Paintings by Kimberly Leistiko

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"Gracie and Ashten"

2007-12-17T10:29:00.001-08:00

11 x 14"
oil on gessoed hardboard

This painting was done for some friends of ours, who had this wonderful picture of their children holding hands on the beach. It was so fun to paint and I loved being able to capture this timeless moment.

"Sunday Brunch"

2007-12-08T09:51:00.001-08:00

12 x 12" oil on 1" gallery-wrapped canvas

"Docked"

2007-11-27T11:57:00.001-08:00

12 x 12" oil on gallery wrapped canvas

"Breaking the Fog"

2007-09-26T13:45:00.000-07:00

"Breaking The Fog"
oil on stretched canvas

"Lemon Drops"

2007-09-26T12:35:00.001-07:00

11" x 14" oil on gessoed hardboard

"Cafe in the Rain"

2007-07-01T15:28:00.001-07:00

24 x 36"
oil on gallery wrapped canvas

I love the way this painting looks on the wall. Especially in dim lighting the street lights seem to glow and the wet cobblestone reflects the soft lighting.

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"Bottled Orchids"

2007-07-01T09:42:00.000-07:00

12 x 12"
oil on gallery wrapped canvas

This painting was a true joy to do. I had fun attempting to create the effect of raised letters on the glass bottle and I love the way that the colors all compliment each other. This is one of my favorites, done on 12 x 12" gallery wrapped canvas with 1 and 1/4" painted black sides. This painting is varnished and ready to hang.

Orchid Reflection

2007-05-25T10:58:00.001-07:00

11'' x 14''
oil on hardboard panel

I love orchids because of their rich color and elegant style. The reflection on the dark water gives me a sense of stillness and tranquility.

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Wedding Bouquet

2007-04-27T08:09:00.000-07:00

12 x 12"

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

These dried flowers are from my wedding bouquet. I wanted to preserve them in a beautiful way and this vase worked perfectly. I have recently been working with crackle medium but did this crackle by hand because of the use of oil paints.

2007-04-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

48 x 27"

acrylic on stretched canvas

"Welcome Home"

2007-04-16T06:56:00.000-07:00

12 x 24"
acrylic on stretched canvas

In this painting I experimented with crackle medium. I felt that the affect came out just as I wanted it to, charming and aged. It was different to paint the background for the crackle finish and then the actual painting on top but I found the medium to be something that I will use in my future paintings. I have previously "scratched" out by hand the cracks using sharp objects such as paper clips or edging knives. This technique was much easier.
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"Amor Fleurs"

2007-03-28T13:02:00.000-07:00

48 x 27"
acrylic on stretched canvas

This still life has a certain country charm and warmth from the candles that would add character to any decor. The paint on the wood and other surfaces appears to be crackling and all of the items in the scene have an antique appearance. The title, depicted in the aged sign, is from an old flower market in France.

"New York Rain"

2007-03-28T12:49:00.000-07:00

14 x 11"
oil on hardboard

I love doing paintings of wet streets at night. The colors and reflections are fun to play with and always create a beautiful setting.

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"Venezia"

2007-03-28T12:46:00.000-07:00

36 x 18"
oil on stretched canvas

"This is My Body"

2007-03-28T12:38:00.000-07:00

30 x 24" each
oil on stretched canvas

These paintings were done shortly after I became a born again Christian. The scenes depict Jesus' last supper with his disciples where only candle light illuminates the dark upper room. The paintings contain scripture from Luke 22.
I also painted Mary who was rescued by Jesus from her accusers. She was caught in her sin and the law stated that she should be stoned to death but when Jesus saw this, He began writing on the ground and said "he that is without sin cast the first stone" and one by one the accusers left.

"You Are Mine"

2007-03-28T12:32:00.000-07:00

36 x 24"
oil on stretched canvas

The orchids pop off the canvas with their vibrant colors and the words from Isaiah 43:1 decorate the stark black background.

"Truth"

2007-03-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

30 x 24"
oil on stretched canvas

This painting is of a Chinese flower with a gradation of color that blends into the word "truth" in the lower right corner. I did this painting for my first apartment with my husband.

"Pals"

2007-03-28T12:16:00.000-07:00

9 x 12"
oil on hardboard

This painting has an innocence to it that brings us all back to a simpler time when life was all about riding bikes in the warmth of the summer sun.

"Guiding Light"

2007-03-28T12:07:00.000-07:00

18 x 18"
oil on stretched canvas

This painting was done for my husband's uncle John. He loves lighthouses and this scene captures the cold mist from the ocean and the storm clouds in the distance.

"Sunset After the Rain"

2007-03-28T11:47:00.000-07:00

I did these paintings for my son, Aidan's, room. The bear stuffed animal, affectionately called "blue bear" is his favorite toy to this day and he is now 2 and 1/2 years old. He still can't go to sleep without "blue bear". I felt these paintings captured a timeless memory of a beloved childhood toy who I know see with a stitched up nose, flat as a pancake and a dusty light blue. What a memory.

47 x 24"
oil on stretched canvas

This was one of my first attempts at a very detailed large scale painting. I had always been an artist but was rediscovering my interest and gift through oil painting. This scene was put together from pictures of several houses I had photographed on California Street. The houses are all old a retain their charm and warmth from years past.