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KENTUCKY DERBY WEEK She Used to Be Mine

 

Kimberly Kelly Santini 
paintings with soul
because our world needs more beauty
 

"She Used to Be Mine"," 24" x 36"x1", acrylics on gallery wrapped canvas with image wrapped around the sides, $1899 plus s&h. Please note that the watermark is not on the original painting. Returning collectors always receive 10% off. I accept Paypal, personal checks and payment plans. Feel free to directly message me with your inquiries.

When I first planned which paintings I would share this week, I sequenced "Listen to the Colors" and "She Used to Be Mine" back to back, totally forgetting that they originated from the same reference photo. I find it intriguing how each piece took on it's own personality and unique dynamic, despite the shared inspiration.

This painting is about generations of mothers sending their daughters out into the world. We carry them with us, then we celebrate their independence as they learn to live outside our immediate households, and most recently (in my experience) mourn the official end of their childhood and embrace the onset of their adulthood, as they journey off on their own. Our whole intent is to raise a confident and kind woman with the skills to manifest her dreams and change our world, but it is so very bittersweet when they actually set off to do so.

And then something like a pandemic brings them back into our arms for an extended and unscheduled sojourn. A gift in disguise, I suppose.

In related news. this evening Ardith Goodwin and myself hosted a live journaling session that focused on just that - the transformational discoveries that happened during the last year, along with the challenges and immeasurable loss. You are welcome to watch and create your own visual expression using the prompts we shared, or simply take the video as a starting point and build your own reflections. I'm always interested in seeing what you create, though, and hearing your thoughts altogether on how art journaling has impacted your wellness.

Meanwhile, I'm off to bed with a good book and a full heart.

Thanks for following along on my painting journey.
Be well,
Fondly, Kim

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