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