Rita Kirkman Studio - Art News
November 2017
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Happy Thanksgiving month to all of you! I'm certainly thankful for all
the opportunities, talents, and business that I've been blessed with
this year.
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Wurstfest
Speaking of opportunities, I'll be helping out my friend and fellow
caricature artist Ryan Foerster at New
Braunfels famous Wurstfest this year.
The event's established long-time caricaturist Harry Schneider has
finally retired, and - fingers crossed - I may have a shot at that
honor for next year!
Meanwhile, Ryan got in with the facepainter, and I'll be there helping
on the final weekend, Nov 10-12.
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This year's Wurstfest runs from Nov 3-12, 2017. Prosit!
wurstfest.com
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30-in-30!
Yes, I'll be attempting another 30-Paintings-in-30-Days challenge for
November again. I was doubtful (still am) but I desperately need the
kick in the ... rear right now, and hey, I've sort of got the first two
done already, so we'll see! There's nothing like making a public
declaration of intent for pushing motivation!
For those of you who don't know, this will be my 4th November to
complete this challenge, and my 5th time at it, including September of
2014.
Daily Paintings Nov 2016
Daily Paintings Nov 2016
Above is my resulting collage from last November's paintings.
If you'd like to follow my progress this month, and get a first peek at
each painting as it's posted, please subscribe to my blog!
(fill in the box on the upper
right.)
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"X O" is awarded!
"X O" (pastel, 12x6 inches)
"X O" (pastel, 12x6 inches)
I'm pleased to announce that "X O", my newest figurative painting, has
won the CPS Honor Award at the Connecticut Pastel Society's Renaissance
in Pastel 24th Annual National Juried Exhibtion.
The exhibition continues for a few more days, until Nov. 5, at the Arts
Center East in Vernon, CT.
Visit www.ctpastelsociety.org for more info
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New Work at the Gallery at Round Top
Big Daddy (36x36)
Big Daddy (36x36)
Cow Lick (18x24)
Cow Lick (18x24)
Took another drive out just last weekend, and dropped of a few more
pieces for the winter!
These and some others...
Fit the charming little town of Round Top Texas into your fall travel
plans!
www.thegalleryatroundtop.com
Cowbernet (7x5)
Cowbernet (7x5)
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"Baby and Texas Pearl" - A Re-Do
Baby and Texas Pearl (12x12) sold
Baby and Texas Pearl (12x12) sold
Have you ever fantasized about being able to get a hold of an old,
unsatisfactory commissioned work and completely re-doing it?
Read the story of this painting and the earlier version, along with
progress shots, on my blog!
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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!
Dec 2-3, 2017 - Central Texas Pastel Society, Round Rock, TX
Next Year:
July 27-29, 2018 - Woodstock, VA
Aug 3-5, 2018 - Painted Views Ranch, Florence, TX
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 at these fun festivals!
Wurstfest
New Braunfels, TX
Nov 10-12, 2017
Friday 5:00p-11:30p
Saturday 5:30p-12:30a
Sunday TBD
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Quick Links
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Thanks for reading! Hope to see you this month!
Rita
"Art-making has an alchemical effect on the imagination. It
awakens the senses and sharpens insights, teaching us to think in
symbols, metaphors, and to de-code complexity, so we can perceive the
world in new ways."
~ Linda Naiman
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