http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/ en Copyright 2010 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:25:30 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss take place every Tuesday night from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the art classroom at Trinity Prep that is located in Winter Park, FL. I have had a few ladies attending regularly for a couple of months—take a look at my blog to see what amazing paintings they have done! I encourage you to give it a try—we’ve been working with oils, watercolors and pastels so far. Here are some class details: 2 hours of fun and creativity All supplies provided Take a finished painting home with you Novices and experienced artists are welcome Ages 15 and up Bring a friend or group and multiply the fun Take one, two or several classes--you decide how many and which week! Workshop fee $45* *please contact me about the individual one-on-one painting class fee For more questions and to register, email me at Irina.k.ashcraft@gmail.com or call me 407-970-7242 I look forward to seeing you there! ]]> http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2010/08/#000210 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2010/08/#000210 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:25:30 -0500 Class: Abstracted Journey Get introduced to acrylic paints and canvas, learn some color theory and design your unique, one-of-a-kind abstract composition. Put it all on canvas and leave home with a finished painting. When: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Where: Art Studio at Trinity Preparatory School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park FL 32792 Class: Fun with Palette Knife Learn about oil paints and how to create texture with palette knife. Put it all together into a vibrant composition inspired by floral motifs and plants. You will leave with a finished piece that has lots of texture and color. When: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Where: Art Studio at Trinity Preparatory School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park FL 32792 ]]> http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2010/05/#000207 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2010/05/#000207 Tue, 04 May 2010 12:36:35 -0500 ]]> http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2010/03/#000204 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2010/03/#000204 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:33:45 -0500 ]]> http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2009/06/#000176 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2009/06/#000176 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:03:41 -0500 I am visiting my family in Latvia this summer, where I also plan on doing some plein air (open air) painting-Florida is too hot for this in the summer time. Click on "Irina's Blog" button to find out more about my adventures. I hope that everyone is having a wonderful summer! http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2009/06/#000175 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2009/06/#000175 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:51:44 -0500 Irina spent the entire summer in Europe. The majority of her stay was in Latvia, where she enjoyed time reconnecting with many relatives and introducing her 15-months old daughter to them. Kovnacka had an opportunity to participate in the outdoor paint-out sponsored by the county where she was born. She was happy to reconnect with many of her old course mates from the Latvian Academy of Art, who are now prominent professional artists. Irina spent one week painting outdoors by a beautiful lake in the heart of Latvia; she enjoyed the opportunity to be immersed in art and to be able to paint all day long without a worry about anything else! The paint out was featured in the local paper and culminated with an outdoor art show. Irina left all of her works displayed in a local gallery and gave a few pieces to her parents as their birthday presents. Pictured: Irina Kovnacka next to her works at the paint-out. In addition, Irina also traveled to Rome and Florence, Italy, where she visited all the major art museums and sites. She brought back many photos and impressions, and she is currently working on a new series of paintings dedicated to her travels. ]]> http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2008/09/#000164 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2008/09/#000164 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:55:59 -0500 Irina's still life, "Yellow Blooms", oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches, has been selected for this year's poster at the Autumn Art Festival in Winter Park, FL. The festival is taking place in Central Park on October 13 and 14, 2007. Look for Irina's tent on the corner of Park Ave and Morse Blvd to sign the poster as well as to view her new works.]]> http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/09/#000162 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/09/#000162 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:15:09 -0500 Irina's works have been accepted into a four-artist show at the Gallerie Art 21, Austria. The exhibit is showing the works of artists of Russian decent, and Irina has the honor of displaying six of her oil paintings at this venue. The show is scheduled to open on May 15, 2007 and will run through July 2, 2007.
]]> http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/04/#000158 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/04/#000158 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:49:08 -0500 Irina Kovnacka is a featured artist in the Spring 2007 issue of "Fresh Paint", a publication of Florida Art Educators' Association. Interview exploring Irina's career as an art educator and professional artist as well as images of her works are published in this magazine. http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/03/#000023 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/03/#000023 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:13:14 -0500 Irina had the honor of showing her works at the Mayor Crotty's Women's Leadership Summit that took place on March 15, 2007, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Irina's works were viewed by more than 1,000 conference participants.]]> http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/03/#000022 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/03/#000022 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:54:45 -0500 Irina Kovnacka was the artist of the month at the Urban Think! Bookstore in Orlando, FL. 13 of her works were exhibited at the store through February 2007. Several of her pieces can be found there on permanent exhibit. http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/02/#000024 http://www.artworkbyirina.com/news/2007/02/#000024 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:03:29 -0500