Air Borne Creations


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Events





I am happily embracing the world of a virtual studio! Studio tours, exhibits, demos and insight is now accessible to all. Below, you will find events both past and soon to be. So, make yourself comfortable and take a look into my world.



Saturday Showcase ~ Holiday Ornaments



November 14
If you’re anything like me, decorating the tree with your favorite ornaments is like unwrapping a stash of treasures. Some are gifts from loved ones, family heirlooms, gifts from yourself or handmade by your kiddos. Each one has a story. Join me for a virtual exhibit of handmade ornaments and holiday decoration. You’ll find everything from house portrait ornaments to 3 dimensional upcycled finds..
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Saturday Showcase ~ Painting Demonstration
Romantic Rose



November 28
Romantic Rose is part of my carousel series. Surrounded by dozens of roses, this beauty is near completion. What she needs are rose petals. Lots of rose petals, floating to the ground. How is this done? Join me as I use hand cut stencils and the airbrush to place petals onto the background freestyle. I’ll give a bit of background to the inspiration and the process behind the 4’ canvas..



Holiday Show and Virtual Studio Tour



November 21
It’s time to celebrate! I’ll be serving up some holiday cheer for a virtual Holiday studio tour. Follow me through the studio and feast your eyes on fine art, gift items, works in progress and more. Holidays start early at Air Borne Creations.
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Saturday Showcase ~ Pet Portraits



November 7
This weeks showcase features the animals that bring us so much love and joy. I'll take you through a slideshow of some of my commissioned work. For one week only, I'm offering a special discount on custom work. As the holidays approach, the window for special orders is quickly closing.
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Saturday Showcase ~ "Morning Harvest" ~ A Virtual Painting Demonstration



October 25
Take a look behind the scenes at the newest addition to my carousel series. I'll share a bit about the process and inspiration that leads to a painting with a slideshow and video as I work on the piece. My carousel animals are an ongoing series of oversized acrylic and watercolor work. "Morning Harvest" is the follow up piece to "Midnight Rose" which has been very well received. .
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Saturday Showcase ~ Home Decor



October 24
This week's showcase features Home Décor. From trinket boxes to furniture, I'll bring you a sampling of hand painted pieces that are ready for purchase and gift items that can be custom ordered.
These items can not be found on my shopping site. They will be available at a special discount this weekend only.
Saturday Showcase will be a weekly event through December 2020.
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"Cruisin'" New Exhibit, Studio Tour


October 18
Take a cruise with Kiki Michalek through a virtual studio tour featuring her automotive artwork. The artist will talk about her work as she walks you through the studio. From miniature paintings, stationery and gift items to oversized fine art pieces it is an exhibit for art lovers and automobile enthusiasts alike. You will get a sneak peek at works in progress and there will be a slide show of Kiki’s automotive work over the years. So, grab a snack and enjoy the show from the comfort of your home.



Behind the Lines. Automotive Painting Demo


September 27
As I prepare for my next exhibit, "Cruisin'", I'll take you behind the scenes for a demo and slideshow on the creation of "3 Brothers", the 5th piece in a series of large automotive paintings. I'll show you how I work with handcut stencils, the airbrush and explain the process of working on these technical pieces. hERE'S THE LINK


Fire it Up! Painting Flames on Motorcycle Helmet


August 30
Step behind the lines as I add a bit of spark to a motorcycle helmet. I'll take you through the process of painting flames with an airbrush. The link will be posted here at 2PM and will also post to my Facebook page that day. You'll also discover how this one hollowed out helmet catapaulted me in the direction of a new series of fine artwork.


All Creatures Great and Small


Tour a new exhibit celebrating our furred, finned and feathered friends!


Farewell to Brick and Mortar. HELLO Virtual Studio!



As I enter a new model of doing business, I leave behind the brick and mortar studio and open my arms to the Virtual Studio. I talk a bit about change and invite you to witness some of the craziness of setting up and creating a years worth of events in 1 week for prerecorded events before breaking it all down and moving it out.



Christmas in July


Yes, it's July! That means it's time to think Christmas!


Hummingbirds and Hedgehogs, Painting on Fabric Demo


Join me for a magical transformation of a well loved shirt. Giving a facelift and a bit of tlc to a painting from days gone by.


For the Love of Felines


Each year,Kiki has held this event to promote feline rescue and Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) programs. Why felines? Kiki supports all animal rescue. Cats became her focus when she was invaded by a colony that began in a neighbors yard. Although she stepped in quickly, it still took 3 years to get it under control. 15 years and thousands of photographs later, an exhibit became part of the event following the lives of these animals. "It sends a powerful message when we can look into an animals eyes. Those who were too wild to adopt remained under my care. It was not easy, it was expensive, it was horribly heartbreaking at times." says Kiki. "But they were worth it." These forgotten animals live everywhere, in every neighborhood. Learn about the lives of this one colony and how TNR saves lives. Check it out.


Behind the Lines. The Making of a painting



Kiki shares the creative process in a slide show with video on her piece Romantic Rose, an oversized painting on canvas. Rose is part of a large series of carousel paintings, 13 of them representing a holiday for each month.



Carousel Carnival


featuring Kiki's carousel paintings. Join her for mimosas as she guides you through the studio, sharing the background behind her carousel series, color compositions and offers a rare look at the original sketches. There are 15 drafts for this continuing series of oversized canvas paintings. She will share a sneak peek at works in progress and the tools of her trade.


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How to order



Bringing a clients' vision to life is what I do. I love bringing you into the creative process and give you the freedom to explore your options. There is no limit to what you can do with your customized work. Each commission has it's own unique quality. Contact me with your request for a price quote. Need ideas? I can help you with a number of possibilities.