Daily Painters of Michigan: September 2011

Enzo, A Painted Sketch ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

"Enzo," commissioned sketch portrait of a beautiful orange long-hair cat, image approzimately 6" x 4" and roughly centered on an 8" x 10" piece of multimedia artists paper, done in Golden Open Acrylics.

Another holiday gift in the making....... a rather fabulous one, if I do say so myself. Someone's going to feel extra special on Christmas morning. And someone else is going to get some major perks.

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

PAINTING WORKSHOP, October 8th, Lake Orion Michigan, 10am-4pm. Email me for additional information.

Pinterest

Ever found a recipe or a great DIY project online? and then you go back to try and find it and no luck?

Yeah, me too.

That's why I'm such a huge fan of the new site Pinterest.

It allows you to create virtual file folders of all those cool things you see online, complete with site addresses and copyright information.

And it's free!!

Come on over and check it out!

(I'm "ksantini" over there, just in case you want to see some of my favorite things.)

Mr. Waffles ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

ORDER NOTECARDS/REPRODUCTIONS HERE

"Mr. Waffles," commissioned portrait of a silly gray kitty, 6" square painting done in Golden Open Acrylics on Ampersand Gessobord.

Mr. Waffles the painting will be headed off shortly to meet the real Mr. Waffles (and the two boys who named him), but if you would like a portrait of your own Mr. Cheese let's talk. I'd be more than happy to make it happen.

On another note, Mr. Waffles the painting was a challenge for me. So much so that I messed up and had to wipe down my first attempt due to some drawing challenges.

If the drawing (call it skeleton or composition or whatever you want) isn't solid, no amount of paint can fix it.

The "in process" photos of Mr. Waffle's portrait are a perfect demonstration of this!

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

PAINTING WORKSHOP, October 8th, Lake Orion Michigan, 10am-4pm. Email me for additional information.

The Road Ahead

This little painting resonated with so many of you. Thanks so much for all the notes and comments - it's great to know when and why a piece connects with a viewer's heart.

The original painting has sold (THANK YOU!), which means that this little pup will be travelling to his new home.

You may order a reproduction of "The Road Ahead," and bring him into your home, too. There's also notecards available, so you can send this little one into other's homes.

Want something similar but with your dog instead? let me know!

JEANNE ILLENYE Nest Amidst Wilting Roses

Nest Amidst Wilting Roses

8x8 inches / oil on panel

Available at Howard / Mandville Gallery

There’s something so intriguing about the backside of a flower...where the magic of the bloom emerges, unfurling it’s complicated and delicate splendor. Here I found that very same excitement in my roses and chose to paint their velvety petals just as they were, softly wilting and bruised as a gentle reminder of nature’s transient beauty.

burnished silver gilded hardwood frame / boxwood leaf & berry edge approx. 14x14 inches
http://www.jeanneillenye.com/

The Road Ahead ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

ORDER NOTECARDS/REPRODUCTIONS HERE

"The Road Ahead," a 5" square painting done in Golden Open Acrylics on Ampersand Gessobord. Add this gem to your collection for only $239 - email me if interested.

No matter how shadowed the path might seem, there is much adventure to be had along the way.

This painting and all of today's prayer/karma/jujubes go out to those who's days are difficult. My wish for you today is an unexpected encounter that brings pure, unadulterated joy.

Which makes me think that I should go back into this painting and add a tiny speck of light on the wooded horizon......

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings with those you care about,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

PAINTING WORKSHOP, October 8th, Lake Orion Michigan, 10am-4pm. Email me for additional information.

Thank You!

I really appreciate your show of support after declaring yesterday a mental health day. I was showered with emails, messages, and stories of your own.

I am most definitely a Type A, OCD, Over Achiever, Perfectionist sort of person. It is very difficult for me to walk away from work that has to be done (unless, that is, the work in question is housework!).

I thoroughly enjoyed myself, though.

And I'll have to remember not to wait so long for the next one.

Bathtime ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

In Process views are on the studio Facebook page

Order Notecards/Reproductions here

"Bathtime (Harrison's Reflection), from the Saratoga Series, " 5" x 7", done in Golden Open Acrylics on ampersand gessobord. This original painting can be added to your collection for $289 - just ask me how!

It seems like photographer Juliet Harrison's imagery has always turned me on. I have several of her silver gelatin prints in the studio and scattered throughout my house, and that has nothing to do with the fact that she is also a cherished friend.

The way she sees the world through her viewfinder is brilliant - and usually causes me to do a double take and look again. I mean really look.

And when I shot the reference for this painting, she happened to be standing alongside me, taking a similar one.

I'd like to say that great minds think alike, but I'm not taking any credit for this. It's all Juliet's inspiration.

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings with your friends and family.

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Mona Lisa

(aka Mo-Bug/

Buggie/Bugga-Boo)

How is it possible that 6 pounds of fur adds so much warmth and laughter to our home?

A year ago this week, we adopted a teeny tiny tabby kitten from our local shelter. It's like she's always been here.....

I just love her "sweet spot." And everything else about her.

Thanks for picking us, Mo!

JEANNE ILLENYE white hollyhocks periwinkle sky

5x5 inches / oil on panel

click here to purchase

A periwinkle sky provides the foil for luminous white hollyhocks and butterfly delicately perched amongst the spires.

http://www.jeanneillenye.com/

Sail Boats, Seascape

Sailboat on the Green Sea
Sailboat on the Green Sea, painting by Delilah Smith

About This Painting:
Sailboat on the Green Sea
6x6 oil painting on gallery wrapped stretched canvas

Media: oil painitng
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $100 USD

How to Purchase:

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Michigan Sheep

Goldilocks and Friend,Sheep

About This Painting:These sheep have a golden fleece. I'm not Jason or an argonaut but I did find a nice golden fleece here.
Goldilocks and Friend
5x7 oil painting on canvas mounted on museum quality panel ready to frame.

Media: oil painting
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $100 USD

How to Purchase:

"post your opinion in the comments"or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com,,Thank You:Visit my web site Art by Delilah http://www.artbydelilah.com

Jell-O ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

"Jell-O," 5" x 7", commissioned portrait of a wonderful black lab mix, done in Golden Open Acrylics on ampersand gessobord.

I'm always saying black dogs aren't really black - and here's an example of that. Jell-Os coat is sleek and healthy and reflects color from his surroundings.

I could have painted him with just tubes of black and white paint, but that would have been a little boring in comparison, no?

Here's a secret to painting luminous shadows - don't ever use black paint.

Here's another tip - the lightest light in your painting is never pure white, either.

In Process pics (of both Jell-O and his brother Bacchus) are on the studio Facebook page inside the Mobile Uploads folder.

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings with your friends and family.

HAPPY WEEKEND!!

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

PAINTING WORKSHOP, October 8th, Lake Orion Michigan, 10am-4pm. Email me for additional information.

Journalling Classes

The fall Creative Journalling sessions begin this weeekend!

Kids Journalling is on specific Sundays from 2-3pm.

grownUPs Journalling meets the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Both classes meet at Little Monsters Toy Store in downtown Lake Orion (by the way, construction is completed, so three "WHOOPS" of joy for no detours and easy parking!).

Please reserve your spot by emailing in advance. This assures that I have sufficient materials and space for all wanting to attend.

Thanks so much!!

Bacchus ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

"Bacchus," 5" x 7", commissioned portrait of a wonderful hound, done in Golden Open Acrylics on ampersand gessobord.

Bacchus and his brother Jell-O (who you'll get to meet tomorrow) were on my easel yesterday (sometimes I am on the ball enough to paint a few pieces ahead!!).

I worked on the two paintings simultaneously, which assured similarities in color and mood so that the paintings, while starring two very different faces, would work well together.

In Process pics are on the studio Facebook page inside theMobile Uploads folder.

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings with your friends and family,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

In Process

Every other day or so, I've begun updating thestudio's Facebook pagewith in process images of paintings on my easel.

The photos are shot with my smartphone at various points of progression throughout the day, and uploaded directly to Facebook in live-time without any editing/manipulation.

I hope that these images prompt discussion and Q&As that will help to better understand my process and all the work that goes into making the paintings.

For what it's worth, this "In Process" bit is meant to supplement the information shared via the Lesson Paintings. So don't worry - Lesson Paintings are not going anywhere!

Enjoy!

(and thanks for your time and attention!)

Tootsie ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

"Tootsie," 6" x 6", commissioned portrait of a dear little terrier, done in Golden Open Acrylics on ampersand gessobord.

Tootsie is going to a long time Dog a Day collector, a woman who found me because the prior owners of her house were also collectors of mine. JL intercepted a note to them shortly after moving in, and not soon thereafter commissioned portraits of her brood. I've lost track of how many we've done to date, which is shameless of me, I know.

Meanwhile, she's been busy celebrating a milestone birthday. And getting a jump start on her holiday shopping.

Wanna have your cake and eat it too, while I paint for those on your shopping list? let me know!

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings with your friends and family,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Come Paint with Moi

Bring your brushes and spend the day finessing your color mixing and painting skills.

Our day will be broken up into a variety of exercises specifically designed to help loosen brushwork and paint with fresh color.

The afternoon session will provide a larger block of time to work more intensely on a pet portrait of your choosing.

Saturday, October 8th

Orion Art Center (Lake Orion, MI)

10am-4pm, lunch included

Contact me for additional details!!

JEANNE ILLENYE Broken Egg in Mossy Nest with Blue Feathers

Broken Egg in Mossy Nest with Feathers

5x5 inches / oil on panel

jeanneillenye@sbcglobal.net

A delicate branch holds this soft, mossy nest which contains a single broken blue egg and delicate blue feathers. It's often easy to find nests at the end of the season, but to find eggs is much more rare.

www.jeanneillenye.com

JEANNE ILLENYE Broken Egg in Mossy Nest with Blue Feathers

Broken Egg in Mossy Nest with Feathers

5x5 inches / oil on panel

jeanneillenye@sbcglobal.net

Turquoise Calico ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

ORDER NOTECARDS/REPRODUCTIONS HERE

"Turquoise Calico," 4" x 6", done in Golden Open Acrylics on a Raymar panel, depicting a calico baby girl, $239 to the first one asking nicely.

I'm readying for a day-long intensive painting workshop in October, which means I am reviewing my own processes and revising the syllabus accordingly.

This will be one of the new exercises I'll share. This painting was created using only 2 paintbrushes - a 1/4" flat and a small round.

Which means the image starts out one large pool of color, slowly getting sculpted as the marks build up, creating more detailed shape and form.

Wanna learn how to paint this way, along with some other tips on mixing fresh color and keeping your brushwork lively?

Than please join me October 8th at the Orion Art Center for my "Mixing Color Not Mud" workshop. There's only a few spots left, so email for further information.

Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings with your friends and family,

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

The Value of Daily Creativity

Next month marks the beginning of my 6th year as a daily painter. It's not been an easy road, by any means, but it's been a wonderfully rewarding one.

In conjunction with my own daily painting anniversary, I will be giving a talk here locally (meaning in Oxford, Michigan) on the value of daily creativity.

However, in the interest of not boring the audience to tears, I'd like to incorporate other disciplines into my presentation. You know, writing, singing, dancing, cooking, journalling, sewing - those sorts of things.

I encourage you to share your thoughts with me via email. Are you a daily creator? what drives

you to make things? and what do you get from the process?

I look forward to expanding my own horizons and understanding more about the entire realm of disciplined creativity.

Please send your thoughts and ideas to me. And thanks, as always!!

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