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Putting Art Into Each Moment

Kim — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:08:10 +0000

I am doing art with each moment I can grab. I can’t stop doing it, so I figure out a way. Clearly this provides me with an opportunity to continue learning. Anyway, I don’t have a choice in the matter. This is ink on a wonderful, heavy watercolor I received as a gift a few years ago. It is truly a luxury to use.

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Art is So Healing

Kim — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:45:33 +0000

sketchbook

“Making art is like giving a gift: evidence of your spirit and that you are here.”

Patty Mitchell

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Making Changes

Kim — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:16:36 +0000

It has been so brutally hot here this summer, so I have moved my studio from upstairs to the basement. It is much brighter and larger…not to mention cooler. I am enjoying it and hope to have a few things to show you soon.

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Weathering The Storm

Kim — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:12:26 +0000

This is the latest painting to come out of my studio. It is 36″ x 24″ in acrylic. It shows a change from what I have done most recently, don’t you think? Do you see any human shapes in this piece? There is an ongoing debate about that around here. Some say “yes, there are one, two or three people there”, while others say “absolutely no people appear!”

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Looking at Life Sideways

Kim — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:34:54 +0000

It has been far too long since my last post, and it has been far, far too long away from my studio. For the last six to eight months my art and creativity has been basically put on hold. I have had a couple of times where I grabbed a moment, however those were far too few to really get me in the swing of things again. I am grateful to you all for your patience with me.

Sometimes we just have to take life and twist it around a bit, learn some things then allow it all to unfold so we can grow and become better people than we have been before. I think that is what has happened with me and maybe it will be reflected in the work I do and the life I lead from here on out. I know I am not sharing anything new or anything each of you have not dealt with in your own lives. When I can stop, take the time to hold the past in my hands and heart and evaluate all which has happened I can see the power and be grateful for the experiences. When I am in the middle of the mess, however, I can see little good in what life is handing me. I am sure you have been there, too. I am chalking it up to process.

“I did not lead my life. it led me.” Henri Matisse

I like the way Henri thinks and sure hope life leads me fully back into my own creativity and all that encompasses. I look forward to spending more time with you all.

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Reminders and Gratitudes

Kim — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:48:15 +0000

You have seen this small triptych before and possibly know it is in the McIver collection in New Zealand. I am showing it to you again to day because once again this small, but incredibly creative and vibrant country has been hit by a powerful earthquake near Christchurch. Unlike the last large one, which hit about 5 months ago, this quake has taken lives and many people are not accounted for. My heart breaks for these wonderful people. Lesley McIver tells me her family is all well, but her country people are devastated. I hope you will join me in remembering these people in your meditations and prayers today and into the future.

I am working hard to get back to blogging these days. I have a new painting to show you soon and others to come, so I am filled with gratitude to tell you I have been in the studio doing a bit of work. All of you working artists know how great that feels after a time of diligent left brained activity. I want to thank you all for your patience and your support through these last few months. While there is a lot going on here, I feel as though I can move forward with some positive work and hopefully get back to your blogs soon.

Please, do not forget our friends in New Zealand as you move through your lives.

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Seeking Wise Artist’s Advice

Kim — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:01:48 +0000

Happy 2011 everyone! Some of my day-to-day challenges from 2010 have spilled over a bit into 2011, however I am working each day to bounce back into my work here. Thank you all for your patience (past and future) and know I will be making some blog rounds in the near future.

So when life hands you opportunities which push your art aside for a bit, what do you do to get yourself immersed in your work again? I have talked about that before, a lot, on this blog, however I often wonder how other artist get themselves back on track. Are you a person who craves routine, or are you like me and balk at a rote life? Sometimes I think I would find some of this easier if I truly needed routine to move me through my days, however I find that kind of living to be unsettling. Mainly, I think I need to give myself an art project! I am the queen of slow, you know.

At any rate, I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the subject of re-immersion into work. What is your wise advice? I do have a few bits of excitement up my sleeve I will be sharing with you as 2011 unfolds. I hope you have some wonderful plans, too.

Thanks to all of you who wrote me regarding my parent’s health issues. They are both doing much better and hopefully they will both be back home and returning to their own lives soon. All of your thoughts and blessings were greatly appreciated by all of my family.

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The Gift of the Holidays

Kim — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:28:25 +0000

It is the season for giving, although artist seem to always be giving of themselves. As many of you know this autumn has been a challenge for my family, although there are many who face challenges beyond my imagination. Earlier, I was asked if I would be willing to donate some of my work to Minnesota Adopt (a non-profit organization working to place children in adoptive homes), and I was honored to do so. Because of some size restrictions, I donated this triptych of 5 x 5 inch tiles. This piece is titled Progression and is in acrylic with powdered pigment.

May you all have a Very Happy Holiday Season and may 2011 be all you can imagine!

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Studio Music

Kim — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:02:34 +0000

I have been thinking about music in the studio again because I have been re-reading Joe Fig’s book Inside the Painter’s Studio. I re-read a lot, but this book I find so interesting. During my recent bout of not being in the studio I listened to a lot of music – a lot of Leonard Cohen, actually. As I was reading through these interviews again in Joe’s book, I became focused on the answers to the question, “Do you listen to music, the radio, or TV when you work?…” This question goes on to ask what, etc. Anyway, so many artist said they do and the reason for it is that it empties their head, so they don’t think so much. I found these answers perfectly resonated with me. Music does that for me, as well, when I am in the studio. Art is making way for more art. I must have a clear head to allow the painting to develop. Do you?

Are you listening to music now? What is it? Do you have a favorite line? Leonard Cohen sings a song, Anthem. In that song, the line,

There is a crack, a crack in everything

That’s how the light gets in

This line has become my mantra.

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Welcoming My Muse Back!

Kim — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:09:22 +0000

This seems to be representative of the weather we are experiencing along the eastern seaboard today. It is the result of a tropical storm. I am just calling it wind and rain. This is acrylic ink on a lovely watercolor paper I discovered when I was in Paris.

Here is the thing, I really did not want to talk about the weather today. No! I have been getting back into the studio every day this week and am having a blast. I am actually sitting here typing with ink covered hands, my new mobile phone has dry pigment bits stuck to it and I am in my old grotty painting clothes! This girl is happy! I have even set up a new, white canvas and started a fresh painting! I have not done that since last year (that isn’t a joke). At the moment things are drying up there and considering the weather we are having I should probably work on some of the other projects I can do outside of the studio because the drying time is going to be long today!

In a later post, I will talk about the things I have learned and the slow process I have used to come out of this one. It truly has been an adventure and I am so grateful to you all for bearing with me through it.

Oh yeah! I am feeling good! How about you?

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