Paintings With Soul

An untitled Daydream on my easel, along with a handful of studies, in a relatively clean studio.  All things are relative, right?! Am feeling very full this morning - and no, I've not started eating already!! Just sitting in the studio, thinking about all the beauty that you have allowed me to create for the past 19 years. Whether it's been with a purchase, a referral, a social media share or comment, or simply encouragement, I'm here today because of it. I am so very grateful - thank you. There will be pie, in your honor, across the United States tonite. Thanks, as always, for following along with my artwork journey, Warmly, Kim

"Becoming," 36" x 36" x 2", acrylics on a cradeled panel, heading to "Motherhood," a juried exhibition at The Anton Art Center in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Inquiries may come to me. I have been sending almost daily (I know it's not been nearly that regular as of late) newsletters since October of 2006. That's 12 years of regular correspondence. Some of you have been with me through all of this - the   Painting a Dog a Day   journey, raising funds for animal welfare,  the wine label award ,   my book publications , the   Kentucky Derby adventure , a shift in focus to   florals , and finally   the Sirens . I cannot thank you enough for your willingness to continue to look at what I was painting, to hear my thoughts, and to support me via your feedback, encouragement, and even purchases. And for those of you who hopped on partway through this marvelous trip, thank you for sticking around. I know that a big piece of my continued motivation ...

Ballerinas from Broadway Dance Co opened Alayna's benefit concert this past Saturday with a moving rendition of friendship and bravery. Alayna, a friend of my daughter, is recovering from chemotherapy complications.      This weekend, my community joined forces and showed what love can do. Performers sang and danced, with tears and broken voices, and there was no doubt that Alayna and her family were deeply loved.   Many of you, people with no connection to this girl, have been praying for Alayna, some made donations to her medical fund, there were items donated for a silent auction - some even donated blood and platelets when she was so critically ill in early August.   At a time when the media primarily shares news of strife and immeasurable heartache, it's key to remember that we are not trapped in a world gone haywire. We each have the capacity to change lives. To motivate. To inspire.   And small kindnesses, wh...