"The Lookout" Wins Best Of Show!

I was thrilled that the two pastels I submitted to the 2013 NC Statewide Exhibition, were juried in and accepted.

But I am completely bowled over by having "The Lookout" win BEST OF SHOW!  

And my "Queen of Swords" win the Pastel Society of Virginia Award!

"The Lookout", pastel, 19x25", $1600 ©KimWerfel

For the best of show award I received  the 78 Masterclass Assortment of Great American Pastels!  I'm trying to decide between the McDaniel, Dawson, Carducci or Markle set.  What a problem to have!

To win yet another award in the same show for "The Queen of Swords" is also quite an honor.

"Queen of Swords", pastel, 24x18", $1500 ©Kim Werfel

She's hung right at the doorway entrance of the statewide exhibition at the Hickory Art Museum.  I was so excited to see her greeting me there.

I regret that I wasn't able to take the workshop given by the Judge, Frederick Somers.  He flew in from Minnesota to judge the show, and will be judging the IAPS (International Association of Pastel Societies) 22nd juried exhibition next month in Albuquerque.  See his website here.

This has been quite a month for me....and next month I'm flying out to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the IAPS show....can't wait!  I'll tell you about that in another post.

Thank you for following my blog,

Kim

www.kimwerfel.com

Two paintings juried into the 2013 NC Statewide Pastel Exhibition

I am so excited and pleased to have two painting juried into the 2013 NC Statewide Pastel Exhibition!

"The Lookout" and "Queen of Swords" will be at the Hickory Museum of Art from Saturday, May 18th through Sunday, August 18, 2013, with an opening reception on May 18th from 6-8pm.

"Queen of Swords", pastel, 24x18"©Kim Werfel

"The Lookout", pastel, 19x25" ©Kim Werfel

Would love to see you at the reception.  If you can't make it then, check out the show before Sunday, August 18, 2013.

Thanks for following my blog :)

Kim Werfel

www.kimwerfel.com

"Spring Foal" to be at the "Art of the Horse" Exhibition

"Spring Foal" will be on display at Fine Art Carolina in Mebane, NC, as a part of their May "Art of the Horse" Exhibition.  The show officially runs from May 1 - 25th with the Opening Reception on May 3rd from 7-9 pm.

"Spring Foal", pastel, 17"x23", $375 ©KimWerfel

This work was done from horses off Laura Duncan Road in Apex, NC, across from Apex Park.

Nothing says Spring to me like new life in all it's forms.

Hope you can make it to this wonderful show celebrating "The Art of the Horse"!

Kim

http://www.kimwerfel.com

Sold Two More Paintings At Liquidambar!

Wow...just two weeks into my two month exhibition and three paintings have sold so far!

"Taurus", named after the bull, sold just as the sun moved into the astrology sign....hmmm...fortuitous?

"Taurus", pastel, 15"x18"©Kim Werfel

"Galloway Cows" sold soon after....maybe painting and selling cows during Taurus is the right thing for me to do?! (smiling) But then again, I've always been lucky painting cows...or any animal for that matter!

Contact me for your custom pet portrait!  Check them out on my website (www.kimwerfel.com.)

"Galloway Cows", 17x22", pastel ©Kim Werfel

If you haven't had a chance, come on down to Liquidambar Gallery, 80 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC  27312 to catch the rest of my show while they last!  Open Wednesday through Sunday, their phone is 919 542-1773.

Sunday, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo and they'll be serving Margaritas while they last at my opening there from 2-4 pm, with music by Andy Coats!  Sure to be a good time, so c'mon down!

April's Reception at Liquidambar

What a beautiful day for a reception!

Last Sunday (April 7th) was a spectacular Spring Day and brought everybody out to Pittsboro's First Sunday....and to my reception at Liquidambar Gallery.

Kathy King had her amazing beaded jewelry exhibited too as she is featured as the 3-D artist for March and April.  See her website here.  We struck up a nice friendship and had fun swapping artist stories.

I sold some cards and two big giclee prints....one to a lovely lady who took my workshop last November from Sandford, NC.  She purchased one of my "purple donkey" prints!

A neighbor came and purchased a giclee print of my doe and fawn "Affection"....

Wish I took more pictures to show you, I was too busy talking with people!  Avis Autry on the keyboards was just wonderful and my husband conversed with the Gallery owner's husband for hours.  A good time was had by all!

We're having another opening on May 5th - Cinco de Mayo - with a lively guitarist to entertain us!

So save the date...Sunday May 5th from 2-4 at Liquidambar in Pittsboro, NC.

See you there!

Kim Werfel

http://www.kimwerfel.com

Sold before the opening! "Fall Tree" pastel

After changing out some note cards at the Roadhouse I decided to see how the Liquidambar show looked and found out that a pastel painting already sold!  After just one day!  Whoo Hoo!

"Fall Tree", pastel, 11x14"©KimWerfel

This piece is framed with a cherry wood frame and fillet, with a soft grey/green mat.  Framed size is 17"x20.  It was a favorite of mine and hung proudly on my wall for a while, but I need to make room for new work so put it up for sale.  

I guess I need to paint more landscapes! 

Excited to see how the rest of the show goes.  

Will post photos from the reception after this weekend....good weather report so far!

Thanks for reading!

Kim Werfel

http://www.kimwerfel.com 

Come to my Reception at Liquidambar April 7th!

I'm excited to announce that my original pastel paintings of wildlife and pets will be on exhibit at Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts, 80 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC  27312, for the months of April and May with an opening reception held on Sunday, April 7th from 2-4pm!  Avis Autry will be playing live music with her keyboards, and Pittsboro will be celebrating First Sunday for April, so c'mon and join us for some fun.

"Curious", pastel, 19x23"©KimWerfel

 Originals of my award-winning wildlife art based on the local deer of Chatham County will be on exhibit, along with some giclee prints and note cards for that perfect Mother's Day Gift.  

"Regal", pastel, 19x23"©KimWerfel

Of course, I'll be available to discuss commissions of your favorite animal pets, including but not exclusively the family cat or dog :)  

The show will continue on through May on Pittsboro's First Sunday's May 5th Cinco de Mayo reception and celebration from 2 to 4 pm, with Andy Coats (see his website here) on guitar and a more upbeat flavor of the day!

"Galloway Cows", pastel, 24x29"©KimWerfel

This will be my first exhibition at this local gallery and am excited to have everyone come see my work.  Hope to see you at one of my receptions!

Kim Werfel

http://www.kimwerfel.com

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