Archive - Kris Cahill - Making Art With Spirit

Creating an art language for myself is exciting and rewarding

More exciting news: The Art of the Aura Class, and my first art show since 2009.

Jul 13 •

June 2025

In the midst of uncertainty, paint new pictures and tell new stories

This week brought me the energy to complete paintings in progress, and find some improbable tales to tell about them too.

Jun 12 •

May 2025

Taking photos as I paint helps me become a better painter

Revisiting my stack of paint journals is oh so satisfying too.

May 25 •

'My Solar System' and other out of this world places

My solar system is always growing and adding new planets and stars to itself.

May 1 •

April 2025

Letting go of what came before makes the art better

As an artist and a human, even if I loved what I did before, I have to let it go to make something that works now. Plus: Spring Clearance Sale on…

Apr 23 •

The Balancing Act

New paintings happening now, and living life and making art in the in between.

Apr 9 •

March 2025

Works in progress: Kindness is always the answer.

Kindness, empathy, compassion, and joy, are gorgeous companions for my new series of paintings in progress.

Mar 10 •

February 2025

Creating a new world with art and empathy

Creative activism is a fun way to create change. My new 'Empathy Series' gets underway this week.

Feb 23 •

Art helps us find the light in times of darkness

"There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in” — Leonard Cohen

Feb 15 •

Light and shadow need each other to be seen

“In nature, light creates the color. In the picture, color creates the light.” – Hans Hofmann

Feb 8 •

January 2025

Stencils and layering textures and colors

I got more new stencils and they are so fun to work with!

Jan 25 •

Making art inspires new stories and places to remember

'Changing Landscapes' are here: five new completed paintings with their own stories are making me happy today.

Jan 18 •

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