Fine Art by Kathleen Rietz

Friday, May 28, 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010

Recently my Mac crashed and I am still trying to rebuild my system. I did find some time last week to draw in my Moleskine...for the first time in about a month. It felt good to draw again, and I've really missed it. Tonite I scanned the drawing on a friend's scanner and emailed it to myself so that I could post it. The scan did not pick up a lot of the subtleties of my drawing, but it's still a fair representation of the original. I just wanted to share with you what I have been up to lately. Thanks to all of you who encouraged me during my break. Your words meant a lot to me.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

taking a little break...

I've decided to take a little break from my fine art for a while. I need some time to reflect on what I am doing, what I am trying to say through my art, and what it is saying to me. I feel as though I need a bit of quiet time to stretch and find what it is about my art that was once bringing me joy. Or maybe I need to grow as an artist. *sigh* I have some strong regrets about selling my favorite drawings, knowing that I will never get them back. Makes me wonder why I started putting a price on them in the first darned place. I used to just draw for the enjoyment of it. When did it become a commodity for me? It was never my intention when I began drawing in my Moleskine a year and a half ago to sell anything. Ever. And starting this blog was only a way to share my joy of art with you. But now something is missing, and I am left confused and regretful. Bummer. Perhaps I'll be back with a new sense of purpose, and maybe I'll even have new works to show when I return. Or maybe not. *sigh* I'm just not sure anymore....

Friday, February 12, 2010

The 2010 Spring smART Show is Coming!

The Spring 2010 smART Show has been announced. Join me on Friday March 5th through Sunday March 7th at the Flat Iron Arts Bldg in Chicago!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Getting Ready....

Today I framed my drawings for the 2009 Holiday smART Show. I will be showing 13 drawings again this time around. That seems to be a lucky number for me. The show runs from December 11-13 in Chicago.

Friday, December 4, 2009

2009 Holiday smART Show

I will be showing and selling my new drawings at the 2009 Holiday smART Show December 11-13.
Flat Iron Arts Building
1579 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

"Eve"

This is my latest commissioned nude. It will be featured, along with "Adam", at my upcoming show & sale at the 2009 Holiday smART Show at the Flatiron Arts Bldg in Chicago, December 11 - 13.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

"Adam"

I will be showing this and other new works at the Holiday smART Show in Chicago December 11-13, 2009. More details will be posted. Many works for sale.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Art on Track 2009

"Art on Track is a mobile art experience aboard an eight-car CTA train, which circles the Chicago loop for a day long celebration of fine arts culture."

My latest piece entitled "Tuesday Evening" was displayed in the October show Art on Track. I was unable to attend the event, but it looked like loads of fun! Find out more and see photos from last year's show by visiting their website.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Tuesday Evening

I recently acquired an A4 size Moleskine so that I could work on a larger surface. I am disappointed with the results. The paper is completely different in color and texture than the buttery soft, coated paper that my pencil is used to gliding over in the smaller size Moleskines. I struggled to achieve tonal range and the texture I was looking for. Nevertheless, I decided to finish the still life I had started.

Amendment: I should probably clarify...I am disappointed with the inconsistency of the paper, but I am actually pleased with the results of the finished still life. This one is also for sale, and will be featured in an upcoming show. Email me if you are interested in purchasing the finished piece. It measures 6.25" X 9.25".

Monday, September 14, 2009

river rocks

The 2nd Annual smART show at the Flat Iron Art Building in Chicago was a great success this past weekend. This was my very first time showing my fine art, and I ended up selling 5 drawings. I had a great time and met so many wonderful artists, all with unique styles all their own. I hope to participate in the Holiday smART show show this year. I will post a few photos from this weekend's event when I empty my camera.

I was so inspired to keep drawing, I came home last night and drew river rocks.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

getting ready....

I am spending the week framing my artwork for the smART show in Chicago this weekend. The batteries for my camera are bad, so here is a little snapshot I took with my computer. I will take photos at the show, but if you are in town, I hope you will stop by and say hello!