Loves Me, Loves Me Not     24"x30", acrylic on aluminum panel (will require framing), $1800 plus s&h to the first asking nicely. Click on the image or here to be transported to my website where you can view the painting in a room setting, zoom in up close to the image, and perhaps even make her all yours. Available to ship mid November 2025. Questions? just reach out. A small herd of deer bed down regularly in our yard and I was in love with the visual that came to me of layering a transparent spotted fawn with star studded skies, along with a number of other concepts (Dawn and Dusk, A Thousand Pieces, Hollyhock, Presence). This one languished alongside some other starts. They were born with great energy and the best intentions, but at some point began to feel derivative. Formulaic work does not excite me, so the work got set aside until I had the breadth to see them with fresh eyes. And this little fawn, she went through quite the transformation once that happened, trading in her clouds for gerberas, then she was briefly joined by a rabbit, then thrust into nightfall before I realized she was actually peonies carried off by a fall breeze. This is the norm for my paintings - they take me on an adventure through some pretty amazing visuals before settling into their finished versions (sometimes I wish for a landing spot that wasn't quite so static, a way for the viewer to also experience the same journey, but that's another conversation). The other thing she underlined for me was/is the importance of listening to my gut. As an intuitive painter, the answer to where she was headed next could only be found inside me. There is never a shortage of those offering their own ideas/advice, but if I listen to them, the painting strays from being my creation. My muse gets diluted by remnants of their ideas. So consider this a reminder to stay true to yourself - criticism, when constructively presented can help you refine a piece, but learn to see the difference from improvements to your concept and chasing down someone else's vision. (Also, there's a good conversation on this starting over in the free tier of my patreon if you are so inclined - here and here). Thanks so much for your interest in my artwork, Love you, Kim. PS  Returning collectors please use "COLLECTOR10" at checkout for your repeat offender discount. If you would like a payment plan, reach out directly. A 30% non refundable deposit reserves the painting, with balance due inside 12 months. The painting ships once all payments are complete. available work (click to view)   Creativity documents our voices and builds community, something profoundly important right now. How can you help elevate and keep artists' voices alive? It's simple:  engage with your favorite artist via social media share what they are creating with your friends take a course and hone your own voice purchase original art or reproductions fill their tip jar (mine is here, under "buy me a coffee or treats for Blue") Your support keeps the arts alive, which means future generations will understand our perspectives long after we are gone.   available art prints, notecards, cell phone cases paint with me tell me you love me