JKirby

06/02/2026

Ruthie Wolkey has been painting since she was a girl. Taught by her father, her artistic journey spans decades and continents. The legacy left to her by her beloved dad resonates in every piece Ruthie creates. She now shares her talent with the Kansas City area - being featured twice in the Parade of Hearts, local and global contests, and several galleries and art shows. Ruthie's story is one of heart and the power of family.

Ruthie Wolkey learned to paint from her father, Glenn E. Messer, a ...

06/01/2026

Summertime...summertime....the kids are all home. 😎 😆

05/15/2026

Ruthie Wolkey…coming soon!

05/15/2026

Behind the scenes from Miki’s shoot. Such a great day!
You can watch her film here: https://youtu.be/o-W2dKpXGY8?si=UjN0QIxwyjL6M4IZ

04/27/2026

Inspired by the light, shadows, flowers and foliage of springtime.
More at https://jenniferkirbyphotography.pixieset.com/beautifulbrenna/

03/20/2026

The Artist Series: ep.5 Harmonious Painting

What I love about Kaitlin Gray’s story is that it represents the kind of artists for whom art is a part of their life - not all of it. She has always been drawn to art and has painted for years; however, she sees it as an element of her life rather than the driving force behind it. I think a lot of people like her might hesitate to call themselves an artist.

Also, Kaitlin’s artistic style and process is more structured than some other artists, such as abstract artists whose approach may be more free or open. Even so, some of her thoughts about being an artist are similar to theirs.

The more artists that are interviewed for this series, the more we see the overlap and variances of what it means to be an artist.

This video was sponsored by The Fusion at Parkville Frame Gallery.https://www.parkvilleframegallery.com What I love about Kaitlin’s story is that it represen...

03/11/2026

Kaitlin Gray’s story coming soon
I’m sitting here munching on popcorn and taking notes on Kaitlin’s interview. She is a painter in the Kansas City area with a lot of heart.

02/16/2026

Episode 3 is a riot! You immediately fall in love with Jackie, and feel right at home with the incredibly talented and authentic Rich Berry. You will be blown away by his art.

Rich Berry has been a musician for 60 years and an artist for 15 years. Without any training, his artwork has won several awards and amazes viewers with its ...

01/05/2026

Reflection on 2025
The year opportunity met passion.

11/21/2025

Working with Julie was and continues to be impactful for me. She is a beautiful artist and a natural encourager. I'm very thankful to have had this experience.