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

My new studio space was the perfect setting for a mandala crafted from treasures by my art journaling group.   Share Tweet Forward It's hard to believe that (American) Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Thanksgiving heralds in two birthdays (in this household), holidays split between two families (one in Michigan, the other in Canada) and a quiet us-only end of year celebration. After tomorrow the days will become a blur of preparation, anticipation and celebration. I am so lucky to be in this moment, surrounded by family and loved ones. We have a warm and dry home, clean running water and plenty of food. I do not take any of that for granted. I am also lucky to have your support enabling me to paint. For 17 years now YOU have supported my family through the purchase of my paintings. We thank you for that, and wish many blessings and love for all.

Sitting in the Fox Theater last night (pictured above), I realized how blessed I was with all the extraordinary examples of passion present in my life. The theater itself was built with a passion for beauty and entertainment, and has fulfilled that vision consistently since 1928. A track record we can all aspire to. And I have been gifted with a circle of friends who repeatedly show me passion for (in no particular order): Creating Authenticity Grace Love Music Movement Beauty Empathy Kindness Laughter Health Living Integrity Peace . ..I could go on and on. But I'll just summarize by saying how grateful I am for being able to learn and be inspired to be a better person by my teachers and examples. Which begs asking - what's your passion? and how can you share that this coming  year? Happy Thanksgiving, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com