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Lashes and Corkscrews, Buckskin Horse

"Lashes and Corkscrews," 5" x 8", buckskin tobiano curly horse portrait, acrylic on board, $289 to the first taker. Do I see any hands? Inquires to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com .

I really DID intend to paint today, but things got out of hand quickly. I think it was the Snickers bar breakfast that me going in the wrong direction right off the bat. Then the mid-morning helping of caramel corn followed by a Kit-Kat lunch.... straight downhill from there.

For the last hour I have had my palette open and the brushes out, but trick-or-treaters are coming thick and heavy, and it's becoming very clear that I will NOT be finishing the sheltie paintings tonight (so sorry JB - they are coming, though!!).

Instead I'll share with you a piece I did last week for an art competition. I won't find out about the juror's decision until December, but in the meanwhile, please enjoy Percy, my friend's new gelding. Isn't he a dear?!

Be sure to make some time for a few chocolate bars this weekendll!!
I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable evening,
Kim
ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

http://www.turtledovedesigns.com/


PS You know I'll be raiding the kids' Halloween stash next week and creating some candy paintings. If you have any favorites you would like to see, shoot me a note: ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com .
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  1. Anonymous8:54 PM

    Hi Kimberly,
    We just connected via Facebook. Wow... I'm so impressed by your beautifully masterful works. They're so delicious in color and feel ethereal in style and composition. I especially love how you render the horses and other animals, with the soft palette and use of high contrast. Your paintings are truly unique!! I'm so glad to know you:)
    Sincerely
    Mary Ann

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