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The Struggle is Real

"The Struggle is Real," 16" x 16" x 2", acrylics on panel, $999 + s&h to the first asking nicely. Inquiries may come to me.

The newest from my series of selfies, this one pretty much sums up how sickened I am by the current state of affairs inside our political scene. I'm sure you can relate, regardless of party affiliations.

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

Mum Study

"Mum Study," 11" x 14", acrylics on panel, $99 + s&h to the first asking nicely. Inquiries may come to me.

More sketching going on today, playing with some new ideas, painting from life, and dancing at the easel.

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

One day at a time...

We miss Wiggle so much. Every single day, we miss him. He was such a big part of our lives and even though he had been less active in his old age, home seems so empty without him.

Even in his old age, Wiggle was a character. He would follow me to the kitchen and look at me with a quizzical expression, hoping for a snack. I would sneak him a biscuit while Sofy wasn't looking. When we went for our little walks, he would go where he wanted, even if he needed to pull me. When he decided he didn't want to eat from his food bowl I would feed him by hand, which he approved of.

It will get easier, I know, but at the moment it's still very strange to not have Wiggle here. His ashes are home and I thought that would bring some peace but sadly, not yet. I know without any doubt that it was the right time to let him go but knowing that doesn't lessen the sadness.

Meanwhile, Sofy is being a Very Good Girl and I guess it's an adjustment for both of us. I watch her on the camera from work and she sleeps in the armchair or on the rug if there's a sunpuddle.

Since she's been on her own, Sofy plays with toys again, something she hadn't done for a while. In Wiggle's latter months, he lost interest in toys and Sofy did too but now she makes me smile by whapping a toy or pushing one at me so I'll play tuggy with her.

While our autumnal weather has been good, we've been getting out, going across the fields nearby and up to the Downs, trying to think of the many happy memories of Wiggle being with us on our walks.

I know that in time the happy memories will take away the sadness, but for now, we just take each day one day at a time.

Ewok

"Ewok," 10" x 12", acrylics on panel, $219 + s&h to the first asking nicely. Inquiries may come to me.

I spent most of today sketching and working out some new ideas. I've found a rental space that will allow me to go bigger than I ever have before.......

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

Endangered (Snow Leopard)

"Endangered (Snow Leopard)," 24" x 30", acrylics on panel, $699 + s&h to the first asking nicely. Inquiries may come to me.

This painting came about due to the challenge this week on DailyPaintworks - to paint a cat. I wanted to keep this piece in the same vein as the polar bear and snowshoe hare from last week, so decided on a big cat. Snow leopards are endangered, which inspired me to take advantage of the drooping tulips from last week's pieces. And I added dried roses, daisies, heather and alyssum to the mix.

Perhaps it was today's gray weather that encouraged me to bring more color into this piece, too.

Now let's find her a home - feel free to share and pass this one along!

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim

Wolf Study

"Wolf Study," 8" x 8", acrylics on panel, $199 + s&h to the first asking nicely. Inquiries may come to me.

Working with beautiful, harmonic color today, familiarizing myself with wolves and prepping for a library class I'm teaching tomorrow and Saturday. I'll lead packs of kids in making our own covers to the classic book Call of the Wild.

Thanks for following along with my artwork,

Kim