Painting Progression: Watson's Mill in Bloom

Below is the video of the painting progression of my acrylic painting: "Watson's Mill in Bloom" I hope you enjoy!

Painting Progression: "Onto The Next"

Below is the progression of my newest painting, "Onto the Next". I had started the painting over 6 years ago and never finished it. I had just finished "The Neighbors" and was trying to decide what painting I would start next. After looking through one of my studio drawers for reference material, I found this base painted canvas panel (The first image in the video) and decided it was a great time to finish it. I used a photograph I took at my husband's family farm during the spring of 2009. I loved painting all of the textures and the unexpected colors found within them. I hope you enjoy the video!

"Onto the Next" - Acrylics on Canvas Panel - 8" x 10" by Kimberly English © 2015

Second Place in Gallery 50's International Petite Show

My painting "Volunteer" won second place at Gallery 50's International Petite Show AND was sold on opening night! It was a great surprise and was lucky to share it with my friend and mentor, Janice Chassier

Salem County Tourism Commerical

This morning I had the awesome opportunity to be interviewed for the Salem County Tourism commercial that will be airing on Comcast cable networks. Steve and Vince of Graham Communications were amazing to work with! So glad I was able to spread the word of all the wonderful things Salem County has to offer!

Driveway Markers

I will paint on just about anything and yesterday's project proves it! On Memorial Day I spent the afternoon painting driveway markers for my cousin-in-laws, Bobby and Annaliese. You might remember them from their engagement and wedding signs I painted a couple of years ago.

They decided to repurpose these beautiful rocks that were once piled up in their front garden. They buried two sets of rocks at the entrance of both driveways and asked me to paint them. Below are the progression pictures from this project.

Have something you want me to paint at your home? Contact me at: kimberlydenglish@gmail.com

Arts in Bloom 2015

This past weekend, May 16 and 17, marked my third year participating in the Salem County Arts in Bloom Studio Tour. I always enjoy meeting new people, seeing familiar faces and sharing what I do with the public. Most visitors were local from within the county while others were from neighboring towns seeing what Salem County had to offer.

I had my 13 new paintings from this past year on display and for sale as well as archivable prints and greeting cards featuring my artwork. This year I experienced more people coming to my location (my studio at A Whole New Light). I am thankful to have met so many art appreciators and hope they will return during the holiday season for a work of art or print!

Below are some pictures of my studio. Thank you to A Garden Party for donating the beautiful floral arrangement that was used as a giveaway during the weekend!

The Neighbors Progression

Years ago we had pregnant diary cows as neighbors. I loved watching them from our picture window in the living room; especially "Big Red". I took many reference pictures and decided to do a painting to record the memory of their presence in my life. 

Below are the progression pictures during the creation of the painting. Since many people ask how long a painting takes me to complete, I decided to keep track. This painting took about 20 hours to create which I completed in ten days.

What do you think?

"The Neighbors" - Acrylics on Panel - 10" x 8" by Kimberly English © 2015