Wild iris, butterflies & fresh artwork: June studio update
June 2025 Studio Update
Summer is here in the southern Rockies. The reason I know is that the mosquitoes are out. Luckily, that means we’ve had rain, always welcome in the high dry alpine valley.
Like many things in life, there are irritations that come with blessed gifts. We want rain, we don’t want mosquitoes. But we don’t get one without the other.
Staying sane means focusing on the butterflies, blooming cactus and wild iris— not the mosquitoes.
Things are heating up for a busy summer on the art circuit.
Colorado Visions: Three Women Artists
This weekend I’m installing a new exhibit in Denver’s Washington Park - formerly my summer “office” when I lived on Capitol Hill. It was my daily bike ride, and I’d often bring my morning tea and diary so I could take care of business while enjoying the beautiful greenery of this park.
The historic bath-house on the lake has been converted into the headquarters of the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, the hosts of our new exhibit. This opportunity came from the Womens Caucus of Art, Colorado Chapter, so it is an all-woman show.
I’m doing something different for this exhibit and I’m super excited about it: I’ve created fourteen mixed media works on paper for this show, all nature themed and brightly colored. Preview the collection here.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday July 11, from 5-8pm.
Learn more and find a map here.
Fourth of July Plein Air Event at the Broadmoor
On Saturday and Sunday July 5-6, Steve and I will be painting in the gardens of the Broadmoor. We’ll be among two dozen other artists for this annual event. If you are in the Colorado Springs area, please come enjoy the celebration with us.
I recently participated in another plein air event in Littleton - and I LOVE this style of painting. You get to be outdoors in the sunshine, and the work has to be done fast and furious or else you lose the light! There’s something that resonates about this process…stay tuned for updates and pics from that event.
Long way of saying that I’d be glad to see you at the Broadmoor next weekend, and share my process with you.
BLOOM: The Creative Incubator
Starting today, paid subscribers will have access to a new 28 day program called Bloom. Each day will feature a short guided practice and creative prompt, no longer than 30 minutes per day (and usually under 10 minutes.) Get a preview here.
This program is available to paid subscribers of my Substack platform - currently $7/ month for 2 more days. This rate will double on July 1, so I recommend joining now rather than waiting. Ready to Bloom?
Art of Awakening Blog
Here’s what been happening in the Art of Awakening publication:
For this month’s reading recommendation, I share a snippet from one of my favorite poets, Pablo Neruda.
This month’s sneak-peek into the creative process explores how to navigate the creative process.
In this month’s exploration of tools for training the mind I shared a post the art of listening for wisdom through the practice of silence.
Upcoming Events:
BLOOM: A 28-Day Journey of Creative Renewal
This program goes live today! Think creative inspiration, refresh, renewal, renaissance, whatever you need to take your artistic process—or soul’s evolution—to the next level. It is a series of guided practices and prompts to lead you step by step to a new body of work, or stage of life. For paid subscribers only.Colorado Visions from July 2 - October 2, 2025.
New exhibit at Washington Park in Denver: WCACO and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado will host a group show of 3 women artists. Join us for the opening reception on July 11, 5-8pm.Broadmoor Art Experience, Saturday and Sunday July 5-6.
a plein air event that takes place each year in the sprawling gardens of this famous historic hotel in Colorado Springs, hosted by Broadmoor Galleries painting in the garden. You can preview the event, and some of the available work here.
Mark your calendar
Redstone Art Show, Labor Day Weekend, August 29-31 at the Redstone Inn.
Crestone Artists Open Studios Tour
Mark your calendar for October 4-5, 2025. Learn more about this annual event here (and learn how to plan your visit.)
Thanks for your interest in my work and for reading this far! Please reach out if I can help you find a piece of artwork for your home.
Happy Summer! Stay Cool.
with love (and copious amounts of iced tea),
Kim
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