Kirk Shiflett: Envisage Naturae II
Schedule
Fri Apr 05 2024 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Location
Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center | Pueblo, CO
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Envisage Naturae II (Narratives of Nature)Art of Kirk Shiflett
Kirk Shiflett was born in 1961 in Pueblo, Colorado—the youngest son in a family of seven. From an early age, Kirk began drawing, and he was captivated by the wildlife, nature, and human interaction with it.
He spent his childhood along the Arkansas River Valley around Pueblo’s City Park Colorado, observing and sketching the local flora and fauna. He excelled in art classes at Central High School under the guidance of artist/teacher Robert Corty.
At 19, he enlisted in the Navy and spent many years abroad in Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Denmark, England, Spain, Azores, Ontario, Germany, Scotland, Italy, the Caribbean, and many more. Kirk sketched and practiced his talents while traveling, enjoying nature, and experiencing the world. Kirk worked on his art in the Navy and was published in the Navy’s Link, All Hands, Navy Times, and Stars and Stripes. Kirk went to various shows around the country while he served and still has work in the combat art collection housed in Washington, D.C.
After the service, Kirk used the 9-11 GI Bill and received a BFA (graduated Cum Laude) at Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Co., in 2015. He received a heart transplant in May 2018 due to Toxic conditions while in the service.
Kirk lives with his lovely wife, Rose, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He is currently employed as the LaJunta Primary School art teacher and annually sponsors a children's juried art show.
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Where is it happening?
Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, 210 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003-4133, United States,Pueblo, ColoradoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
