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The Best Day Ever

"The Best Day Ever," 8" x 16", Golden Open Acrylics on Raymar panel, portrait of a Thoroughbred racehorse, collection of the artist. Inquiries (including booking your own pet portrait, from miniature size [4" x 4"] to larger than life) may always come to me.

Some of you might remember that last summer I road tripped it to Saratoga Race Track with my girlfriends Linda Shantz and Juliet Harrison. I had planned on going again this year, but things happened (like the solo show in Utah and the wine label win) that required my attention elsewhere.

Meanwhile, they went without me (the horror!!), and another dear friend, Sharon Passmore (yes, she should have a website but does not - yet!), joined them (see how replaceable I am?!).

Like a junkie I hung on their every Facebook status update and lingered over the photos they shared, hunting down the same Ben & Jerry's flavors they were indulging in and wishing there was a Lake Orion based Mrs London's to fill my pastry cravings.

Next year I am SO going to be in Saratoga.

But meanwhile, here's a painting inspired by last year's trip. The real thing, a horse truly named "The Best Day Ever," who capped off a most extraordinary day of inspiration at the track. (And I apologize right now for my poor photoshopping skills in knitting the multiple scans together.)

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

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  1. Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson8:05 AM

    Tell me more about the solo show in Utah!...

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini1:03 PM

    Gladly! It's an invitational show, I'm sending approx 40 new works, all starring rescued animals. The art is accompanied with text excerpting stories of rescued animals, and there will be an interactive piece where visitors can also share their experiences. The gallery commission is going to the shelter, which is a wonderful perk as well. Now to get these paintings packed and on their way..... thanks, Elizabeth!!

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