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Floret

 


Floret


Floret, original acrylic on panel, 24”x18”, private collection (thank you!).** I always welcome questions - send them my way! 


In case you haven’t noticed, I have been obsessed with layering line and painted shapes. This is a fascination I’ve had for years now, and I’m thoroughly enjoying exploring all the different ways I can combine these elements.


Floret started as an abstract painting from last summer’s output. I then drew from memory overtop - at first I intended to draw a fox, but she also looked a little coyote-like. Then as I built up layers, she became stockier like a wolf. I’m ok with this sort of fluidity - I let the drawing/shapes move in whatever direction feels right for the painting. I call this “getting out of the way” - it’s an integral part of my intuitive painting process.


Her face is mostly preserved from the abstract painting, and the remainder of the piece was woven in carefully as I painted so as to appear to be one unified design. You can see the progression in this reel posted to my insta.


Meanwhile, you can view Floret up close and personal on my website. 


Thanks so much for your interest in my artwork.

Love you, Kim


**Floret sold via my First Dibs Collectors Club. First Dibbers get preferential purchasing options on new work I create that isn’t yet allocated to galleries or exhibitions. Want in? It’s super easy - just sign up here. It’s totally free - you’ll get emails featuring available artwork and associated details a full 24 hours ahead of the general public. This is a service I happily offer collectors in the hopes of making it fairer (in the midst of algorythms and all) to acquire my artwork. And yes, Dibbers can take advantage of payment plans too (just ask for one - 30% down with the balance paid in full within 6 months).

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