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Kentucky in the Spring


I got to try out my new camera in Kentucky, and got quite a few beautiful shots of the light and the horses while visiting Keeneland and Churchill Downs (pictured above, in the early morning).

Highlights From Our Roadtrip:
  • Dietsch's chocolates
  • Seeing the first peeks of green as we drove south
  • Dumplins
  • Meeting a friend over coffee and tea after morning workouts in the track kitchen at Keeneland
  • Southern hospitality
  • Watching races from an owner's box on the finish line at Keeneland
  • Limestone cliffs and cascading groundwater in the setting sun
  • Honey crusted salmon from Bluegrass Brewing Company (their porter wasn't half bad either!)
  • Churchill Downs at sunrise (see above!)
  • Reconnecting with the same smiling faces from the Derby artwork reveal in November
  • Getting teary when honored with a distinctive Kentucky Derby Museum Membership
  • Sharing the painting process of "The First Saturday in May"  (the 2015 Kentucky Derby painting) with museum guests and staff
  • Unveiling "Grindstone," my painting that will be auctioned off this coming weekend at the It's My Derby Gala, with proceeds going to the Museum's educational efforts (more on that tomorrow!)
  • Interacting with Museum guests and signing Kentucky Derby and Oaks memorabilia
  • Taking in the beauty of Louisville's architecture, businesses and population
  • DERBY PIE!!
  • Listening to The Princess perfect her southern accent
     
I think I'm ready for The Derby! But I want to savor these days in between, too.

 
I have some sketches in the wings, a couple commissions, more contour drawings, a dance themed composition, and a few other things patiently waiting!
 
Thanks, as always, for following along with my artwork,
Warmly, Kim 
ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com
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