My heart’s return. IF – Clean

Jul 30, 2006 | Life in Progress

9 X 14, on wood

finally, back in the studio, a clean start, in our new city, new apt. and it feels good. my heart’s return.

if you’re interested, you can purchase this piece here.
…sold…

i was chased by a lunatic last nite up the steps to our apt building. i was frantically pushing the door shut while he was pushing it open. he didn’t seem to care that i had a dog with me. i called the police. they couldn’t find him. “welcome to oakland” is what everyone is saying. “oh my god” is what i’m saying.

Sending much love,

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  1. Kelly Lish

    I just sold my first etsy piece too-yesterday-I am so excited! I cant stop smiling!

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  2. Pilar Pollock

    I love this piece! The fusion of color, wash, original drawings and collage works beautifully!I look forward to seeing more of your work.:)

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  3. lil kim

    this is beautiful, love the colours.

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  4. nonoy

    ahh this is soo beautifull i love it!

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  5. Dana

    Oh my god! Are you OK? Is this going to happen whenever you leave you apartment?

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  6. melba

    I love your art work and new store. It is nice to see you developing as an artist.

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  7. Carolyn

    I adore your artwork… and I love your apartment!!! Good luck in your new city (hubby and I recently moved, though not quite as a drastic one as yours.)

    I look forward to visiting you here and on flickr!

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  8. Naru

    I like your color palette. very sweet.

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  9. Whatsername

    I want to buy your art, Kelly!! I am so glad you started a website. I am so proud of you and impressed by your determination. I am worried about the crazy man…I hope this was just a fluke. I don’t know how to help. But that should NOT happen.

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  10. Rrramone

    Is your story for real? If so I’m so sorry you had to endure that. Hope you don’t have to again. Really nice piece. 🙂

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  11. justjohanna

    my favorite of your recent work. it feels a little different somehow. sorry to hear about the lunatic – that sounds terrifying!! loving your new apartment pictures. makes me want to re-decorate.

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  12. Dee

    I’m going to sound redundant, but fabulous texture and colors! My fingers itch to run over the piece. 🙂

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  13. hemelsgroen

    This feels like spring! Spring is a fresh start as well. Love the illustration.

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  14. irisz

    i love your colours!

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  15. Lhuis

    i like the color&texture!!!!

    great illo! really!

    greetings!

    =^._.^=

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  16. erika

    this is a gorgeous piece. i love the colors and the way you drew the woman.

    sorry to hear about your experience in oakland, it can be a scary place.

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  17. carla

    This is such a beautiful piece! I love the subtle textures and color mixes that are going on…very, very nice! I just took a few minutes to read your last couple of posts. First of all – your apartment looks fabulous! Wow! It sounds like you’ve gone through some really big changes! It’s always hard to move into such a different environment, especially when you go from a place that you loved to another place that’s so “in your face.” It’s good that you’re making a point of getting into the lifestyle in your new home…SF is such a awesome city. I’m guessing in just a few months, you’ll be feeling even better about things.

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  18. Madeleine

    loving that piece…you’ve so much talent.

    sorry about that mad man. sounds scary.
    i’m sure it’s a one-off, keep safe, girl
    x

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  19. Mab - Art and Design

    Kelly – I read your blog everynow and again as it really cheers me up and plus, your art is fab!

    Keep your chin up – things will settle I’m sure. Channel your energies into your art.

    Big hugs

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  20. pangolin

    Just lovely.
    Carrying a bird on your head is sure to dissuade any (other) lunatics.

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  21. JO

    This is a wonderful piece (Thank goodnes your okay).

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  22. peeko

    great texture, very feminine– beautiful work!!!

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  23. Alina Chau

    beautiful color and texture!! PRETTY illo!

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  24. Teresa

    Great artwork! I am so sorry that you were chased–how very scary–well at least for me it would be. Way to be brave!

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  25. deardeedle

    I really like your illo. It’s my first of three faves for the topic. I like the colors and layering. But my fav. part is the bird on her head.

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  26. Catnapping

    great choices in your pallet. an excellent illustration/collage mix.

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  27. M

    This is beautiful! And I’m loving that you have a place where I can go and buy one of your pieces! Yeah! I think your plan to emerse yourselves in your new life sounds good. And sorry about the lunatic chasing you up the stairs- that can’t be fun!!
    Hang in, it will all get easier.

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  28. michael dailey

    colors and texturs are wonderful. okland sounds fun. hope thats the last of that kinda adventure for u.

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  29. claudine hellmuth

    cute artwork! Like your use of color and texture!

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