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Author Archives: KIMTHINGS
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
Posted in paintings
Tagged acrylic painting, animal paintings, chicken, farm animals, rooster
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Rain again?!
Say no more. Pacific Northwest weather. Acrylic on board 22″x30″.
Posted in paintings
Tagged bathing, bcweather, bird, drizzle, pacific northwest, rain, Vancouver weather
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Let’s face it
At least 10 quick character sketches a day exercise. Now on Instagram – follow me at _kimthings
Hugo
My dog! Acrylic on board. 20″x16″ Now on Instagram. Follow _kimthings for the latest news hot off the palette!
Posted in paintings
Tagged animal, animal paintings, border terrier, dog art, dogs, pet portraits, portraits, terriers
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Meow
Acrylic on board, 18″ x 24″ Getting ready for North Shore Art Crawl this weekend!!! NVARTSCOUNCIL.CA/NSAC
