Artist Portrait

I was surprised & quietly chuffed to see this lovely portrait of me by Sandra Vernon (saw it at the "Different Perspectives" Exhibitions, unfortunately I couldn't travel to her solo show.)

http://www.solasart.ie/2013/07/sandra-vernon-a-bit-of-whimsy/

Kim Annabella

Visual Artist

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Art for All Exhibition Halloween 2013

Art Exhibition featuring selected works by Rianta & Virginia Artists Groups, to run in conjunction with the Pumpkin Festival.

We are open daily 11am until 6pm from Thursday 24th of October until Monday the 28th of October.

Opening Reception is on Thursday 24th of October at 7pm.

Free event, all welcome. Please pop by!

For more information pleases visit www.pumpkinfestival.ie

Event photography available to view here by Virginia Pumpkin Festival

I took part in this event with several of the Rianta Artists, here are some of the works I had on show

Shortly before the Pumpkin Festival Exhibition, my friend Marilyn Gaffney modelled for me as a monarch butterfly/wood nymph for a makeup show.

I wrote about this on my makeup blog http://kimannabellamua.blogspot.com/

I loved doing such a big makeup, it was my first attempted and I had a great reception for it, but it's not that surprising really as it isn't everyday that an artist turns their hand to makeup artistry. I can only think of Laura Mercier.

I hope to incorporate more photographic work into my art from now on.

Kim Annabella

Visual Artist

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Different Perspectives Opening Reception 2013

Rianta are pleased to present a group exhibition of new works for the National Gathering Event. Displaying a stylistically diverse body of contemporary Irish Art, this Exhibition will start with a preview on Wednesday 21st of August noon until 6.00 p.m, runs from August 22nd-25th, 2013 with an opening reception on Thursday 22nd from 7-8:30 p.m.

images of the artwork available here

Kim Annabella

Visual Artist

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Art Exhibition 2013 Invite

“Different Perspectives”

22^nd to the 25^th of August | Preview:  21^st of August at noon until 6pm | Opening reception:  22^nd of August at 7p.m| Opening Hours: 12-6pm on the 21^st & 25^th, 12-8pm on the 22^nd to 24^th

Teachers Centre, Main Street, Cavan town. County Cavan

The Rianta Art Group, A 21 member strong collective of Contemporary Irish Artists are pleased to welcome you to their forthcoming exhibition “Different Perspectives”, celebrating pride of place in Cavan Town. The Exhibition will be officially opened by Will Govan of The Moth Studios with a special reception on Thursday 22nd from 7p.m at the Teacher’s centre on Main Street, Cavan. This stylistically diverse body of new work to be featured seeks to present & emphasize to the viewer different perspectives, and how they shape an array of distinct artist outputs. Exhibition will end on 25^th of August 2013.

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"Different Perspectives Art Exhibition"

Rianta are pleased to present a group exhibition of new works for the National Gathering Event. Displaying a stylistically diverse body of contemporary Irish Art, this Exhibition will run from August 22nd-25th, 2013 with an opening reception on Thursday 22nd from 7-8:30 p.m. Cavan is a surprising town graced with artistic and cultural offerings, that this group is entering its third successive year is proof of the town’s thriving artistic heartbeat.

This group exhibition promises to be an eclectic & exciting event showcasing the incredible wealth of talent of the artistic community within Cavan. It offers the public a chance to experience a broad spectrum of Art, interact with the local Artists, & purchase an original in an array of mediums to satisfy all tastes and budgets. All work will be for sale and available for pick up after the Event.

21 Artists will be featured in this show - Paul Galligan, Sandra Vernon, Marilyn Gaffney, Avril Gould, Harriet Brown, Denise Walsh, Mary Prior, Eamon Reilly, Caroline Fay, Imelda Bradley, Rosaleen Howard, Geraldine Harrrison, Jackie O Neill, Pauline Halton, Muriel Allen, Freda Young, Kim Annabella Hannigan, Judith Cullivan, Amna Kiran, Mel Doherty,Orlagh Murphy, Dr M Khalid.

Past Group Exhibitions include ‘In Context’ at the Backyard Art Centre on 21st September 2012 and “Bah,Humbug!” on the 8th of November 2012 at Cavan Co. Museum, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan.

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Bah! Humbug Exhibition

It was a very wintery day this, driving over the hilly Cavan countryside to get to the Museum, and having to be home before dark as my mum came with me (first exhibition of mine she's been at this year)  and she is blind as a bat driving at night! 

The exhibition was Dickens themed. I really enjoyed seeing the other artist's new works, really it is always my favourite part of the group shows, to see others interpretation of a theme. 

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Beyond the catalogue, more images are available to view at http://riantaimages.blogspot.ie/

And some more news;

I have begun utilising my theatrical make up training, started a course three months ago. It is very like painting, you stand with brushes in hand building up colour gradually, contouring and adding lights for highlight and shadows.

There is as much stepping back with a face as a canvas as there is with an easel and oil paints!

Here are the reference shots for an upcoming portrait, I have been researching portraiture. Changing my style a little soon, hopefully If I can master the technical aspects of it;

50s themed reference shots

Of course there are bunnies involved.

And dot was helping.

Art group has been a party of 2 lately, myself and Stuart. It's good though as I am getting to focus more on the technicalities of  painting than if I had a lot over although I do want to organise a night in soon with the girls.

New Work at Cavan County Museum

Miss Havisham by Kim Annabella

Acrylic on Canvas

20" x 16"

Bah!Humbug

24th November – 20th December | Opening: 24th November at 3pm.

Cavan Co. Museum, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan.

Group exhibition with 19 artists from the Rianta Group will open at 3pm on Saturday 24th November at the Eden Gallery of Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan. This body of new work will celebrate Christmas through diverse themes and will also take a look at the work of Charles Dickens for this the bicentennial year of his birth. Kim Doherty will host a Christmas workshop at 3pm for children of all ages. Music and refreshments also. Exhibition will end on the 20th December 2012. Supported by Cavan Arts Office. | www.cavanarts.ie | www.cavanmuseum.ie.

Click to view Listing; http://visualartists.ie/listings/exhib-ulster/group-exhibition-at-cavan-county-museum/