Rita Kirkman has been using pastel since she was 11 years old. Her work is defined by light, color and composition, and since 2003 has consistently won major awards in national and international competitions. Her work has appeared in many art magazines including Southwest Art and the Artist's Magazine, and has been featured in the Pastel Journal and Pratique des Arts Special Pastel issue. She is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a member of the Master Circle of the International Association of Pastel Societies. Her work is in public and private...more