The Only Way for Women to Financially Make It
- Karen Zupanic
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min read
"As a kid, I remember my dad saying that the only way for women to financially make it was to become a secretary," says 30-year- financially-independent-artist, Kim Guthrie. "My dad's words motivated me to prove him wrong."
As many artists have to find motivation to start a project, Kim's motivation stems partly from her father's comment, partly from giving herself new themes and mediums, partly from creating deadlines, and partly from just feeling happiest when she's close to her creator and her true self. In short, she's an artist with very honest business practices who resides in an unconventional downtown McKinney Gallery close to the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts (#SchonEverywhere) and close to the McKinney Visitor's Bureau (#McKinneyTX)
(Photo courtesy of Michael Murphy)
Guthrie's artist motto is: "Whimsical Art for the Young At Heart". She says that it's the thread that runs through her multiple styles, whether realism or impressionism. Mainly a painter, she uses bright colors and an array of palette knives to move the buttery paint in organic strokes. Her love of texture spills over to the 3D sculptures and paintings she creates using vintage finds and paper mache.
Art collectors can see more of Kim's work on her You Tube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDjon3-zFMvh7GIRFZ3Zqg
Visitors to our fantastic Historic Square can also view Kim's work during McKinney's ART MEETS FLORAL event at the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts, slated for September, 2020. www.kimguthrieart.com
It's so cool how her dad's outdated comment became a source of motivation. I free astrocartography think a lot of us have those little sparks from people underestimating us that end up pushing us forward in unexpected ways. Makes you wonder what other kinds of art have started from a place of wanting to prove something.
Her motto “Whimsical Art for the Young At Heart” really stuck with me. I love that she can tie together different styles with that one graffiti tag playful idea. nano banaa It makes her work feel both cohesive and full of personality.
Inspiring how personal motivation can fuel such vibrant art. It reminds me that our "whys" are often our most powerful creative tools.
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