MEET KIMBERLEY

Acrylics • Watercolours • Colour & Creativity

I'm a self-taught artist who loves exploring colour, light and the little things that make everyday life interesting.

My work has evolved from my early watercolour house portraits into a growing collection of expressive acrylic paintings inspired by animals, flowers, landscapes, food, drinks, people and the everyday moments that catch my eye.

I paint because I love the process of seeing an idea come to life — experimenting with colour, learning new techniques and finding beauty in ordinary things.

My acrylic practice is inspired by artists and teachers including Ali Kay, whose energetic brushwork and approach to colour have encouraged me to push my own work in new directions.

You'll also find my collection of watercolour house portraits, along with behind-the-scenes stories, colour experiments and the process behind my paintings.

Thanks for visiting Art on Mill Street. I hope you find something here that makes you want to stop and look a little longer.

This one makes me happy.
I loved combining the little bird with all those yellow flowers and loose, lively greens. There’s something about painting birds surrounded by flowers that just feels like summer.
I’m continuing to explore this colourful, loose approach to acrylic painting, and I’m really enjoying seeing where the brush takes me.
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Three little birds, one very colourful painting. 💙💚
I love painting groups of birds because there’s so much opportunity to play with shape, colour and movement.
Instead of trying to capture every feather, I’m interested in using loose, colourful brushstrokes to suggest the birds and let the viewer’s eye fill in the rest.
This one was all about colour, texture and having fun with the process.
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Sometimes you just need to paint a bird in completely unreasonable colours. 😂🎨
I started with the idea of a little bird sitting quietly on a branch… and then the colours took over.
Golds, greens, turquoise, pinks and purples — because why should birds have to stick to the colours we see in nature?
That’s one of the things I’m really enjoying about painting: taking something recognizable and letting my imagination have a say.
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A little chickadee with a whole lot of colour. 💙
I loved playing with unexpected colours in this little bird — blues, pinks, purples and warm neutrals all coming together to create something that feels both familiar and completely painterly.
One of my favourite things about acrylic painting is that I don’t have to paint nature exactly as I see it. I can take what I see and have a little fun with it. 🎨
Another bird added to the collection!
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Hummingbirds are such fun to paint because there are really no rules when it comes to colour. Their feathers already look like they were designed by an artist!
I had a lot of fun pushing the turquoise, pink, purple and green in this one and letting the colours dance across the canvas.
I think this little guy needed a very colourful background to match his personality. 😉
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I don’t think you can paint a toucan without having a little fun.
That giant beak, the bold shapes and all those amazing colours made this such an enjoyable painting. I wanted to keep the composition fairly simple so that the bird—and especially that beak—would be the star.
I also love how much personality you can get into a painting with just a few shapes and colours.
I’m definitely becoming more comfortable with letting my paintings be bold, colourful and a little bit playful.
And I think this toucan approves. 😉
🎨 Acrylic on canvas
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I love painting birds because there are so many opportunities to play with colour.
This one started with the familiar blues, whites and greys of a blue bird, but I couldn’t resist adding pinks, purples and warmer tones into the feathers and background.
I’m learning that some of my favourite paintings happen when I stop worrying about whether a colour is “correct” and instead ask whether it makes the painting more interesting.
So… apparently blue birds can have a little pink in them. 😉🎨
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Pink, coral, turquoise… and just a little bit dramatic. 🦩💗
Flamingos are practically an invitation to have fun with colour!
For this painting, I wanted to push the pinks and corals while bringing in those cool blues and turquoise. I love the contrast between the warm and cool colours—and that very serious little flamingo expression. 😂
One of my favourite things about acrylic painting is being able to build up colour with lots of individual brushstrokes. From a distance they come together, but up close you can really see all the little pieces of paint.
I’m definitely learning to embrace colour more and more in my work.
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Could there be a cuter subject? 🐥💛
This little chick was such a fun one to paint.
I wanted to keep that warm, fluffy feeling while still using lots of unexpected colours—greens, purples, pinks and blues mixed in with all those beautiful golden yellows.
I think this is one of the things I enjoy most about painting animals: you don’t necessarily have to paint them exactly as you see them. You can exaggerate the colours and shapes and still capture their personality.
And this little guy definitely has personality. 💛
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This one definitely wasn’t afraid of colour! 🦆💙💛💚
I wanted to play with the idea of taking a familiar bird and looking at it through a much more colourful lens.
The blues, greens, yellows and pinks were so much fun to layer together. I especially love how the background almost becomes part of the bird rather than simply sitting behind it.
I’m really enjoying this style of painting—starting with the subject, but letting colour and brushstrokes take over along the way.
Sometimes you just have to put down the paint and see where it takes you. 🎨
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A little bit wild, a little bit whimsical. 🦉🎨
I had so much fun with this one! I love painting animals and birds because they give me the perfect excuse to play with colour—and this owl definitely got the colourful treatment.
Instead of trying to make every feather realistic, I wanted to use loose, expressive brushstrokes and unexpected colours to capture the feeling of the bird.
I’m finding that the more I paint, the more I’m willing to let the paint be paint rather than trying to make everything perfect.
And honestly… those eyes were way too much fun to paint. 👀
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There’s something so peaceful about this tiny mejiro. Its bright feathers and delicate white eye ring were a joy to bring to life with vibrant acrylics and loose, expressive brushstrokes. Sometimes the smallest birds have the biggest personalities.
The original painting is available, along with prints and greeting cards.
Inspired by @ali_kay_studio.
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Still smiling after a wonderful day of painting! 🎨🌿
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of participating in the Visual Arts Mississauga Plein Air Event, where artists painted live on location for three hours before the works were judged. I’m honoured that my painting Shady Steps was awarded Third Prize!
Painting outdoors is always an adventure, and I loved capturing the beauty of Riverwood in my bold, colourful style. Thank you to @visualartsmississauga and @saugapleinair for organizing such a fun and inspiring event and for supporting artists in our community.
Congratulations to all of the talented artists who participated. I’m grateful to have shared the day with you and look forward to painting outdoors again soon!
🎨 Shady Steps – Third Prize Winner
📍 Riverwood Conservancy, Mississauga
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I’m so honoured to have donated one of my paintings to support this truly wonderful cause. 💛
The auction is now live, and there is such an incredible collection of artwork from so many talented artists. If you have a moment, take a scroll through the images and see what speaks to you.
If something catches your eye, consider placing a bid — every little bit helps support palliative care and bereavement services for individuals and families in our community.
And even if you’re just browsing, sharing the auction helps spread the word.
You can check it out here:
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Thank you for supporting art, community, and compassionate care.

A little colour, a little celebration 🥚
This piece leans into the playful side of spring—simple, bright, and full of joy.
Sometimes art doesn’t need to be complicated to feel good.
Available—DM me for details 🌸
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A study in contrast and quiet presence 🖤
This black bunny let me lean into deeper tones and stronger shadows—something a little different within the softness of the series.
Still spring… just with a bit more depth.
Available—DM me for details 🖤
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Blending into the earth as everything wakes up 🤎
This little brown bunny feels grounded—part of the soil, part of the season.
Spring isn’t just bright… it’s earthy and real, too.
SOLD 🌿
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Soft as the last trace of snow 🤍
This white bunny sits right on that edge between seasons—still, quiet, and almost glowing against the light.
A gentle kind of spring.
Available—DM me for details 🤍
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Soft, quiet, and a little bit shy 🐑
Painting this lamb, I kept thinking about stillness—the kind you only notice when winter finally loosens its grip.
There’s a gentleness here that feels like early spring mornings.
Available—DM me for details 🤍
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A tiny burst of yellow and curiosity ��🐥
This little chick felt like painting pure newness—the kind of quiet beginning that comes with longer days and softer light.
There’s something about spring that invites us to start again, gently and without pressure. This piece carries that feeling for me.
Available—DM me for details 💛
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A little wobble, a lot of personality 🐤
This duckling made me smile the whole time I painted it—there’s something so full of life in these early spring creatures.
Like they don’t know anything except “go forward.”
Available—DM me for details 💛
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The promise of getting your hands in the soil 🧰
These garden tools felt like a quiet nod to the work behind all that beauty—digging, planting, waiting.
Spring isn’t just blooming… it’s tending, too.
Available—DM me for details 🌱
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The quiet act of helping something grow 🪴
This watering can felt simple, but meaningful—because spring isn’t just what appears… it’s what we nurture.
A small, steady kind of care.
Available—DM me for details 💧
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A quiet curve, warming in the returning sun 🐍
Snakes always feel like renewal to me—shedding, starting over, moving forward in a different way.
A slightly unexpected piece for spring… but it fits.
Available—DM me for details 🌱
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Starting something new … Held together, carefully and with purpose 🪺
This nest felt like a quiet centrepiece to the whole series—home, protection, and the beginning of something new.
Those soft blue eggs… a promise of what’s coming next.
Available—DM me for details 💙
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Looking back on a big year in the studio. Since October 2024, I started 165 acrylic paintings and completed 138. Twenty one found new homes, including nine solo designs that came straight from my own ideas.

Two pieces were recognized in juried shows. Rain Boots won first prize, Hudson Bay on the Bay received an honourable mention, and my Hand Holding a Paintbrush solo piece has been accepted into a juried show this month.

My work travelled too. Autumn pieces hung at the Caledon Community Centre, winter work is showing at Alchemy Art Loft in Red Deer, and The Beach Bus was part of the Wasaga Beach Library Summer on the Beach show. I took part in six markets, three live painting events, completed ten watercolour commissions, and sold dozens of prints, coasters, and seasonal cards along the way.

Grateful for the walls, the conversations, the encouragement, and the chance to keep making.

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🥧 Fresh from the studio — and almost from the oven!
The golden lattice crust, the well-worn rolling pin, and that hint of homemade warmth bring back all the comfort of autumn baking days. Painted in rich, creamy acrylics with layered brushstrokes to capture the glow and texture of pie crust.
Available artwork from Art on Mill Street.
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Inspired by lessons from @ali_kay_studio

Nothing says fall like a classic green pickup loaded with pumpkins! 🍂🎃
I loved painting this one — the rich green of the truck, the warm oranges of the pumpkins, and all those little autumn details that make the season feel so inviting.
Inspired by @ali_kay_studio
Available artwork from Art on Mill Street
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There’s something so magical about apples hanging in the tree — bright red, glossy, and ready to be picked. 🍎🌿
I loved painting this close-up — layering colour, capturing the sunlight, and letting the brushstrokes bring each apple to life.
Inspired by @ali_kay_studio
Available artwork from Art on Mill Street
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Spooky can be fun! 💀🎨
This colorful skull was such a joy to paint — bright hues, bold brushstrokes, and just the right amount of Halloween vibes without the scary. Perfect for autumn decorating or a pop of color anytime!
Inspired by @ali_kay_studio
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BIOGRAPHY

Artist | Photographer | Storyteller in Paint

Kimberley Popoff is a Brampton-based artist with a lifelong passion for capturing the beauty in everyday life. A self-taught painter and photographer, Kimberley has been creating for over 50 years, blending technical skill with an intuitive sense of place and emotion.

Her signature watercolour house portraits reflect a deep love of home and history, while her more recent acrylic works explore bold colours, expressive brushwork, and subjects ranging from wildlife to quiet, familiar moments. Influenced by artists like Ali Kay, Kimberley brings a sense of warmth and storytelling to each piece—whether it's a frog in a garden, a pair of worn boots, or the soft glow of a winter afternoon.

Rooted in a strong connection to Brampton and its communities, Kimberley’s work has been exhibited in local galleries, public spaces, and private collections. Through her creative practice as Art on Mill Street, she continues to share art that invites joy, reflection, and connection.

You can find Kimberley’s work at markets, online, and across the walls of those who cherish art with heart.

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COLLABORATIONS

WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT DISPLAY
AT FANZORELLI'S RESTAURANT

November 2019

A local restaurant in Brampton displayed Kimberley's artwork in their lobby. There is a connection between the local restaurant and many of the homeowners who live in the homes shown on this page

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ARTBEAT BRAMPTON

October 2019

ARTBeat Brampton was an inspirational walk in the downtown core, showcasing local artists from Brampton. Kimberley was paired with Dolcezza Custom Cakes and displayed her art work for the public to view, as well as to watch her paint live.

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BRAMPTON LIBRARY EXHIBITION

September 2019

Brampton Library provides occasional exhibit space to individuals or groups wishing to display hanging works of art. This free exhibit space enables Library visitors to participate in the creative life of the community, and presents artists with a valued avenue for exhibiting their work.

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CULTURE DAYS - CANADA'S NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE

September 24 to October 24, 2021

The festival presents a unique opportunity for independent organizers to come together to showcase local talent, foster community collaboration, and bring the public into the creative process. In the past, our organizers have hosted programming from multiple disciplines, including but not limited to: visual arts, dance, theatre, music, history and heritage, architecture and design, culinary arts, craft, and storytelling.

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PAMA 2021 VIRTUAL LIVE ART

September 2021

Live Art produced on August 28 across the Region of Peel. All submissions will be displayed in an online showcase where the public will vote for their favourite artwork. Winners of the Peoples' Choice awards will be announced on Saturday, September 25, during Ontario Culture Days

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PRICE LIST

Watercolour House Portraits

$200 CAD

8" x 10" Custom Watercolour

Email me a clear colour photograph of your house or cottage and I will paint it in a similar style to the houses shown on this website.
Artwork only

$225 CAD

8" x 10" Framed Watercolour

Email me a clear colour photograph of your house or cottage and I will paint it in a similar style to the houses shown on this website.
Artwork + basic black frame and white matting