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| RK Portfolio Cross Stitch Designs _____________________________________________________________ |
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| Welcome Cross Stitchers ! It is my pleasure to bring to you images in cross stitch that are fresh, decorative, whimsical, colorful, and fun to stitch. Projects include pillows and images suitable for framing. Showcase artists include Randee Kilgore, Ikki Matsumoto (well known artist from Sanibel Island, Florida) and some very special images by 11 year old Stephanie Kilgore which benefit the Humane Society of Pinellas. RK Portfolio Cross Stitch Designs can be purchased at fine cross stitch shops located across the United States, Canada, as well as many other countries around the world. For the Art Lovers..... Click on the "Art" Button and visit the sites of several wonderful artists with whom I am honored to be associated. |
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Randee Kilgore I have been stitching for over 25 years, and designing cross stitch since 1996. I graduated from USF with a BA in Art Education,and became a picture framer in 1978. I opened my own frame shop in 1986, and now work full time as a sales representative for a picture frame moulding distributor in Florida. My daughter Stephanie shares my appreciation of art, and makes me proud of her every day. Always the entrepeneur, every spare moment (it seems) is filled with cross stitch, jewelry making, and several other endeavours. Designing my own cross stitch is a wonderful creative outlet for me. I just love color, and I have always been drawn toward fabric designs and motifs. It is so gratifying when stitchers appreciate my work. Many of my images portray animals and nature within decorative borders. Ikki Matsumoto came to Sanibel Island in 1975 and became enamored with the native birds, fish, and wildlife found on the island. “I began painting sandpipers on the beach with a humorous twist and it became a hit tourist item. I began silkscreen printing which suited my style of flat color and design. I like birds and the pattern they create; the pattern of the wings and feathers.” A student of artist Charles Harper, Ikki became an illustrator and designer. He published a 2-volume book of “punch-out” animals and illustrated the best-seller, The Joy of Cooking. Ikki was chosen by First Lady Nancy Reagan to paint an Easter egg which is now in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum. Currently residing in Ft. Myers, Florida, Ikki & Polly Matsumoto show their originals and limited edition prints in their gallery on Sanibel Island. In 2003, Ikki asked RK Portfolio to produce some of his images as counted cross stitch patterns and have been very popular with stitchers everywhere. Explore the art of Ikki & Polly Matsumoto! Visit their website: www.ikkimatsumoto.com Stephanie Kilgore is a young artist (11 year old daughter of Randee) who loves to draw many things, but especially loves to draw dogs. Her cartoon style is a great fit for cross stitch and with her love for animals, decided to donate part of the proceeds to the Humane Society of Pinellas County in Clearwater, Florida. RK Portfolio is proud contribute to an organization that does not destroy any adoptable animals in their care. Visit their website: www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org |
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| The images shown in this website are the property of RK Portfolio and are protected under copyright laws. Designs & images may not be used or reproduced without the written permission of RK Portfolio Cross Stitch Designs. Thank you. Copyright 2005 |