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2011-2012 Challenge Paintings
2011 - 2012 Challenge Paintings
September – “Up in the Air”
Paintings with an aerial point of view or things in the air.October – “Linear Notes”
Blurring the lines between drawing and painting. The strong use of drawing in a painting.
November – “Abstraction of Detail"
Intimate or detailed painting that at first appears abstract. This can be just part of something or even a microscopic image.December - “Paint Your Fruits
and Vegetables”
Simple still life of a single fruit or vegetable. These are often done quickly and can be a good exercise to do as a series over time.
January - “In Wildness is the Preservation of the World”
Thoreau penned that quote many years ago now we can illustrate it with a painting from any of our park systems. The less manicured the better.
February – “Hey, Lighten Up”
Paintings with a humorous or whimsical point of view.
March – “Crossroads”
Paintings about roads or coming to a decision.April – “Man’s Best Friend and
the Purrrfect Partner”
Dogs and cats take center stage in our paintings this month
Monthly Meetings
Most meetings are held the third Saturday of each month (except as noted below) from 9:30 to Noon at the Windberg Art Center in Georgetown. http://windbergartcenter.com
For more information contact info@centexpastel.com
Next Meeting:
Saturday, January 21, 2011
9:30 am - Noon
Jeff Leedy - Art That Makes You Laugh
Jeff Leedy is recognized as one of the top humorous artists in the country. Through outdoor art shows, collectors, numerous gallery accounts and the licensing of his images onto products, he has built a national following.
Jeff will share stories of his life as an art humorist and examples of his work and techniques.
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February Paint-In
We will have another fun day of painting together, so bring whatever you would like to paint. This not a workshop, no instructor, so the only instruction will be from your fellow artists.
Date: February 4 & 5
Time: 9am to 4pm
Location: Windberg Art Center
Cost: $40
Space: First 20 at easels, but will have room for more at tables
Food: Provided on Sat, but bring you own on Sun
To register, please email Nancy Manoogian at cntxpastel@aol.com. Once she confirms your spot, either pay with the button below or mail a check to: CTPS, Post Office Box 3448, Temple, Texas 76505-3448
Paint-In $40.00
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Directions to Windberg Art Center:
From Georgetown/Round Rock:
Take IH 35 North and take the Walberg/972 Exit 268. Continue North onthe 2-way feeder road for about 2 miles until you reach the WindbergArt School on the right.
From Sun City and Williams drive in Georgetown:
Williams Drive to Shell Road. Take Shell road to 195 and continue across 195. Shell road is now 143. Continue on 143 and it will crossover IH35. Take the frontage road north to Windberg's on the right. Sun City may want to go out the back to 195, then to 143.
From Temple/Jarrell:
Take IH35 South and take the Theon Road Exit #271 taking a left over the interstate, then a right on the two-way feeder road with the ArtCenter on the left.
