Mary Campos Lopez, born in San Antonio, Texas, studied art in high school, San Antonio College, and the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts in addition to pastel and oil painting workshops with award winning artists.

Mary is a member of the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts, the River Art Group Gallery at La Villita in downtown San Antonio, a charter member of the Regional Artists Consortium, the Austin Pastel Society, the Central Texas Pastel Society, Rockport Art Association and Allied Artists of America.

Her dedication to her work has paid off in juried competitions earning her several awards. Mary’s paintings of landscapes, seascapes, portraits, still life, animals, charcoals and murals are found in private collections across the United States and overseas. She has also donated artwork to the KLRN PBS annual auction.

She teaches how to paint with pastels at the Hobby Lobby on Bandera Rd, has taught at the Northside I.S.D Adult & Community Education in San Antonio, Texas. She also teaches at OASIS, a program for seniors.

What is pastel?

Pastel is not colored chalk but is pure pigment, the same used in all art media. The pure pigment is first ground into a paste, then rolled into sticks, and finally dried, making pastel. It will not oxidize, darken, fade, yellow or crack with time. Pastel paintings reflect light like a prism. Sixteen century pastel paintings are still as bright as the day they were painted.

Tips for caring for your pastel painting:

Keep art out of direct sunlight and high humidity areas. If needed, use anti-static cleaner on plexiglass.

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