Kim Ford Kitz

July 13, 2010 to September 15, 2010

Part of our Tranquil Art program.

The content of my work is inspired by the desire to communicate my visual experiences passionately with others.

I spend time exploring dimensions of landscapes and developing a love for places and things that we occasionally take for granted, such as nature’s small creatures, dirt, and the bark of trees.

My work represents new growth, historical layers of erosion, decay, and the dynamic forces of nature.

My figurative work concentrates on the abstract human form and my personal approach to relationships, such as love lost and found, strength, and vulnerability. I study and dissect expressions, or the absence of them. Many figures do not have faces for this reason. I often find that the most mundane subject can turn into the most successful painting.

As I slip into my studio I enter a world that becomes a “Theater of the Mind,” and I begin to paint. The painter must share perceptions with growing audiences ready for anything—my job is to stimulate, not dictate. I paint in oil with an emphasis on color, texture, and natural compositional rhythm. I enjoy adding small surprises, so that the viewer may find a bonus within the painting.

In my current work I am attempting to use even more personal and challenging subjects. I am working toward positive solutions and reminders of the beauty in everyday life.

Sample of Works on Display