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New Artwork – Leo in pastel

October 11, 2018 jackiekirbyart

  I have recently started using Pastelmat with my Pan Pastels and Pastel Pencils. I must say it took some getting used to, but I am pleased with the results and progress I have made with this so far. Pastelmat … Continue reading New Artwork – Leo in pastel

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It’s easy in graphite!

April 1, 2018 jackiekirbyart

Have you ever tried using graphite sticks for drawing?  Well it’s great! I wanted to produce some simple graphite portraits for a local art event that I am participating in, but when thinking about the framing costs so I could … Continue reading It’s easy in graphite!

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New Artwork – Ready To Eat

October 15, 2017October 14, 2017 jackiekirbyart

This is the first opportunity I have had in a while to post some completed artwork on my blog.  There are periods in life when you just don’t get to do everything you love all of the time, and unfortunately … Continue reading New Artwork – Ready To Eat

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Coloured Pencil Podcast & Pencil Topics

April 30, 2017 jackiekirbyart

Artists coloured pencils have come a long way over recent years.  Lightfastness has up until recent years always been a real problem when creating fine art with the medium, but these days with brands such as Caran d’Ache Luminance, and … Continue reading Coloured Pencil Podcast & Pencil Topics

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New Artwork – Coloured Pencil Wildlife Art

April 29, 2017 jackiekirbyart

Together is another of my white on black series of paintings using coloured pencils.  I have used the same brands of pencils as I used for both ‘Little Lottie’ & ‘Nellie’ paintings which you can see on my website.  White on … Continue reading New Artwork – Coloured Pencil Wildlife Art

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Art Tips, Techniques & Tutorials on YouTube

March 11, 2017March 9, 2017 jackiekirbyart

At the beginning of this year I started running a small watercolour class for beginners.  Most of my students are accomplished artists in other mediums and I have known many of them for a long time.  It was a marvellous feeling … Continue reading Art Tips, Techniques & Tutorials on YouTube

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Nellie in coloured pencil

Nellie in white coloured pencil

March 7, 2017August 27, 2017 jackiekirbyart

Nellie is another piece of work using white coloured pencils on black paper. After producing my other piece of work entitled Little Lottie I wanted to explore a different subject matter which would require different methods applying the pencil to portray … Continue reading Nellie in white coloured pencil

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Leaves & Pebbles on Icarus Board

New Artwork – Leaves & Pebbles on Icarus Heated Painting Board

February 8, 2017February 18, 2021 jackiekirbyart

This artwork was one of my most experimental pieces so far.  Using my Icarus Heated Painting Board, invented by inventor & artist Ester Roi, I used wax based media including wax based coloured pencils to lay pigment onto Strathmore paper. … Continue reading New Artwork – Leaves & Pebbles on Icarus Heated Painting Board

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Leaves & Pebbles on Icarus Board

Icarus Painting Board & Wax Based Media

January 8, 2017February 18, 2021 jackiekirbyart

New Experimental Work In Progress The last two months have been exceptionally busy.  Participating in the local  Arts In Redditch Pop Up Gallery, and opening my studio at the same time was a little hectic to say the least. But … Continue reading Icarus Painting Board & Wax Based Media

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New Artwork – Amur Leopard

October 4, 2016October 5, 2016 jackiekirbyart

Finally it’s finished!  This painting has taken me many hours to complete, mainly due to the long layering process needed in coloured pencil to avoid the ‘crayon’ look associated with childrens colouring pencils. If you have not been following my progress on … Continue reading New Artwork – Amur Leopard

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Jackie Kirby Exhibitions & Events 2021:

Kingfisher Centre Redditch – Original Paintings currently on display with AIR (Arts In Redditch) available to purchase.

AIR Pop Up Gallery Redditch – Dates to be confirmed

Stratford Upon Avon Annual Art Exhibition – Dates to be confirmed

Redditch Art Circle Exhibitions – dates to be confirmed

ForgeMill Heritage Day – details to follow

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