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Author Archives: KIMTHINGS
Woof!
Owners tend to look quite a lot like their dogs. Follow these tales/tails on Instagram at _kimthings
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Tagged afghan hound, border terrier, dog owner, dogs, pet owner, poodle, resemblance, whippet
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Rolling hills
Driving through Tuscany this summer, we saw this every day! Near Montalcino, Tuscany Acrylic on wood panel, 36″ x 48″ On show at Caffe Al Mercato, 2215 Marine Drive, (Ambleside) West Vancouver, Canada as part of the 2017 Harmony Arts … Continue reading
Today’s discovery: Alice Neel
Alice Neel (1900-1984) Thanks to Victoria Miro Gallery’s Instagram feed today for the introduction to Alice Neel. I wish I could paint portaits like this.
Eat one paint one
Watermelon Acrylic on wood panel, 16″ x 16″ On show/sale at Delany’s in Dundarave, West Vancouver, Canada July 29 – August 4 2017
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Tagged acrylic, art, food, fruit, fruit salad, painting, seeds, summer, watermelon
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Designer of the day
Inspirational discovery of the day: Michael O’Connell (1898-1976). Mid century British textile designer, spent some time in Australia. Wish I could find more of his work.
Posted in Design, paintings
Tagged British textile design, design, fabric design, Festival of Britain, Michael O'Connell, textile, textile design
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Fabric of Vancouver
My competition entry in Spoonflower’s Skillshare watercolour cityscape fabric design challenge. Vote here for your favorites! Competition closes 30 May 2017.
Posted in Design, paintings
Tagged Cityscape, fabric design, Skillshare, skyline, spoonflower, Vancouver, watercolour
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Going shopping?
If you’re going shopping you’ll need a bag. Press here to go to my Kickstarter campaign where you can reserve the bag you need when you make a pledge. Hurry, campaign ends on May 31!
Posted in Design
Tagged canvas, design, eco friendly, fabric design, grocery bags, product design, reusable
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Live at last!
It’s LIVE! I’m so excited to announce my Kickstarter campaign has begun, running through to 31 May 2017. Click here for the link or you can access it through my website http://www.kimthings.com. This project has been my passion and soul … Continue reading
Posted in Design
Tagged accessories, art, birds, colour, design, fabric, flower, nature, product design, textile design
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Spot the dog
Inspired by Veeti-the-dalmatian on Instagram! A beautiful dog. Acrylic on board, 20″x24″.
Posted in paintings
Tagged black and white, dalmatian, Dalmatians, dog art, dog painting, dog portraits, dogs, mid century, portraits
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Pecking order
Thanks to @chickens_of_whitmire_estates for inspiration! Acrylic on board. 20″x24″. Submitted for 2017 Spring Art Show
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Tagged acrylic painting, animal paintings, chicken, farm animals, rooster
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