TXPS at the Home and Garden Show

Join us at the Alamodome for the Fall Home and Garden Show!

We will be at booths # 177-179 this weekend, September 26 -28. 

Demos daily.

Upcoming Can't Miss Meetings!

Our TXPS Sept. meeting takes place on Saturday, Sept. 6th, 10:30 to 12:30, at the Mission Branch Library in San Antonio.  Katherine Pickens will demo for us.  And, we will have a general business meeting too. 

October's meeting takes place on Thursday, Oct. 16th, at the McNay Art Museum.  We'll have a business meeting with a discussion about the need for new officers (President, Treasurer, and Membership Chairperson) for 2015 at the downstairs classroom at the museum at 6 p.m., followed by a docent-led tour of the new Intimate Impressionism Exhibit at 7 p.m. 

Cindy 

Cindy Morawski

 

"Texas Treasures" Show prospectus

Texas Pastel Society

Texas Treasures

Prospectus

November 1 – December 2, 2014

The Carver Center

226 N. Hackberry San Antonio, Texas

Kathleen Cook, Judge

Nationally known for her beautiful effects of light and color. www.kathleencook.com

Cash Prizes

First - $300 Second - $200 Third - $100

and other non-cash awards

Eligibility

Open to pastel artists. No oil pastels. All original.

First 60 paintings will be accepted. (must have paid the show fee)

Not eligible: A copy of another artist's work, work based on photos not taken by the artist, work done under the guidance of an instructor or in a classroom setting. No reproductions.

Work must not have previously received a major award .

Size limitation: Paintings no larger than 18x24 image(before framing).

The Texas Pastel Society has the right to refuse paintings they deem inappropriate for viewing by the general public. No nudes allowed.

Frames must be properly wired for hanging. No sawtooth hangers allowed.

Paintings do not have to be for sale.

All sales are between artist and client. No commission will be taken.

Fees: TXPS members : $35/2 pieces Non – members : $45/2 pieces

Payment must be received by Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Send payment with signed Entry Form to:

Charles Krause, 3939 Fredericksburg Rd., # L 8, San Antonio, Texas 78201

Receiving Day -Hand delivery only

Saturday, November 1, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Carver Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, Texas

Reception and Awards – Thursday, November 6, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Removal – Wednesday, December 3, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

www.texaspastelsociety.blogspot.com

Texas Pastel Society

“Texas Treasures” Entry Form

Please print legibly

Artist___________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________zip___________________

Phone(____)_______________email__________________________________________

Entry

Title 1__________________________________________________________________

Image size_______________________Price_______________or NFS___________

Title 2__________________________________________________________________

Image size_______________________Price_______________or NFS___________

Publicity

TXPS will reserve the right to use an image of the artwork for viewing on the TXPS Facebook

and the blog for a period of two years from date on entry form.

Pick-Up: Wednesday. December 3.( 8-2 p.m.)

Hold Harmless Agreement

Neither the Carver Center nor the Texas Pastel Society will be held responsible for any damage to work during the duration of the show.

I have read and agree to all conditions in the prospectus.

X__________________________________________________Date_________________

Email Secretary Roger Snyder for a copy , rsnyder831@gmail.com.

TXPS June Meeting

The Texas Pastel Society meeting for June will be held Saturday June 14th at 10:00 AM.

We are meeting at the Greenhouse Gallery to hear what is new in framing.  Come see how to present your pictures.

Anyone who has a picture that they won’t worry about damage, please bring it along

Please note that the Greenhouse Gallery has relocated (back to their original location).  They are at 2222 Breezewood about a block away from their previous location.

Roger Snyder

TXPS May Meeting Notes

Texas Pastel Society

May Membership Meeting

May 3, 2014

The May membership meeting was held Saturday afternoon at the Coppini Academy. Eight members were in attendance.

The meeting started with a brief business meeting. Irene Taylor announced that the exhibit at the Bijou theater included 14 members. Janice Westrich had already sold two paintings from that show. The next scheduled TXPS event was the exhibit at the Central Market in July and August. There will be limited space available. Interested parties should contact Charles Krause.

Irene then introduced Mary MacIntosh. Mary started with a brief biography and then went on to describe her recent trip to the Plein Aire Painting convention in Monterey California. For the first time, at the urging of previous attendees, there was a separate Pastel (and watercolor) track. There were many noted pastelists demonstrating and a number of opportunities to get out in the field and paint along side these artists. A report of the New Braunfels artists at the convention appeared in the local newspaper.

Mary then turned to the subject of how to take pastels out into the field, starting with a description of some of the equipment she had used and abandoned. She then demonstrated her current setup of a tripod with a custom made mast to hold a board for mounting painting surfaces. She then went on to show a set of arms mounted to her box of pastels that simply mounted on the tripod legs, resulting in a very sturdy system. She also mentioned that James Coulter (look on Google) sells parts and assorted hardware.
Some of the other items she discussed included: a viewfinder (very important), a stone bag (to add weight to the tripod when painting in a wind), sun screen and insect repellant, a good hat and other items. These were nice packed in a Kelte backpack with a belt to support the weight on the hips. She noted that it was important, of course, to find a pack that you could fit a pastel box in.

Mary recommends the Plein Aire Convention, as well as the IAPS convention, and Barbara Jaenicke’s workshop at Mary’s studio this fall.

Mary then showed several work-in-process paintings. These were started with a gouache underpainting. She completed her presentation with a demonstration of how she paints grasses (at the request of several members). Her technique: start with the ground (dark eggplant and blue-grays), next the midlevel colors (medium greens) and then finishing with the lighter details.

Roger Snyder, Secretary

Mary McIntosh demo details

Ever wonder how you would take all those wonderful pastels outdoors for Plein Air painting*?  Envy the oil painters?  Attend Saturday’s meeting and find out.

Mary MacIntosh will demonstrate her methods of Plein Air painting, do a painting demo, and perhaps share a few stories from the recent Plein Air Convention.

Remember, its Saturday, May 3rd, from 1 to 3 PM at the Coppini (115 Melrose Place).

*Hint:  I don’t really need all those yellows!  See you there.

Roger
Secretary, TXPS

Upcoming TXPS meeting and Central Market show

  TXPS will hang small pictures at Central Market July and August.  Limit 10 participants.  Let Irene know if you are interested.  Irena-Taylor@satx.rr.com


  The next TXPS meeting will be at the Coppini on Saturday, May 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00.  Our apologies for changing time and venue, but early voting has interfered with our usual place.

The Coppini Academy of Fine Art is located at 115 Melrose Pl., off McCullough in San Antonio.

Texas Pastel Society on Facebook

The Texas Pastel Society is now on Facebook.  We are listed simply as Texas Pastel Society.  Please look for us and help to increase our presence.  Also all are welcome to post pastel related news and pictures.

Roger
Secretary
Texas Pastel Society

New President and Vice-President at TXPS

Congratulations and a big thanks to Irene Taylor who will serve as President and Cindy Morawski as Vice-President.  We look forward to new ideas and a great year!

Coming soon will be TXPS' own Facebook page where you will receive updates on all art happenings. Stay tuned!

January Art Activity

The membership is invited for a Paint-In/Critique(if requested) at the Coppini Studio (115 Melrose Pl., San Antonio) on Saturday, January 11th from 1 - 4 p .m.  Irena will set up a couple of still lifes so artists can paint or you can just observe.  Easels are available for use.  Please RSVP Irena at irena-taylor@satx.rr.com.