
California Central Coast Pastel Society (3CPS)
We want to welcome you to our California Central Coast Pastel Society (3CPS) website! Here you will find lots of information about our organization, its members, the latest pastel news and events. We hope you enjoy your visit, and come back often to stay informed. Feel free to contact us about anything related to soft pastel art. More in depth information about all 3CPS activities is available in the current 3CPS Newsletter. The Shows and Events Page contains a list of upcoming shows, events and requirements. Thanks for visiting!
Happy painting!

From the President’s easel
3CPS is grateful for your membership and your participation in the current online show.
On this website you can see where we’ve been painting plein air. You can also find upcoming paint-outs, demos and workshops (both in person and virtual).
Our growing pastel society is filled with engaging, talented people!
If you have any questions please email to: info@3cps.org
Be well and Happy Painting!
Lia Anisgard
President, California Central Coast Pastel Society, 3CPS
Be a part of the growing California Central Coast Pastel Society. Click Here to join!
California Central Coast Pastel Society Presents
2022 All Member Summer/Early Fall Show
“Colors of Summer”
Beginners to Professional Artists! July 15 to November 30, 2022
Click Here to View Show

Jim Tyler, A Quiet Self-Confidence, 16×20, NFS
Best of Show
West Coast Pastel Society, July 2022
Click Here to View in Online Show
Upcoming Workshops
For more information in these troubled times about workshops, please contact Denise Schryver at info@3cps.org.
Lorenzo Chavez Four Day Plein Air Pastel and/or Oil Workshop
Coming mid-October, 2023. Dates TBD

“Pacific Impressions” by Lorenzo Chavez
General Meetings
There is a 3CPS membership meeting coming up on Saturday August 13, 2022 from 2 – 4 pm at Jim Tyler’s home in SLO. You will get a reminder and directions in early August. At this meeting, those members who went to IAPS will share about their experience. We also will have a show and tell by any of you who would like to share some work you have done or a painting experience or learning you have had this year.
Address: Jim Tyler’s Home, 104 Twin Ridge Drive, San Luis Obispo. 93405
Paint Outs
What: 3CPS Paint Out
Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
Time: 9am till Noon
Where: Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
Address: 660 Ramona, Los Osos
Tom Frey is out of commission for a while so I decided to schedule a paint out in his stead. I don’t think we have been to the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve in a long time and it is beautiful. Here are a few pics I took yesterday. Let’s meet at the entrance to the Nature Preserve
Please RSVP to me directly so I know who to expect (lanisgard@gmail.com). Remember it can be foggy and windy so come prepared.
Look forward to seeing you.
Lia Anisgard



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