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

Installation view of "Where We Were," a selection of original drawings created during 2020, hanging now through the end of July at The Orion Township Pubic Library. Inquiries may always come to me.

I thought I would share a variety of news bites from the studio.

  • You may have seen some of the faces I've been drawing this last year. I have installed a selection of them at The Orion Township Public Library for the month of July. This is the first time these have left my studio (excluding three which were exhibited last winter). Additionally, patrons will be able to make their own drawings in response to the exhibition, and opt to have their work hung on the opposite wall. I will be demonstrating my process on Saturday, July 17th, from 10:30am-noon. Please check their website for directions and hours. Meanwhile if you can't make the show in person, here's a video short as you walk up to the art and scanning across the wall.
  • The Oakland Press did a fantastic article on my artwork and the latest show from The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, currently hanging at The Anton Art Center. Please check The Anton Art Center's website for updated hours and mask requirements.
  • I was honored to receive second place for "Confidante," a painting done this last winter of a cardinal in the snow, at Starkweather Gallery's "It's a Jungle Out There" exhibition. Again, please check their website for dates and viewing times.
  • The Inspired x4 Podcast with Jennifer Steck was an absolute blast! She, Ardith Goodwin, Kathy Lewis and myself talked about how we live and work creatively. If you missed the conversation or want to listen again, here's a direct link.
  • Ardith Goodwin and myself celebrated one year of #journalthroughit with a birthday bash paint off. Here's a link to that fantastic journaling session.
  • In July I released two self study courses on Pet Portraiture, which were very well received. Watch for a new installment, painting a dog in action, to come this fall.
  • I am overflowing with gratitude to my family of collectors for their eager support of my recent work. It seems like the paintings are flying out of the studio almost as quickly as I sign them. I do have a selection of beautiful originals, though, waiting for their forever homes. If you are looking to enhance your personal spaces in a truly unique way, browse what's available here. I accept paypal, personal checks and payment plans, so please reach out and we'll start a conversation on how to get your perfect painting into your home.
And I believe that is it!! Going into July with momentum, excited to work at the easel and to share discoveries with my online students, alongside some quality family time.

Wishing all a safe weekend,
Fondly, Kim

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