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Starry Night

 

Starry Night

 


Pictured above, Starry Night, acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, image painted around the sides so no pressing need to frame, $5000 plus s&h ($600 inside the contiguous US) to the first asking nicely. The link above will take you directly to my website where you can make her yours. Questions? Just reach out.


This one began last August. Yes, you read that right. Nearly a year ago.


Some paintings show up and are completed inside the blink of an eye. Others take a bit longer. I try not to stress about it - various things happen that can impact a pieces’ momentum. As long as I am continually showing up in the studio and doing my part to be receptive to my muse and artistic growth, it is what it is.


And yup, the title is inspired by van Gogh. His struggle to create is no secret, and I thought a little nod to this lady’s journey was appropriate. I think she was worth the wait, though, don’t you?


Get a close up look at Starry Night on my website where you can see her installed to scale in a room setting and perhaps even make her yours. Returning collectors please use “COLLECTOR10” at checkout for your repeat offender discount. 


If you would like a payment plan, reach out directly, as these are handled individually. A 30% non refundable deposit reserves the painting with balance due inside 12 months. The painting ships home once all payments are complete.


Thanks so much for your interest in my artwork. 

Love you, Kim


PS Shout out to my Patreon subscribers who make the creating of this work and the educational facets of my business possible through their financial support. Whether they are donating (“buying Blue treats”) or enrolled in a tier with instructional benefits, their support allows me to paint organically in response to my experiences, and then speak to that via socials, this newsletter, video content and in other ways. Supporting the arts is critically important to preserve and document our voices. I am so grateful for your contributions, whether they be through Patreon, the purchase of artwork or engagement in other ways. Thank you!


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