Paintings With Soul

In process - "Smallest Light," 20" x 30" x 1-1/2", acrylics on gallery wrapped canvas. This one will be $899 (when finished), plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. I accept personal checks, paypal, venmo and payment plans. Inquiries can always come to   me . Inspired by a favorite song -   "Smallest Light," by Ingrid Michelson Break my heart Break my hands You can take anything but my plans Ooh ooh I got big things to do You can laugh, Have your fun I'll be standing right here when you're done Ooh ooh I got big things to do Just because you don't see us Doesn't mean that we don't exist Sometimes the smallest light Shines so bright Yeah, sometimes the smallest light shines so bright I got heart, it's enough It's the only thing left that they can't pull apart And when they try, I'll fly I can't win, there's a cost You can't lose what you've already lost Ooh ooh I got big things to do J...

FINISHED - "Incredulous," 18" x 24", acrylics on panel, $699 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Inquiries can come to   me . I can't believe it. December is almost here. It sneaks up on me every year. I've updated my website to make your shopping easier - whether it's December or any other time of the year. A complete inventory of originals available directly from me is   here , you can order prints/reproductions   here , shop my book titles   here , and learn more about workshop opportunities   here   (2019 dates will be added in the next week, once contracts are completed). Thanks, as always, for following along with my artwork. Warmly, Kim  

In process detail view of "Incredulous," 18" x 24", acrylics on panel. This one is currently unspoken for - inquiries can come to   me . On the eve of American Thanksgiving, I am feeling enormously gratefu to be living a creative life. And this is a life that you, the reader, has made possible.  "Thank you" can't possibly sum up the entirety of what I am feeling. Regardless of whether you celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, know that I will be celebrating your presence in my life. Love, whether delivered in person or across the miles, is coming your way from Michigan. Thanks, as always, for following along with my artwork. Warmly, Kim PS I have gotten SO many Black-Friday-Markdown-Buy-Now-and-Buy-Lots emails the last couple weeks that I've become numb to them. It saddens me, my culture's seemingly total focus on consumerism vs a focus on joining together around a table to share a meal. I hope that your hearths and hearts are overflowin...

"The Ninth Life," 11" x 14", acrylics on museum quality panel, $499 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Inquiries can come to   me . Starring one of my current studio kitties Mona Lisa, but harkening to memories of Turtledove, the studio namesake, who passed away on Thanksgiving Day eleven years ago. There's something tender and precious about the delicacy of old age; the lines of a life well lived, battle scars and smile lines both. The surface of this painting bears those same sorts of marks, telling the story of a peaceful rest after a grand adventure. Thanks, as always, for following along with my artwork. Warmly, Kim

"Rearranging the Lines," 11" x 14", acrylics on museum quality panel, $499 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Inquiries can come to   me . Nobody wants to be predictable, nor do they want to be limited by others' notions of what they can or should be. So move those lines - they aren't barriers, just starting points - and reach for your goals. Thanks, as always, for following along with my artwork. Warmly, Kim

"Not Content With Discontent," 18" x 24", acrylics on panel, $699 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Inquiries can come to   me . This painting is for my fellow American's who voted this past week. And for all those beyond our borders, who watched and waited and maybe even held their breath a bit. And might I also add that foreshortening is very, very difficult. Thanks, as always, for humoring me. Warmly, Kim

I have been working - mostly quietly, but most definitely diligently - on a new book. I wanted to take the Sirens, all their nuance that doesn't transfer via screens, and place them in readers' hands. The design had to foster introspection, conversation and personal discovery. As I laid the pages out and refined my vision, this book also became a vehicle for marrying the paintings with my passion for art journaling. I couldn't be prouder to announce the publication of "Reflections, a Personal Melody." This book features over a dozen of my favorite siren paintings; in process imagery, details, and other snippets of the series which pretty much ruled my world this last year. The design is simple, with the idea that readers can soak up the message of a single painting, or embellish the pages with their own words or artwork as they see fit, working in direct response to the paintings. In addition to this publication, which arrives in time for holiday gift gi...

"The Strength of Her Convictions," 15" x 30" x 1" gallery wrap canvas, $799 plus s&h. I accept personal checks, credits cards through Paypal, and welcome payment installations. I also ship worldwide. Inquiries may come   to me. This painting is about my daughter, also known as The Princess. Inspired by her resolve and integrity, I started it over the weekend. As the piece revealed itself to me, I recognized it also made for a universal statement about standing one's ground or speaking out. Which is poignantly clear today, Election Day in America. Also the same day I signed the painting and called her finished. Your voice matters. If you can vote, please do. And if you have a Princess (or Prince) of your own, please hug them. Warmly, Kim