Kim Atlin

The still life pieces I create are an amalgamation of ideas. An idea germinates in a similar fashion as a plant germinates. Then I take it away from its natural environment, place it under light in my studio and paint it where it becomes something new . The shadows often become A primary focus.

Elements change. The setting, home or studio. The garden, what’s thriving , what colour is primary . (last year everything was yellow) the problems remain the same. Capturing the piece before everything changes.

Here we have ‘animation 11’ - 28x32” currently up @dervilia_art_design as part of their ‘perfect petals’ show. ...

A year ago I spent April @pouchcove_org in Newfoundland, It was an absolute pleasure to be there amongst a group of fabulous artists and have that brilliant environment influence my work. Thank you James and the gang o artists. ❤️🍷

the pieces shown fully or partially in this post are currently available @bugeralambart ...

Hill top sketches. Different seasons. 11x7.33 “

working towards a larger scale.

#contemporaryart #sketches #scalinguo #canadianart ...

I’ve been working on some interpretations of a specific hilltop with the intention of making it much larger. It’s been a really interesting exercise. As an artist I always find pushing things in this way helps me expand my understanding of the world .

the studies on top are 8x12” oil on panels, the sketches on paper are slightly smaller.

#studies #oilpainting #canadianart #contemporarypainting #contemporarylandscapepainting ...

New piece . Electric glade variation 10- 40x60”
Playing with light and motion. Playing with positive and negative space. ...

New piece. 48x48” .

Who’s ready for spring? ME!! Manifesting it in my studio with this new electric glade. ...

New in the studio, on the easel. 48x56” .

Spring has definitely arrived in the studio. Not so much outside. I still have a minimum of 12 inches or 30 cm of snow everywhere.

50 km south is a different story. 150 km south feels like a tropical wonderland where bulbs are peeking out. Spring feels like a far off dream …. 😴

#newwork #contemporarycanadianart #contemporaryart #canadianart #abstractlandscapes ...

Studio wall. 2 electric glades. the big one is 48x60”. I’m hearing it reads as spring…… is that a product of spring fever or winter fatigue, or a reflection of the endless winter. ( more than 100” of snow so far and 18 days and counting of school lost) .

the smaller one is 36x 36” . Is it a season? Or a season of the mind? ….. I dunno .

#contemporarypainting #abstractlandscapepainting #canadianart ...

Dropped these off @diannawittegallery . 3 - 36x36” Electric Glade variation 3, 4 and 5. Shown on a wall with @tess_michalik and @drew.klassen .

Up as part of a winter salon at the gallery. Check it out . It’s a lovely show and a nice way to transport your imagination in the middle of winter.

#contemporaryart #contemporarylandscape #canadianart ...

New forest interior , 36x36” Quiet times on social media . Working up new ideas and stuck in a snow globe.

The sun is shining today and it’s not currently snowing.

#dreambig #canadianart #contemporarycanadianart #contemporarypainting ...

3 new forest interiors. 36 x 36” each . Different seasons. ...

Wow, what a year! So much growth. So much discomfort.

I am really happy with the strides I made and feel very fortunate. My highlights would have to be my residency @pouchcove_org in April , my show @bugeralambfineart in September and my contemporary landscape show ‘Grey Areas’ @durham.art.gallery .

I have also been delighted with the strides we have made at @georgianbayarts where I am a board member and we have been working to nurture a vibrant and thriving arts community.

i wonder what 2026 will bring?

Here is a selection of the pieces I created this year. (And parts of pieces) based on my residency in Newfoundland, my travels near and far.

from left to right

1- fresh trails 4-30x30”
2-parallel dreams 1- 24x24”
3-electric glade 2- 30x40”
4- trail head variation 4- 30x40”
5-trail head variation 11- 30x80”
6-wild clay variation 5- 36x72”
7-structural incandescence variation 15- 48x48”
8-trail head variation 12-36x36”
9-structural incandescence variation 11- 30x30
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For availability please contact me and I’ll direct you to where that piece is. ...

Wishing everyone a happy holiday!

8x8” oil on panel ...

It’s a winter wonderland out here.

Here’s ‘fresh tracks 4 and 5’ both available @bugeralambfineart . They are 30x30” each and capture the light falling through a winter forest hitting patches of snow and the light that’s hitting it.

They capture a fleeting moment in time . ❄️ 💜

#contemporarypaintings #colour #color #abstractlandscape #winterpainting ...

Great opening @durham.art.gallery of their contemporary landscape show ‘Grey Areas’. Nice turnout, good conversations. The show has my work with @sarahkernohan and @christine.prints . All interesting, different takes on the outside world. ...

Opening this Saturday, Grey Areas @durham.art.gallery in Durham ON. Saturday November 29th at 2pm. I’m excited to see how they hang this show! My work alongside @sarahkernohan and @christine.prints .

This show of contemporary landscape painting is generated from the landscape in Grey and Bruce Counties.

#greybruce #contemporarylandscape #canadiancontemporarypainting #canadiancontemporaryart ...