About the Artist

Artist

Cecile just loves painting in pastel, be it animals or people, ocean spray or mountainous backgrounds. As a visitor of Peru for 30 years, Cecile is constantly in awe of their history, admire the people, adore the llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, and especially the Peruvian Paso horses, which her family raised and bred for pleasure for a dozen years in Texas. As a longtime resident of central Texas and avid traveler, the people, places and animals she encounters are her main subjects for painting and drawing. Several of Cecile’s pastel paintings can be seen in private homes around central Texas.

Member

     Pastel Society of North Carolina (2025-26 Treasurer, Website)
     Austin Pastel Society (2018—2024: served as VP, Chairs: Programs, Newsletter, Exhibitions, Workshops, Webmaster, Zoom, Videos, Google Admin)
     International Association of Pastel Societies

Background
While earning a BS in Computer Science, AS in Engineering Technology and certifications in many software applications, Cecile's career evolved from 15 years in computer and mainframe repair to 15 years writing technical manuals, video production, web help file systems, corporate department level webmaster, and much more. She continues to utilize those skills for art societies and small businesses. 

More Projects

Happily creating art, websites and booklets, her 2023 book “Mom’s Recipe Box Cookbook,” was prepared using Adobe InDesign® and Photoshop®, a 175-page bound-book. The most recent was a memoir of her family Peruvian Paso breeding and riding years, for pleasure and business. Another memoir photo book is in progress.

Publications
     Mom's Recipe Box Cookbook
     Ranchito Sereno Peruvian Paso Horses Memoir/Photobook
     One photobook in progress