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Black on Black


"Black on Black," 6" x 8", portrait of a long haired tuxedo kitty, acrylic on board, not yet available for purchase. Inquiries (including booking your own pet portrait, from miniature size [4" x 4"] to larger than life) may always come to me.

This is the same kitty as yesterday's "Sydney in Pink," however this painting has an entirely different feel. Here I was interested in the masses of color - her bib sandwiched between the inky dark of her body, framed by the equally dark flooring. And despite the limited local colors, there is quite a bit of color tucked into this little painting. It is one of my all time favorites.

"Black on Black" is headed to my summer solo show focused on rescued animals. Sydney will be accompanied by paintings of approximately two dozen other pets, each of whom are living their "Happily Ever Afters." The artwork will be complimented with text that highlights the capacity these animals have to forgive. If you would like to nominate an animal for inclusion in this exhibition, please let me know.

Just a reminder - tomorrow's the last Creative Journalling class at Little Monsters Toy Store. Please call and reserve your child's spot - we had a great time last week, and this one's sure to be even better! (And if you would like to see these classes continue,let me know!)

Thanks, as always, for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family.
Kim

SHOP ORIGINALS & LIMITED EDITION GICLEES: at my Etsy shop
ORDER CUSTOMIZED NOTECARDS & REPRODUCTIONS: at Imagekind
COMMISSION A PET PORTRAIT: contact me
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE: contact me
READING MATERIAL: Preview and order each of the Dog a Day books at the publisher's website: The First Year (2006-2007) and That's 14 in Dog Years (2008). If you would like your copy personalized, order them through me.
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  1. Linda Shantz9:26 AM

    Very nice, Kim! Not that I'm partial to black and white or anything! :-)

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  2. Sheila Wedegis11:28 AM

    LOve this one!! Also you have been awarded with the sunshine award which you can get on my blog. :-)

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  3. Kimberly Kelly Santini12:02 PM

    thank you ladies! :)

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