Welcome
Promoting the pastel paintings of Central Texas artists like Karen Pickels, her piece entitled "Three Tomatoes" shown here.
Happenings and Opportunities
"Snow Day with Phil and Daisy" by Jan Frazier shown here.
A “Frog Prince" Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman
$20
Join us Saturday March 13 at 1pm CST for a fun frog Paint-Along! This St. Patrick’s Day, nothing says “Green” like a Tree Frog! (“Cute enough to kiss!”)
Register EARLY to have time to prep your drawing! I will send you the Zoom invitation, the reference photo, some surface prep info and tips that include alternative underpainting methods in case you don't have what I use.
Hope you can come!
Register here: https://www.ritakirkman.com/workshop/26717/a-frog-prince-paint-along
April Retreat
Member Esther Jones is co-hosting an artist retreat at Camp of the Hills April 9-11, 2021. For more information click here.
Rita Kirkman "Speed" Video
Rita Kirkman demonstrated her unique painting process during our November meeting. She produced a "speed" video and is making it available to our membership here - "Mewler in Profile"
Our Focus
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.
Grand Canyon, Holly Read
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.
Life Boat, Chuck Roush, 8x10
Focus on pastel as a media We promote pastel painting in an effort to elevate it as a recognized media. We foster this recognition by participation in art shows and exhibitions as well as organizing workshops, programs, and painting opportunities.
faqs
"Canola Fields" by artist Kay Wyckoff
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.