分类: - KATHLEEN RUPFF

Happy Spring!

3/25/2025

Hope you enjoy this season of rebirth and new beginnings!
More experimenting with white paper collage. These are all approximately 7-9 inches wide.

"The earth laughs in flowers."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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New Work & Video: [There's A Lion in the House]

7/2/2024

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I recently had the pleasure of completing my largest lion collage to date! It's about 22” x 30” and I used assorted acid-free, Color-Aid, and magazine papers, plus gold leaf. It took about a month from start to finish. It was a request from a client in Canada.

This is my first video of me talking about my process, so thanks ahead of time for your patience. Lots to improve for next time! This is Kelly's website. I've learned a lot from her book and blog!

Below are some close-ups of the intricate paper work.

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Day 1410: Photos from the Show & New Work!

3/14/2024

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Women's Work: Unique Visions By Women
*Springboard Art Show at the Clifton Arts Center, Clifton, NJ •*** Through March 28th

From L to R: Lydia Baldassarre, Elizabeth Robles, Emily Gilman-Beezley, me, Jennifer Merz, Vicky Katzman. (Not pictured--Dr. Joy Yoo)

It’s an honor for all of us to show our work at the Clifton Arts Center Center (cliftonartscenter.org) during “Women’s History Month”! It's a joy for me to be part of this group of unique, beautiful, and incredibly talented women!! I showed some older work ("Three Girls", 1985, "Blue Crab" 2006, and "Fuzz 'N Bunny and the Jellybean Tree" 2010 (www.kathleenrupff.com/childrens.html), along with some new mixed media pieces. Here's some local press about the show: thecliftontimes.com/g/clifton-nj/n/242920/commemorating-womens-history-clifton-arts-center. A video crew from the Clifton cable station was there to record us talking about our work. What?! :) CLICK HERE for the video!

Below are some shots from the opening last Saturday and some close-ups of my work on display. (Thanks Jenn and Liz for sharing your photos!) Below are links to the Springboard websites:

Emily Gilman Beezley - https://www.emilygilmanbeezley.com/
Jennifer Merz - https://www.jennifermerz.com/
Vicky Katzman - https://www.vickykatzman.com/
Lydia Baldassarre - https://www.lydiabaldassarre.com/
Dr. Joy Yoo - https://www.joyyoofineart.com/
Elizabeth Robles - [email protected]

The entryway of the show. Sculptor Lannie Hart also joined us!

Lovely piano music added so much to the reception!

Artist Emily Gilman-Beezley (Leader)

Artist Jennifer Merz (Leader)

Standing next to "Three Girls" & "Fuzz N' Bunny" illustrations

Artist Lydia Baldassarre talking on camera!

Nervous much?? Yes!! The piece to my right is a portrait of our first bunny Tyler.

Artist Elizabeth Robles

We're thankful for everyone who could attend!

Artist Vicky Katzman

Some of Dr. Joy Yoo's pieces (who could not be present)

Two new pieces in show

Recently, I've been taking formally completed pieces and embellishing them with paper collage with 3d effects, giving them a totally new look. It's been a lot of fun to transform the into something 'new' and I'm thrilled with them! Regarding these two pieces, I'm intrigued by the wisdom of trees, the lovely life they give and hold within their branches, and the joy they bring through the different seasons.

"Five Birds" This is a new 3-D paper collage mixed media piece

"Springtime" Another new 3-D paper collage mixed media piece

These are some older pieces in the show...

Though my current emphasis is on digital painting, my roots are firmly in traditional media. I made the acrylic painting, "Irises" while taking a class at the Baum School of Art in Allentown, PA (2009). It was inspired by local Warren County irises. "Three Tomatoes" was completed around 2012 while taking an oil painting class with Lena Shiffman. "Blue Crab" was completed while taking a watercolor class while I was living in Delaware (2006). I made "Three Girls" during college. The blond-haired girl with her back to the viewer represented my friend Sarabeth, a good friend of mine. I was experimenting with flowy lines and the theme of friendship. Friends are such a gift and the love and support a friend offers during difficult times is invaluable. I also love the golden light before dusk at the beach and was trying to capture that as well.

"Irises" acrylic, 16 x 20, 2009

"Three Tomatoes" oil, 5 x 7, 2012

"Blue Crab" watercolor, 8 x 10, 2006

"Three Girls", watercolor, 16 x 20, 1986 (The matted and framed image is above)

If you have any questions about my art or inquiries about purchasing, please contact me.
Thank you all for your support!

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Save the Date • Saturday, March 9!

2/23/2024

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Please join us for refreshments and meet the artists during our Opening Reception!
Clifton Arts Center, Clifton, NJ
Saturday, March 9 • 1:00-4:00 pm
If you're in the area, I'd love to see you!

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Day 1402: A Photo A Day • New things...

11/11/2022

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JOIN US THIS SUNDAY!
If you're in the area, please join us for our reception on Sunday! Enjoy the lovely work of these very special women, nibble on delicious homemade treats, and perhaps do some holiday shopping. Bring the whole family!

I’m recently inspired by and adopted as a mentor Sister Corita Kent, a highly successful and innovative artist from the 1960s-70s who combined her passion for art and God with social justice issues of the day. She was also an educator at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles, CA. I first heard of Sister Corita on "Antiques Roadshow" when one of her colorful serigraphs came up for evaluation. Greatly intrigued by Sister Corita's colorful style and design, I learned more about her and discovered she created a list of “10 Rules” (pictured here) for her students. Several especially touched me, especially #1, #6, and #7. Delicious water indeed to my parched, recovering perfectionist/procrastinator-self. I also love that Sister Corita used text - poetry, quotes, and scriptures as part of her designs. I found myself drawn to combining text with images years ago as a young artist and so now am playing around with this once again! I loved my days in college, learning and growing along with the other art students, and am very thankful to have found this new teacher. Thank you Sister Corita!

I hope you’re inspired by some of Sister Corita's 'rules' in your creative endeavors!

Here are a few of the new pieces I completed in time for the show (many still in progress). My new process includes embellishing traditional and archival digital paintings with collaging of paper, beads, and quilling.

"Land of Milk and Honey", 18 x 40 Mixed Media on Archival Canvas

Closer detail - foil paper, pearl beads

"Early Morning Sail", 12 x 24 Mixed Media on Acrylic Canvas, SOLD

Closer detail - cut paper, pearlescent paint finish

"Feelin' Groovy", 8 x 8, Mixed Media

"Resurrection" 8 x 10, Mixed Media on Archival Digital Painting

"To Life" 8 x 8, Mixed Media on Archival Digital Painting

Purr-Tater, my faithful studio companion!

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Do We Look Tired?

11/3/2022

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We were, but happy! Here’s the Springboarders after setting up our show at The Stable Art Gallery this past Monday. Top L-to-R: Emily Gilman Beezley, Vicky Katzman, Liz Robles, Bottom L-to-R Jennifer Merz, me, Lydia Baldassarre (not pictured Dr. Joy Yoo).

We hope you will join us for our
Artists' Reception
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2:00-4:00 pm.
• Meet the artists
• Enjoy Incredible artwork
• Shop for the holidays
...and enjoy homemade treats!

We’re expecting a crowd, so please wear your walking shoes to walk a short distance
if the Stable lot is full. Click here to download information sheet.

This group has been integral to my art journey these last (almost) four years.
Each of these ladies is special to me and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to show my work alongside theirs!
I hope you will come enjoy the various styles and subject matter of our work!

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"The Color of Music" Virtual Art Exhibit

10/13/2020

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"It's Such A Good Feeling" (Fred Rogers), 4.5 x 4.5 art in 10 x 10 matted frame, Paper collage and quilling

My friend Emily Gilman Beezley suggested our art group participate in this Inside Small "The Color of Music" show. I'm pleased that my piece was accepted! The requirements were to produce a piece of art smaller no larger than 10" x 10" (total) inspired by a piece of music. I recently saw this PBS broadcast, "Won't You Be My Neighbor" about Mr. Rogers, and was blown away. I don't remember being that interested in Mr. Rogers as a child, and unfortunately knew more about the mockeries of him than the man himself. After watching the documentary and learning more, I now LOVE and greatly admire Fred Rogers and everything he devoted his life to, namely... helping children feel loved and special. I wish I had watched more of his shows as a youngster. But one of my new favorite sayings is... Better late than never!

In 2005, an album of his songs by various award-winning artists was produced, "Songs from the Neighborhood" and earned a Grammy for Best Children's album. The songs are amazing and I'm so delighted to find them. Their tender message of love is so uplifting, especially during this difficult time. Here's another link to a video of the performers on the album. I especially like "It's You I Like" and "It's Such a Good Feeling" by B.J. Thomas (what a throwback and amazing voice!)

My piece (above) was inspired by Mr. Rogers' fun, loving, friendly songs, and a nostalgic 1970's vibe. Hope you enjoy! Please visit "The Color of Music" Online Show for more amazing pieces and to vote for your favorite piece!!

This piece is available for $225.00 plus shipping.

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Day 1326: A Photo A Day • First Corporate Sale!

7/21/2019

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In June I completed several new pieces responding to "Call for Art" for Atlanticare Foundation's Healing Arts Program, Egg Harbor Township, NJ. They needed artwork for their new Maternity/OB Ward. I'm delighted and honored to share that they purchased three of my pieces-- two collages and a painting! (below) Evan and I drove six hours to deliver them Friday. Thank you, Lord, and keep the blessings flowing!! Chery Broschard, the Development & Cultural Project Manager, is always looking for new art. To be added to her mailing list, contact her at [email protected]

Flower Lady, 19 x 24, paper collage

Child with Butterfly, 24 x 12, mixed media collage

Flower Field 1, 12 x 24, acrylic

If you want to know why this was such a breakthrough for me, drop me a line and I'll tell you more of the story!

Thankful-- Evan's support, feedback, and encouragement are priceless!

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Day 1312: A Photo A Day

4/22/2019

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Photos from my recent art demo at Raritan Valley Arts Association--
What a great group of artists and art lovers!

Me and RVAA President Margaret McGovern

Having fun creating paper collages!

Thanks to my immensely talented, kind, and creative friend, Diana Patton for taking these pics!

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Day 1247: A Photo A Day

5/30/2018

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WORK IN PROGRESS - 12" x 12" paper collage - working title "Healed Heart" - DAY FIVE: Going a new direction...

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Happy Spring!

New Work & Video: [There's A Lion in the House]

Day 1410: Photos from the Show & New Work!

Women's Work: Unique Visions By Women
*Springboard Art Show at the Clifton Arts Center, Clifton, NJ •*** Through March 28th

Two new pieces in show

These are some older pieces in the show...

If you have any questions about my art or inquiries about purchasing, please contact me.
Thank you all for your support!

Save the Date • Saturday, March 9!

Day 1402: A Photo A Day • New things...

Do We Look Tired?

"The Color of Music" Virtual Art Exhibit

Day 1326: A Photo A Day • First Corporate Sale!

If you want to know why this was such a breakthrough for me, drop me a line and I'll tell you more of the story!

Day 1312: A Photo A Day

Day 1247: A Photo A Day

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Two new pieces in show

These are some older pieces in the show...

If you have any questions about my art or inquiries about purchasing, please contact me.Thank you all for your support!

If you want to know why this was such a breakthrough for me, drop me a line and I'll tell you more of the story!

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Women's Work: Unique Visions By Women
*Springboard Art Show at the Clifton Arts Center, Clifton, NJ •*** Through March 28th

If you have any questions about my art or inquiries about purchasing, please contact me.
Thank you all for your support!