Sapphire, in process

IN PROCESS (and with glare, apologies): "Sapphire," 24" x 30", acrylics on panel, available for purchase to the first asking nicely, $899 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much!

So here's the thing: I had an entirely different plan in mind when I started this painting. And like a toddler throwing a tantrum, Sapphire insisted on doing something else. So I decided to indulge her, spent some time studying and responding to what was there, and came up with this.

It's kinda haphazard right now, but I can almost visualize the ending. For a while there today I was painting blindly, with very little idea of what was to come next. Disconcerting, but a great exercise in letting go of control.

Thanks, as always, for supporting my dream,

Warmly, Kim

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Bijou, Finished

FINISHED: "Bijou," 24" x 36", acrylics on panel, available for purchase to the first asking nicely, $999 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much!

I'll need to sleep on it, but I do think she's done. 

I'm exhausted. Three marathon painting days. But that's sometimes how paintings are birthed.

Thanks, as always, for supporting my dream,

Warmly, Kim

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Bijou, in process

IN PROCESS: "Bijou," 24" x 36", acrylics on gallery wrapped panel, available for purchase to the first asking nicely, $1299 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much!

Take a wilted armful of spray roses from the clearance bin, add a box of vintage crystal drops, throw in a couple thrift store pieces of costume jewelry, and you have my inspiration. 

I'm working fast, because the roses are starting to tire. Sometimes speed painting turns out better because I'm not second guessing or overthinking everything.

Can you feel the magic already?

Thanks, as always, for supporting my dream,

Warmly, Kim

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Midas, Finished

"Midas," 24" x 30", acrylics on panel, available for purchase to the first asking nicely, $899 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much!

I should charge double for this one. Those ribbons took a damn eternity, so many repaints I lost count, and I'm freaking cross eyed from the stripes.

BUT - here's the thing - I stuck through it, asked myself why things weren't working, found the answers through trial and error, and made it work.

So yesterday's crappy paint day? No longer matters my friends!

Thanks, as always, for supporting my dream,

Warmly, Kim

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Midas, In Process

IN PROCESS: "Midas," 24" x 30", acrylics on panel, available for purchase to the first asking nicely, $899 (includes s&h inside the US). Thank you so much!

This is daVinci, one of my studio kitties. And this painting is entirely HIS attitude - he thinks he's a Pretty Big Deal. So the ridiculous crown of gold ribbons and his stately, classic 3/4 profile are absolutely perfect.

I had hoped to finish the piece today, but had a tough time finding my groove. Which happens - so, I'm going to be kind to myself and return tomorrow for another pass.

It's only paint. And we can't always be on fleek. Well, maybe you can, but I can't!

Thanks, as always, for supporting my dream,

Warmly, Kim

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Light Magenta

Day 2 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days, this is "Light Magenta" (one of my favorite colors), 6" square, $50 to the first asking nicely. Thank you so much!

Started today's painting session with this little still life. It's a wonderful way to settle into decision making, and a great warm up for the bigger piece I'm working on (working title "Midas," starring daVinci and a mess of gold ribbon).

Thanks, as always, for supporting my dream,

Warmly, Kim

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Happy New Year!

I made a conscious effort to be more present this holiday season, and that meant spending a good amount of the days mostly unplugged. At first that was difficult - I missed all of you! But I wanted to be fully engaged with family and friends this year and completely focus on closing 2016 firmly shut.

And then this most wonderful side effect happened - I started to hear myself think again, in that madcap fast forward crazy ADHD way, and all the various ideas bumping around inside my brain had free rein to bounce off each other and morph into new things entirely. How wonderful is that!?

So I'm back in the studio today very briefly, doing my first of 30 Paintings in 30 Days, before returning to the couch for some knitting and down time. Scroll down to see what I salvaged from our breakfast this morning..... 

Thanks, as always, for supporting my dream,

Warmly, Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com  

"Berry," 6" square, acrylics on panel, $50 to the first asking nicely.

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