Rita Kirkman's Art Journal

   I wrote a really nice long inspirational New Years post today about painting more, and you can read it here! (or on my Patreon page.) Wh...

  I've been meaning to make a little post on this -- specifically about the benefits of taking LOTS of photos. I've created eight la...

  I recently had the privilege of being a judge and/or juror for three pastel exhibits and I wanted to share my experience with you!  I love...

 I'm Photoshopping my art into copyright free interior pics for the Woodlands Waterway (virtual) Arts Festival ! A friend told me about ...

"Parked Tree" (pastel, 12x9 inches) Well, a week ago I said I'd take the Daily Painting thing one day at a time, and I m...

"Mooove Back!" (pastel, 16x8 inches) Our times have changed so dramatically in such a short time. Just two months ago I was sk...

 Lorenzo Chavez demo at IAPS convention workshop, Sunday, June 9, 2019. Explaining his thumbnails and color notes Atmo...