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Members of the Colored Pencil Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter #214 are exposed to opportunities to explore colored pencils. Our chapter offers members access to colored pencil workshops and demos to present them with new techniques and skills from other members and nationally known color pencil artists from around the world.
CPSA District Chapter #214 Los Angeles is Pleased to Present an In-House Workshop
Colored Pencil Magic on Canvas with Deb Gargula
WORKSHOP DATE:
March 21, 2026
TIME OF CLASS:
9 am – 4 pm
WORKSHOP LOCATION:
CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER
5700 Orange Ave, Cypress, CA 90630
CLASS SIZE:
Limited to 14 attendees.
LUNCH:
Included
JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF EXPLORATION!
A variety of landscape photo references and canvas surfaces will be supplied, as well as water soluble crayons. All levels welcome.
Colored pencil materials list will be sent after registration.
FEE: $85/Members, $90/Non-members
ABOUT DEB GARGULA
Deb cannot remember a time when she did not draw and paint! Each piece of art is an adventure, a chance to explore the world, to explore her materials and interact with the subject. Her paintings are atmospheric and tranquil rather than a photographic representation of the subject. She is inspired by the beauty and the variety of creation. Her artwork is about sharing beauty, inspiration, impressions.
She currently works in colored pencil as well as soft pastel. The result of allowing herself to explore, play, experience, her work now includes a number of substrates including wood, porcelain, travertine stone, formed paper, canvas, and additionally paper of different types and textures. She designs and develops 3D constructions, allowing her to tell the story of her subject from different viewpoints within the same piece of art. This journey has revealed that the journey is never over. There is always something new to explore. She carries this belief into her teaching.
She currently works in colored pencil as well as soft pastel. The result of allowing herself to explore, play, experience, her work now includes a number of substrates including wood, porcelain, travertine stone, formed paper, canvas, and additionally paper of different types and textures. She designs and develops 3D constructions, allowing her to tell the story of her subject from different viewpoints within the same piece of art. This journey has revealed that the journey is never over. There is always something new to explore. She carries this belief into her teaching.
Deb earned a BFA degree from Northern Illinois University. She loves to learn and in keeping with her desire to explore new things, continues her education with internationally known artists. She has been teaching workshops and private lessons since 2012. She earned her CPX status with the Colored Pencil Society of America ExploreThis! in 2020. She is a member of CPSA DC 214 in Los Angeles. Deb is a studio artist in Studio 34A, at Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Her work is included in private collections worldwide.
She can be reached at capencilpainter@gmail.com
You can view her website at debgargulaart.com
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