As you slide down the banisters of life, may the splinters never point the wrong way.
Love, Kinley….Today we introduce you to kinleydanger. She is a painter, entrepreneur and seriously special human gifted to planet earth. The world needs more people like Kinley who keep life fun and worth living. Oh yeah she also paints passion pants.

Why do you paint?

To make sure I still have a pulse.

Why is art important?

Great art makes you constantly renegotiate your surroundings and how you fit into your own constructed environment. Art will always be a question, not an answer. And curiosity is one of the most important fundamental qualities a person can have.

What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

It’s a variation of a walk, meditation, making the most spectacular oatmeal on the planet, a few emails, drawing exercises, maybe a swim.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

Don’t take yourself too seriously. And keep asking questions.

What is paradise?

A foot massage from someone you love and tequila, soda, & lime.

When are you most afraid?

It’s a tie between getting too cold when I’m skiing and being caught in a riptide.

How do you overcome fear?

Wear a nice, toasty ski suit and bring fins.

What does love feel like?

Butter. Smooth like butter, hot like sauce. Hot butter on a breakfast toast. Delicious.

What does a perfect day look like?

Usually either on a Sunday or Tuesday. An early morning at the flea market, find some treasure, have some Gazpacho at Le Pain, a full body massage, maybe a little sushi and a fantastic movie. Another winner is a Malibu or Laguna beach day, sushi, vintage shop, corn on the cob, and a Pacifico with lime. And we’re bound to make new friends at some point along this adventure. Because I’ll be wearing passion pants without a question.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to make E.V. Knox into a global lifestyle brand specializing in boutique hotel and high-end residential projects. As well as having my own artist residency program/retreat in Joshua Tree and I would love to have my own tequila or wine and an avocado/olive farm in Montecito. Oh and a massive garden. And an art collector.

What is your advice for someone who is in pursuit of the dream?

Be patient, be receptive, talk about your goals as much as possible to as many people as possible. You’re bound to meet that one person who knows that one person who knows the person who can take your dream and make it into a reality. Keep building your community and building everyone else up in that community. Because it takes a village.