Just off the easel, untitled contemporary roosters and chickens

Contemporary Roosters and Chickens

This painting is a fun and colorful piece that I completed last week.  I was experimenting with the background, using ink.  The expressive roosters and chickens are in oils.  This is on a 36" x 36" gallery wrap canvas, so it is ready to hang...a frame is optional.  I need to title this painting....any suggestions would be appreciated!  This painting is currently hanging in Dallas at the Dutch Art Gallery.  Thanks for viewing.  Kay@kwyne.com.

Just Because

Just Because

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Currently hanging in 
Dallas at the Dutch Art Gallery.

kay@kwyne.com

Bold Day

Bold Day

48" x 48" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Currently hanging at The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, TX.

kay@kwyne.com

Horizon Series: Abstract 1027

Horizon Series: Abstract 1027

22" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Palette Knife Painting

This abstract went through alot of changes before it was completed. When I started it, I was using a totally different color scheme and did not know I was going in this direction. I applied layers and layers of color...there is alot of movement and depth in this abstract. I used both the brush and palette knife on this one. Lines, shapes, color and texture...it is all on this canvas. I really like this size canvas...it hangs well above a dark piece of furnture or tilted up against the wall, sitting on a table or cabinet. This contemporary abstract is on gallery wrap canvas, so no frame is needed. It is ready to hang! Thanks so much for viewing this blog. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting. Have a great day! Kay

Contact me: kay@kwyne.com or 214-532-0325.

Honey Bear - sold

Honey Bear

Sold

5" x 5" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This painting is sold, but I was feeling sluggish on this Monday morning after Thanksgiving...maybe like this bear.  I hope to get back into the swing of things after a long holiday weekend.  

Thanks for viewing, Kay

Lucky Dogs Street Scene

Lucky Dogs Street Scene is a small oil painting, 12" x 12" on gallery wrap canvas.  I was inspired to paint the street vendors close to the French Quarters in New Orleans on a visit several years ago.  This painting has been donated to Taste of the NFL for the silent auction to be held (in New Orleans) at the annual event the eve before the Super Bowl.  Go to http://www.tasteofthenfl.com for more information on this fun event that raises millions of dollars for food banks.  

Contemporary Aspens

Contemporary Aspens

Oil on RayMar Panel

Palette Knife Painting

This painting is getting framed in 
Dallas at the Dutch Art Gallery.

This panel has loads of texture since I used the 
palette knife to apply the oils.  The colors are bold and vivid.
 Thanks for viewing this blog and the art posted here.  
Have a great day.....Kay 

On my easel...

On my easel...I started this painting earlier this week.  I had wanted to do something different with the background, but got into the rooster and chickens, and could not stop.  I doubt that I can get the background work done at this point without messing up the chickens.  I have discovered after many years, it is best not to "fuss" with the paint strokes once they are in.  Make every brushstroke count.  After a wonderful Thanksgiving I am ready to get back into the studio and finish this painting.  I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving...now it is time to decorate for Christmas!  Kay

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope that you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends.

Kay

(p.s.  this painting is sold)

I See Everything

I See Everything

Oil on Canvas

This 18" x 36" Gallery Wrap Canvas has the image of the pig coming off the canvas as if he was walking towards you.  I used a very wide brush to apply the oils.  His eyes are hidden by his big, floppy ears, but he could see, therefore the title, I See Everything.  My inspiration for this painting was a pig that I photographed on a recent trip to Illinois.  Thanks for viewing this blog and my art...Kay
214-532-0325 or kay@

Covered In Feathers

Covered In Feathers

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

30" x 30"Contemporary Rooster and Chickens

Bold brush strokes, bold colors and loose paint complete this contemporary painting.  I enjoyed painting this one...I was exploring the "look" of a french country rooster with my own painterly spin on it.  It all came together after I sectioned off the background colors.  I had a plan, but did not know exactly how it would turn out.  I did not want my colors to get muddy, so I did not over-paint.  I put the brakes on and made every stroke count, trying not to go back into the paint once I laid a color in.  I used three paint brushes, a wide flat, a small flat and a liner.  I hope to get into the studio today and paint for ME!!!  I have a huge commission coming up, and once I get started on that, I won't be painting any roosters.  Thanks for viewing this blog and my art!  KMW at 214-532-0325 or kay@kwyne.com

Piggy Wiggy

Piggy Wiggy

18" x 18" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Oil Painting

I had to paint this piggy that I saw scampering around at an Amish farm in Illinois a couple of weeks ago....he had a great shape, wonderful coloring, and ran around the farm with an attitude.  I think he was in charge.....this pig was running loose, checking out the horses, cattle, and sheep.  I don't know if he had broken out of his pen, but when he can running towards me I hopped back into the car.  I wanted Piggy Wiggy on a square canvas because of his stockiness.  It was intentional to have him painted off the canvas to imply his size and give interest to the painting.  Thanks for viewing this blog and the art posted.  Kay at 214-532-0325 or kay@kwyne.com

Quatro!

Quatro!

36" x 36" Oil and Ink on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This is a fun and loose painting...when I started out, I had an idea in my mind of what I wanted the four images to be.  The first thing I did was put out some neutral colors for the background.  I usually use bright, bold colors so I had to keep telling myself that something neutral would make the roosters pop off the canvas.  I used some ink to produce some lettering.  I had five shades of grey ink that I used.  Then I started with some lines and geometric shapes.  Then the fun part.....I started with a wide brush and put in an outline on each rooster....I was afraid that I would over-paint this, so I forced myself to put the brushes down and go home.  The next day I used a liner to suggest the details of each rooster...and I did not want each one to be the same....so, here you go.  Quatro!  This painting is drying in the studio right now...they are fun, colorful, bold and looking for a new home.  Thanks for looking at this blog and my art.  Kay at 214-532-0325 or kay@kwyne.com

Interupted Dreams

Interupted Dreams

36" x 36" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

This painting is hanging at the studio, and is ready to ship to a new home.  There is a dragonfly on the canvas, along with geometric shapes that are randomly placed.  I felt like I was having a dream while painting, and that I kept waking up.  You know that feeling.  Therefore, the canvas has an interupted or disjointed feel.  Thanks for looking at this blog....contact Kay at kay@kwyne.com for more information  on this painting.  KMW

Fancy Feathers

Fancy Feathers

18" x 36" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This painting is hanging at The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.

Thanks for viewing.....Kay

Rooster Times Four-On my easel

Rooster Times Four - sitting on my easel

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I am working on this large piece...and painted into the evening yesterday on it.  I was afraid that I would overwork it, so I stopped to photograph.  I wanted all four roosters different, but the same in size and eyes.  I am planning on giving each rooster a pop of color, eyes, and maybe some small detail for the beaks.  I hope to post the finished painting tomorrow.  Thanks for viewing.  Kay at kay@kwyne.com.

Yellow Lab

Yellow Lab - Maggie

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

This is was quick painting demo that took place at a Eastlake Animal Clinic on Sunday.

It was a fun day with lots of animals up for adoption.  

Between the band, the pig races and the SNAKES, it was a fun day.

Thanks for viewing....Kay

Color My World

Color My World

8" x 16" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Abstract Aspens

This painting is hanging at The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, TX.

I liked the size of the RayMar panel that I used in the painting, along with the fun and bold colors.  There is alot of texture on this painting since I used a palette knife.  

Thanks for viewing, Kay

kay@kwyne.com

This and that.....

This photo was taken today out in east Texas....lots and lots of painting en plein air was going on at the Devereaux's Lake House.  The creative juices were flowing......and we were boating, eating, drinking, painting....it was lots of fun.  Mike and Carol had us all out.  Photo by John Wyne.

In photo:  Ann, Cecy, Kay, Jim, Christy, Mike, Carol and Carolyn.

 Interesting landmarks in the small towns close by.....a fence made of old bicycles.

 Here is a fine bovine that I saw in Illinois last week during a ride thru McDonough County.  He was posing for me....actually cooperating when I brought the camera out.

This little piggie was skampering around an Amish farm in Illinois....he only had one ear.  OMG.

Mrs. Henry (a.k.a. Punkie) and Grandpa Charlie (my Dad!)  Our week long visit went by fast!

Tomorrow I am doing a painting demonstration and probably painting some dogs and pigs and maybe a cow.  Depends on my mood.....I will post some paintings after I finish the demo.  Thanks for looking at this blog.  Have a great weekend....Kay

Magic

Magic

36" x 36" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

I wanted to convey the magic in the colors of nature in this contemporary landscape painting.  I used the palette knife and the brush on this textured canvas.  Contact Kay at kay@kwyne.com for information on purchasing.  Thanks for viewing!

Dragonfly On The Rise

Dragonfly On The Rise

24" x 30" Oil & Ink & Oil Bar on Linen Gallery Wrap

Abstract Dragonfly

This contemporary mixed media piece is available.

Contact Kay for more information.

Kay@kwyne.com

Thanks for viewing!

Blowing In The Wind

Blowing In The Wind

30" x 40" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This painting is available for purchase.

Contact Kay at kay@kwyne.com for more information.

Thanks for viewing this blog.

Just Thinking - Sold

Just Thinking

SOLD

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This painting has a new home!

Yesterday I got a call from the collector (Gina) who purchased this painting in Alaska....

and gave it to a special friend for a 40th Birthday gift.

I can't wait to see this chick hanging on a wall in her new home.

I am still traveling....can't wait to get back into the studio and paint.

I am in the midwest, and getting lots of photographs and inspiration from the farms and the landscape.  

Thanks for viewing....Kay

Three Is A Crowd

Three Is A Crowd

8" x 8" Oil on Raymar Cotton Panel

Palette Knife Painting

Contemporary Roosters

This painting is drying and sitting on my easel.  The colors are rich and earthy.  These roosters are crowded on the canvas, and they are probably thinking, THREE IS A CROWD!  Contact Kay to purchase at kay@kwyne.com

Red Hot Rooster

Red Hot Rooster

18" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This painting is completed, and drying on my easel.

I will get a better photograph of it once I return.....I am traveling, and unable to be at the studio.  This rooster is on the move, colorful and has a fun personality.  Contact Kay if you have questions about this painting or any other painting you see on my blog or website.  Thanks for viewing....kay@kwyne.com