Pikes Peak Studio Tour

Julie Kirkland Fine Art Mark your calendars now for the 2014 Pikes Peak Studio Tour When: Saturday September 20th, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday September 21st, 10 am to 5 pm Where: 7224 Big Valley Ct, Colorado Springs  www.pikespeakstudiotour.com I'm welcoming you to visit my home studio during   the Pikes Peak Studio Tour. Many of you have stopped by my Old Colorado City studio in the Garman building, but the tour is a chance to see me in my home studio.  In past tours, I've set up a quasi-studio for demo purposes because my actual "studio" has been more of an art storage facility with a narrow path to an easel in the corner.  I spent this winter unearthing and organizing what is now a very pleasant creative space that I'd love for you to see! As part of the tour experience, I'll again be giving away an original painting.  Be sure to register for a chance to win it when you stop by! I'm excited to have plenty of new paintings to show for the weekend!   A brand new selection of prints and cards will be here for you to enjoy along with some old favorites.  Start your holiday shopping and look for my blank Christmas cards featuring the image of my watercolor,"The Gift." I have items starting from $5, so you're sure to find something that you like.   The Gift Flowers, figures, animals and landscapes, my subject matter offers something for everyone. Come see what has been inspiring me these days and how my work is evolving!                                  If you are unable to make it during the tour weekend, you can find me during the October 3rd OCC Artwalk 5:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, October 3rd 2418 West Colorado Ave, Studio L Upstairs in the Michael Garman building Hope that you're happier than a pig in mud! Julie Follow Julie Kirkland Fine Art on Facebook http://www.juliekirkland.com info@juliekirkland.com http://www.juliekirklandart.blogspot.com

Soul Food

Garden of the Gods, Sept.4     6x8"       Available Sept. 20-21 during the Pikes Peak Studio Tour

Plein Air painting feeds my soul.  I've been working so diligently this summer on all kinds of things and have been whining in my head about how summer had passed me by. Yesterday, I put on my big girl panties and called my friend, Karen Storm (www.karenstorm.com).  She's set herself the goal of painting in the Garden of the Gods for 30 days in a row.  The sale proceeds of her paintings will go to a friend who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  Great idea, right? Anyway, she had invited me to join her, and I arranged to meet her this morning.  Just a couple hours of painting outdoors and my summer was redeemed.  Despite the work left to prepare for the Pikes Peak Studio Tour, I'm going to save my heart and soul by painting outdoors with Karen as often as I can.  Today, I actually created a piece that I can frame for the tour.