Red Mountain

September 21, 2017September 23, 2017Leave a comment

Red Mountain, Original Acrylic by Kim Nelson

who doesn’t love red?

I love red in the dining room. Have you ever noticed that lots of traditional or continental restaurants have red walls, seating or art? Red makes us hungry, I suppose; but it also makes us happy and conversational.

Speaking of conversations

I recently went to a community dinner at Old Vine Cafe located in The Camp in Orange County, California where bold pieces by local artists hung on the walls, great food came out in six courses and informative conversations flowed. We talked about art, travel, food and wine and life in an engaged community. If you have a chance to attend a community or wine dinner, DO IT! You’ll be glad you did. And maybe you’ll see some good local art and enjoy a lively conversation.

and local art…

The original Red Mountain is not available, but you can order prints in every size and shape from my shop. And if you want to see more, follow me on Instagram where I post daily.

A Sweet Little Piece Called POP!

September 18, 2017September 19, 2017Leave a comment

Pop! Prints are available in my shop. Email me regarding the sweet 5"x7" original.

POP! ~ original 5×7 watercolor & ink

Busy Making Art!

I’ve been busy making art, photographing projects, editing images and revamping my shop, and my shoulder has been telling me it needed attention. I regularly stretch my arms, shoulders and back, get bodywork when I can, work with a trainer 2-3 times a week and live an active lifestyle. Maybe TOO active, it turns out.

Visiting The POP Doc

A couple months ago I saw a new orthopedic doc who hoped adhesive capsulitis was the source of my limited mobility and pain, and not the obvious-on-the-x-ray degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). I got an ultrasound guided cortisone injection and felt great after about a week. The pain was gone and I was good to go. For only 7 weeks. Then the pain advanced like wildfire!

I returned to my doctor, who suggested I dial back on the work outs, rest the shoulder when possible, and rely on specifically designed stretches. He also broke the news that I need a total shoulder replacement. YIKES!!

POP! UGH! Surprise?

This was not a total surprise. I have fairly advanced arthritis, which started pestering me when I was 40; but I thought my shoulders would last into my sixties or seventies, not give out at 58. So I’m scheduled for another injection and hope that one holds longer, putting off the surgery decision-making process.