Rita Kirkman: Contemporary Realism in Pastel

Date(s): 11/06/2009 - 11/30/2009
Time: Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment

The Gallery at 764 West
764 W San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX TX
Phone: (830) 629-0998

Map/Directions

click here for this artist’s website
http://www.RitaKirkman.com
click here for info on The Gallery at 764 West.
http://www.764west.com/pages/goingon

Event Description

Rita Kirkman’s ”Contemporary Realism in Pastel” exhibition includes original pastel paintings and limited edition prints. Kirkman’s lively pastel paintings have gathered international recognition and awards. Her work has been published in The Artist Magazine, American Artist, The Pastel Journal, International Artist, and Southwest Art. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a recipient of the Master Circle Award from the International Association of Pastel Societies as well as a member of the Coppini Academy of fine Art, New Braunfels Art League, Austin Pastel Society, and the Texas Pastel Society. In addition to The Gallery at 764 West, Kirkman is also represented locally by River’s Edge Gallery, Cactus Jacks, and J.Space Gallery. She holds an Associate of Arts from Lourdes College in Ohio and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Dayton in Ohio. Rita Kirkman was born an artist. She was drawing portraits of friends and family members by the age of 11, and had her first paid portrait commission at 17. The vibrant colors and detailed strokes that make up her paintings bring to the viewer an unexpected emotional response. Portraiture, wildlife and landscapes all benefit from Kirkman’s skillful eye. “Life is too full to only paint one thing. Everything I see gives me ideas!” laughs Kirkman. Her exhibit at 764 West features new landscapes and figurative work as well as her current bovine series, which illuminates parallels between animal instinct and human sentiment.

Event Categories

Visual Arts - 2D, Visual Arts - Galleries

Venue Information

Venue Name

The Gallery at 764 West

Venue Description

About 764 West L.L.C. The Gallery at 764 West showcases original artwork in a wide assortment of media and styles including photography, oils, acrylics, watercolor, sculpture, pottery, digital arts, and mixed media. Artists from as far away as Denmark have shown at The Gallery as well as talented up and coming local and regional artists. The Gallery at 764 West hosts a contemporary art show and sale twice a year in the spring and fall. In addition to The Gallery, 764 West also offers custom picture framing, artist supplies, frame and photo restoration, and digital imaging. Artists Scott Jarisch and Jean Longone opened 764 West L.L.C. in 1998 and have been active in seeking to expand the horizons of the New Braunfels community by bringing awareness to the arts and showcasing the many talented artists located in New Braunfels and elsewhere.

The Gallery at 764 West Website

Directions

We are located at 764 West San Antonio Street between downtown and Walnut Ave, kitty cornered from the Children’s Museum, directly across the street from St. Paul Lutheran Church, and next door to Evan’s Vacuums.

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Child Care

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Disabled Access

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