Current Exhibits
Exhibits
The Lost Pines Art Center features a variety of fine art from across the world. We take pride in showcasing the works of some of the most prominent artists in Texas and beyond. We welcome you to visit the Art Center, where you’ll discover beautiful and provocative artwork in a wide array of mediums—from oils, acrylics, watercolors, alcohol inks, and pastels to sculpture, mosaics, ceramics and pottery, glass, metal, wood work, fiber arts, mixed media pieces, photography, and more.
At the moment, we are showing virtual exhibits by our members. You can see below, our past exhibits, and check out our You Tube channel for these and other exhibits, along with past performances at the Art Center.
Artist Spotlight Series
CJ Jordan
CJ’s Story:
CJ (Carole) Jordan has lived in Texas for 46 years; she has lived Bastrop County for the past 36 years. Her husband is a native Texan and they have one daughter and three grandsons.
Photography, Watercolor, and Pastel are her mediums of choice. She worked as a Career Specialist at Workforce Solutions of Bastrop for the past 20 years. Prior to moving to Bastrop, she worked at the South Jetty Newspaper as a photographer/writer for 8 years and had her own graphic design and custom wood sign business in Port Aransas. CJ has worked at Park City Ski Resort as a ski photographer and graphic artist. She majored in Art and Photography at Utah State University. She has designed the brochures and T-Shirts for International Women’s Day – Bastrop Co. for 10 years and has been a member of the Lost Pines Art League for 11 years & served on the board as secretary for 6 years and as the editor of “Art in the Pines” newsletter for 3 years.
Her art can be seen at Workforce Solutions Center of Bastrop, Bastrop County Courthouse, Bastrop City Hall, Lost Pines Art Center, Monarch Art Gallery, and many private homes. She has been selected for LPAL Gala Live Auction, a juried show, six times. She has been selected for 5 juried shows at Texas State in Round Rock and received 3rd place in photography in the 2016 Imagine show. She was picked for Texas Photographic Society’s “International 24” juried show, for A.Smith Gallery’s competition: “Water” & “Abstract,” Perfect Exposure Gallery: “ Day of the Dog,” Photo Gallery’s “Golden Hours,” the Walker Exhibition, Texas Photographic Society’s Member Only Show in 2016, LPAL Juried show in December 2016 & March 2017, 2nd Place Award in the Bastrop Art in Public Places Contest, and 1st Place in the 2017 Transformer Contest.
Nature is the source for her creativity. She likes to bring a sense of wonder and curiosity to her art. The pines of Bastrop, the mountains of the west, and the coastal waters provide the inspiration for her palette whether it is with brush or through the lens.
Interview with Mrs. Jordan
Q. What motivates you the most to create?
A. I am motivated by the need to share a moment in nature with others that has captured my soul. Nature is my solace and peace-giver.
Q. What/Who are some of your influences?
A. All forms of nature including the ocean, rivers, and the creatures and plants that depend on this life source. I am also drawn to the moon and the magical times of sunrise and sunset. Most recently a talent artist and teacher, Enid Wood, has encouraged me to explore the world of pastels. My membership and volunteer work with the Lost Pines Art League has enabled me to learn from the friendships and encouragement given by other artists.
Q. What is your preferred medium and why?
A. My first love was photography but lately my emphasis has been with pastels. I also like to work in pen and ink and watercolor.
Q. Does your artwork represent something about you personally? If so, how?
A. I try to use the healing aspects of nature in my approach to family and humanity. We are all equal parts of humanity and life. The recent pandemic has shown us that we need each other.
Q. How do you overcome “dry” periods, when you have less inspiration?
A. By taking walks by the river or renewing myself in ocean waters.
Q. How has your artwork evolved through time?
A. I am still exploring new mediums; I have yet to decide what I want to be when “I grow up.” By joining other artists in having our own art galleries (4-Views and currently: Monarch Art Gallery, I have learned much about the business aspect of art.
Q. Do you set goals or deadlines for creating new pieces, or does the process happen organically?
A. Definitely organically! I am often the “last minute queen” when submitting pieces for contests. I would like to become more goal orientated.
Q. What do you feel is the value of artists (visual, performing, literary) in society? What role do they play?
A. They are the soul of society and humanity. Artists have inspired movements and changed the thinking of many.
Q. What advice do you have for young or aspiring artists?
A. Don’t be afraid to try new ideas. Seek out those that encourage you and find inspiration from things that you love.
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Featured Artist, Maribel Mast
Maribel Mast, Two of a Kind, Pastel
Maribel Mast, Misty Morning, Pastel
Maribel Mast, The Race, Pastel
Members Exhibit~ Night Life
A virtual collection of works in several mediums by Members of the Lost Pines Art League.
All pieces are for sale.
Please contact us for a price list and more information here.
Looking Glass Arch
Jim Jordan, Photography
Austin Lights- 1990's
Howard Hobratschk, Photography
Isolation
Theresa Dawson, (MLJ Studio), Acrylic
Now Hiring
John Schaeffer, Acrylic
Owling at the Moon
Maria Montoya Hohenstein, (Painted Bunting Art Gallery), Tempered Glass
The Glamorous Life
Jeff Stayton, (Painted Bunting Art Gallery), Digital Image in Glass
The Great Horned Owl
Wendy Layne, Colored Pencil
Angelic
Faye Barber, Acrylic
Peacock Moon
Chris Knioum, Oil
Scratch + Foul
Randy Robinson, Oil
Enchanted Rock
David Castillo, Photography
Wish
BertzinEc, Pyrography
Members Exhibit~ Modern Pathways
A virtual collection of abstract and modern pieces by Members of the Lost Pines Art League.
All pieces are for sale.
Please contact us for a price list and more information here.
Metamorphosis
Enid Wood, Pastel
Center of the Universe
Tracy Loring, Photography
Blue Wave
Liam Douglass, Photography
City Lights
Rick Jones, Acrylic
Cosmic Night I
Claudia Savio, Watercolor
Simplicity
Charleen Baugh, Photography
Alleviate
Ashley Rodcerick, Gouache Monotype
Two Vases
Louise Placek, Monoprint/Collage
Oak Grain Vase
Jared Rosenacker- JFR Glass, Blown Glass
Tomorrow's World
Debbie Bredemus, Acrylic
Members Exhibit~ Wandering
A virtual collection of works depicting nature, from Members of the Lost Pines Art League.
All pieces are for sale. You may contact us for a price list and more information here.
A Perfect Moment
Tracy Loring, Photography
Morning Light
Paul Licce, Photography
Ladybug on White
Howard Hobratschk, Photography
Mock Orange
Liam Douglass, Photography
Pelican
Jim Woodruff, Sandstone/Slate
Original Tweet
Wendy Layne, Colored Pencil
Woodpeckers of Costa Rica
Sherry Nelson, Oil
Blue Morpho Butterfly
Ele Chew, Fused Glass
Glass Flowers
Mark Rendulic, Blown Glass
Ghost Flowers
Gaila Hitt, Alcohol Ink- Acrylic- Mixed Media
Autumn
Roberto Ugalde, Oil
members gallery
In the Mezzanine
Our Members Gallery displays art work exclusively from Lost Pines Art League members, who come from around Texas and beyond. You will always see a wide variety of styles and mediums. Over 80 works of art are displayed on both floors of the Members Exhibit, and new work is rotated every three months. So come in and enjoy the collection from local and regional artists.
UPCOMING/ PAST EXHIBITS, 2019-2020
November 2019~ William Clay, Egg Tempera Paintings
Nov./ Dec. 2019~ Enid Wood, Pastels
Nov./ Dec. 2019~ Carol Lyon, Photography
Dec./ Jan. 2019-20~ Square Show
January 2020- Faye Barber, Wild World
Feb./ Mar. 2020~ Brian Joseph, “Bydeeman”
Feb./ Mar. 2020~ Central Texas Pastel Society
Apr./ May 2020~ Lucy Todd, Watercolor
Apr./ May 2020~ Masks, “Maskenfreiheit”
William “Jim” Clay
Faye Barber
Carol Lyon
Enid Wood
“Bydeeman”