My name is Kimberly Thurston - I am an artist. Thank you for visiting the K-Gal website, an online showcase of my work.

In the site you will see the progression of my work from 2003 to pieces from my current series titled From Behind the Tree.  Please take a moment before you leave to join my mailing list--just click on the contact button and complete the quick form. If you have specific inquiries regarding my work, please go to the contact page and give me a call or send an email.

After several years of successful work in arts management with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, I decided to leave the traditional work setting in 2004 to paint full-time and build K-Gal Studio.

People often ask how I came up with the name K-Gal. I wanted a name for my painting studio that was feminine and memorable. K-is my nickname, and gal seemed like a perfect feminine component.

I am honored to have work showing in homes and businesses in Miami, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Boston. While I focus on commissioned paintings, I've been fortunate enough to be involved in projects and collaborations with the Canadian Broadcast Company, Levi Strauss & Co., and GenArt.

While I have strong artistic ties in Miami, my primary studio is located in Zhou B. Art Center in Chicago. I open this space to the public almost every 3rd Friday of the month - please check my site for the open studio dates.

Warm Regards - K

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Open Studio
Friday, April 16, 2009 7pm - 10pm
Zhou B. Art Center
1029 W. 35th Studio 402
Chicago, IL