May 31, 2017
Tips for Painting Outdoors
Like the Boy Scout motto, " Be Prepared", you, as a plein air painter, must also remember to prepare wisely and to expect the unexpected!...
May 31, 2017
Pastellus: Focus Part 1
Let’s face it, finding time to painting is hard. It doesn’t matter if you work full-time, part-time or not at all, have toddlers,...
May 26, 2017
Apr 30, 2017
Pastellus: May Flowers: The Fleeting Bloom
Perhaps we have finally seen the last of the snow for a few months. Birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. This time of the...
Apr 30, 2017
Thoughts from the Studio
Last month, we began our visual vocabulary series, especially in regard to formal analysis for the visual arts, beginning with the basic...
Mar 31, 2017
Thoughts from the Studio: Basic Components of Art
Last month’s "Thoughts from the Studio" topic of self-critique started by stating “Every artist needs to learn to do a self -critique –...
Mar 31, 2017
Pastellus: The Upside of Accountability
Definition of accountability: the quality or state of being accountable; especially an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility...
Feb 27, 2017
CPPS Paint In
The Education Committee has scheduled a paint in on Saturday, March 25th from 9-4 at the Harris Township Community Center in Boalsburg....
Feb 27, 2017
7 Day Challenge
Kim Gates Flick and I are planning a new challenge! We really enjoyed taking part in the 30 day challenge in January, but we thought a...
Feb 27, 2017
Pastel Powerful - Member-Led Workshop
An Exciting New Workshop - A sensational member-led workshop has "popped up" for the 11th of March. This workshop features CPPS members,...