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NEW PAINTING Tussie-Mussie

 

"Tussie-Mussie," 24"x36"x1-1/2", acrylics and water solubles on cradled panel, image wrapped around edges for a beautiful contemporary look, $1899 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. There is a wee bit of glare in the upper right of this photo, and I will reshoot a proper image once I can bring her outdoors and shoot in natural light (current status: thunderstorms). I accept paypal, personal checks and payment plans. Inquiries may always come to me.

I started this painting back in late 2017/early 2018. My intention was for her to be part of an exhibition in March 2018. The thing was, I got her started and then I didn't know how to finish. So the show was hung and life went on.

She sat prominently in the studio for about 6 months. I hoped that having her around would jar my subconscious into discovering her direction. When it became obvious that this wasn't going to happen, she was stored. And when I moved in December, still rudderless, she went into the paint-over pile, with much regret. 

Then last week during a discussion with my online students it came to me. All along she had been part of the paintings I've been doing this year, the spirit guide animals paired with florals. She merely showed up prematurely. So early in fact that I didn't yet have the skills or vision to understand where she wanted to take me.

Thankfully I hadn't yet painted overtop her. I pulled the piece out last week and spent several days in her company, studying the composition and choosing a fresh starting point. And today I could not wait to get out of bed and do just that. 

I filmed the progression of the piece and will be uploading that video for my online students. They are getting some excellent content already this month, between a time lapse video of Rascal's portrait and this new installment, and we are just one week in! (you can always join the classroom at any time - it's a standing invitation into my studio and work process)

I am so thrilled to have Tussie-Mussie done. Now to find a spot for her on my own walls until she finds a home of her own.

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

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