New Continuing Pastel Class Starts March 6th

Time is flying....I can't believe that my Continuing Pastel Painting Studio Class begins in a month!

(a student with work from a previous continuing class)

Course #2043 at the ArtsCenter of Carrboro, Thursday Mornings from 10am-12:30pm, March 6 - April 3rd.  (5 wks) $125 public, $113 friends of the ArtsCenter.

Register online here

To quote the ArtsCenter's description:

This course is for the intermediate to advanced pastel student who wants critiques as they work on their own subject matter. Students will explore different techniques in finding their own style with guidance from the instructor. Elements and principles of design are kept in mind as students learn to apply compositional rules to their work for maximum results. Classes start with group critiques and discussions with the rest of the class time working with individual help through class. Spending time working outside of class will be necessary.

• Basic understanding of pastels or Intro to Pastel Painting is required. This class is not for beginners.

Click here for my materials list 

Let's all come out of Winter hibernation and create together this Spring!
Would love to see you there!

Happy Painting!

Kim

New Dog Portrait Commission

Meet "Saidee", my lastest pastel dog portrait commission.  I think she's an Australian Labradoodle.  I didn't get to meet her, but got to choose which photo to paint from off of an i-phone....today's world!

The original photo had more of the pillow on her right side...which I edited out for a better composition.  She is mostly shades of gray, and the owner didn't want strong color in the background, so I kept it understated, letting the values and lines move your eye around the page with the focal point in the middle.

I haven't painted curly poodle fur before...it was fun and a challenge.

Hope you enjoy my work.

Kim

Artist Resumes, Bios and Artist Statements

I'll be presenting a program about Artist Resumes, Bios, and Artist Statements following the Pastel Society of NC's meeting Saturday, January 18th from 10 am-12 at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517.

Learn how to confidently write for the greatest professional impact, and how these documents differ from each other in style, format and use.

You might want to bring your current resume, bio and statement with some note paper for creative brainstorming as I'll help you look at your documents through new eyes!

Oh, ...you do not need to be a member of PSNC to attend....and it's Free! So come check it out 

My "Queen of Swords" is honored again

My "Queen of Swords" pastel painting has won her 3rd award....an Honorable Mention at the Fine Art League of Cary's Member Show, now on exhibit at the Page Walker Art and History Center in Cary, NC until January 2nd.  Page Walker is located at 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC, 27513.  Phone is 919 460-4963.  The judge was Sarah Heinsohn of Raleigh's ArtSource Gallery.

There are 73 pieces in the exhibition....ranging from large oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics and drawings.  I am so happy that she was selected, as she's not your typical still life or landscape.

To see an on-line slide-show of the exhibit...click here:  http://www.fineartsleagueofcary.org/Slide_Shows/2013_Members_Show_Artwork/album/index.html

This is the kind of nudge I need to get inspired for new work in the new year!

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and is looking forward to a great new start in 2014!

Happy New Year!

Kim Werfel

www.kimwerfel.com

Chatham Studio Tour Exhibition

C'mon down to the Frank Gallery, 109 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Thursday, December 12th, (tomorrow evening) from 6-8:30 pm to see the Chatham Studio Tour's group exhibition and reception.  Exhibition runs through December 16th.

I'll have my pastel "The Harpist" on exhibit with the group show.  You'll have a chance to meet the artists and see their work all in one place before this last tour weekend December 14-15th from 10 - 5 pm.

"The Harpist", 18x16", $900 ©Kim Werfel

Hope to see you at the reception and/or sometime this weekend at my place, #30 on the Chatham Studio Tour's map.  (click this link to download and print your own map)  You can also print your own brochure and learn more about all the artists on the tour.

I'll have 2014 calendars, a greeting card special with gift boxes, prints, mini-paintings and more so come see me to commission a beautiful portrait or pick-up a special one-of-a-kind Christmas gift this weekend!

Stay warm,

Kim

http://www.kimwerfel.com

Landscapes

Most of you know me as an animal portrait painter, but recently I took a workshop with the talented Mrs. Barbara Jaenicke and have been inspired by her landscapes.

Working away on several to show at my home during the Studio Tour, they're now being framed.

"Autumn's Gold", pastel, 9x12", $300 ©KimWerfel

These landscapes are more impressionistic than my more realistic style I use for portraits.  Loosening up, softening edges and pushing color is lots of fun!  I learned much about underpainting and the importance of big shapes in Babara's workshop.

"Autumn's Gold" is being framed with a thick wood frame and protected with Ultra Vue Glass.  I love the light and working with complementary colors...especially purple and gold.

Come see me this and others on my tour in December!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Kim

www.kimwerfel.com

It's Studio Tour Time Again!

Come visit me on the 21st Chatham Artist's Studio Tour!
Dates are Saturdays & Sundays Dec. 7&8, 14 &15 from 10 to 5pm.

See our website for a printable map and more info on the two group exhibitions at http://www.chathamartistsguild.org/studio-tour-map/

"Affection", pastel, 32"x24", $1200

Meet me at my home (#30) to see my original work, giclee prints, note cards and new 2014 Calendars!

Come see my Art Studio where all my creations happen, learn about my classes and discuss the commission process to learn about how to have a special, custom work of art created just for you!

"Affection" (above) will be exhibited at the CCCC (Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro) Gallery for the first weekend with all the other tour artists.  Be sure to come to the Reception Friday, December 6, from 7-9 pm, and vote for your favorite for the People's Choice awards!  Come early as the awards are given at 8:00pm.  This is a popular Pittsboro Community event with lots of gourmet hors d'oeuvres too! :)

Don't miss this fun, educational and informative once-a-year event!

Hope to see you at the reception and at my place.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Kim