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ABOVE, FROM TOP: "Remembering Puddles," 5" x 7", SOLD, and "Yum IV (Puddles)," 4" x 5", $ 114. Both portraits depict a very loved beagle/hound mix. Inquiries may come to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com .

I had a busy day Monday. Spent the morning in the studio, actively painting and getting substantial work done on a number of pieces.

In the afternoon I taped a segment for a cable show in my area called "Lunch at CJs." I showed a number of recent paintings and talked about the Painting a Dog a Day project - it was a great time! I will share a link to the digital broadcast when the editing has been completed and the show is scheduled to air - stay tuned!

Raced home from that to get dinner going and the kids off to music lessons. My oldest then got shuttled to soccer practice, and the remaining Santini's settled around the kitchen table for the Checkers Championship of the Universe. I was narrowly defeated in the final match by a cunning 7 year old.

About that time some wicked thunderstorms rolled in. I opted to keep the computer powered down, and instead curled up with a good book and a glass of wine. It was a wonderfully quiet and relaxing night, listening to the rain and imagining the snow getting rinsed away (which it has been!!! cartwheels!!).

So my apologies for sharing yesterday's dog, aptly named "Puddles," with you a day later than normal.

Now back to the easel for some more work!!
Thanks, as always, for sharing these paintings with your friends and family!
Kim

Kimberly Kelly Santini
http://www.turtledovedesigns.com/
distinctive pet portraits
& 4-legged paintings

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enjoy the art.

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  1. Unknown4:07 AM

    Kim, these are great: the expressions, the colours... There is so much harmony and life. Love them. Sheona

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