I approached this painting with the idea of acknowledging the likely truth that I will not own a horse in my lifetime. I thought sitting inside that space would help me be open to what the future brings. I know that disappointment travels hand-in-hand with joy, and I need to have my eyes and ears and heart ready to see and accept that splendor when it shows up.
So I had this plan - a reference photo, dramatic lights and darks, and the idea of a misty atmosphere similar to the equines I've been painting the past few weeks, my dream fading like a lovely old memory. I pulled an older unfinished floral painting out and roughly sketched the horse overtop. I turned the music up, trying not to overthink or second guess anything, keeping foremost the idea of opposition - deeply wanting something, but not being able to have it - peacefully co-existing in the same space.
And this happened. This insanely impossible painting that has bits and pieces of all I am passionate about. It is the labyrinth of my own life story, tattooed on an equine form. Because, duh, haven't I known this for, like, forever?
I plan to spend the rest of the evening quietly soaking up the meaning of this painting and giving thanks for the steps that brought me this beautiful life. I hope that each of you reading this find a moment of clarity and grace as we all step into a new year together.
Thanks for following along with my art journey, Kim
"Tabby Kit," 5" x 7", acrylics on a museum quality panel, depicting a tiny little orange striped guy from Morgue File . This painting can be yours for $289, which includes s&h inside the US. And in case you didn't see it, a little doodle of him is also available for sale here . Inquires may come directly to me . Although it certainly doesn't FEEL like spring here (snow and ice and wind chills, brr!), I can tell that spring is coming. The mercury is rising a wee bit each day and the days are getting longer and brighter. Over the weekend we drove with the moonroof open just to feel the sun's meager and oh-so-very-welcome warmth (although the heat in the car was cranked, too, in the interest of full disclosure!). I wanted to work with spring-like colors today, and this little guy was still on my mind , so I grabbed a small panel and got to work. Of course, I also have Poppy to finish and some changes to make to another po
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