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2011-2012 Challenge Paintings

Each month we have a challenge painting of the month. This is strictly an optional exercise for those who would like to set themselves a challenge. The following topics have been chosen for our upcoming meetings. Just paint a painting that fits the topic and bring it to that month's meeting for a little show and tell. It's also a great opportunity to get some gentle coaching from the professional artists in the group. Stretch your artistic skills on the following challenges:

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, May 19, 2012
9:30 am - Noon

Wrapping Up the Year

Installation of next years officers .

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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.

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