kira ru-djen

What is it that makes me MAKE things?

As you look at my artwork, you might be able to guess it all comes from a place of gratitude for the life I’ve lived, the things I’ve been so excited to see - the places I’ve gotten to visit, and the friends I am glad to know. It’s quite a love letter.

An example below - In 2023 I had a life changing experience in Colorado where I spent a whole day on this mountain. That trip brought many paintings out of me, and I’m still working through others I want to make.

When I was wandering around this unreal magical place, I found myself insistent that I commemorate the feelings and joy I had seeing each new color, plant, snow pile and hot sunny patch. I had to share what I saw and why it took my attention.

If you feel moved by these things as well in your own way, let me paint them for you. Commissions for pre holiday delivery are open, and I’d love to help you celebrate what brings you joy.

Whether it’s a beloved place, pet, person, or vase of flowers just so in the window, I’m happy to make that image memory into a real work of art. And, yes. They make great gifts. All you need is a photo for me to work from.

I laid out common questions and the process over here, but you can always send me a note too. And thank you for being here.

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