Native to the San Francisco Bay Area and a graduate of San Francisco’s Academy of Art University, pastel artist Kim Lordier’s landscapes combine keen sensitivity to quality of light and masterful use of color. She’s happy in all the varied landscapes of her native state, from the coast to the valleys, to the desert and the mountains. She sometimes joins Paul Kratter’s “Granite Group” on its annual summer High Sierra painting trips. With honors that include being a Signature Member of the California Art Club, Kim’s paintings are in private collections throughout the country, and have been exhibited at the Autry Museum, Coors Western Art Show in Denver, National Arts Club NY, Haggin Museum, Forbes Galleries, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Irvine Museum and the Laguna Art Museum. Kim Lordier was featured in our summer 2023 show “On the Threshold: Ellen Howard, Tia Kratter, and Kim Lordier”. More here…
“To me, the ability to portray the convincing effect of true natural light is the noblest calling of a landscape painter. Kim has earned my respect.” –Jean Stern, Executive Director of the Irvine Museum
Evening’s Threshold
2023. Pastel on paper, 16″ x 20″.
Framed in No. 1 CV Edges—2 1/4″ in walnut with Dark Medieval stain.
SOLD.
Doorway to Dusk
2023. Pastel on paper, 12″ x 9″
SOLD
Dreamin’ the Night Away
2023. Pastel on paper, 11″ x 11″.
Framed in a No. 400 CV—1 5/8″ in walnut with Saturated Medieval stain. 18kt gilt slip.
SOLD.
Point of Departure
2023. Pastel on paper, 11″ x 11″.
Framed in a No. 408—1 5/8″ in walnut with Medieval stain. 22kt rose gold slip. (Inquire for other frame options.
SOLD.
Embrace the New Day
2023. Pastel on paper, 10″ x 8″.
Framed in a No. 16—2″ in fumed quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain; 22kt rose gold sight edge.
SOLD.
Monumental El Cap
2021. Pastel on paper, 16″ x 12″.
Framed in a No. 16—2 1/2″ with 18kt gilt sight edge. Quartersawn white oak with Weathered stain. (Inquire for other frame options.)
SOLD.
Cypress Cove Dance
2020. Pastel on paper, 12″ x 9″.
Framed in a No. 143 CV—2 1/2″ in walnut with Nut Brown stain. 18kt gilt slip.
SOLD.
Soil Rich, Half Moon Bay
Pastel on paper, 9″ x 12″.
Framed in a No. 1—2-1/2″ with corner dowels in quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain. 23kt gilt slip.
SOLD.
Backlit in Monterey
Pastel on paper, 8″ x 10″.
Framed in a No. 16—2″ with 18kt gilt sight edge in quartersawn white oak with Weathered stain.
SOLD.
Bishop Creek Aspens
2019. Pastel on paper, 14″ x 11″.
Framed in Compound No. 2.4 CV—2 1/4” + Cap No. 400 CV—3/4”. Quartersawn white oak (Medieval stain) with gilt liner. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Blooming California
Pastel on paper, 8″ x 16″.
Framed in custom Mitered frame, 3” wide. Walnut (Nut Brown stain) with a 23kt gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Parked
Pastel on paper, 9″ x 12″.
Framed in No. 1 w/ Corner Dowels—2 1/2″. Quartersawn white oak (Medieval stain) with a 23kt gilt liner. (Inquire for other frame options.)
Winter’s Comfort
2017. Pastel, 12″ x 16″. Framed in No. 134.1—3″ in quartersawn white oak (Medieval stain) with white gold slip. SOLD.
Diablo Spring
2017. Pastel, 11″ x 14″. Framed in Comp. #406 CV—2” + Cap 400CV—5/8” in quartersawn white oak with Dark Weathered stain and a 23kt liner. SOLD.