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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, visuals, or interviews, contact:
Kay Polk
K.Polk Studio Inc.
214.234.0435
studio@kpolk.com
www.kpolk.com

LADY PRIMROSE'S

TO SHOWCASE THE PORTRAITS, PAINTINGS OF K.POLK
Artist celebrates 25 years as a master artist and teacher

DALLAS (OCTOBER 2004) -- Kay Polk, a nationally recognized master artist who specializes in oil and pastel portraiture, will entertain guests "Over the Teacups" at the Thatched Cottage Pantry at Lady Primrose's on Tuesday, November 9 at 2:30 PM.

A special exhibit of Polk's work will be on display at Lady Primrose's at the Crescent, featuring not only examples of her special images of family portraiture, but also a group of still lifes, landscapes and a new presentation of work in charcoal, conté and special drawing media.

During the period of the exhibition, November 9 through December 9, Polk will accept a limited number of commissions for a smaller version of her traditional larger portrait works -- an opportunity specially designed for families and grandparents.

"Lady Primrose's looks forward to featuring Kay's exquisite artistry", said Co-Owner Caroline Rose Hunt. "She is noted for her use of extravagant color, luxurious surfaces and sensitive lines to express the beauty and spirit of the human form and other motifs. No matter what the media, light is always evident in her work."

Among her many honors are being chosen a top finalist out of 11,000 entries in the 1994 Artist's Magazine National All Media Competition and at the 1998 American Society of Portrait Artists Conference being named a top ten finalist, again from thousands of entries.

Her portraits may be found not only in many collections nationwide but also in England and Austria.

 

CALENDAR ITEM

November 9 -- December 9
K.Polk art exhibit
Lady Primrose's
500 Crescent Court, Suite 164
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call 214.871.8333 or 1.800.525.5066 for reservations for Nov. 9 "Over the Tea Cups" opening lecture by the artist. Cost: $35.
For more information, call K.Polk Studio Inc., 214.740.1140.

 

MORE ABOUT K.POLK

Dallas-based and award-winning artist and teacher K.Polk has more than 35 years of experience in portraiture and fine art. She is nationally known for her charming portraits of children and signature art style in the mediums of oil, pastel, and charcoal. She began her study in art at the University of Texas at Austin and has been mentored over the years by a variety of established artists including the late Emily Guthrie Smith, Burt Silverman, and George Carlson. She is a signature member of Knickerbocker Artists-USA, the Pastel Society of America, and the American Portrait Society. She is past president and board member of the Pastel Society of the Southwest and an active member in many art organizations. Her list of honors is lengthy. More recent recognition has included her selection for Honors Recognition (2002) and Best Portfolio Honors twice by the Portrait Society of America. She served as a guest presenter in 2001 at the International Association of Pastel Societies in Santa Fe, N.M. At the 1998 American Society of Portrait Artists (ASOPA) Portrait Conference, she was named a Top Ten Finalist from thousands of entries. She was also chosen a Top Finalist out of 11,000 entries in the 1994 Artist's Magazine National All Media Competition. She has been the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles and is a sought-after instructor and lecturer. For the past 20 years, she has maintained a one- to two-year waiting list for her portraits.

ADDITIONAL STORYLINES

• K.Polk's work is included in numerous private collections. Ask her about her experience with Greer Garson and the Greer Garson Theater at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
• Murder, suicide, and other kinds of mayhem have marked K.Polk's life as a portraiture artist. Ask her about the famous, and infamous, people she has known.
• Lady Primrose Shoppe and Tea Room co-owner Caroline Rose Hunt and K.Polk are connected. Ask the artist about this interesting human interest story.
• K.Polk has studied with Texas and Western artists Ramon Froman, Emily Guthrie Smith, and George Carlson and eastern artists Richard Schmid, Burt Silverman, and Daniel Greene. Ask her to compare and contrast the nuances of the artist's style.
• So you want a portrait of your family? How much time and money are involved in creating this family treasure? K.Polk has a systematic approach to working with portraiture art that makes her subjects ultimately "walk off the canvas."
• Some people think of pastel art as being pale pinks and blues. K.Polk has brought a new meaning to the medium.
• K.Polk has traveled and painted across the United States. Her eye for color and detail brings a unique perspective to the art of travel.