RESEARCH & BRAINSTORMING
Word association is the best way to begin solving a visual problem for my illustration projects. I experiment with all different types of media: graphite, paper collage, color pencils, acrylics, oils, pen and ink, crayons, Copic markers, pastels, Illustrator, and Photoshop... just to name a few.
MOLESKINE SKETCHBOOKS
A few years ago, I started using the Moleskine books as a way to organize my graphic design concepts and thumbnails. I use the Moleskine daily planner for my brainstorming ideas. I use the ruled notebook for thumbnail images and notes. I use the sketchbook when my ideas are in the final stages.
Read more...
See my featured artist profiles at the popular Moleskinerie Blog:
Moleskinerie: September 2006
Moleskinerie: March 2008
PAINTINGS
I have many different painting styles. Recently, my style took a turn out of a desire to provide art for children that would engage and inspire. My online store included unique handpainted furnishings and décor.
Read more...
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
All elements of this site, including the content, illustration, and the general design are protected by copyright laws. Material published here may not be reproduced in any format without the express written permission from Kimberly Coles.
Traditional & Digital Illustrations
I attended the Savannah College of Art & Design in Georgia on a full fine arts scholarship with a major in illustration and design. I have widely exhibited my artworks in galleries and art shows in the midwest and southeast over the last 20 years. My artwork has also been infused in every advertising and interactive project over the last 20 years of my career in one way or another. I create artworks in a wide variety of media; pencil, oil, acrylic, assemblage, and digital collage. My latest series of illustrations depict figures in hues that seem once vivid, and are now faded. I want to transport my viewers into a dream-like world where the mythical characters tell ancient tales of enchantment. Perspective and composition evoke Medieval and Renaissance icons. See my illustration blog for weekly art updates.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |