Virtual Drawing Class Coming Up

Have you always wanted to learn some drawing skills or just sharpen up after years away?  Or maybe you need to socialize a bit in these times of isolation.  My 8 week virtual drawing class starts January 18, 2021, there's still time to sign up.  Basic skills will be covered as we draw from photo references.  Every week photo references are emailed to each student that are drawn step by step in the 3 hour class.  Materials are provided, a selection of pencils, a 7x10 inch sketch book and erasers.  Included during class: discussions, sharing and a break.  It's a great way to spend the winter!

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. 

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Spring Hangin

 

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

This is another painting in my Hangin series, it must be nostalgia that keeps me coming back for more.  It's also the colors and patterns that attract me, like flags stretched and fluttering in the wind.  For me there seems to be a story in this painting, the joy of early spring, finally airing out the house and bed linens after a long winter.  

We are just starting our long winter but there is hope and joy of the spring to come which has a double meaning this year.  Winter for me is a time to focus on painting, maybe some experimenting with other mediums, read books, rest.  I have to remind myself it's a good time.

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.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide copyright

  

The Window Spot

 Click Here For More Information - 6x8 inches, Acrylic on 1/8" Ampersand Gessobord

This photo reference made me imagine walking in a restaurant (which I miss by the way) and seeing this lovely spot next to the sunny window.  This is the spot where I would ask to be seated with my lunch friends.  I wanted to keep it simple, let the light tell the story.  For me it's hard to let the details go but it's better when I do.

Happy New Year!  The vaccine is coming and I'm looking forward to a spot in the sun lunching with friends again.

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.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide copyright