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Strawberry Moon




 Strawberry Moon, original acrylic on a handmade cradled panel, image painted around the sides makes framing optional, 30”x24”x1-1/2”, $2000 plus s&h. Questions can always come to me, or just reach out to share some love.



This painting was finished, then not, then finished again, then not - a constant back and forth. I think this happens when I cannot settle into my flow state. Distractions, right, so very many squirrels at the moment….. there’s a certain point where I can no longer control what filters in - it’s like the dam has broken and the floodwaters are encroaching. I feel this in my bones. And yet, I still pick up my brushes.


Ironically, my go to when the world feels out of control is the studio. Painting is my safe zone, a space where I can lose myself in the process and check out from the world at large.  Except that’s not happening with consistency any more.


There have been some really good winks the past few days that have me itching to paint. Calla lilies, frogs, moths, feathers. Let’s see what they will introduce to the studio, and whether that magic will be strong enough to keep me in the flow.


And one of the winks - copper pennies - inspired me to replace my cadmium red with iridescent copper paint in Strawberry Moon. Those robin bellies have a lovely sheen to them as a result.


Meanwhile, you can view - or even purchase - Strawberry Moon in detail on my websiteLet me know if you would like a payment plan (30% non refundable deposit with the balance plus shipping paid in full inside 12 months time). Repeat offenders, i.e. returning collectors, please use “COLLECTOR10” at checkout for 10% off the acquisition of original artwork.


Thanks so much for your interest in my artwork.

Love you, Kim

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