Briar Rose

"Briar Rose," 24" x 48", acrylics, charcoal and ink on panel, featuring a shaggy chestnut pony and a tangle of spray roses.  Briar needs a home - she's got impeccable manners. $1499 will get her to your door (inside the US) - I guarantee that you can't find a more perfectly behaved pony for a better price! Inquiries may come to me.

I'm looking for a space that will host a solo show of my floral pieces or offer a few of them for sale. If you know of any galleries that may be interested, please let me know!

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

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WORKSHOPS:

"Color-iffic," Montague, Michigan (near Grand Rapids), September 8-9th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Korrine Rodgers.

"Color-iffic", 2 days, Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI, October 8-9, 2016. Click here for further information or to enroll.

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Whistler

"Whistler," 18" x 24" x 1-1/2", acrylics, charcoal and ink on panel (painted around the sides, too, so no need to frame), featuring a guinea pig, complete with cowlick, and a blooming mane, $1499, with complimentary shipping inside the US. Inquiries may always come to me.

Thusly titled because I can hear his little whistles and grunts. Guineas make some pretty entertaining noises!

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

WORKSHOPS:

"Color-iffic," Montague, Michigan (near Grand Rapids), September 8-9th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Korrine Rodgers.

"Color-iffic", 2 days, Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI, October 8-9, 2016. Click here for further information or to enroll.

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Trouble

"Trouble," 24" x 20", acrylics, charcoal and ink on panel, featuring a a kitten crowned with spray roses, $599, with complimentary shipping inside the US. Inquiries may always come to me.

Some paintings exceed my expectations. This one takes my breath away. Whomever purchases him will get quite a treasure!

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

WORKSHOPS:

"Color-iffic," Montague, Michigan (near Grand Rapids), September 8-9th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Korrine Rodgers.

"Color-iffic", 2 days, Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI, October 8-9, 2016. Click here for further information or to enroll.

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Wiggle - Day 3,001

It's 4 weeks today until the fabbie Labrador Rescue Dogs Party!

This year is the 20th anniversary of the charity so we hope it's another successful fundraising day as it has been in previous years.

I didn't think Wiggle would make it to this years party but he is still plodding on and is looking forward to catching up with friends old and new.

The Dogs Party is held at the Dogs Trust in Harefield on Sunday 18th September

11am to 4pm

Harvil Road, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6JW

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Trouble, in process

IN PROCESS: "Trouble," 24" x 20", acrylics, charcoal and ink on panel, featuring a a kitten crowned with spray roses. On top of just being ridiculously juicy with color, this piece comes with a healthy does of personality. The painting is $599, with complimentary shipping inside the US, and will go to the first asking nicely. Inquiries may always come to me.

Warm thanks to Beth at Amazing Petals for helping me put together the perfect bouquet for this painting (and she thought brides were high maintenance!). The yellow pods (I forget what they are called) and the stabby greenery (knife something or other) were delightful to paint. And the soft greens in the spray roses..... they make me very happy.

I know this painting will do the same for a lucky collector, too.

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

WORKSHOPS:

"Color-iffic," Montague, Michigan (near Grand Rapids), September 8-9th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Korrine Rodgers.

"Color-iffic", 2 days, Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI, October 8-9, 2016. Click here for further information or to enroll.

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Red Roses

"Red Roses," 24" x 30", acrylics, charcoal and ink on panel, a portrait of my first studio muse, Miah, crowned with red spray roses. Hard to believe she's been gone 8 years now..... She would have owned this look in real life. "Red Roses" is $699 and will go to the first asking nicely. Inquiries may always come to me.

Also, I have started "Briar Rose," inspired by the same bouquet of roses topping Miah's portrait. Gotta get some mileage out of these blooms before they are too faded and wilty.

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

WORKSHOPS:

"Color-iffic," Montague, Michigan (near Grand Rapids), September 8-9th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Korrine Rodgers.

"Color-iffic", 2 days, Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI, October 8-9, 2016. Click here for further information or to enroll.

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Wiggle - Day 2,994

After a relaxing week for Wiggle, yesterday he enjoyed some pampering with a trip to Lily's Barn Dog Grooming.  Wiggle had a thorough shampoo followed by a blow dry and had a happy, contented look on his face the whole time.  

In the evening, Wiggle was still feeling good and came out for a little walk:

Sofy didn't miss out and today had a bath which meant once finished, she had to go outside and throw herself on the grass and woogle at high speed:

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Purity

"Purity," 24" x 30", acrylics, charcoal and ink on panel, featuring a unicorn crowned with white roses. Because I believe, and you should too. This painting is $699 and will go to the first asking nicely. Inquiries may always come to me. Thanks for following along with my artwork, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com   WORKSHOPS: "Color-iffic," Montague, Michigan (near Grand Rapids), September 8-9th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Korrine Rodgers. "Getting Fresh," Mt. Pleasant, SC, September 23-25th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Kathy Sweeney. "Color-iffic", 2 days, Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI, October 8-9, 2016. Click here for further information or to enroll.

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Wiggle - Day 2,987

After a lovely couple of weeks, its all back to normal for us now.  LucytheLab's mum Jana went home to Seattle yesterday and I am so glad she got to meet Wiggle as when she booked her flight, I honestly didn't think he would still be with me.

Before we left London earlier this week, Wiggle had some one to one time with me when we drove to Wandsworth Common for a little walk.  He enjoyed being out and about:

Last weekend we met up with some of our lovely Twitter friends at Richmond Park - Left to right Cato, Haggis, Wiggle, Star, Olive, Chico, Oban and Dougal:

Wiggle did give me a scare when he fell down and couldn't get back up but after sitting with him for a while, he was then able to walk over to the brook and watch the others playing:

Tired Wiggle:

Back at the house, Wiggle was worn out but happy to have seen his friends:

Since we got back, Wiggle has been taking things easy and this morning stayed home while Sofy and I went up to the Downs.  She still needs to run around so was happy to be out in the sunshine:

Next weekend Wiggle has an appointment with a groomer for a bath as despite being old and wobbly, he does like to take care of his personal hygiene! 

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Rhin-unculus, in process

IN PROCESS: "Rhin-unculus," 48" x 48", acrylics, charcoal and ink on panel, featuring a Momma rhino and her baby saurus. Yes, this piece is available when finished, and yes, I will accept a deposit to hold it until then. The painting, a wonderfully generous 48" square, is $4599. Inquiries may always come to me.

I see so many things to fix/adjust here, but I am forcing myself to stop and do real world stuff like laundry and running the homebound dance carpool. Because apparently the laundry has sprouted legs and is moving about the house (I suspect that the puppy has something to do with that!), and The Princess doesn't have her license (yet!).

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

WORKSHOPS:

"Color-iffic," Montague, Michigan (near Grand Rapids), September 8-9th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Korrine Rodgers.

"Getting Fresh," Mt. Pleasant, SC, September 23-25th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Kathy Sweeney.

"Color-iffic", 2 days, Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI, October 8-9, 2016. Click here for further information or to enroll.

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Salvador Doggie

"Salvador Doggie (Sal)," 24" x 48", acrylics, charcoal and ink on panel, featuring my newest muse, a rescued mixed breed. Details and in process pics are on Facebook, and I think the color there is far more representative of the painting. This piece is $1499, a total deal for the giant serving of joy it will bring, and that price includes shipping inside the US (I also ship worldwide for a small fee) - inquiries may always come to me.

Sal joined our family over the weekend. He came via a rescue organization and we know nothing about his past except that whoever it was who dumped him lost out big. He's a dear rat terrier mix with the brightest eyes and a wiggle butt who goes from 100mph to stop at the sign of a lap. Or a cookie.

Didn't take him long to hit my easel, and I think his portrait sits as a great example of what I could do with your dog..... just think about it, then reach out if it's something you think you want to pursue!

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

WORKSHOPS:

"Color-iffic," Montague, Michigan (near Grand Rapids), September 8-9th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Korrine Rodgers.

"Getting Fresh," Mt. Pleasant, SC, September 23-25th, 2016. For further information or to enroll, please contact Kathy Sweeney.

"Color-iffic", 2 days, Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI, October 8-9, 2016. Click here for further information or to enroll.

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