July 9 12 / day 190
Some in-progress shots from a recent piece named “Spoils Of War”. I’m usually not good at sharing progress shots (unless of course you count my Instagram account – @kimmings), so this is something new for me. Follow me on Twitter. … Continue reading
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July 1 12 / day 182
I painted in Blackpool recently for the Sand Sea & Spray 2012 event. The weather was miserable but the company was great. I was on under partial shelter from the worst of the North West’s weather along-side Dale Grimshaw, Oliver … Continue reading
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April 24 12 / day 114
Here’s something I started a while ago. It’s a self portrait, a subject I’ve never been comfortable with… myself. I’ve actually started many self portraits in the past, only this one has ever been completed or seen the light of … Continue reading
April 22 12 / day 112
The finished oil piece. “Stare” 2012 – 205x250mm Oil and spray paint on canvas board. I think I’m starting a love-hate relationship with oil paint. It’s all new to me, and the adventure-come-discovery makes me giddy. I really enjoy the … Continue reading
April 11 12 / day 101
Starting to like these oil paints.
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April 6 12 / day 96
I’m slowing getting back into the oils and really starting to get the hang of it now.
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March 31 12 / day 90
I went out and bought some oil paints today. It’s something I have wanted to do for some time, but always found a ‘reason’ not to.
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March 30 12 / day 89
I’ve been wanting to do a self portrait for some time, but have always found an excuse not to do it. Time to step up and stop being a pussy… (in progress).
March 30 12 / day 89
I recently did an interview with Art Bastard, an independent source for urban contemporary art culture including artist and gallery profiles.
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March 28 12 / day 87
Feeling a little deflated after receiving confirmation that my entry for the BP Portrait Award wasn’t chosen out of over 2000 entries. It wasn’t a surprise by any means. I didn’t actually believe that I would win, but I did have a … Continue reading