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"Dandy," 6" x 12", acrylic on museum quality panel, depicting a lively Yorkshire Terrier, $369. This painting would be a fantastic gift for a Yorkie Mom or a wonderful donation for a fundraiser. I imagine he will find a home quickly, so if you are interested in purchasing, pleaseemail me.
 

I messed up big time when I started Dandy - photos and documentation of one of my most common (and frustrating mistakes) are over on the studio's Facebook page.

 
You know, there's gorgeous artwork on the walls of galleries and museums, but don't forget that this is the censored version of artists' production. The next time you look at a finished painting, remember that there were many other pieces that went straight from the easel to the trash.

 
Fondly,
Kim, who's off to empty her trash bin

 
 
Share the Dog a Day love and forward this email to a friend - with my thanks, of course!
 

 
 
2013 Workshop Schedule


"Getting Fresh" is a course focused on color mixing and expressive brushwork. It is intended for the artist who wants to interject their art with fresh color and looser mark making. In some cases, the workshop will also include discussions on marketing and studio practices. 

 
I'll be bringing "Getting Fresh" to the following cities in 2013 - please visit my website for more specific details on each. 


Feb 15-17, Lake Orion, MI
March 14-17, Baton Rouge, LA
August 8-11, Traverse City, MI
September 11-13, St Louis, MO

 
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  1. martinealison9:56 PM

    Dandy me semble être un petit chien rempli de vie et bonne humeur... Il porte très bien son nom, il semble aussi fier et précieux... J'adore la générosité de vos couleurs.
    Gros bisous à vous.

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    1. Kimberly Kelly Santini8:33 AM

      Martine, thank you so much!! "generosity of color" is a fabulous phrase, although I'm most likely not translating it properly. It warms me to think of generosity of color being used to describe my paintings!! you are fantastic!! :)

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