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Objects in Mirror


"Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear," a tiny 4" x 5" portrait, done in Golden Open Acrylics on board, private collection (an extra special thanks to my new collector!). Inquiries (including booking your own pet portrait, from miniature size [4" x 4"] to larger than life) may always come to me.

This is a gem of a painting, the latest installment in my Sunday Drivers series (starring dogs and cars). I invite you to send me photos of your dog hanging in/near your car - while I can't guarantee I will paint him, I can certainly give it the old Spartan try! (And I'm wanting to paint dogs and horse trailers, too, so if you find yourself positioned to shoot a couple frames on my behalf, by all means, please do!!)

Thanks, as always, for looking at - and sharing - my artwork and musings with your friends and family. Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine -
Kim

PS PLEEEEASE don't forget to cast your vote for the next Daily Painter. The last I checked I was tied for third by 2 tenths of a point. Your vote counts H.U.G.E. Visit Daily Painters and let them know that Painting a Dog a Day should be their newest addition. Then forward this to a friend and ask them to do the same. Pretty please and muchas gracias.

TWITTER: ksantini
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. Dottieb8:51 AM

    Fabulous KImberly!

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  2. Miccosukee10:22 PM

    Too bad the voting had closed when I learned about voting for "Rusty." Did get in my vote for the "Daily Painters." hope you move up to the top! Can I vote more than once?

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  3. Kimberly Kelly Santini9:44 PM

    Thanks, Dottie. Miccousukee - thank you as well!! And please keep on voting for the Daily Painters stint - round two is going on through this week!!

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