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Copper and gold leaf on 'By Your Side'
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'By Your Side' features a blue tabby with gittering gold leaf eyes next to a fluffy gold kitten. It has a luxurious background of resin-coated copper leaf. Copper leaf turns out to be a bit trickier to work with than gold leaf - it seems harder to transfer from the wax paper onto the canvas. But the effect is stunning, and I particularly like the contrast against blue colours, like in this painting. I have coated this with clear resin too for an extra tactile and glossy effect.Painted on 6x4" canvas in 2016; signed, varnished and unframed. Can be hung framed or unframed, or stood...
Copyright infringement on eBay
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Images of some of my paintings are being used on products like embroidery kits that are being sold on websites such as eBay. I'm currently trying to report some of the illegal use of these images to eBay and Alibaba. Keep an eye out for the following images (sorry about the obtrusive watermarks - some of the image files had to be watermarked for reporting copyright infringement to Alibaba) and please report website links to me if you see them on products: Bert Purrfect Christmas / Perfect Christmas Two Blues Mouse! Zala and Mau Mau Can I Help You? 2012...
'Stargazing'
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The original painting of 'Stargazing' of two fluffy felines with tabby and gold markings gazing at the night sky is painted on 8x8" canvas. It is signed, varnished and unframed. It can be hung framed or unframed, or stood on a surface. A dedication on the reverse can be provided at your request. Find out more!
Goddess cats: Athena and Theia
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Two new feline goddess paintings are available for autumn 2016. Discover all my latest paintings for sale in the Original Paintings collection. Please remember to select 'special delivery' at checkout on all original artworks so that I can provide a tracked, signed and insured service. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Athena by Kim Haskins, 2016 Price: £180 Starring a ginger and rainbow tabby fluffy cat peering out against an opulent background of turquoise.and light-catching flecks of gold leaf. Painted on 8x8" canvas in 2016; signed, varnished and unframed. Can be hung framed or unframed, or stood on...
Autumn exhibition 1 Sept - 8 Oct
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The Art Nest, Hitchin, UK - 1 September - 8 October 2016My latest animal paintings featuring striking metal leaf and resin work will be on sale here during an exhibition alongside work by the wonderful Charlotte Hardy. A great opportunity to view and purchase unique artwork from just £100. 4-5 West Alley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1EGwww.theartnest.com Starlight by Kim HaskinsAcrylic, gold leaf and resin on canvas, 2016