NOW AVAILABLE Fire Water Air Earth

"Fire, Water, Air Earth," 24"x30", acrylic on panel, custom framed in a gorgeous, dark rubbed Larson Juhl molding, $1600 plus s&h. You may purchase her here, via this link .

she's back from her adventure
and was very well received at the "Here Comes the Sun" exhibition at Starkweather Art Center. I had planned to enter her in another show this fall, but this afternoon I changed my mind. Between my oldest son's wedding (our family couldn't be happier to get to celebrate this together!) and my October solo show, I think my dance card is full enough.

Which means she is now ready to grace your walls with promise and strength.

Thanks so much for following along with my art journey, warmly, Kim

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