Rita Kirkman Studio - Art News
October 2017
Golden-detail
Golden-detail
The weather is cooling down, and the Holidays are around the corner.
After a very busy summer, I've taken about a week "off", then right
back into the fray! Read on about the shows and festivals this month
keeping me busy!
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Bayou City Art Fest - Houston
Yes, downtown Houston is back on its feet and working hard to make this
nationally recognized annual fine art festival a great success!
I'll have new work in booth 612 on Bagby Street.
BCAF Memorial Park 2017
BCAF Memorial Park 2017
Come out and support Houston and the arts and spend a weekend finding
the perfect paintings or other works of art for yourself, your family,
or as gifts!
www.artcolonyassociation.org
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"Golden" in Italy!
I'm thrilled to announce that I have been invited to exhibit in the
PASIT Pastellisti Italiani First International Exhibition of Pastel
Painting.
My painting "Golden" is a part of the exhibition, held in Tivoli
(Provence of Rome) from the 18th until the 31st of October, 2017 in the
Scuderie Estensi in Piazza Garibaldi.
The Vernissage is on Saturday 21 October at 7:00 pm.
Visit the PASIT Facebook page
for info and updates!
"Golden" (pastel, 12x9 inches)
"Golden" (pastel, 12x9 inches)
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CPS Renaissance in Pastel Exhibition
"X O" (pastel, 12x6 inches)
"X O" (pastel, 12x6 inches)
"X O", my newest figurative painting (so new y'all are the first to see
it here!) was accepted into the Connecticut Pastel Society's
Renaissance in Pastel 24th Annual National Juried Exhibtion.
The show will take place October 4 - November 5, 2017 at Arts Center
East, Vernon, CT.
Artists Reception Saturday, October 21st, from 3:00 - 5:00PM
Visit www.ctpastelsociety.org for more info
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The Cherry Pastel Classic Invitational
"George" (16x12") "The Bovines" (35x48") "Twin Fawns II" (16x16")
"George" (16x12") "The Bovines" (35x48") "Twin Fawns II" (16x16")
I've been invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Online Cherry Pastel
Classic Invitational Art Show, which will be on view from September 1
through December 10 at
www.cherryartproducts.com
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Take a look! Enjoy the show! All artworks are for sale through the
artists' contact links.
If you're a pastel artist, check out the Cherry Pastel Cleaner
while you're there, it's
wonderfully efficient!
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New Work at the Gallery at Round Top
On my way back from up north last month, I was able to stop by the
Gallery at Round Top and drop off some more work.
Denny (6x4 inches)
Denny (6x4 inches)
Moonshine (6x6 inches)
Moonshine (6x6 inches)
Twin Fawns II (18x18 inches)
Twin Fawns II (18x18 inches)
Several of my most recent small works are now there, as well as a
couple mid-sized paintings like Twin Fawns II (on the left) and George
the goat.
A batch of my little mini sunsets too!
Enjoy a trip to tiny, friendly Round Top, Texas this fall. You'll be
glad you did!
www.thegalleryatroundtop.com
mini sunsets 7,8, and 9
mini sunsets 7,8, and 9
Fusion Music Themed Show at TGART
Gypsy (8x6 inches) $850
Gypsy (8x6 inches) $850
Speaking of The Gallrey at Round Top, their fall themed show, Fusion,
promises to be creative and unique!
My piece "Gypsy" will be included among other selected works inspired
by or based upon musical themes.
The show will run Oct 21 - Nov 11, so will be a wonderful addition to
your visit to Round Top's annual Wine Festival November 4th, with an
Art After Dark event Friday November 3rd from 5-8pm.
www.thegalleryatroundtop.com
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"Every Stoke Counts"
A Short Video-Clip Conversation
Video Link
My daughter has been taking on the task of editing my raw videos into
something manageable for posting. This is a short clip from a
conversation during one of my demos; some advice on how to consistently
develop a painting.
Check out the other newest videos on my YouTube channel
including some demos
and more short conversational and instructional clips from many of my
workshops!
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Pastel Workshops
My classic Pastel Workshop focuses on painting small and often to
rapidly improve your skills and expand your knowledge. Grow your grasp
of light, values, color and composition in a relaxed and fun atmosphere!
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Pastel Workshops
Treat yourself to an Art Vacation!
This Fall:
Nov 13-16, 2017 - Wimberley, TX - An All Inclusive Art Retreat
Experience!
Next Year:
July 27-29, 2018 - Woodstock, VA
Sept 13-15, 2018 - "The Large Project" - Ulysses, KS
For a complete workshop listing and more info,
See my Workshop Page!
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Fun Festivals
Find me doing caricatures once again at the
Fredericksburg Oktoberfest
Fredericksburg, TX
Oct 6-8, 2017
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Quick Links
My Pastel Website
My Drawings Website
My Daily Painting Blog
My Art Journal
"Cows, Etc." Volume 1
"Cows, Etc." Volume 2
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Thanks for reading! Hope to see you this month!
Rita
"The earth has music for those who listen."
~William Shakespeare
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