Girls With Boots

 Click Here For More Information - 8x8 inches, acrylic on 1/8" Ampersand Gessobord

This photo reference (from Pixabay) was sitting on my desktop for weeks waiting to paint, the wait was almost unbearable.  The patterns, shapes and colors drew me in, I found them irresistible.  And there are those dots again!  Whenever I start something with so much detail, halfway through I fuss at myself for the choice.  But there's that inspiration which can't be ignored and drives me to paint.

My acrylic paintings are protected by an acrylic satin varnish and I use professional acrylic paints: Winsor Newton, Liquitex and Utrecht.  The Ampersand gessobord's are 1/8" thickness, a museum series panel which are acid free, archival.  All my paintings are signed, dated with the paintings information on the back.

It's almost Christmas!  May you find peace and joy this Christmas even when things aren't "normal".  Maybe we have more time to reflect on the hope and promise this season brings.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide copyright

Time To Shine

 

Click Here For more Information -  6x6 inches, acrylic on 1/8" Ampersand Gessobord

Working in paint time during the holidays is close to impossible for me.  This is the time of year to paint sparkly ornaments and things that shine, it's also the time of year to decorate, bake, cook, shop and mail.  I didn't even mention clean, that's on the list always.  I'm so glad I found time and inspiration for one more Christmas ornament painting, dots seem to be my easy go to for that needed inspiration (how can you resist those reflections?).  

I use professional acrylic paints: Winsor Newton, Liquitex and Utrecht.  The Ampersand gessobord's are 1/8" thickness, a museum series panel which are acid free, archival.  All my paintings are signed, dated with the paintings information on the back.

Merry Christmas!  Hopefully next year we will be back to more normal celebrations, for now continue to stay safe for a little longer, we are almost there.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide copyright

January Drawing Class 2021

 I'll be teaching another 8 week virtual drawing class starting January 18, 2021.  Every week photo references are emailed to each student that are drawn step by step in class.  I cover basic drawing skills and techniques but very low key with emailed handouts.  Time is included for discussions and sharing.  For more information and to register: https://rumriverart.com/classes/senior-classes/

These classes are advertised as senior classes but anyone sixteen or older can register. 

The students from my fall class graciously allowed me to post some of their favorite drawings, check out the work below.  I'm very impressed with how hard they worked and how lovely these drawings turned out.  Some of the drawings below were not class projects but practice pieces done at home.  Very impressive!

All drawings are copyrighted by each artist shown.