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Up on Etsy – Vintage Music Toy Acrylic Painting

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“Music Man,” acrylic on aquabord panel, 8″ x 8″.
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I found this little wooden and plastic toy at a comic book show in February, at a vintage toy stand. It was just a few dollars, but I just fell in love with it, and knew it would be a great subject for this and future paintings. He’s just so darn cute!

This piece was done in the acrylic watercolor style on aquabord, which has a bit more texture than my normal painting surface but is lovely for painting. The painting also has a bit of a shine to it, with a satin finish.

Thanks for looking!


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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kim Testone

Artist Kim Testone

I’m a full-time acrylic realism and trompe l’oeil painter creating whimsical food paintings inspired by real-life creations that I bake, decorate or scoop in my kitchen. All of my paintings are flat, painted with many thin layers of acrylic paint, aiming to look at three-dimensional as possible. I hope you’ll join me on the journey of creating art that brings a little happy magic into the world. I’ll be sharing my process, my insights, and hopefully some things that will inspire you to appreciate the little things around you every day.

The Formal Stuff:

  • B.A. in Studio Art from the University of Central Florida
  • M.A. in Arts Administration from Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Former Art Magazine Editor

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