PLEIN AIR ARTISTS

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Dena Kirk
  • Female
  • Loveland, CO
  • United States
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Dena Kirk

Dena Kirk

www.denakirk.com


Hi, fellow plein-air artists! This seems like a great new site and I am happy to be a part of it and to pass it along to my other artist friends. I am currently a member of Plein-Air Artists Colorado and also paint locally with my friends from the Thompson Valley Art League. Loveland is a beautiful area to paint, but I also love to travel and paint. I am a single mom raising my three kids, so travel is not always easy for me right now. I also paint in my studio and am studying with Kevin Weckbach this year, a wonderfully talented and intelligent artist in Denver, CO...a protege of Quang Ho's. I have been lucky enough to take some workshops with some very talented artists with the gift and talent of teaching. My goal is to teach some ongoing classes soon as well as some workshops. One of my painting highlights was having Kevin MacPherson be my "mentor" while painting in Canada near Lake Louise. I believe an artist never stops learning and growing and should always challenge him/herself. I look forward to meeting new friends here!

Dena

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Plein-Air Competitions

Hey, everyone!



"Karen, painting" Oil on Linen, painted entirely on location, Dena Kirk



I have been thinking for awhile (yes, that can be dangerous!) about plein-air shows and competitions. My very first plein-air event was with the Rocky Mountain Plein-Air Painters, which, at that time, was held in Estes Park, CO. I was so thrilled to have been accepted. I was a fairly established artist, but not yet in the world of plein-air… Continue

Posted on December 19, 2009 at 4:44pm — 7 Comments

Paintings from Taos, NM

I just posted some of the paintings I did while on a painting trip to Taos, NM. The trip was organized by PAAC (Plein Air Artists Colorado) and was a perfect Mother's Day weekend getaway! My kudos to PAAC for the wonderful job they did in organizing this and providing detailed information on where to stay, eat, and, of course, great painting locations!

Dena

Posted on May 27, 2009 at 5:38pm

Bring back Plein Air Magazine

Not sure if any of you subscribed to Plein Air Magazine. It was awesome and although I do enjoy its replacement, Fine Art Connoiseur, I miss the artist focus of Plein Air. Here is a link with a survey you can take to help bring it back! Thanks!
Dena Kirk
http://www.pleinairmagazine.com/

Posted on May 27, 2009 at 5:17pm

Latest Activity

Dena Kirk commented on Dena Kirk's photo
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Study in Angles and Grays

"Thanks, Rachel!"
Sep 6, 2011
Diane Hewitt commented on Dena Kirk's photo
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Canal Study

"Beautifully peaceful painting Dena.  Thanks for sticking it out and not leaving!"
Jan 25, 2011
Dena Kirk and Marian Fortunati are now friends
Jul 18, 2010
Marian Fortunati commented on Dena Kirk's photo
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Canal Study

"Another delicious one!!"
Jul 18, 2010
Dena Kirk commented on Dena Kirk's photo
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Iris River Dance

"Thanks for taking time to comment on this piece, Marian! This was one of those paintings that just seemed to "paint itself". Sometimes intuituion just takes over...and this time it worked!"
Jul 18, 2010
Marian Fortunati commented on Dena Kirk's photo
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Iris River Dance

"That is a BEAUTIFULLY painted iris!!!"
Jul 16, 2010
Mikki Root Dillon commented on Dena Kirk's photo
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Pigeon's Heaven

"Nice painting. It reminds me of the photos I took in NM that I want to paint. Thanks for the booster in that direction!"
Feb 3, 2010
Dena Kirk commented on Dena Kirk's photo
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Pigeon's Heaven

"Thank you, Erin and Chuck for your comments! I can't tell you how nice it feels to have other artists like my work. This painting sold at an auction to benefit the restoration of this building...a historic feed and grain in Loveland, CO."
Feb 3, 2010
erin libby commented on Dena Kirk's photo
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Pigeon's Heaven

"This is beautiful."
Feb 3, 2010
Dena Kirk left a comment for Donald Maier
"Hey, Don. Just wanted to thank you for featuring me on this site the other day! It's nice to feel special among such talented people here at plein air artists!! Dena"
Jan 5, 2010
Jackie Clark commented on Dena Kirk's blog post Plein-Air Competitions
"Very good topic and discussion, In response to Roberts comments, I just wanted to point out that the daily stamping of canvas's (other then the first day) would be to limiting for those who get super early starts on the day, those who are up…"
Jan 4, 2010
Dena Kirk is now friends with Lynne Haines and Robert P. Hedden
Jan 2, 2010
Dena Kirk commented on Dena Kirk's blog post Plein-Air Competitions
"Robert, You made some excellent points here. I understand Elena's concerns. I have had times when I wonder if it's worth it, but the chance to meet and to network other artists does make it enjoyable. I also have never found the stamping…"
Jan 2, 2010
Robert P. Hedden commented on Dena Kirk's blog post Plein-Air Competitions
"For Elena, most artists are on the honor system and can be trusted. It is for the exception that precautions need to be taken. Kind of like a drivers licence, we all know the rules but they require some reinforcement. Some artists have as many as…"
Dec 31, 2009
Raya commented on Dena Kirk's blog post Plein-Air Competitions
"It’s been a while and I don’t think I’ve participated in such a formal style of paint-out as you’ve been talking about here. My last was 2008 Canyon Road in Santa Fe for which I earned a honorable mention. I did finish the…"
Dec 31, 2009
Elena Maza commented on Dena Kirk's blog post Plein-Air Competitions
"I just joined this site, and have not been in too many juried plein air events yet, so I have no direct experience here. I am appalled to read that artists apparently cannot be trusted to abide by the event rules and the honor system. I find it a…"
Dec 27, 2009

Comment Wall (9 comments)

At 11:09am on May 1, 2009, Gary Gore said…
Go Colorado! Great to have you here. I am taking a workshop from Jill Carver this fall that will be in Rico. Great area to paint; maybe I'll see somewhere around there.
At 12:47am on May 3, 2009, Susan McCullough said…
Hi Dena, I will be at the paint out but won't make it until Monday morning through Wednesday- I wish I could be there the whole time but can't. I hate missing the dinner because it is always so nice to catch up with everyone. Susan
At 1:58pm on May 4, 2009, Donald Maier said…
Glad you like it. Searching websites and greeting new members has been fun for the past week. I feel like I have made so many new friends. Glad to do it.
At 1:39pm on May 6, 2009, Susan McCullough said…
Hey Dena, Have fun at Taos- I hope to see you there! Susan
At 12:47pm on May 28, 2009, Gordon Haas said…
Hello Plein Air Painters!

Just wanted to introduce myself and let you know of my Plein Air Painting Workshop in Positano, Italy.

Please click on my Profile to get to my Member Page where the Event is listed for all of the details.

Thanks for looking and happy painting!

Ciao,

Gordon
At 1:14am on June 2, 2009, Terry Storzieri said…
Hi Dena - You won't be disappointed. We just lost that exhibit out here at the Palm Springs art museum. I went to see it over 7 times, and brought carloads of friends. Every time I saw it I learned so many new things. Enjoy - Enjoy - I am so jealous - Terry
At 11:25pm on June 29, 2009, Coni Grant said…
Dena,
thanks so much for the comments. I know we have met at PAAC events and hope to see you at the show at the Abend in July. In the meantime, I was so excited about your comments on the Wayne Thiebaud show and wanted to comment when you posted but I am still trying to figure out this site.
- Coni
At 10:57pm on July 7, 2009, Lyn Phariss said…
Hi, I love your work and wish I were going to be at the Abend for the opening. I have 4 paintings in that show also. If you attend I would love to hear all about and even see photos. Lyn
At 1:12pm on August 21, 2009, Susan McCullough said…
Hey Dena, Congratulations on being in the Richard Schmid auction- have lots of fun!

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