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Rita Kirkman Studio
December 2023
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Dear Subscriber,
As the year begins to wind to a close, my thoughts are moving ahead to
2024. I'm in two Florida art fairs in March (in Naples
and Winter Park
) so I MUST kick myself back into painting
mode to replenish my inventory!
With that in mind, I was going to make December another 20-in-30
painting month.
But then the first whole weekend disappeared (ever had that happen?)
and the lazy brain was whispering "... It's Ok Rita, you can start in
January. Relax!"
NO!
Though I'm not in the mood... I've been off my vibe since that long
September of caricaturing... I've learned that the BEST way to get
myself motivated to paint is to get out there to the studio and PAINT!
Uh, ok, you say, isn't that some circular logic? All right, I'll be
more specific and admit that I'm a slave to my promises. If I say I'll
do something, I will do it, or at least give it my all.
If no one knows that I've said it, it doesn't work. (So, no silent
promises to myself, lol.) if I say it to YOU, it makes it real.
THAT will get me out and painting, and experience tells me that once I
start, the bug will catch me and keep me going.
So, as a compromise, I've decided to flow along with some other artists
I follow, and do my own "12 Paintings of Christmas." But in my case
they will all be brand new paintings created this month, and if I can
manage to get them all painted before Christmas, I'll reward myself
with a little vacation 'til New Year's (or maybe I'll keep painting
instead ;)
To start it off, here's #1 of 12...
"Blake" 12x6 pastel
"Blake" 12x6 pastel (click to bid)
Thank you for witnessing this promise, and if you'd like to follow
along with all of my 12 Paintings of December (which will all be for
sale or auction!) here are a couple ways you can do that!
- You can "join for free" on my Patreon
to follow the public posts
- Or you can sign up for my website's New Art Alerts
Happy Holidays to you, and I hope you enjoy my paintings!
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My Patreon Page
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Check out my Patreon Page ,
full of more than 150 inspiring and tutorial full-length pastel videos
from the past three years. Demos, art tips and engaging conversation
from my ongoing Virtual Open Studio Days
, Paint-Alongs, and more!
(PS: The highest tier now includes quarterly critiques!! :)
It also contains tons of free public posts with quick vids, art tips
and progress pics. If you're not yet ready to join as a Member, you can
join for free to follow the public posts!
Check out my Patreon!
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"You can't use up creativity. The more the you use, the more
you have."
~ Maya Angelou
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Thanks for reading my News. Please do share with your friends. I hope
to see you soon! Be artful and enjoy life,
Rita
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