#Kim Neil

Busy Bee 4

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I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framed Tasmanian oak floating frame.
Painting 30 x 30cm
Framed 33 x 33cm

Signed on the front.

$560

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Busy Bee 3

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I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framed Tasmanian oak floating frame.
Painting 30 x 30cm
Framed 33 x 33cm

Signed on the front.

$560

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Busy Bee 2

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$560

I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framed Tasmanian oak floating frame.
Painting 30 x 30cm
Framed 33 x 33cm

Signed on the front.

Busy Bee 1

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I have become a bit obsessed with bees. When my family and I go for walks we spend a lot of time watching the busy bees doing their thing. They are amazing and without realising we actually rely on them for survival, but we walk past them, everyday doing their work. Thank you God for the busy bees.

I will be doing a mini series of these busy bees. 4 minis and one 76 x 76 cm.

Acrylic Paint on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framed Tasmanian oak floating frame.
Painting 30 x 30cm
Framed 33 x 33cm

Signed on the front.

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Just Breathe

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This is a part of my splatter paint series, painting these is pure joy: I literally throw paint on the canvas and then paint what the painting shows me.
For this particular piece I thought this was a time we all need a bit of peace, to be reminded about what matters in life, and to just breathe.
When I am stressed the first thing I do is to go for a walk and connect with my family and nature. Recently there has been an influx of butterflies and ladybugs, and it has been a wonderful reminder to see the small things which bring us joy: these are hidden amongst the painting.

Acrylic On Canvas
152 x 101cm canvas

$1850
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Benowie Track

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Winner of The Hangers’ Prize, Hornsby Art Society, Living in the Bushland Shire Exhibition

When can we go again?
That’s what my youngest kept asking about this beautiful walk on the Benowie Track. He loved climbing over all the undulating rocks, and we loved the beautiful fresh clear water. 

I was fascinated by this tree, with its rock entwined roots, that was thriving despite its circumstances. With the assistance of the life-giving water, it had made the best of its situation, adapted and thrived.  

Acrylic on canvas
76 x 102cm


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Too Much

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Too Much (Lego figures included)?I know I can be too much.Sometimes I feel too much, cry too much, think too much, worry too much, talk too much, hurt too much.I know this painting is too much, but do you know what…it was really fun to paint, to play, to include Lego figures, to cause it to be too much.Sometimes I don’t like being me, because of my “too much”.But God has made me an open book for a reason 😉I also care too much and love to much, so it ain’t all bad.

This artwork is framed (lovingly made by me) in a painted white Tasmanian oak floating frame.

Acrylic On Canvas
74 x 74.5 cm canvas
76 x 76.5 cm with floating frame

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I Don’t Care

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This is a part of my splatter paint series. 
Painting these is pure joy: I literally throw paint on the canvas and then paint what the painting shows me.

As an artist I long to please, to have others like what I do, to value it, to be accepted; but this isn’t always good for the soul. Sometimes we must create with no one else in mind, but to paint what is in our soul, without caring if it is liked, valued or accepted. To be purely free to be me…letting go of the expectations of others is good for the soul.

I Don’t Care: because I care too much.

Since finishing this painting I have added to it. I was watching a cockatoo, while on my morning walk and was struck by their audacity. They have this amazing care free attitude that I thought perhaps I could learn from. This one on this particular day, it was covered in mud, and it was having a feed on the nature strip and totally living its best life. It didn’t care less about me, I walked quite close to it and it just one about its breakfast, keeping a vague eye on me, but really not to bothered by my interest in it, definitely not bothered by it being covered in mud. Maybe I could learn something from the audacious cockies.

Acrylic On Canvas
76 x 76 cm canvas

Framed.

$1150

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Lyrebird Gully Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition Print

Print on paper

Signed and numbered on the front.

There have been some benefits to lockdown; one of them being more time to spend with the family on mini adventures. 
This adventure was on the Benowie track, which is a part of the great north walk. 
Let’s just say it was more of an adventure than we bargained for, but over the four hours we took walking, exploring and wandering, we were so often caught up in the spectacular beauty of the place. We were all drawn to the mossy rocks and the water of Lyrebird gully, where the kids took off our shoes and enjoyed the freezing water. I loved sitting there watching the kids, feeling still, when so often life is not. 
What a privilege, amongst the difficulties, to have this time to share with family.

310gsm cotton rag 
Giclee, archival quality 
50 x 67cm (60 x 77cm picture with 5cm border); other sizes available on request.
Requires framing

Due to prints relying on specialist printing services, orders maybe delayed.

$380

Lyrebird Gully

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There have been some benefits to lockdown; one of them being more time to spend with the family on mini adventures.  
This adventure was on the Benowie track, which is a part of the great north walk. 
Let’s just say it was more of an adventure than we bargained for, but over the four hours we took walking, exploring and wandering, we were so often caught up in the specular beauty of the place. We were all drawn to the mossy rocks and the water of Lyrebird gully, where the kids took off our shoes and enjoyed the freezing water. I loved sitting there watching the kids, feeling still, when so often life is not. 
What a privilege, amongst the difficulties, to have this time to share with family.

Acrylic on canvas
76 x 102cm


$2500

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Finalist in Bluethumb Art Prize 2021

Miss Magnolia Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition Print

M’s art teacher has a daily habit of walking and posting photos of beautiful flowers along the way.
What a great reminder of God’s goodness in the beauty around us! Whenever I see them I am struck by the diversity and abundance, and I cant help but be drawn to them.
This is one of a series of magnolia flowers that she photographed and posted to her story.
Photo credit to Cathie Hall. Painted with permission.

310gsm cotton rag 
Giclee, archival quality 
50 x 50cm (60 x 60cm with 5cm border) 
Requires framing
Other sizes available on request.

Due to prints relying on specialist printing services, orders maybe delayed.

$290

Once-ler Wattle Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition Print

Print on paper

Signed and numbered on the front.

I have always loved Dr Seuss, but only as an adult have I really appreciated the depth and profound nature of his writings.
As I was painting the beautiful wattle, I was reminded of The Lorax, and the beautiful truffler trees (before they were cut down).
How lucky are we to be surrounded by such beauty. It is breathtaking to see the diversity around us; even amongst such an unforgiving environment in Australia.


310gsm cotton rag 
Giclee, archival quality 
50 x 50cm (60 x 60cm with 5cm border) 
Requires framing

Due to prints relying on specialist printing services, orders maybe delayed.

$290

 

Miss Magnolia

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M’s art teacher has a daily habit of walking and posting photos of beautiful flowers along the way.
What a great reminder of God’s goodness in the beauty around us! Whenever I see them I am struck by the diversity and abundance, and I cant help but be drawn to them.
This is one of a series of magnolia flowers that she photographed and posted to her story.
Photo credit to Cathie Hall. Painted with permission.

76 x 76cm painting size
79 x 79cm frame size

This painting is framed with a painted Tasmanian oak, white frame. Due to the use of real wood, the frame will have small imperfections.

$1500

Black and White: a Grieved Perspective

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I feel grieved by the divisions that seem to be growing wider. 
I feel saddened by friends and family who feel alone, because they have different perspectives. 
I feel saddened by discussions that can’t be civil and respectful. 
I feel saddened and ashamed of the inability to listen and to hear what another is saying. 
I feel saddened that we are not seeing each other as a part of the same humanity.

Why do we only see in black and white?

I feel hope that conversations can be civil. 
I feel hope that love can cover different opinions. 
I feel hope for the softening of hearts towards others. 
I feel the grace that I have received can be shared. 
I feel hope that the world we are experiencing right now will change.

I know that this too shall pass.

This is a diptych, each painting is seperate. The white painting is framed in a black floating frame and the black painting in a white Tasmanian oak floating frame. 
The frames are hand made by me.

Acrylic on Canvas
2 x 76 x 76cm painting

2 x 79 x79cm framed

$2500

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Once-ler Wattle

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I have always loved Dr Seuss, but only as an adult have I really appreciated the depth and profound nature of his writings. 
As I was painting the beautiful wattle, I was reminded of The Lorax, and the beautiful truffler trees (before they were cut down). 
How lucky are we to be surrounded by such beauty. It is breathtaking to see the diversity around us; even amongst such an unforgiving environment in Australia.

76 x 76cm

Acrylic on canvas

$1500

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Contemplations of Lockdown

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So many voices 
So much bad news 
Its overwhelming… 
Breathe… 
Trust 
Hope 
Love 
See 
Gratitude 
Friendships 
Beauty 
Grace 
Family 
Faith 
Breathe… 
I am so grateful, for all that covers the chaos, that reminds me of joy and beauty. 
I am grateful for the small gifts from friends and family (like these lavender and wattle) that make each day pass more easily.
45.7 x 61.2cm

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Daisy Fields

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This is a part of my splatter paint series.
Painting these is pure joy: I literally throw paint on the canvas and then paint what the painting shows me.

This artwork is framed (lovingly made by me) in a painted white Tasmanian oak floating frame.

Acrylic On Canvas
74.5 x 74 cm canvas
77.5 x 77 cm with floating frame

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Via The Crabapple Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition Print

Print on paper

Signed and numbered on the front.

This crabapple was planted by the council and is so annoying, it completely blocks the path, so often you either have to walk on the road to get past it or you get slapped by it as you wheedle past. But it is so breathtakingly beautiful when it flowers. It is funny how sometimes we need these things that may seem cumbersome and in the way to literally stop us in our tracks and appreciate life.https://kimneil.gallery/2021/08/13/the-crabapple-path-edition-print/

310gsm cotton rag 
Giclee, archival quality 
50 x 50cm (60 x 60cm with 5cm border) 

Requires framing

Due to prints relying on specialist printing services, orders maybe delayed.

$290

 

Happy Dappy

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This is a part of my splatter paint series. These paintings start as splatter paintings, where I throw the paint on the canvas, and then develop a painting from the mess. 
I love the idea of seeing what comes from nothing. Discovering what a painting will become.

Painting is two canvases of 30.3 x 50, total size being 60.6 x 50cm

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Buds of Hope Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition Print

Print on paper

Signed and numbered on the front.

This crabapple was planted by the council and is so annoying, it completely blocks the path, so often you either have to walk on the road to get past it or you get slapped by it as you wheedle past. But it is so breathtakingly beautiful when it flowers. It is funny how sometimes we need these things that may seem cumbersome and in the way to literally stop us in our tracks and appreciate life.So life is pretty tough at the moment, we are all (in NSW) in a metaphorical winter, or even some may be in a dark night of the soul. But as winter passes, so do dark nights of the soul. 
These barren times where the trees are naked of life and leaves and maybe you begin to despair; but then slowly tiny buds start to develop, small and hidden. Then more time passes and one courageous bud bursts through to show you life, to show you that ALL seasons change. The winter passes and the dark nights of the soul pass too.


310gsm cotton rag 
Giclee, archival quality 
50 x 50cm (60 x 60cm with 5cm border) 
Requires framing

Other sizes and canvas available

Due to prints relying on specialist printing services, orders maybe delayed.

$290

 

The First Buds of Hope

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Have you ever noticed the first buds appear? Everything looks bleak and then slowly emerge the buds…then one or two courageous buds emerge into flowers before the rest.
I feel like sometimes it takes courage to be the first: the first to see the weather changing, first to see the season changing, first to see hope.
But after a few buds courageously transform themselves, slowly, slowly, the rest join them.
How can we be conveyors of life, or hope and of the changing season?

$1300

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Buds of Hope

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This crabapple was planted by the council and is so annoying, it completely blocks the path, so often you either have to walk on the road to get past it or you get slapped by it as you wheedle past. But it is so breathtakingly beautiful when it flowers. It is funny how sometimes we need these things that may seem cumbersome and in the way to literally stop us in our tracks and appreciate life.So life is pretty tough at the moment, we are all (in NSW) in a metaphorical winter, or even some may be in a dark night of the soul. But as winter passes, so do dark nights of the soul. 
These barren times where the trees are naked of life and leaves and maybe you begin to despair; but then slowly tiny buds start to develop, small and hidden. Then more time passes and one courageous bud bursts through to show you life, to show you that ALL seasons change. The winter passes and the dark nights of the soul pass too.

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