I am very happy to announce that I will be inducted into the Master Circle of the International Association of Pastel Societies at the IAPS convention in June, 2013. Actually the medallion shown at the left will be awarded there. Technically I'm already a member of the Master Circle having scored enough points in the association's shows over the past three years. This is a very great honor and one of the highest achievements in the pastel community.

I would very much like to thank the IAPS judges, juries and organizers for this award.