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Kira Rudjen: Kira Ru-djen, Shanna With Dots, 2023, soft pastels on Canson Mi-Teintes, roughly 11 x 17 in.

Kira Ru-djen – Where Colours Sing and Skeletons Speak

In this guest post, Kira Ru-djen pulls back the curtain on her pastel practice — from blind sketches to bold colour and skeletal forms full of character. Whether painting figures, landscapes, or her beloved “skelebuddies,” her process reveals the deep connection between improvisation, intention, and joy.

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