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NEW PAINTING Poinsettia

 

Poinsettia, 18"x24", acrylic on panel, $1000 plus s&h to the first asking politely. You can make Poinsettia your own right here. Inquiries are always welcome. 

it took longer to figure out what to paint

on this panel, which until this morning was an unresolved Daydream painting, then it did to actually create her. Once I realized/dared to imagine a pint sized pony and flipped the panel upside down, it became obvious. I could see the pony's head inside the abstractions, just like those old Hidden Pictures games. And the poinsettia showed up when I placed an orange mark next to her right eye as a place marker - it immediately felt like a fluttering petal. So of course I invited more in.

And everything fell into place after that.

When I pay attention to the winks and connections that happen as I move through my days, the details line up and the pieces seem to paint themselves.

Click here to view/purchase Poinsettia.

ALSO, a reward for those of you who have read this far - I'm selling the recycled envelope drawings on my website, which is essentially the same link shown above. I'll be adding one or two daily in the coming days, so stay tuned. Perhaps you'll be able to bring one of these little gems home for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE: Recycled art is done on scrap paper with a variety of media. These are originals - as such, there is only one of each available. I do not plan to make prints - and if so, prints will be the exception rather than the rule. The nature of these drawings is that they are irregularly shaped, sometimes crumpled, and may have other items affixed (like stamps, labels, cellophane windows, etc). Measurements are general. In some instances the drawing may be cropped in the jpg I share (ie, edges will be more irregular than in the photo). Each piece is signed in pencil on the front and dated and signed on the back. I recommend drawings be mounted and framed behind glass to ensure years of enjoyment.

Thanks so much for following along with - and supporting - my art journey, warmly, Kim
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