Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Lavender Fields - Sold

Lavender Fields
Sold
14" x 14" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Contact Kay with any comments or questions.
This painting has a new home!  This is one of my Wildflower Landscapes that I painted in 2014.  I worked on a series of them, and have explored many possibilities with this subject matter.  I am starting next year out with a paint challenge, and hoping to have a creative and productive 2015.  I think I will paint whatever I feel like painting...with Roosters and Cows at the top of my list.  I hope you all have a safe and fun New Years Eve!  Kay

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Flutter

Flutter
24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
This dragonfly is fluttering all over the canvas...with color, texture and movement this abstract is ready to hang.  I painted the sides of the gallery wrap canvas, so frame is optional.  The vibrant colors bounce off of each other.  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks for looking...I am back in the studio working on several projects, getting ready for another paint challenge in 2015. Thanks for looking....Kay

Monday, December 29, 2014

Change - Sold

Change
Sold
24" x 24" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Dragonfly Series Painting
This abstract painting has a new home in Corpus Christi!
Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Peaceful Path

Peaceful Path
48" x 48" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Contact Kay for more details on this 
contemporary landscape painting.
Thanks, KMW

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Windy December

Windy December
8" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Landscape Plein Air
As I post this today the wind is howling and makes me feel as I did the day I painted this small painting.  It was a cold and windy day at White Rock Lake.  As you can imagine, it was hard keeping all of my painting equipment together.  I started with a brush, but ended up painting with a palette knife.  I was painting with a Monday morning plein air group.  Outdoor situations make you paint fast and deliberate.  I probably need to get out of the studio and paint outdoors more in 2015.  This painting is for sale....contact Kay if you have comments or questions.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Friday, December 26, 2014

Happy

Happy
18" x 18" Mixed Media on Cradle Board
Contemporary Abstract Still Life
Bold colors, torn paper, acrylic paint, crayon, and handmade paper were used to create this floral still life.  It is abstract, whimsical and colorful.  Contact Kay for purchasing information.  Today I am recovering from Christmas with the family.  Here are a few pics from yesterday....

This little guy (to be named) was a surprise to daughter Lindsay from her hubby, Wes.  We all loved the surprise and seeing it all unfold!  

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Together

Together
10" x 10" Oil on Gessoed Masonite Panel
Contemporary Aspen Painting
Thick oils, bold colors and lots of texture make this painting a cheery one.  It would look great framed up or sitting on an easel.  I like this size panel...it's not small, it's not big....it's just a great medium size format.  Contact Kay if you would like to purchase...Thanks, and enjoy your Christmas Eve with friends and family.  KMW

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Big Guy

Big Guy
30" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Rooster Painting
This palette knife painting is fun, colorful and has lots of texture.  You can see the layers of paint, as it was applied with a knife.  You can't help but want to put your hands over the surface and feel the chunks of paint.  The paint is also on the sides of the stretcher bars, so framing is optional.  Contact Kay for more information on this painting.  Thanks for looking...Kay

Monday, December 22, 2014

On The Run

On The Run
3 1/2" x 3 1/2" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Framed - $85
Contact Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas for
purchasing info.  Thanks, Kay

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Checking You Out

Checking You Out
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Rooster
All Framed Up - $85
This cute frame was screaming for a rooster...so here is another
small painting.  It is drying up at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, TX
He is looking for a new home.
Thanks for looking at this blog.
Kay

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Minnie

Minnie
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Rooster
$85 Includes Frame

All framed up in a cute little frame, ready to hang
or put on small easel.  Contact Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.
More tiny paintings to come.....
Thanks for looking, Kay

Friday, December 19, 2014

Teensy-Weensy

Teensy-Weensy
2 1/2" x 2 1/2" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
$85.00 Includes Frame!
Contemporary Rooster
This is by far the smallest painting I have painted.  I have it drying at the studio and then it will be at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  This isn't a very good pic because of the shadow, but I did not want to handle the panel because the paint is so wet.  I have three more smalls to paint and a commission to finish before Christmas.  Then I am going to get ready for another 30 Paintings in 30 Days Paint Challenge.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Thursday, December 18, 2014

The One On The Run

The Little One
$100
8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Contact Kay....thanks, Kay

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Itty-Bitty



Itty-Bitty
3" x 3" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
$85 Includes Frame!
This little rooster is all framed up and ready to find a new home!  Pam Massar Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas asked me to paint a small rooster in a very small frame...painting on a 3" x 3" canvas is challenging....I prefer a 30" x 30"!!!!  But, I pulled out two new brushes that were tiny, and here's my results.  As you can see, I am holding the frame and it is small!  Thus, the name of this rooster is Itty-Bitty.  I have four more smalls that I am working on, along with a commission for a Christmas gift...more painting today!  Thanks for looking...Kay


Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Funky Chickens

Funky Chickens
20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
A little whimsical, very colorful and fun describes this painting.  The chicks are painted loosely, with very little detail.  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks, Kay

Monday, December 15, 2014

Missed The Boat

Missed The Boat
12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
This painting is looking for a new home...
contact Kay for purchasing info.
Thanks for looking....Kay

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Mama Hen

Mama Hen
8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Chicken
$100
Contact Kay to purchase.
Thanks for viewing....Kay

Friday, December 12, 2014

Thoughtful

Thoughtful
24" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Linen
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Raw natural linen is what I painted this still life on.  The red tulips were gorgeous in an arrangement that was leftover from a Valentine's Day gift...I loved the shapes of the flowers and the refection in the glass vase with the stems in it.  I put some dark torrit grey paint at the vase...to ground it. I used the palette knife on this linen, and let the natural linen show through, not painting it all out.  Thick, thick, thick paint adds texture and interest to this contemporary floral, giving it an abstract quality. Contact Kay for more information on this painting.  Thanks, Kay

Thursday, December 11, 2014

How Now Brown Cow

How Now Brown Cow
40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Cow
Contact Kay for purchasing information.
Thanks, Kay

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Out On A Limb

Out On A Limb
12" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Song Birds
This long, horizontal format was perfect for these colorful songbirds.  They are all busy out on a limb, looking, chirping, and sitting pretty.  This painting is for sale, and would look great in a den, bedroom or office.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking, Kay

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Cowgirl

Cowgirl
20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Cow Painting
This beauty is looking for a new home...
Contact Kay for purchasing info.
Thanks for looking....KMW

Monday, December 8, 2014

On The Run

On The Run
6" x 6" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Rooster
This little guy is on the run....and framed up ready to hang.  He would make a great Christmas gift for someone...Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Impulsive

Impulsive
18" x 18" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Floral Landscape
Yesterday, when I was at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas I was talking to a couple who admired this painting.  I said that it was a part of of a series that I have been work on - Floral Landscapes.  They thought it was an abstract with roosters in it.  So if that is what they see in this painting, it is an abstract rooster painting.  I see patches of color indicating wildflowers popping up in the landscape.  If you let your imagination run wild you could probably see something other than roosters or flowers.  I used alot of impasto, palette knives, brushes and cut-away tools with the oils on this painting.  Lots of texture.  Anyway, the reception for the juried art show, Pursuit of the Southwest was good.  Lots of people attended, and there were four or five paintings sold through out the day.  Thanks for looking at this blog....contact Kay for more info.  Kay

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Blue Skies Above

Blue Skies Above
24" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Landscape
Today is the artist's reception at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas for the 6th Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Pursuit of the Southwest.  This painting, Blue Skies Above and two others were accepted into the show.  I hope you can stop by the gallery for the reception to meet many of the wonderful artists and see the paintings.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Friday, December 5, 2014

Lavender Fields

Lavender Fields
14" x 14" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Contact ME for purchasing information.
This painting is hanging at the studio, and 
is available.  Thanks, Kay

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Wide Open Sky

Wide Open Sky
Sold!
36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Landscape Painting
Wide Open Sky is one of those pieces that has a soothing and calming affect
on you when you walk into the the room and see it.  The soft clouds and simple landscape give the viewer a peaceful feeling.  I am thrilled that this painting has a new home, and will be place above the new owner's fireplace.  I can't wait to see photos of Wide Open Sky hanging in it's new home.  Thanks for looking at this blog and my art.  Contact ME to view any of my art.  Kay

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Pretty In Pink

Pretty In Pink
12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Framed in Silver/Pewter wide moulding.
Ready for a new home!
Contact Kay to purchase this painting.
It would make a great Christmas 
gift for someone!!!  Kay

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Missed The Boat

Missed The Boat
12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
An old dinghy tied up to a dock caught my eye when we were in a small fishing village in Maine.  I loved the old and weathered metal on the boat.  It was rusty and rough.  The water skimmed over the rocks leading up to the shore.  I used a palette knife to give the rocks and dinghy texture and depth.  This painting looks great framed up in a dark wood moulding.  Contact Kay for more information on this painting.  Thanks for looking...Kay

Monday, December 1, 2014

Wildflower Vista

Wildflower Vista
24" x 24" Oil on Canvas
Contemporary Wildflower Landscape
My intent was for the viewer to feel as
if he/she was standing in a field of colorful
wildflowers, looking at the horizon. This canvas
requires a frame, and is hanging
Thanks for looking....Kay

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Cowboy Up!

Cowboy Up!
48" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Contact Kay for more info on this painting.
Thanks for looking....Kay

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Colorado Landscape Study

Colorado Landscape Study
24" x 30" Oil on Canvas Board
Contemporary Wildflower Landscape
Contact KAY for more information
on the art posted on this blog.
Thanks for looking.  KMW

Friday, November 28, 2014

Shea Baby

Shea Baby
30" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Oil Painting
Shea was our third lab, and a great dog.  She was always fetching a tennis ball.  I used bold brush strokes on the canvas, and kept the painting loose.  This painting is one of my favorites because I captured Shea's personality.  I probably need to do another pet portrait of Penny Lane and Gurl.  Even though they don't get along.  Happy day after Thanksgiving...we will be putting the Christmas tree up!  Contact Kay for more information on my animal paintings.  Kay

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Oh So Proud - SOLD

Oh So Proud
This painting is sold, but the message is:  
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Enjoy your day!
Kay

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Big Guy

Big Guy
30" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
This handsome rooster is perched on a wall, and is looking for a new home.  He is bold, colorful and interesting.  He has layers and layers of oils....would look great in a frame or just hanging as is.  Contact Kay for more information on this guy.  Thanks, Kay

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Landscape

Landscape
12" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
I thought I was finished with this painting, but now that I look at it on my computer, I may need to go back in and add more color.  The paint is very thick and chunky.  I used impasto so that I could have lots of texture and it would dry quickly.  I will post tomorrow any changes that I make on it in the studio.  Thanks for looking.....Contact ME for more information on this painting.  Kay

Monday, November 24, 2014

Bucket of Color

Bucket of Color
14" x 14" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Still Life Painting
Last weekend Merriam and Blake went to a wedding reception and brought home one of the table decorations, a small silver bucket with a beautiful arrangement in it.  I took it to the studio and set up a still life to paint.  I loved the colors and variety of shapes of the flowers and greenery.  This painting is drying at the studio, but is looking for a new home.  Contact ME for more information on this painting, or any other painting posted here.  Thanks, Kay

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Ecstatic Day

Ecstatic Day
12" x 24" Oil on Canvas
Contemporary Floral Landscape
Ecstatic Day is framed in dark wood moulding with gold lip.  This floral landscape is very painterly.  The wildflowers are colorful and wandering through the field.  I used a wide flat brush on this painting, and did not put lots of detail in it.  Contact Kay for purchasing information.  Thanks, KMW

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Four Square

Four Square

36" x 36" Mixed Media on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Rooster Painting
Four Square is a large square canvas, with four rooster images painted with wide brush strokes.  Each rooster is painted differently, as if they have their own personality and individuality.  The close-up image below shows that there is an abstract quality to the images of these fun roosters.  I amped up the color, and exaggerated the features on the fine feathered creatures.

Here is a closer look at the rooster in the top right corner of the painting.  As you can see, there are layers of paint, ink and oil sticks on the canvas.  Since this is on a gallery wrap canvas, a frame is optional.  This contemporary rooster painting is looking for a new home...contact Kay if you are interested in this painting.  Thanks, Kay

Friday, November 21, 2014

Empty Nest Waiting

Empty Nest Waiting
8" x 16" Oil on Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Empty Nest Waiting is framed up and hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  I used a wide brush and my palette knife to create this contemporary nest painting. You can see the wide brushstrokes in the background...I didn't get fussy with it.  I painted it, and left the paint so that the brush strokes were visible.  The sticks and twigs of the nest are thick and textured.  Thanks for looking at this blog.....Kay

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Floral Landscape


Landscape Painting
6" x 6" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
$100
Painting and iron easel.
This mini landscape painting is completed!
It would make a great accent piece on an
easel as a gift.  
Contact Kay to purchase.  
Thanks, KMW

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Small Landscape

Landscape Painting
6" x 6" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
$100
Painting and iron easel
This mini landscape painting is completed!
It would make a great accent piece on an
easel as a gift.  Thick oils cover the panel
with some texture.  The blues, turqoise 
and violets work well on this small panel.
Contact Kay to purchase.  
Thanks, KMW

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Landscape - Sold

Contemporary Landscape Painting
30" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Sold
BJ was the highest bidder at the live auction this past weekend in Grapevine, Texas.  I attended the 40th Annual Holiday Charity Event at Austin Ranch, Hilton DFW Lakes.  The Women's Division of The Grapevine CHamber of Commerce put on a great event to raise money for underprivileged students and senior citizens.  I took this pic of BJ and the finished painting that I painted during the dinner and dancing.  It was fun, it was for a good cause, and I met some fabulous people.  Thanks for looking at my blog....Kay

Monday, November 17, 2014

Enchanting

Enchanting
36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Contact Kay for more information
on this painting.  Stay warm.  KMW