Jackie Simmonds PSA. A full signature member of the Pastel Society of America, a juried appointment. I am a painter, a writer, and a craftsperson. I have taught painting for many a long year; taken groups on painting trips overseas; written 7 art instructions books, made lots of videos and DVD's, many of which are still available to buy although some of my books are now out of print, having been reprinted many times and distributed all over the world, together with prints of my works. I have won several major competitions at various times, and am now busily retired from...more