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Original Drawings

Ink and acrylic drawings on paper art board. Archival materials are used in the production, framing and matting.

In The Studio

My focus is on the flow of the lines, the symmetry between components, and the balance of the completed piece.

Kim Russell In The Studio

Kim In The Studio

First, I block out the drawing with pencil.

Kim Russell Drawing

Kim Drawing

Next, I paint the background colors and apply light shading.

Kim Russell painting A Crane Face

Painting A Crane Face

I still use the same paint tray that I was issued in high school.

Kim Russell Favorite Paint Tray

Kim's Favorite Paint Tray

Then, the fun part. The drawing really comes to life when I ink in the details.

Kim Russell Inking Texture

Kim Inking Texture

Kim Russell Inking Texture Closeup

Kim Inking Texture Closeup

Kim Russell Inking Eye Detail

Kim Inking Eye Detail

Water Birds

Pride 4 by Kim Russell | Loon | Birds in Art

Full Image

Pride IV

Pride 4 by Kim Russell | Loon | Birds in Art

Original  $425

Framed 12" x 16" Image 8" x 12"

Loons will intimidate intruders by raising up and proudly puffing out their chests.

Family Affair

Family Affair by Kim Russell | Common Loon | Bird Art | Birds In Art

Original  SOLD

Framed 60" x 20" Image 52" x 12"

The plumage of Juvenile loons is quite different from their parents and is seldom depicted. (Blow up of drawing is available upon request.)

Fisher Queen by Kim Russell | Belted Kingfisher

Full Image

Fisher Queen

Fisher Queen by Kim Russell | Belted Kingfisher

Original  SOLD

Framed 20" x 16" Image 14" x 12"

Unlike most female birds, the female Belted Kingfisher has a colorful orange band and sides that the male lacks.

Beneath the Water Lilies

Beneath The Water Lilies by Kim Russell | Common Loon | Bird Art | Birds In Art

Original  SOLD

Reserved for Reedy Gallery exhibit April-June

Framed 20" x 60" Image 12" x 52"

An overhead view of life in the clear water of a northern lake.

Water Wings by Kim Russell | Common Loon

Detail

Water Wings

Water Wings by Kim Russell | Common Loon

Original  SOLD

Framed 22" x 28" Image 14" x 20"

Hieroglyphs and a painted background reminiscent of the wall of an Egyptian tomb.

What Goes Around by Kim Russell | Loon

Detail

What Goes Around . . .

What Goes Around by Kim Russell | Loon

Original  SOLD

Framed 28" x 28" Image 20" diameter (matted w/circular cut out)

Loons are so adapted to water, they seem
within inches of turning into fish.

Riding the Waves by Kim Russell | Pelican

Full Image

Riding the Waves

Riding the Waves by Kim Russell | Pelican

Original  SOLD

Framed 12" x 14" Image 8" x 10"

White Pelicans are quite a sight as they
gently ride with the flow of the waves.

Serenity by Kim Russell | Loon

Detail

Serenity

Serenity by Kim Russell | Loon

Original  SOLD

Framed 14" x 12" Image 10" x 8"

What is more serene than a loon floating on
the still waters of a clear lake?

Battalion of Snow Geese by Kim Russell

Detail

A Battalion of Snow Geese

Battalion of Snow Geese by Kim Russell

Original  SOLD

Framed 24" x 18" Image 18" x 12"

A depiction of Snow Geese, inspired by a
Pictish stone slab of a formation of soldiers.