TPS Program Review (Dec 2023)

Christy Olsen was the guest speaker for our November meeting. She is a noted Tucson pastelist who is our vice president, a teacher at the Art Verve Academy, and an engineer. She has a B.A. degree in Art History and Anthropology as well as a B.S. in Computer Science. All About Degas! (November Program...

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Guest Speaker & Demonstration Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) (Fall 2023)

Invited to demonstrate and lecture! Sponsored by the Tucson Pastel Society (TPS), this event will be held in the TPS Art Center in Tucson, Arizona. It is open to the general public and members of the guild. Admission is at no charge. All About Degas! Join us for an interactive demonstration! We'll...

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Saguaro Exhibit in the Herberger Art Gallery(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2023)

Was accepted into the show! The iconic Saguaro Cactus is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert. It can grow to over 40 feet, live for more than 150 years, and its blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona. The interpretation of this Sentinel of the Southwest will be the theme of this juried...

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What Can You Do With Walnut Ink? (Oct. 2023)

Explore walnut ink and its rich sepia tones. Rembrandt, DaVinci, and Van Gogh all used it in their sketches and drawings. Discover what they found so enchanting and why they used this extremely forgiving water-soluble medium. One dip of a brush will get you a wide variety of tones or lighten up dark...

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The Power of Pastel in Ironwood Gallery(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2023)

Was accepted into the show! Pastels have been a long-established medium in art history since its beginning in 16th-century Europe. Even as trends and tastes ebb and flow with the times, pastels have remained a constant among artists of every age for their versatility of use and effects. ...

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Painting in Gouache Basics & Essentials(Spring 2023)

Learn how to paint with gouache! This versatile, fast-drying water medium, also known as opaque watercolor, is simple to set up and easy to clean up. The colors are rich & exceptionally vibrant because each tube has a high concentration of pigments. Use it in multiple ways, including travel sketching,...

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Art from the Heart in Murphey Gallery (Group Exhibition & Art Sale 2023)

Will be in this Show! Art from the Heart is a charity art sale and exhibition. All proceeds directly support other non-profit, local art charities selected by the Tucson Pastel Society (TPS). The art guild members will also exhibit and sell original pastels in Murphey Gallery. ...

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Colored Ink with a Brush (Spring 2023)

Create ink drawings using a brush! Learn how to create ink washes and work with various colored inks and ink types. Use pen and basic brush strokes to create beautiful lines and forms. Lotus. 8x10. Colored inks paper by Christy Olsen. Practice using...

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