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Warrior Princess, In Process

 
 

IN PROCESS:  "Warrior Princess," 6" x13", an ongoing portrait of The Princess and her partners in crime (yet to be added to the piece), done in acrylics on a museum quality panel, depicting a group of ballerinas I've grown to love, collection of The Princess.

 
I spent the weekend at my second dance competition, surrounded by the most fabulous costumes and music and elegance, and the whole time my hands itched to hold brushes and bring it all to life.

 
So tonite, after yet another snow day and a houseful of kiddos, I indulged.

 
I am sipping wine during the evening as I continue working on this piece (and hoping hoping hoping that everyone gets on the bus tomorrow morning!) - and I'll post lots of pictures to the studio's Facebook page (not of the victorious moment at the busstop, but of what plays out in the studio tonite). Thank you for following along.

 
And before I get 100 requests - these dance paintings are for my own princess. I'm not ready to take commissions yet, so please enjoy them at face value. And I honestly thank you for your interest - I really do!!

 
Fondly, 
Kim, who's listening to Tchiavkosky and Regina Spektor and wishing they could have collaborated on some fabulous dance music
 


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  1. Bonjour chère amie,
    Je suis très contente de vous retrouver vous et votre blog...
    Je reviens après mes longues semaines d'absence... beaucoup de choses m'attendent, mais la peinture a pris le dessus sur les corvées!
    Je suis heureuse de découvrir cette dernière oeuvre remplie de douceur et de mouvement. J'aime. Une air nouveau depuis mon départ ! Très bon...
    gros bisous.

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    1. Martine!! I've missed you - welcome back and thanks for visiting my blog. I am rather unexpectedly enjoying painting my dancers and delighted that you like them, too!! Happy painting to you, my friend! :) Kim

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