Welcome
to Central Texas Pastel Society
Representing Texas artists such as Barbara Chenault, her painting "Mission San Jose" shown here.
from member Rita Kirkman:
Rita Kirkman "A Summer Road Trip" PAINT-ALONG, Aug 13, 2022
Who doesn’t have photo memories from a good road trip? How can we, as artists, resist getting those windscreen pics on the fly? You know what I’m talking about. Join us on Saturday Aug 13th, at 1pm CT and paint some of your faves (or some of mine!)
This paint-along will focus on perspective and how a road and landscape recedes, and in some cases creating exciting atmosphere!
After you register I will send you the Zoom invitation, some reference photos, and some tips for a variety of underpainting methods and materials.
I may be underpainting with watercolor or maybe thinned acrylics, on sanded pastel paper. But you can use the medium of your choice. I’ve had some attendees enjoy use oil, acrylic, pastel pencil, and even watercolor (like one of these painting examples) with my paint-alongs. It’s whatever you want to make of it!
Register here!
from member albert handell:
Albert Handell New Santa Fé four-day Plein Air Workshop, Oct 4–7, 2022
This workshop will be at the Handell Studio in Santa Fé, New Mexico. For more info:
CTPS Member badges
Order your CTPS member badges here!
To order:
- Print out the order form (click HERE) and complete it.
- Make out a check or money order to Darrell Hutchison in the amount of $9.00.
- Mail the order form and check to: CTPS Badges, P.O. Box 1327, Georgetown, TX 78627-1327.
- We hope to have them for the October meeting.
Our Focus
- Focus on arts in schools CTPS is a non-profit organization whose goals include support of the arts in our schools. We strive to raise awareness of our artwork with the purpose of raising funds for those efforts.
View our recent donation recipients!
- Focus on our members The majority of the images in this site are produced by our members. We support our membership in optimizing their potential as artists...whether they choose to be hobbyists or professionals.
- Focus on pastel as a medium We promote pastel painting in an effort to elevate it as a recognized art medium. We foster this recognition by participation in art shows and exhibitions as well as organizing workshops, programs and painting opportunities.
"No Light of Our Own" by Esther Jones, 19x23
"Sugar Shack" by Marcia Wise, 12x15
faqs
"Fall at Enchanted Rock" by artist Carolyn Kilday, 16x16
What is CTPS?
CTPS is the Central Texas Pastel Society, a non-profit organization that raises awareness of pastel through promotion of, and engaging in, art shows and exhibitions. Additionally, CTPS supports its membership through workshops, programs, artist demonstrations, and pastel painting opportunities. Ultimately, CTPS strives to assist its members in optimizing their artistic potential, whether they choose to be a hobbyist or a professional.
Does CTPS support art in the schools?
Yes! Each year, CTPS supports art in the schools. Historically, CTPS has sponsored scholarships for children to attend summer art camps as well as donating art supplies and books to schools and libraries in the community.
When does CTPS meet?
Generally, CTPS meets the 3rd Saturday of the month unless otherwise noted in the "Events" section on the homepage of this website.
Due to Covid-19, our meetings will be held in virtual meeting rooms with "Zoom".
If you have never used Zoom or feel the need for a refresher please send an email to info@centexpastel.com, indicating you need "Zoom School".
Is CTPS a member of IAPS?
Yes, CTPS is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies.
Do I have to be a member to attend a meeting?
You may attend a meeting and decide if it is for you. We think you will do so because it is a fun and enthusiastic membership!
Each meeting has a simple format - news about opportunities for showing our art, workshops being hosted by CTPS or by other organizations, and general discussions and knowledge sharing about best practices. Following this part of the meeting, a demonstration is given on various topics from pastel painting techniques to marketing tips.
If you are ready to sign-up today, click on the JOIN link in the top menu.