meilleurs oiseaux: February 2017

Peony Diptych

"Peony Diptych," (2) 12" square gallery stretched canvases that overall create a 12" x 24" image. Done in acrylics and paint pen, featuring one of my favorite flowers, peonies. Available to the first asking nicely for $350.

I'm planning to study florals a bit more seriously in a series of smaller works. I'm paying greater attention to modeling and composition, among other things. Trying to think about the painting as an abstract object and not as a representation of flowers, if that makes any sense. And if not, that's ok, too, because you can simply enjoy the piece for the floral element!

Also, I made a number of new images available for prints and various reproductions - you can see them here.

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Tulip Bowl

"Tulip Bowl," 24" x 30" acrylics on panel, featuring violet tulips in a goldfish bowl. Another piece created for licensing consideration, this one is available to the first asking nicely for $899, with one contingency.

IF Tulip Bowl makes the licensing cut, I'll ship the artwork to my agency for a high resolution scan, after which the painting can be shipped to a new home. The scanning process should be completed by the end of March.

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

Fiestaware

FINISHED: "Fiestaware," 24" x 30" acrylics on panel, featuring a mixed bouquet tucked into a turquoise Fiestaware pitcher. This one is available to the first asking nicely for $899, with one contingency.

I've been asked by my agent to create a few floral paintings for licensing consideration. Which means that if she likes "Fiestaware" (or whichever of these floral pieces), I'll ship the artwork to her for a high resolution scan, after which the painting can be shipped to a new home. The scanning process should be completed by the end of March.

SOLD (TY!)

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Hyacinths

"Hyacinth," 16" x 20" acrylics on panel, available to the first asking nicely for a very affordable $200 (plus $20 s&h).

I couldn't resist these bulbs when I grocered this week. They are utterly charming in their little weathered bowl, and they smell so good. Or so I thought, until I moved them into the studio and put the spot light on them. The warmth from the bulb made them smell even better..... if that's possible!

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Spray Roses

"Spray Roses," 16" x 20" acrylics on panel, available to the first asking nicely for a very affordable $200 (plus $20 s&h).

SOLD (TY)

One of my favorite kinds of flowers in a vase that belonged to my grandmother. This one was painted with extra love.

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Valentine Tulips

"Valentine Tulips," (2) 16" x 20" acrylics on panel, that when assembled create one 32" x 20" image. This Valentine bouquet will never wilt, and is available to the first to ask nicely for a very affordable $399 (plus $20 s&h).

Tell someone you love them today. And then tell yourself the same thing!

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Bouquet

"Bouquet," 16" x 20", acrylics on panel. This one is available to the first asking nicely for a very affordable $200 (plus $20 s&h).

SOLD (TY!)

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Money Plant

"Money Plant," 16" x 20", acrylics on panel. This one is available to the first asking nicely for a very affordable $200 (plus $20 s&h).

Repeat after me: It's not snowing. It's not snowing. It's not snowing.

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Peonies and Orchids

"Peonies and Orchids," 16" x 20", acrylics on panel. I am thinking spring as the snow flies and blows outside. Who's with me? This one is available to the first asking nicely for a very affordable $200 (plus $20 s&h).

SOLD (TY!)

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Pink Peonies

"Pink Peonies," 16" x 20", acrylics on panel. This is a demo painting for the lesson I'll teach this weekend - my local library has invited me to share some spring inspiration with their patrons. If you recall, in the fall we painted sunflowers together, and this time around it will be peonies.

These peonies will bring a bit of spring to you, too - they are available to the first asking nicely for a very affordable $200 (SOLD - TY KL)

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Wilbur Embraces His Feminine Side

"Wilbur Embraces His Feminine Side," from The Beribboned Series, 18" x 24", acrylics on panel. Available to the first asking nicely, $799 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much.

That skinny bow nestled on top? it reminded me of a spider for some reason, hence the pig's name "Wilbur." Charlotte's Web was a favorite read when I was younger.

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Brocade

"Brocade," from The Beribboned Series, 16" x 20", acrylics on panel. Available to the first asking nicely, $649 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much.

Continuing my obsession with rodents, this guinea pig is pretty proud of her ribboned bonnet. The color in this piece lifts my heart - it's even more glorious in person.

Wouldn't she be perfect in a nursery? a little girl's room? a powder room? an office space? I see her happily residing in a room full of laughter and love.

Speaking of little girls - I'm ducking out early today - The Princess's competition dance season starts in a couple of hours. I'll be back on Monday with my head full of music, lights, costumes, and the theater of movement. Lucky me!!

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Four Months On

It's been four months now since Wiggle and I said goodbye and I still miss him every single day. Four months; a third of a year. It feels like so long since I held him but I can remember like yesterday how his soft fur felt when I stroked him and the velvety softness of his ears.

Mostly now I can focus on the happy memories but other times, I still cry for my special boy and feel the emptiness of life without him.

Often I look back through his blog and see what he was doing, remembering the fun, happy, silly boy who was such a joy to share my life with.

So to remember Wiggle four months on, here's a look back on this day in previous years:

Divine Intervention

"Divine Intervention," a self portrait, 24" x 30", acrylics on panel. Available to the first asking nicely, $899 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much.

I've been painting regular selfies for over two years and find it a great practice for examining my emotional state and working through various situations. Today's selfie was begun a few days ago and has been my obsession ever since. My original concept was set aside when I realized the painting (and my subconscious) was asking for something else.

Each of the items in the painting were chosen for symbolic reasons. They tell my personal story of this year so far - it is my hope that viewers will weave their own tale from the composition.

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Violet

"Violet," 18" x 24", acrylics on panel, from the Beribboned series. Available to the first asking nicely, $799 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much.

The Princess's gentle lionhead bunny modeled for this painting. Everyone in our family, even the four legged members, has to earn their keep!

Thanks for supporting my art,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com