Kim Wildthorne

Jeweler and watercolor maker, Kim Wildthorne, is a mother, thinker, doer, and creative problem solver whose “heart manifests in the world with humility, sensitivity, and gratitude.” Kim brings beauty, intention, and integrity into the world through sustainably-made jewelry and eco-conscious watercolor paints. She lives between the forest and sea of Northern California with her husband and her daughter.

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I made enough money at that point to do whatever I wanted but the trade-off was time. The trade-off was the hours of contemplation and introspection. The trade-off was my connection to self.

I made enough money at that point to do whatever I wanted but the trade-off was time. The trade-off was the hours of contemplation and introspection. The trade-off was my connection to self.

Some things we talk about…

  • how to sell your work with integrity and build your business authentically
  • the courage to become an artist
  • the sacrifices Kim’s made to stay an artist
  • how to hold on to the core of you who you are in a world of instant feedback, advice, and criticism

“Growing up you have these ideas that you need to be strong and have this façade that is almost impenetrable in order to navigate life. I’ve really found that it’s been the opposite. It’s really finding that softness and being in that space of love and warmth and friendship and kindness that has carried me through.” 

Being a self-sufficient artist is really all about finding the satisfaction and enjoyment in what you do now and where you are now and that is the starting place that generates happiness for the rest of your life.”

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