Kim’s Art Show (!!!)

I don’t quite know how to say this without overdoing the exclamation points, but I have an art show! (!!!!)

For years now I have done painting demonstrations for local art associations so this jump to painting in front of a camera isn’t too much of a jump. It seems the timing was right for this because when I asked my local community TV station about the possibility the reply was yes.

While the first taping was beyond stressful, it was also beyond exciting. I found myself counting the days to the next time I’d be in the studio, and I don’t mean my art studio ;)

My set up in the studio before I got to painting

Gouache has been my medium and I’ve been painting marshes. Of course I have; they are my comfortable place and painting subject. I added some resources and link to my site to accommodate the things I’ve mentioned in the show. It’s exciting for me to work on all of this!

This is my deer-in-the-headlights face

When recording the first episode was through I was excited and relieved. And my painting was not too shabby either. Of course, making a painting in 30 minutes in front of three cameras — even when it’s a familiar subject — isn’t a sure thing. As with demonstrations I’ve done for art associations, I never know what’s going to happen in the end.

The finished painting— after a little more attention at home

This show will cover whatever I’d like and that’s so exciting. Part of the reason it’s named “Kim’s Art Show” is because it’s simple and has a nice wide focus. “Let’s not overthink it” — Station Manager Steve Gay. Sounds good to me!

This is the back of Steve, station manager and the one responsible for saying yes in the first place. Andrew and Ben are working the cameras. When I’m back to record the fourth show I’ll have to remember to get better photos of these important folks.

The show is 30 minutes long and I’ve yet to watch it myself. It’s exciting and scary and fun and I do hope you enjoy!