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Good News for the New Year

January 12, 2015 Kim Minichiello

Star Struck

$500.00

Watercolor

Mounted on Archival Board with 2" Wood Edge

12" x 12" x 2," (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 5cm)

Accepted into the 2015 Women Painters of the Southeast Annual Exhibition at the Blue Ridge Arts Association, Blue Ridge, Georgia

Inspired by the light and cast shadows on a bromeliad.

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Happy New Year! The year has gotten off to a great start! I received word that Star Struck has been accepted to the 4th Annual Juried Exhibition of The Women Painters of the Southeast. So honored to be in the show with so many fabulous artists who do representational work in a variety of media. This year the show will be at the Blue Ridge Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia. Dates are April 3-May 1. This is the third year in a row I have been in this show!

I'm teaching my "Bold & Dynamic Watercolor Workshop" at the 127 SoBo Gallery/Winter Garden Art Association. Sat. & Sun. Feb. 7 & 8. This 2 day workshop is packed with information on planning, designing, and composing a painting, all the nuances of painting in watercolor; papers, brushes, pigments, and lot's of helpful tips. The painting we will be painting, is Star Struck! For more information and to register click here.

Lately I have broken away from my monogamous painting practice and am working on several paintings at once. I've got a few plein air starts I want to continue to develop, one new larger work, and a 12" x 12" painting. Will share with you all when they are completed.

In the mean time, I hope everyone's year is also off to a great start. If you set resolutions or goals, I hope you have had a chance to contemplate what you would like to accomplish this year. Last year I set a few goals and didn't write them down. Some I accomplished and some I didn't. This year I've written them down and hope to integrate them in my calendar for the year by keeping them in my face!

I would also like to thank all my family, friends, and followers of my blog, for all your support! Your kind words and comments are greatly appreciated and mean a lot!

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Star Struck is Framed Without Glass

April 1, 2014 Kim Minichiello

Star Struck

$500.00

Watercolor

Mounted on Archival Board with 2" Wood Edge

12" x 12" x 2," (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 5cm)

Accepted into the 2015 Women Painters of the Southeast Annual Exhibition at the Blue Ridge Arts Association, Blue Ridge, Georgia

Inspired by the light and cast shadows on a bromeliad.

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Last year while I was attending the annual exhibition of the Women Painters of the Southeast. I visited a gallery where there was a watercolor artist who had mounted her paintings on board and sealed them. Therefore, there was no glass, mat board or frame. They were displayed just as an oil would be, painted on a gallery canvas. I mentioned to the gallery owner how intrigued I was by this since I also painted in watercolor. She mentioned that many collectors and galleries don’t value or maybe I should say don’t think there is as much value in works behind glass, and many galleries decline works that are. This piece of news was a bit shocking to me. Really? One more struggle to overcome for watercolor artists!

I don’t agree with this philosophy so I won’t be mounting all my paintings from now on, but I was still intriguedand wanted to try it. After doing some research I came across a video done by artist Birgit O’Connor. My new work Star Struck I thought would be the perfect candidate to give this process a try. Essentially, it involves mounting your painting to an Ampersand Clay Board, with a soft gel medium and sealing with and archival varnish with ultra violet light protection.

I like that you can hang on the wall or place on a table or shelf.

I was pleased with the results. I would like to experiment a bit more as to the final finish on the surface of the painting. The Golden Archival UVL Sealer comes in gloss, satin and matte. I am am also curious about the Renaissance wax that Julie Ford Oliver has recently tried, thinking that would give a nice sheen to the surface as well.

As I experiment a bit more I will be sharing the results, going into a bit more detail on the processes that have worked for me. Any artists materials I use, I am very conscientious of the archival factor. I have been assured by all the specifications that the materials I use for my paintings, paper, paints, mat boards, etc., are archival. The materials used for this process, board, soft gel medium and spray sealers also claim to be such. I know there are a few out there that won’t feel this is adequate protection for a watercolor painting. But, only time will tell! At least with the sealer you are also getting UVL protection.

This painting will be available at the

Winter Garden Art Association's

April Exhibition, 127 SoBo (South Boyd), Winter Garden, Florida.

This Weekend Women Painters of the Southeast Show Opens and The National Georgia Watercolor Society Show Closes

March 29, 2014 Kim Minichiello

Lotus Nocturne

$175.00

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Limited Edition Archival Giclée Print Signed and Numbered, Edition of 300

Original painting is SOLD.

Image Size: Half size from original, 19.5" x 9.25," (23.5 cm x 49.5 cm)

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Opening this weekend through April 18 is the 3rd Annual Women Painters of the Southeast Juried Exhibition at the Magnolia Gallery in Greensboro Georgia. I have two paintings in the show, Lotus Nocturne and Bananas on Japanese Box. Both will be available for purchase during the exhibition. Sadly I am not able to attend this year. Last year’s event in Franklin Tennessee was one of the highlights of the year. There are so many talented women artists in this show. I will be with you all in spirit!

Also, the 2014 Juried National Georgia Watercolor Society exhibition closes on March 31. This will be your last chance to see more amazing painting at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, in Carrollton Georgia. My painting Waiting in the Wings is in this show.

Both of these shows areright outside of Atlanta. Stop by if you are in the area!

Today is for The Birds and Good Fortune

January 10, 2014 Kim Minichiello

Nest & Feather, oil, 6 x 6, by Julie Ford Oliverphoto via Julie's blog — Nest & Feather, oil, 6 x 6, by Julie Ford Oliver
photo via Julie's blog

I have been an admirer of fellow artist Julie Ford Oliver’s work for a while now. Although we have never met in person, we are friends in the blog-o-sphere and on Facebook. Recently she had a giveaway on her blog for one of her small original oils of a beautiful bird's nest and feather. Last year she had show featuring many wonderfulworks in oils and watercolor with a birds nest theme. I wish I could have seen it in person. Although, I didn’t win the original painting, I found out today that I did win a giclée print! I’m so thrilled and can’t wait to receive it.

I had a giveaway in December to thank all of my email and newsletter subscribers, for any giclée print on my web site . The winner for my giveaway happened to be one of my neighbors. As I was delivering her print today, I heard the family of owls, living in my neighborhood, communicating with each other. I usually only hear them at night. The owl happened to be in the tree directly above where I was walking. It is always a treat to see these beautiful creatures, especially in the day time!

So today seems to be about good fortune, birds and giclée prints. The start of the new year has brought me many good fortunes so far. Right after the new year, I found out that two of my paintings, Lotus Nocturne and Bananas on Japanese Box had been juried in to the Third Annual Women Painters of the Southeast Exhibition. Last week, I was the lucky recipient of a drawing for a demo painting from friend andFlorida artist Dana Daydodge, at the Central Florida Watercolor Society meeting. A day later I got an e-mail that I had won a free chair massage at our local Whole Foods! Hmmmmm maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket!

A Good Way to Start the New Year!

January 3, 2014 Kim Minichiello

Lotus Nocturne

$175.00

Price Includes Shipping

Limited Edition Archival Giclée Print Signed and Numbered, Edition of 300

Original painting is SOLD.

Image Size: Half size from original, 19.5" x 9.25," (23.5 cm x 49.5 cm)

Shipped flat with backing board.

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Happy New Year Everyone! As I look back on the year I’m so thankful I get to do what I love to do, paint and create a bit of beauty in the world! I’ve been thinking about some goals for the year, a new series of paintings I’d like to do. I am also planning on teaching workshops which I’m very excited about! What are your art goals for the year? If you would like, please share with a comment.

I started off the year with some great news! Two of my paintings, Lotus Nocturne and Bananas on Japanese Box, have been juried in to the 2nd Annual Women Painters of the Southeast Exhibition. This years show will beat the Magnolia Gallery in Greensboro Georgia, March 28-April 18.

Women Painters of the Southeast 2nd Annual Exhibition

April 22, 2013 Kim Minichiello

My paintings Bird's Eye View and Pak Tai Guardian in the exhibition.

Just got back from the Women Painters of the Southeast 2nd Annual Exhibition at the Imagine Gallery in Franklin, TN. What an amazing show and experience! Met so many wonderful new friends and talented artists. What an inspirational demo by Lori Putnam! Congratulations to a new friend and fellow Floridian, Rosalyn O’grady for winning Best in Show. Such a wonderful event in a charming beautiful community! Thank you to the Imagine Gallery and to all of those who organized the event and donated their time to make us all feel so welcome for the weekend.

You can view the works by in the show by all of these talented women artists here.