Coming and Going

New work! "Coming and Going" / 30"x40" / acrylic on wood / SOLD

"Showtime"

In between my regular studio paintings I have been working on a new series celebrating nightlife and joie de vivre. I've been feeling fed up with the news, you know? Some days you feel like it's all darkness, drear and the same old business over and over again. It can wear a person down. So one day this fall I had had it and decided to push myself to celebrate lightness, fun and maybe even frivolity :) I've adopted a new colour palette and vibe for this collection, so while I will carry on with regular work I will be throwing these into the mix too.
The first piece is "Showtime" and is acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas / 30"x40" / $1350.

I am very happy to share that the book I illustrated, Christmas at the Stable, The Animals Tell Their Stories, has been printed! This was a book I worked on over May and June. It was written by the lovely, talented Kim Funk. Thank you Kim for the opportunity to illustrate your story <3 span=""> If you would like to order a copy, click here.
And here are a couple of illustrations from the book!

"Sun through rain" - SOLD

New work. "Sun through rain" / 30"x40" / oil on galley wrapped canvas

Paintings for A Square Affair!

Here are my finished paintings for A Square Affair (13th Street Winery, St. Catharines, Ontario) THIS Friday. You are cordially invited! All paintings at this show are 12"x12" and are $195 + HST.
Info can be found here.
From left to right: When Everything Was Magical, Sweety Pie, Renewal. Oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

Hope to see you there!

New Work for "A Square Affair"

My second painting for A Square Affair Art Exhibition and Sale. September 16th at 13th Street Winery, St. Catharines, Ontario. 
Oil on gallery wrapped canvas / 12"x12"
#handmademarketniagara #kimrempelart

New Work for "A Square Affair"

Fresh off the easel! This will be one of my paintings at A Square Affair Art Exhibition and Sale, Friday, September 16, 7-9pm (alongside The Handmade Market). All paintings are 12"x12" and will sell for $195+HST. 13th Street Winery, St. Catharines.

Catch-up

A detail of a work in progress:

A studio visitor I had last week:

And a shot of my music delivery device :) Old school.

Summers are pretty jammed around here. This stage of my life : ) I wouldn't have it any other way but when school and the normal routine return in September I can really buckle down and get locked into my work. That's good too. 

Across from Neddes Harbour Inn, Norris Point, Newfoundland. Acrylic sketch on terra skin.

Smokey cod and shrimp chowder

It came with a couple Purity crackers and was delicious on a chilly day! The Old Store Cafe, Norris Point, Newfoundland. Acrylic sketch on terra skin paper.

Norris Point, Newfoundland. Cloudy Cover painting.

Another painting sketch of Norris Point on a grey, cloudy afternoon.

Norris Point, Newfoundland

My first acrylic sketch. Such a beautiful landscape to sketch and paint!

Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland

I've just returned from a camping trip to Newfoundland, Canada. I was able to do some painting and sketching so I'll be sharing them with you over the next bit! This was in the beautiful town of Rocky Harbour.

Rooster

And last but not least, here is the rooster. Someone asked me the title of the book. It is called "Christmas at the Stable" and is written by Kimberly Funk.

Donkey

No. 5 of 6 animals in the book I'm illustrating. I really like this guy :)

Baa

Sheep!
Another animal in the children's book. Four down, two more to go :)

Moo

My third animal illustration for the children's book :)

Camel

And here is my next animal illustration for the book: a camel.

Still here!

Well, it's been a while :) Still here, but this is definitely the longest break from posting I've ever taken. I've been working away and a lot has been happening but I have gone through social media/posting fatigue I guess. However...I'm back in the saddle and here is the month in review.
1. I marked my 7th year Blogivesary last week. Seven years! Maybe I was due for a time-out.
2. I got a job illustrating a children's book. My dream. This is what I majored in all those years ago at art school (advertising was my minor). I have been planning, sketching, drawing roughs, drawing final roughs, transferring drawings and painting madly for the past few weeks. I received permission from the author to share some of the finished illustrations here so here is my first one:

3. I sold a few paintings this month. Always good for the soul (and paying bills :) Here they are:

 All In / SOLD

 Cosmos with lemons / SOLD

 Spring bouquet / SOLD

And that's about it for today. Thanks for reading!

Oh - one more thing. There are a lot of things in the news lately that have crushed our hearts. I just found this bit of writing and would like to share. Take care everyone!

We make our lives out of chaos and hope. And love. 

~Bones, "Mother and Child in the Bay," original airdate 2006 September 6th, spoken by the character Angela Montenegro, writing credits S.Nathan, H.Hanson, K.Reichs, and N.Hawley

Making Waves

New work!
"Making Waves", 23"x30", acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, $975.

In other news I am very happy to announce that I am now being represented by Art Etc Gallery Shop at the Burlington Art Gallery in Burlington, Ontario. This is an incredible and inspiring space and I am so pleased to have art for sale and rent there. Additionally, I just received word that they have sold "Sunny Side of the Street". Thank you! 

Sunny Side of the Street / SOLD
Also, I continue to be represented by the awesome folks at Canvas Gallery for Toronto-area art lovers. Cheers!

#100dayproject

Here are my quick sketches from day 4-7 of the #100dayprojectkimrempelart.

Day 7. Some twisted branches outside my window. Feels like fall but apparently it's spring ; )

 Day 6. My dented Tilley hat. Worked pretty hard in the yard yesterday : )

 Day 5. My crassula (or Shrek plant as I affectionately cal it).

Day 4. Rhubarb.

The Sweet Life + #100dayproject

The Sweet Life / 30"x40" / gallery wrapped canvas / $1,350
And below is the painting to show size, paired with a smaller one I thought looked quite nice with it: Narrative of Love / 16"x20" / gallery wrapped canvas / $560.

Day 3 sketch for the #100dayproject.

Quick Sketch!

Day 2 of the ‪#‎100dayproject‬. So many errands today, a birthday to celebrate, a meal to enjoy... and a quick sketch before bed. zzz...

100 Day Project

Today I started the 100 Day Project. If you're on Instagram, check it out! I will be sketching in ink  - subject matter wide open. this is not in place of my studio painting - more of a compliment. So, here's Day 1! I sat outside by my pansies and drew. So nice to be enjoying some warm weather!

Dreams of You

A dear friend of mine asked me to paint a portrait of her as a special gift for her husband. As you may know, I haven't done figures in years! It really stretched my painting muscles. I called on a few painting friends for critiques and advice along the way, and this was the end result. I'm happy to report he loved it ♥
36"x48" / acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Sea Glass + Road Trip...

...have sold!
Many thanks to Canvas Gallery in Toronto.

 Road Trip

Sea Glass

Inspiration

Malcolm Liepke: Sleeping Baby.


Andrea Kowch: The Road She Walks, 20"x16", acrylic on canvas


William Morris. "Brer Rabbit" 1882, England.

Elly Smallwood. Acrylic sketch.

Spring Update!

Just a catch-up from last week.
1. Last week I brought Totem and Wanderlust over to Canvas Gallery. If you'd like to see them in person, please pop on over!

Totem / 60"x36", mixed media on cradled wood panel. $2100.

Wanderlust / 24"x36", acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. $1050.

And I also got word from Canvas Gallery that they sold Secret Garden! One of my favourites. 

Secret Garden / SOLD

And in other social media news, I am now on Instagram. A little late to the party, but if you are on Instagram I am kimrempelart. I am just getting my feet wet but there you will find art posts as well as the odd home craft and other bits of things that inspire me. Thanks everyone and happy weekend!