Rita Kirkman Studio - Art News
June 2016
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Summer is here at last! The kids are lazing around the house and I
have, for a while at least, the illusion of more time. I'm using that
time to get organized for the rest of the year, entering shows and
scheduling more workshops!
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IAPS Exhibit in NYC
June 6 - 17, 2016
"Deep Sheep" (pastel, 28x25 inches)
"Deep Sheep" (pastel, 28x25 inches)
I'm happy to announce that my painting "Deep Sheep" will be a part of
the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS
) 28th Juried Exhibition, which will
be hosted at the historic Salmagundi Club, New York City.
For more info visit www.salmagundi.org
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New International Collector
I'd like to say thank you to my new clients Anna and Stefan from
Switzerland, for purchasing my third large sheep painting "Three...
Five... Seven". They saw "Deep Sheep" on DailyPaintworks.com
in December
and fell in love. Since that one wasn't available at the time, we
worked together to come up with another similar composition. Now I'm
having loads of fun with sheep and have more paintings planned!
"Three... Five... Seven" (pastel, 30x24 inches) sold
"Three... Five... Seven" (pastel, 30x24 inches) sold
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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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New workshops are being scheduled even as you read this!
A quick overview so far:
Aug 1-4, 2016 - Little Rock, AR (Full, wait list starting!)
Aug 13-14, 2016 - Valentine, NE - portrait workshop
Sep 8-10, 2016 - Rockport, TX
Nov 4-6, 2016 - Springfield, MO
June 7, 2017 - Albuquerque, NM, at the IAPS Convention
For more info and to register, see my workshop page!
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Texas Portrait Network
Featured Artist!
"Audrey with Flowers at Seven"
"Audrey with Flowers at Seven"
I'm thrilled to mention that I'm the Featured Member for June 3rd on
The Texas Portrait Network Blog
(a resource for Texas members of the Portrait Society of
America)
They have showcased my painting "Audrey with Flowers at Seven" (pastel,
28x22 inches) and have posted a nice bio on me!
See the post here:
texasportraitnetwork.blogspot.com
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Does an Artist Need a Website?
a new Art Journal Post
I had a conversation with a friend the other day, about whether a
professional artist really needs a website.
She asked: "Rita, may I ask you a side question? Does a professional
artist need a website? How can I argue that I really need one?
I suppose one's attitude might depend on one's budget. But in my
opinion, an artist can't afford NOT to have some online presence where
they can showcase their work. That doesn't necessarily mean...
Read more!
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Fun Festivals
Find me doing caricatures at these events!
Aransas Pass Shrimporee
June 10-12, 2016
Aransas Pass, TX
Luling Watermelon Thump
June 23-26
Luling, TX
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Quick Links
My Pastel Website
My Drawings Website
My Daily Painting Blog
My Art Journal
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"Cows, Etc." Volume 2
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Thanks for reading! Hope to see you this month!
Rita
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"When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole
soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be
energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object."
- Ralf Waldo Emerson
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