Native to the San Francisco Bay Area and a graduate of the Academy of Art University, San Francisco CA, Kim Lordier combines keen observation and sensitivity to her award winning landscapes. After college, Lordier flew for a major air carrier, experiencing many domestic and foreign locales, while keeping up with painting and portraiture. After the events of September 2001 she turned to painting full time. "There is nothing like the inner peace that comes from working from life, exploring the way the sun can transform an ordinary object into something stunning. I want you to see the beauty in what we pass by everyday, and acknowledge the importance of open space in our lives."
Inspired by the turn of the century California Impressionists and Tonalists, Kim paints in the plein air tradition. Fascinated with California's unique atmospheric qualities, Kim strives to capture the beauty, depth and energy of the land and sea. She is currently a Signature member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters, the Pastel Society of America, a Distinguished Pastelist in the Pastel Society of the West Coast, and Artist Member of the California Art Club.
Exhibitions and Honors:
2009 Triton Museum, PSWC's PASTELS USA, Wakeham/Sutherland Award
2009 Pasadena Museum, CAC Gold Medal Show
2009 Carmel Art Festival, Mayors Choice Award and Honorable Mention
2009 Rieser Fine Art, Carmel CA One Man Show
2008 Pasadena Museum, CAC Gold Medal Exhibition
2008 Haggin Museum, PASTELS USA
2008 Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Plein Air Invitational
2008 Knowlton Gallery, Yosemite on Canvas
2008 The Pastel Journal, Fifth Place Award Landscape
2007 Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Plein Air Invitational
2007 Christopher Queen Galleries, The Tonalists
2007 COPIA, Napa Valley, CA, Feast of Fine Art
2007 Torrey Pines Plein Air Invitational, Alfred Mitchell Award
2007 Sonoma Plein Air
2007 Pastel Society of the West Coast, PASTELS USA , Best of Show
2007 The Pastel Journal, Pastel 100, GRAND PRIZE AWARD
2007 Carmel Art Festival, Honorable Mention
2007 Napa Valley Museum, Plein Air Biennial
2007 Laguna Plein Air Painters, Best of Plein Air, First Place Award
2007 Forbes Gallery, New York
2006 Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Plein Air Invitational
2006 Crystal Cove Alliance "Crystal Splendor" Third Place Award for Crystal Cove Drama which will hang in the Irvine Museum 2006 Sonoma Plein Air 2006 National Arts Club, New York, Pastel Society of America 34th Annual Exhibition 2006 American Artist Magazine and Forbes Galleries, Trinchera Ranch Project
2006 International Association of Pastel Artists 9th Exhibition Second Place Award 2006 Carmel Art Festival Honorable Mention 2006 Pastel Society of the West Coast: "PASTELS USA" 2006, Auburn CA 2006 Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Best of Plein Air 2005 Sonoma Plein Air, Artists Choice Award
2005 Carmel Art Festival, Second Place and winner of Quick Draw
2005 Pastel Society of the West Coast "Pastels USA"
San Luis Obispo Art Center, California 2005 Daler-Rowney Award
2005 Napa Valley Museum Plein Air Biennial, Artists Choice Award
2005 The Pastel Journal "Pastels 100" Honorable Mention Landscape
2004 National Arts Club, New York
Pastel Society of America's "Pastels Only"
2004 Triton Museum of Art, California
Pastel Society of the West Coast "Pastels USA" 2004 The Pastel Journal "Pastels 100" Third Place Landscape
2004 Carmel Art Festival
2004 Los Gatos Plein Air Festival Best Pastel 2004 The Artists Magazine 21st Annual Art Competition Honorable Mention Landscape
2002-2004 Academy of Art University, San Francisco, Society of Western Artists Annual Exhibition
First Place 2003, First Place 2002, Honorable Mention 2004
2003 Napa Valley Museum Plein Air Biennial Education: Continued Study with Bob Gerbracht California Academy of Painters 2002-2003 Academy of Art University, San Francisco BFA Illustration 1989 University of San Francisco, BFA Illustration 1989 Articles:
American Art Collector Striking Gold- CAC's 98th Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition April 2009
Southwest Art Magazine Let it Snow- Eight Artists Capture the Beauty of Winter Landscapes February 2009
Fine Art Connoisseur Artists to Watch: What they are doing now Dec 2008
The Pastel Journal Framing Solutions by Deborah Secor Dec 2008
Western Art Collector Yosemite on Canvas October 2008
American Art Collector Tradition of Excellence April 2008
The Pastel Journal California Gold June 2008
The Pastel Journal Pastels 100 April 2008
The Pastel Journal Kim Lordier: Working in the Field Illuminates a California Painter's Landscapes April 2007
American Artist Magazine When to be Critical, When to Let Go March 2007
Fine Art Connoisseur Artists Making There Mark: Three to Watch NOV/DEC 2006 The Artists Magazine 20 Under 40 February 2006 Southwest Art Magazine Artists to Watch January 2006 The Pastel Journal, Artist and Mother by Deborah Christensen Secor December 2005 The Pastel Journal, Art Matters by Katherine Mesch October 2005 The Pastel Journal, Pastels 100 April 2005 The Pastel Journal, Pastels 100 April 2004 Affiliations: California Art Club-Artist Member Laguna Plein Air Painters Association- Signature Member Pastel Society of the West Coast- Distinguished Pastelist Pastel Society of America- Signature Member
Upcoming Events and Exhibits
Things Remembered- 4 Pastelists Revisit their Favorite Subjects Knowlton Gallery, Lodi CA 3/2/2010-4/26/2010 Reception: 3/6/2010 (1-4pm)
THINGS REMEMBERED: 4 Pastelists Revisit their Favorite Subjects
March 2- April 26, 2010 Reception March 6, from 1-4pm.
Four of the top pastel artists from Northern California –- Kim Lordier, Gil Dellinger, Clark Mitchell and Terri Ford -- will be exhibiting together in Things Remembered, a two-month show at the Knowlton Gallery. All four artists are nationally collected members of the Pastel Society of America and have received numerous awards for their work.
Things Remembered for Kim Lordier- Poetry of the Eucalyptus. I have been drawn, no pun intended, to the beauty and grace of the eucalyptus tree. From early in life I was enamored of the eucalyptus groves my family would drive by that were near our home. We would walk the trails lined with debris of fallen leaves, bark and capsules, smelling the rich fragrance of the trees. To this day I love to paint the local groves, or discover new species in southern California. The polished trunks after shedding their "skin" just glow with color. Beautiful!
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California Art Club's 99th Annual Gold Medal Show Pasadena Museum of California Art 6/13/2010-7/3/2010 Reception: 6/12/2010 (6-9pm)
California Art Club's 99th Annual Gold Medal Show June 13- July 3, 2010 Pasadena Museum of California Art
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Upcoming Workshops
Pastel Landscapes in the Plein Air Tradition(0) Petaluma, CA 6/22/2010-6/24/2010
Chileno Valley Ranch
Petaluma CA
JUNE 22-24, 2010
Join Kim in the beautiful rolling hills of West Marin, CA just 45 minutes north of San Francisco. Large barns, lovely gardens, Tomales Bay, ranch animals and lakes are there for the painting.
Those who wish to stay at the Ranch will enjoy a beautiful room in the Victorian ranch house built by the Gale's great-great grandparents. This exquisite house has been fully restored by Mike and Sally Gale.
Pastel Painting in the Plein Air Tradition(0) Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California 7/6/2010-7/8/2010
Pastel Society of Southern California
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
July 6-8, 2010
Kim believes strength in a painting comes from a simplified composition and value structure. This 3 day workshop will emphasize the importance of design and value. Learn how to edit in the field and from photos to strengthen your compositions and concept. We will discuss color temperature changes, edge control and how to subtly lead ones eye through a painting. She will demonstrate in pastel, but welcome artists who paint in oil. Some experience working outdoors recommended.
Margaret Lindsey(margaretlindsey@earthlink.net)
Pastel Landscapes in the Plein Air Tradition(0) Portsmouth NH 9/18/2010-9/20/2010
The Pastel Society of New Hampshire
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
September 18-20, 2010 and September 21-23, 2010
Kim believes strength in a painting comes from a simplified composition and value structure. These 3 day workshops will emphasize the importance of design and value. Learn how to edit in the field and from photos to strengthen your compositions and concept. We will discuss color temperature changes, edge control and how to subtly lead ones eye through a painting. She will demonstrate in pastel, but welcome artists who paint in oil. Some experience working outdoors recommended.
Please contact Shaunna Duffy Smith at sdsmith7@comcast.net for more information.
Shaunna Duffy Smith(sdsmith7@comcast.net)
Pastel Painting in the Plein Air Tradition(0) Littleton, CO 10/15/2010-10/17/2010
Terry Ludwig Pastels Studio and Store
Littleton, Colorado
October 15-17 , 2010
Kim believes strength in a painting comes from a simplified composition and value structure. This 2 ½ day workshop will emphasize the importance of design and value. Learn how to edit in the field and from photos to strengthen your compositions and concept. We will discuss color temperature changes, edge control and how to subtly lead ones eye through a painting. She will demonstrate in pastel, but welcomes artists who paint in oil. Some experience working outdoors recommended.
For recommendations on accommodations and local information please contact Terry Ludwig Pastels:
