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Cottontail

 

Cottontail

Pictured above, Cottontail, acrylic on panel, 16”x0”, $850 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. The link above will take you directly to my website where you can make her yours. NOTE: This painting will ship mid July. Questions? Just reach out.


I’ve been thinking a lot about how abstract art, or rather art that isn’t strictly representational, is not fully appreciated by the general public. There is a really interesting discussion on this over on my FB page. 


It is easier to gauge the apparent success of artwork when you can visually measure it’s accuracy. But what happens when you forget about that and instead simply allow yourself to respond emotionally to the art? Representation or logic aside, how does the piece make you feel? and then, from those feelings, what do you begin to see?


With that in mind then what does this painting make you feel? and based on that, what narrative can you build? I’d love to hear your thoughts! She’s inspired all sorts of excellent storylines!


Get a close up look at Cottontail on my website, see her installed in a room, and even make her yours. Returning collectors please use “COLLECTOR10” at checkout for your repeat offender discount. Please note that paintings will not ship until mid-July.


If you would like a payment plan, reach out directly. A 30% non refundable deposit reserves the painting with balance due inside 12 months. The painting ships home once all payments are complete.


Thanks so much for your interest in my artwork. 

Love you, Kim


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PPS Shout out to my Patreon subscribers who allow me to make and teach about my art.  Supporting creativity is critically important to preserve and document our voices while also building community and offering a healing space for the creator. My Patreon supporters keep the lights on in my studio. Whether they are essentially donating (“buying Blue treats”) or enrolled in a tier that comes with with instructional benefits, their pledge allows me to paint and share via socials, this newsletter, video content and in other ways. I am so grateful for all the contributions and support I receive, whether they be through Patreon, the purchase of artwork or engagement in other ways. Thank you for helping make art!

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