Robert Rigsby, Jr.'s Artspan Blog

     This is a small, 9x12 in., piece I did at the Kinston Plein Air Paint Out.  A painting event hosted by the Community Council for the Arts in conjunction with their Barbecue Festival.  Very nice event hosted by this river town.  The area has several scenic roads, especially Heritage St., Queen St., and King St. which provided inspiration for the plein air crowd.  It was cloudy and raining when I did my first 2 pieces on Heritage St., but the sun came out on Friday when I did this small piece down by the river:

      Placed my other pieces into the juried competition without taking a photo 1st (duh?).

      All the works will be on display at the Arts Council building on Queen street starting with an opening reception May 19 from 6 to 8:00 PM.  Please come down for the reception!

      One thought for this event.  All the painting days are prior to the Bardbecue Festival.  If they want to highlight the Barbecue Festival with artwork, wouldn't it be good to have one days painting during the event?  I'm sure they would get some pics with people cooking, viewing the vendors, bands, etc. then make a presentation at the event when the paintings are submitted (i.e. display by band stand with MC inviting attendees to view the works).

     Just a thought...