Wild Poppy Art & Design: Vibrant Contemporary Paintings and Fine Art Workshops

Wild Poppy Art & Design is the creative studio of Kimberly Santini, an accomplished painter and educator based in Michigan. Known for her distinctive use of vibrant color and spontaneous brushwork, Santini has built a significant reputation through her long-standing daily painting practice, notably her Painting a Dog a Day project. This commitment to consistency and growth eventually led to her being selected as the official artist for the 2015 Kentucky Derby, where her work captured the spirit and energy of the historic event. The studio, located north of Detroit, focuses on a diverse range of subjects, including custom pet portraits, equine art, landscapes, and Daydreams—a series of intuitive abstractions rooted in allegory and memory. Wild Poppy Art & Design serves as both a production space for fine art and an educational hub, offering multi-day workshops and personal mentoring for artists looking to refine their voice. Kimberly Santini's work is celebrated for its ability to define relationships with others and build connections through the trace of the artist’s hand. With representation in galleries across the United States and a portfolio that extends into textiles and licensed goods, Wild Poppy Art & Design continues to influence the contemporary art scene from its Michigan-based roots.