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Stella's Secret
Here is my newest painting, “Stella’s Secret” This painting was created from a photo I took in 2016 while searching for reference pictures with my dad. We took an afternoon drive to a few different places in search of old barns and trucks. This particular truck was sitting behind the...
Painting Reveal
I will be revealing my newest painting this weekend during the Salem County Arts In Bloom Studio Tour! The reveal will be this Saturday, May 14th at 10:30AM. Be the first to see it in person and watch the progression video. Site 5 - Kimberly English at A Whole New...
Behind the Scenes: Workshop Sample
Here’s a little behind the scene’s video of how I create workshop samples. Usually I will paint the sample on then surface we will be using but sometimes I don’t have enough and I need to get creative!
Sharing Art on Social Media
While painting in the studio, I’ve been thinking about something I’d love your feedback on. I take photographs to create my original paintings and to include in my annual calendar that raises money for our local FFA chapters. It’s my hope that my artwork can help viewers appreciate the overlooked...
New Painting: Bailey & Chelsea
I recently completed a pet portrait commission for one of my most loyal monthly workshop participants, Kitty. She requested that I paint her two beloved dogs, Bailey and Chelsea together. The dogs did not live at the same time, but through many reference pictures I was able to create a...
Happy Autumn!
Happy First Day of Autumn! It’s one of my favorite seasons and I wanted to share a painting I created that celebrates this time of year. "Volunteer" - Acrylics on Panel - 5" x 5" by Kimberly English © This painting won second place at Gallery 50’s International Petite Painting Competition....
New Acrylic Painting!
"May Blossom" Acrylics on Gessobord - 6" x 6" - by Kimberly English © 2021 This painting is special because I completed it with one of my private art lesson student's. She chose to paint an Iris in acrylics because flowers are one of her favorite subject matter. I created...
Art Supply Birthday Present
For my birthday, I decided to buy Liquitex Acrylic Gouache. I absolutely love acrylic paints and I have been curious to experiment with their new acrylic product offering I decided to treat myself to a starter set.What is gouache? Traditional gouache is a highly pigmented paint that is similar to watercolor because it remains...
Studio Time Lapse
Here’s a time lapse of what I’ve been working on in the studio. This painting is on a cradled 6" x 6" panel and I am using Liquitex paints with Rapheal paintbrushes. I have been working on this painting with one of my private art lesson students and I decided...
The Power of Words
Have you ever had someone tell you something that gave you the courage follow your dreams? My Uncle Regan said something years ago that ultimately led me to the career I am in today: artist and art educator. When I was about 12, my uncle was visiting our family and...
April Painting Workshop
On Saturday, April 10 from 1-3PM, embrace the spring season with this tulip tin painting workshop. The galvanized tin comes with a frame ready to hang and measures 10” x 10”. The tulips will be traced onto your tin and will be prepped with gesso prior to the workshop for...
Mural Project: Week Two
This is the second week of the mural project for Four Seasons Campground and I finally began the fun part - painting! First, in order to meet the preferred deadline I started by writing down each element that needs to be painted. I counted the number of days until the...
Mural Project: Week One
This week I am beginning a new mural project for Four Seasons Campground. They are updating their cafe to look like a barn and wanted custom murals to add some charm as customers passed through the new area. A good family friend, Bill Taylor of TBI Unlimited is completing the hardscaping...
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