Harbor Of Expectations

 

20x20 inches, acrylic on stretched canvas.  This started as another exercise in abstraction and just turned into something, well a little different.  I've longed to travel to faraway places, my dream Italy, so the imagination kicked in with the help of a few photo references.  The houses and the boats were separate images from pixabay.com, the rest was pure imagination and wishful thinking.  I imagine olive trees, vineyards, red roofs, narrow cobblestone roads and a coastline dotted with sails.  It's a happy painting, makes me smile to know what's waiting for me........and you.  The plans are in the works!

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide ©

Memories Of The Heart

12x12 inch acrylic on a Da Vinci Pro Panel (cradled panel).  This is another of my abstracted paintings finished awhile ago and I have another in the works.  The painting process begins with palette knives then switching back to brush work.  Its a very challenging and time consuming technique but keeps me away from perfectionism which weirdly allows for more freedom.  

Once I figure out how to mail a painting this size they will be offered for sale.  Fall of 2025 there will be a solo show of my work at Rumriver Art Center in Anoka where my new paintings will be displayed for sale.  So if you live in the area save the date September 13th 2025. 

I've discovered the problem with my blog, it doesn't like Safari any more, there seem to be no problems when working in Chrome.

 Deborah Ann Kirkeeide ©

Blog Problems

 I'm unable to add any new images at this time.  Hopefully the issue will be worked out so new images can be added at a later date.  My new virtual drawing class through Rumriver Art Center is right around the corner, starting September 30th for 8 weeks.  If interested here is a link to check it out.  Supplies for the class are included: One 7"x10" sketch book, 3 art pencils, 2 erasers, blending stump, 2 colored pencils, 1 piece of toned paper.

https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/FvSNSRPB/v5

This blog is going wacko, sorry for the issues.