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NEW PAINTING Momma Bear

 

"Momma Bear," 36"x36"x1-1/2", acrylics and graphite/water solubles on gallery wrap canvas, sides painted (so no need to frame), $1999 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. Yes, there will be prints made of this one once she sells. Returning collectors receive 10% off. I accept paypal, personal checks and payment plans. inquiries can always come to me.

This one will be tough to let go. I just adore the end result - but more importantly, the road that got me here was fruitful, engaging and educational. I am ready to continue pushing my imagery and leveling up my creative voice. Momma Bear is a key milestone piece in this journey for sure!

A journey which, through the magic of the internet, I am able to share in great detail with my online students. I have two tiers, or levels, depending on your individual goals: Studio Visits ($15/mo) are designed for those curious about my process and starting to chart their own pathway. Real Time content ($25/mo) is meant for those actively working on building and refining their creative voices, with a deeper look at how I cultivate mine.

Online Studio Visit students are getting an in process video of the making of this painting. Online Real Time students are getting that in process footage plus an in depth breakdown of the germination of ideas that kicked her off. I openly and generously share my process and decision making and everything else that happens in the studio to impact my work with my online students. It's sort of like reality television, without the hair and makeup, lol! Learn more about it here.

My teaching offerings will also expand next week with the premier of a live pet portrait demonstration experience. I will talk about reference photo curation, composition and design, then go into substrates, blocking the painting in, and carry the mark-making until the piece is completed (or close enough that you all get the point). We will have a moderator and there will be multiple camera views facilitating a front row seat for all in attendance. Viewers can ask questions in real time, see how I work my palette, load my brush, and make marks on the surface, as though they are looking right over my shoulder. Part 1 will last about 2 hours, after which we will schedule a Part 2 (and so on), until we've covered all of my process and satisfied your curiousity. Please consider joining us - $25 will get you a seat, along with access to the recording after the event. And if you can't make the event live, you can also purchase an on demand option for self study afterwards.

Full information, including a link to register, is here on my website. And seating is limited, so please grab one if you plan to attend!

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

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