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A Resolution

IN PROCESS, working title "Resolutions," 24" x 30", acrylics on panel. $899 plus s&h when finished. Reach out to me if you are interested. I accept personal checks, paypal, venmo and payment plans.
As most of the world, I am reflecting today - looking at the past, and planning for the future. This painting, particularly in it's unresolved state, is a beautiful reflection of the cusp of a new dawn.

I approached this painting with the idea of acknowledging the likely truth that I will not own a horse in my lifetime. I thought sitting inside that space would help me be open to what the future brings. I know that disappointment travels hand-in-hand with joy, and I need to have my eyes and ears and heart ready to see and accept that splendor when it shows up.

So I had this plan - a reference photo, dramatic lights and darks, and the idea of a misty atmosphere similar to the equines I've been painting the past few weeks, my dream fading like a lovely old memory. I pulled an older unfinished floral painting out and roughly sketched the horse overtop. I turned the music up, trying not to overthink or second guess anything, keeping foremost the idea of opposition - deeply wanting something, but not being able to have it - peacefully co-existing in the same space.

And this happened. This insanely impossible painting that has bits and pieces of all I am passionate about. It is the labyrinth of my own life story, tattooed on an equine form. Because, duh, haven't I known this for, like, forever?

I plan to spend the rest of the evening quietly soaking up the meaning of this painting and giving thanks for the steps that brought me this beautiful life. I hope that each of you reading this find a moment of clarity and grace as we all step into a new year together.

Thanks for following along with my art journey, Kim

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