LIVE PAINTING LESSONS yup, there's two of them!

In process, untitled, 18" x 24", mixed media painting on flat panel. When finished this one will be $799 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. I accept paypal, personal checks and payment plans. Inquiries may always come to me.

Around 3am this morning I came up with the idea of doing a live painting session today, since I've not done one in quite some time, and it seemed like a great idea to keep me from the media today. So I signed in around 10:30 this morning and logged a number of hours, in two sessions, on this piece.

There's still a ways to go, and she's kinds ugly at the moment because so many areas are not resolved, but this is a necessary part of any painting's process. And I couldn't work on her any longer because the paint is so thick it's not drying (yes, even my acrylics aren't drying as quickly as I'd like them to!!) and my belly is grumbly, so I'm going to start some dinner.

Comfort food for tonite, as we wait for poll results to start trickling in. Pork chops, roasted apples and potatoes sound like they will fit the bill quite nicely.

Meanwhile, may you and yours stay safe and well. And if you are looking for a distraction, here are links to today's live painting sessions:

https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini/videos/399231501108458
https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini/videos/1652667578248888

Thanks, as always, for following along on my art journey,
Warmly, Kim

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