Lucy ~~ by Kimberly Kelly Santini

 
 


"Lucy," 10" square, commissioned portrait of a very personable Boxer, done in Golden Open Acrylics on panel, private collection (many thanks to my returning collector!)
 

Lucy is full of advice and not afraid to share it. She also thinks she's a lap dog (but YOU try and tell her otherwise) and loves her Daddy more than anything.

 
This is a Christmas gift, so if you know Lucy, please don't go and spoil anything or I'll get in big trouble.

 
By the way, Lucy's painting was photographed in process and updated to the studio Facebook page in the Mobile Uploads folder. Just in case you are interested in seeing all the stages between the underpainting and the finished thing.

 
Thank you for supporting my artwork and providing my livelihood,
Kim



Underpaintings

 
In my studio, underpaintings serve a couple of purposes:

  1. They immediately kill any fear of working with a blank surface (yes, I get intimidated by a clean panel and a challenging idea)
  2. They provide a value other than bright white for comparing colors/brushwork (it's way easier to judge whether I've got the right value mixed when I'm using a middle value as opposed to one of the two extremes)
  3. They are an excuse to kick the saturation up. Way, way up.

Although the first two are probably the most important, the third reason is my favorite.

Because I like to layer loose and messy brushwork, and when I do this, I get great "peek-a-boo-pockets" inbetween. And when I have a boldly colored underpainting, those pockets reveal surprise touches of color that delight the eye.

Just like Lucy.
 
 
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Mr Percival ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

 

"Mr. Percival (You Can Call Him P)," 11" x 14", commissioned portrait of a mixed breed dog, done in Golden Open Acrylics on panel, private collection (warm thanks and an equally warm welcome to my new collector!)

 
I thoroughly indulged this weekend in food, family and fun. And somehow I even managed to come into the studio yesterday, refreshed and eager to jump into the paint, when I completed P's painting and got a good start on another. (Just don't ask if the tree's up yet, ok?)

 
In process pics of Percy's portrait can be found on the studio's Facebook page, inside the Mobile Uploads folder. Feel free to post comments there if you have any questions of thoughts about my process.

 
And now I'm headed back to the easel for a bit. Let's see who falls off my brushes next - I've got 11 faces lined up for this week. Yup, you read that right. E. Lev. En.

 
Because it's that time of year.

 
Thank you for supporting my artwork and providing my livelihood,
Kim



My Apologies

 
In that pre-holiday haze, I ran out of time to properly scan and share Molly (pictured below) and Shadow's (up above) finished portraits.

 
Consider that oversight now corrected.

 
Molly and Shadow, and a handful of other recent favorites (including "Candy Cane," Mona's latest portrait) are now all available via my  FineArtAmerica  storefront as notecards or giclees.

 

 
Thanks so much!

 
 
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Beach Painting

Delilah Smith
Art by Delilah



Kayaks on the Beach
8x10
Kayaks on the Beach
Kayaks on the Beach, painting by Delilah Smith
About This Painting:I painted this painting about a week ago and it was in a show in Tarpon Springs Fl. It was such a windy day on the beach when I painted it I thought my canvas would blow away. I painted with one hand and held on with the other.I am going to paint this beach scene again on a nice sunny day.I like these Kayaks and all the colour it adds to the painting.

Kayaks on the Beach
8x10 oil painting on canvas mounted on a museum quality panel

Media: oil painting
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $150 USD
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Price: $150 USD plus $15 USD s/h
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Molly and Shadow ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini



FINISHED!!
 

From left: "Molly" and "Shadow," commissioned dog portraits of two Standard Poodles, each 10" square, done in acrylics on panel (and still on my easel, although drying). Private collection.

 
In progress photos are on the studio Facebook page.

 
I am grateful for the opportunity to add Molly and Shadow to my portfolio - just as I have been with the other 1200+ faces that have been part of the Painting a Dog a Day project and crossed my easel since 2006.

 
I have the best job ever, and it's all because of you. You share your stories, your encouragement, your companions, the occasional bite of chocolate and much, much more.

 
Thank you from the depths of my heart,
Kim


 

Let Them
Eat Turkey!
(or Tofu)
 

Tomorrow I will not be in the studio - but I will be enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday with my family.

 
And I will also be thanking each and every one of you for keeping my dream alive and helping the studio to thrive in an economy that isn't supporting many dreams or much thriving.

 
I'll be ducking in and out of the studio during the course of the weekend, but I will not be sharing any new paintings or updating much of anything until Monday.

 
Enjoy the break!

 
And Happy Thanksgiving!

 
 

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Floral Still life

Delilah Smith
Art by Delilah
Floral Cascade
7x5
oil painting

Floral Cascade
About This Painting: I went pot shopping this week for a large pot to plant a tomato plant in. I love those big blue pots like I saw in Greece. I bought a big pot with blue and brown glaze running down the sides. With the memories of Santorini in my mind I had to paint a big blue pot.
Floral Cascade
7x5 oil painting on canvas mounted on a museum quality panel

Media: oil painting
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $100 USD
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Poodles, in Process ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini


 

Both of the above commissioned portraits are 10" square, and both are currently in residence on my easel.
 

My goal is to finish them tonite, but we shall see what happens. I also have to make cranberry relish and pineapple upside down cupcakes..... it might be a late nite!!

 
Meanwhile, I have gotten into the habit of regularly posting updates of paintings in progress on the studio Facebook page - usually in the Mobile Uploads folder.

 
I invite you to take a peek and see if this is something you are interested in following. 

 
Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork,
Kim
 
 
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Jowls ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

 

"Jowls," 8" x 10", portrait of a brindled Mastiff, done in Golden acrylics on a panel. This painting can be added to your collection for $469 - email me to arrange simple payment and delivery.

 
I have a full docket of holiday portraits scheduled. I had one cancellation today, and can slip your project in if you act quickly.

 
Otherwise it's the highly recommended (and well received) gift certificate - I can print and mail one or we can coordinate the details via email and eliminate the need to ship altogether.

 
Just let me know how I can make your holidays more spectacular. That is my job, after all.

 
Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork,
Kim
 
 
 
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expressionist painting of Vegetables

Delilah Smith
Art by Delilah


A Kiss No. 2
5x7
A Kiss No. 2
About This Painting:
A Kiss Number 2

Media: oil painting
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)



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Fruit Painting

Delilah Smith
Art by Delilah


A Kiss
5x7
Oil Painting
About This Painting:The set up made me think they were kissing. I like the thick paint and the expressive quality here. This is the begining of a new series called" The Kiss". I haven't decided how many I will put in the series I will just start having things kiss.
A Kiss
Oil on canvas mounted on a museum quality panel
5x7

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