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RECYCLED DRAWINGS

 

These drawings, all done on recycled materials, are now available on my website. All because you asked. 

when I began doing daily warmup drawings last month I foolishly thought they were just for me


But you set me straight. You said you wanted them. And you said "please?"

So, a couple times each week you will find a handful of these listed on my website. I'll try to send a newsletter out as well, but I will be be mindful of how many emails we all get on a daily basis. I don't want to contribute to all the noise.

I'll pack sales over the weekend and ship early the following week. I cannot guarantee holiday delivery at this point unless priority/overnight shipping is purchased. I will work with those of you who do wish to have your drawings asap, though.

And thank you so much for your interest in my work. I continue to be surprised and motivated by your enthusiasm.

Click here to view details of each piece and to purchase the available drawings.
 

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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