Rita Kirkman Studio - Art News
July 2016
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Springtime always seems so short in Texas. Summer is here with it's
usual vengeance. Since I'm spending more time in the studio and less
time outdoors, that's working out O.K!
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Rockport Art festival
July 2 - 3, 2016. Rockport, TX
"Lilbit" (pastel, 7x5 inches)
"Lilbit" (pastel, 7x5 inches)
The Rockport Art festival is the one exception I'll still make to the
summer heat! The people there are so nice, and the big air conditioned
food and entertainment tent is just a few steps away from all the
amazing fine art you'll find in the long shady tents wrapped around the
perimeter.
Come out this weekend to browse the works of nationally acclaimed
artists and enjoy a weekend on the Texas coast!
I'll have plenty of new paintings along with a few of my circle
series... like "Molassas" here which will be on auction at the 47th
Annual Art Auction Party
on
Friday before the Festival!
More info on the Art Festival
Here! www.rockportartcenter.com/art-festival
"Molasses" (pastel, 12" circle)
"Molasses" (pastel, 12" circle)
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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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A quick overview:
Aug 1-4, 2016 - Little Rock, AR (Full with wait list!)
Aug 13-14, 2016 - Valentine, NE - portrait workshop
Sep 8-10, 2016 - Rockport, TX!
Nov 4-6, 2016 - Springfield, MO (Full with wait list!)
NEW! Dec 3-4, 2016 - Brenham, TX
June 7, 2017 - Albuquerque, NM, at the IAPS Convention
For more info and to register, see my workshop page!
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Breaking out of a Creative Rut
a new Art Journal Post
A friend asked me via email last month, about how to get out of a
creative rut.
She wrote, "My hubby says YOU SHOULD DO SOME PAINTING... I know, I
know... I don't know what to do to inspire me... What methods would you
use to get yourself out of a rut?"
When I'm in a creative rut, the best thing to do is something
different. When I was tired of ...
Read More!
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Quick Links
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Thanks for reading! Hope to see you this month!
Rita
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"There is a fountain of youth: It is your mind, your talents,
the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love.
When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age."
- Sophia Loren
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