Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Top 10 List for 2014

Well, as the year draws to a close I find myself thinking on the last 12 months. It's been a difficult year for many people I love. For some I wish I could turn back the clock, for others I wish I could speed it up. This is life. 
I browsed some quotes regarding New Years and here are two I'd like to share:
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. ~Bill Vaughan
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And ye, who have met with Adversity's blast,
And been bow'd to the earth by its fury;
To whom the Twelve Months, that have recently pass'd
Were as harsh as a prejudiced jury -
Still, fill to the Future! and join in our chime,
The regrets of remembrance to cozen,
And having obtained a New Trial of Time,
Shout in hopes of a kindlier dozen.
~Thomas Hood
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And now it is time for my annual Top 10 list. These are my favourite paintings from the past year. A very sincere thank you to everyone reading this and for the comments you may leave throughout the year. It means so much and keeps me going. I truly wish you a warm, secure, exciting 2015.
love/sex/chaos/love - sold
Joyful Rebellion - sold
Entwined - $1000
Reflections - $995
Sanctuary - sold
Marbles - collection of the artist
Gelato - $1,200
A change in the weather - $1,270
Shenanigans - $1,050
Frisky Business - $650



Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Peace and Love

Well, today is December 24th. Another Christmas Eve is upon us. Whatever you celebrate, I extend the warmest wishes of love and peace to you and all those you love! Because in my books, that's what it all boils down to.
I've been taking some time off to be with the ones I love but here are a few Christmas themed paintings from the past couple of years. Enjoy and thank you so much for being interested in what I do. It means a lot. xo, Kim

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Tired Heart

Fresh of the easel, here is my newest painting: Tired Heart. It is 30"x40", acrylic. I hope you enjoy it!
acrylic, $1250
For further details, please see my work on Saatchi.
And here is how it would look in a room:


Friday, December 12, 2014

How about some art for Christmas?

There is still time to buy art if you're looking for a fresh gift idea. Never owned an original painting? You might just get hooked! I have a studio full of dramatic statement pieces, lively abstracts and fresh landscape paintings (to bring the outdoors in during our long winter). Email me if you'd like to stop and browse through my studio or message me if there's something you know you'd like to purchase. No tax and I offer payment plans.

"Entwined" and "Nude from behind" $1000 each.
"Peonies and phlox" $450, "Cedar in the evening" $450, "Cosmos with tipped chair" $425, "Bowman Swamp" $1000.
"Gelato" $1200, "Dawn" $270, "Honey" $725

Monday, December 8, 2014

Entwined

Finished! This painting is called "Entwined." These are some black locust trees on our yard that twist and turn and tangle together. I have always adored them. Living sculptures.
36"x36" / acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas / $1000.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

New Arrival

So I had seen another artist post this (I can't remember who) and I thought it looked like a book I needed to read. It is called: ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art CareerIf I had my pick I'd stay in the studio all day long and not deal with the business stuff one iota. But  we all know that is completely unrealistic. Darn > : P How about you? What are your favourite art business books? What's the most important thing you've learned?


Tuesday, December 2, 2014

And...

what it looks like today.
I'm not sure if the progress shots are getting tiring or not. I know some people enjoy seeing works in progress and others are like "just post the darn thing when it's done!" : ) Anyway...tomorrow: midtones. Acrylic / 36"x36"

Monday, December 1, 2014

Update!

LOTS and lots of work ahead on this one but here's what it looks like today.