Paintings With Soul

  Bare Branches, private collection (thank  you so very much).   Inquiries are always welcome .  as the wind howls outside my family is working together in the kitchen  and I am filled with gratitude for this blessing. There has been some quite animated discussion about how long to soak the cookies for the vermouth cake currently getting built. Fresh gingerbread is cooling, the Nutcracker is playing and the dogs are finally settled in around our feets.  After the last couple years, I don't take gathering for granted. And now that my kids are grown and live on their own, it's an even bigger deal to all be here (well, we are missing one, but hopeful she'll be able to make it tomorrow, weather gods permitting). I am aware that my holiday celebration is different than most others. In the best of times this season brings sadness, stressors, unrealistic expectations, grieving, all sorts of difficult things for many of us. I'm carrying space in my heart for those of you who ar

  One of a handful of recycled drawings   currently listed on my website . This one was done on a birthday card envelope and carries hints of my girlfriend's handwriting. With these personal bits of ephemera the work feels more private (at least to me), perhaps because it carries traces of loved ones.  Inquiries are always welcome .  There's a nice selection of drawings I added to my website yesterday.  I am fascinated by how the substrate sort of steers the feel of the work. And how I respond to envelopes/material that has handwriting. Someone else has started the drawing in a way, via the energy of their own script. And while I was thrilled to get some red envelopes in the mail the other day, I am challenged in getting the drawing to pop - nice reminder that red falls at the dark end of the value spectrum, so my drawing/lines need to be at the opposite end. You can   shop available work here . Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly,

  Sylvan, 15"x30"x1", acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas with image painted around the sides, private collection (thank you so very much and congratulations to my newest collector). Prints of Sylvan can be ordered  here .   Inquiries are always welcome .  Sylvan, when used as an adjective, means a pastural woodland.  When used as a noun it means a spirit of the woods. Seemed the perfect title for this painting. I thoroughly enjoyed building up the layers of greens on this one. Green used to be my kryptonite. Not so much anymore, although it still can be quite problematic. Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly, Kim

  These drawings, all done on recycled materials, are now available   on my website . All because you asked.  when I began doing daily warmup drawings last month I foolishly thought they were just for me But you set me straight. You said you wanted them. And you said "please?" So, a couple times each week you will find a handful of these listed on my website. I'll try to send a newsletter out as well, but I will be be mindful of how many emails we all get on a daily basis. I don't want to contribute to all the noise. I'll pack sales over the weekend and ship early the following week. I cannot guarantee holiday delivery at this point unless priority/overnight shipping is purchased. I will work with those of you who do wish to have your drawings asap, though. And thank you so much for your interest in my work. I continue to be surprised and motivated by your enthusiasm. Click here to view details of each piece and to purchase the available drawings.   PLEASE NOTE: R

  Poinsettia, 18"x24", acrylic on panel, $1000 plus s&h to the first asking politely. You can make Poinsettia your own   right here .   Inquiries are always welcome .  it took longer to figure out what to paint on this panel, which until this morning was  an unresolved Daydream painting , then it did to actually create her. Once I realized/dared to imagine a pint sized pony and flipped the panel upside down, it became obvious. I could see the pony's head inside the abstractions, just like those old  Hidden Pictures games . And the poinsettia showed up when I placed an orange mark next to her right eye as a place marker - it immediately felt like a fluttering petal. So of course I invited more in. And everything fell into place after that. When I pay attention to the winks and connections that happen as I move through my days, the details line up and the pieces seem to paint themselves. Click here to view/purchase Poinsettia. ALSO, a reward for those of you who have re

  Citrine, 24"x30", acrylic on panel, $1300 plus s&h to the first asking politely. You can make Citrine your own   right here .   Inquiries are always welcome .  Her name was Melissa.     She was the most beautiful friend. She loved her gray ponies. And she loved to photograph them. And she was very generous in sharing those photos with her circle of like minded horse crazy creatives. One day Melissa was diagnosed with cancer and in what felt like a matter of minutes, she was gone. A decade later, every time I see a gray pony I think of her.  Citrine was painted from one of Melissa's references. I think she would approve. Also, citrine (which I held while painting this one) is known for clearing negative energy (muffling my inner critic), providing inspiration (joy!) and healing (I felt like Melissa was sitting here in the studio with me, and that was quite remarkable). Who doesn't want to invite a healthy serving of all of this into their own home? Click here to

  Star, 16"x20", acrylic on panel, $900 plus s&h to the first asking politely. You can make Star your own   right here .   Inquiries are always welcome .  every year I asked Santa for a pony.     I got books, model horses, subscriptions to horse magazines, but never my own horse. It's still not happened (I do realize now that I could make it happen were I willing to give up studio time. Also, sometimes a dream exists in order to help us manifest something else we don't even yet know how to articulate). See that pony who never materialized did contribute to where I am now. Little Kim I drew an entire stable of horses with which she papered her bedroom walls. And I continue to paint horses - each new piece is a sliver of what I imagine owning a real horse would be like. And somehow I've now owned literally hundreds of them. The latest, Star, literally has starlight leaking out of her markings (maybe she's a unicorn in disguise with a horn of light). And all

  here is a new journaling session made just for you It's a busy time of year and we can get so caught up in giving of ourselves and our time that self care falls by the wayside. (And if you don't have this problem, please help me to better deal with it!) I created this journaling session as a way of giving ourselves a meaningful gift. Grab your journal and a few basics and let's get busy giftwrapping something extra special. Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly, Kim

  Anim, 24"x30", acrylic on panel, private collection (thank you!). Prints and other items featuring her likeness can be purchased   here .   Inquiries are always welcome .  can you believe it's December? I sure can't.  Past Decembers were a blur. Back when I did commissioned portraiture (via   PaintingaDogaDay.com ), my holiday rush began as early as September 1st with a small pet portrait done daily up until mid December. Some days I would complete 2. By the time I got all the work shipped off, I had two weeks to focus on our own festivities which also included two of our children's birthdays. And I was utterly exhausted. Last year was my first holiday in 20+ where I didn't have any commissioned portraits. While I missed the engagement with collectors and all the sweet little faces on my easel, I absolutely loved being able to whole heartedly focus on celebrating with my family for the entirety of the season. Being able to plan, anticipate and be fully prese

  Siesta, 24" round, acrylic on a cradled circular panel, sides painted with an extension of the surface design, $1800 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. Link to purchase is   here .  Inquiries are always welcome .  It's Small Business Saturday. I have been a working artist for over 20 years. Your support has enabled me to build my studio, which is a small business. A woman owned small business, begun when I left the traditional work force to be home with my children. A business that literally grew alongside them. A business that bought music lessons, athletic gear, paid team fees, bought uniforms, covered dance tuition, clinics and workshops and tournament experiences for my children.  A business that goes out of its way to also support small businesses not just in my immediate community but worldwide. A business model that is focused on philanthropy, having donated thousands of dollars to animal shelters and rescue groups over the last 2 decades. A business who gives b

  Artemis, 36"x48", acrylic on a gallery wrapped canvas, sides painted with an extension of the surface design, $500 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. Link to purchase is   here .  Inquiries are always welcome .  This is a powerful painting - not just in scale. The air wafts about inside the painting, and it feels as though that breeze travels out into the physical space around the painting. The bear is a gentle thrust displacing the air and creating gentle eddies that are both seen and felt. I am offering Artemis for a limited time - if she has not sold by November 29th (next Tuesday) I will reserve her for a winter exhibition. So if you love Artemis and would like her to show up in time for the holidays, this is your personal invitation to purchase her now. Otherwise she will return in February 2023. Make Artemis yours   here . Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly, Kim  

  Magnolia, 24"x30", acrylic on flat panel, $1300 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. Link to purchase is   here .  Inquiries are always welcome .  is the hair on the back of your neck standing up? how crisp is the air you are breathing? are you bathing in the moonlight? Inspired by the coyotes or wolves (not sure now what they were exactly) that serenaded us while camping in Maine last month, this painting just sings. The autumnal colors dance across the surface like the bird in flight (do you see her?), and the eyes gently follow you. This is a stunning painting to anchor a space with a strong architectural presence - perhaps over a fireplace or viewed through an arched opening. Make Magnolia yours   here . Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly, Kim

  Harvest Moon, 24"x30", acrylic on flat panel, Private collection (thank you so very much!).  Inquiries are always welcome . Prints are available   here . my recent paintings feel like visual timestamps of what was playing out in my life when they were created. This one was completely impacted by the lunar eclipse a couple weeks ago and the unbelievable richly colored autumn we experienced here in Michigan. As always, I welcome your questions or thoughts about my work. What do you see in her? Interested in prints or other objects featuring Harvest Moon? here's   a link . Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly, Kim

  Gray, 20"x24", acrylic on flat panel, $1100 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. Gray can be yours right   here . And of course,   inquiries are always welcome . her name is Gray  but nothing about her is neutral. Her eyes follow you while the gentle swell of shapes around her (inspired by falling leaves) carry a calm and sweet variety of hues. Including one hazel and one golden eye with a field of green between them, hinting at spring. Gray will be a beautiful addition to your space. As always, I welcome questions or thoughts about my work. Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly, Kim

  have you read The Snowy Day?  That little red bit near her eye? it's a nod to Ezra Keat's book  The Snowy Day , as is the title of the painting. I have a soft spot for children's picture books, particularly those that were my own kiddos favorites. There's something so wonderful about curling up with a book - and a child, if you are so lucky. Opening up imagination and possibility inside the embrace of the pages. And the artwork. As always, I welcome questions or thoughts about my work. Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly, Kim

  the Talisman paintings from Fox Medicine are now available to purchase via   my website Vixen is 30" x 40"x 1-1/2", acrylics on a cradled panel. She will arrive wired and ready to hang in your home or work space. She is $2400 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Returning collectors, please reach out to me for your 10% off discount code. Vixen began as a demo painting for my online students, and then she took on a life of her own. Sometimes demos go sideways and wonky. It's the nature of having to articulate what one is doing while one is doing. That makes it more difficult (for me at least) to hit flow state and really let loose, and I believe that it's here in this magical state where the roots of some of my best paintings lay. So I was super excited to see all the promise Vixen still held   after two hours of painting and talking . And the following painting session, when she grew stronger, I created   another lesson video of her ,   just to further

  the Talisman paintings from Fox Medicine are now available to purchase via   my website Atlas is 24" x 30"x 1-1/2", acrylics on a cradled panel. She will arrive wired and ready to hang in your home or work space. She is $1800 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Returning collectors, please reach out to me for your 10% off discount code. Atlas carries the weight of the world - all your troubles and worries - unflinchingly on her back. Rooted in a field of pink which is my color for hope. How could you not want this painting in your life? Atlas, along with her sister paintings, is listed on   my website under Paintings, Fox Medicine . The second image in this post identifies her sisters -  Goldie (upper left), Irish (round middle) with Portal below her, Vixen (upper right), Atlas (lower left), Leelanau (bottom middle) and Shrine (lower right). These are originals on cradled panel, with the sides painted (so no need to frame), some featuring added details on the

  the Talisman paintings from Fox Medicine are now available to purchase via   my website Shrine jus completely owns my heart.  There's the sky blue silhouetting ochre gingko leaves, the two feathers (one painted on each the left and right edges of the painting, and the fact that she stands solidly despite the fault line bisecting her rib cage and shoulders. This piece inspires me to be a better human. Shrine is 24" x 30"x 1-1/2", acrylics on a cradled panel. She will arrive wired and ready to hand in your home or work space. She is $1800 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Returning collectors, please reach out to me for your 10% off discount code. Shrine, along with her sister paintings, is listed on   my website under Paintings, Fox Medicine . The second image in this post identifies her sisters -  Goldie (upper left), Irish (round middle) with Portal below her, Vixen (upper right), Atlas (lower left), Leelanau (bottom middle) and Shrine (lower right). Th

  the Talisman paintings from Fox Medicine are now available to purchase via   my website Meet Leelanau, a 24" x24"x 1-3/4" cradled panel. She is named for the area in northern lower Michigan that inspired her, the same place where I went on an artist retreat in September. Leelanau is $1600 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Returning collectors, please reach out to me for your 10% off discount code. The angle of her body and stance gives the feel that she might be looking for a lap. Or a pile of leaves. It's your call. She is lush with golden hued glazes and olive greens layered with pencil line work, giving her a gentle glow. She, along with her sister paintings, are now listed on   my website under Paintings, Fox Medicine . The second image includes Goldie (upper left), Irish (round middle) with Portal below her, Vixen (upper right), Atlas (lower left), Leelanau (bottom middle) and Shrine (lower right). These are originals on cradled panel, with the side