Random Ideas by Kay Wyne

Random Ideas

40" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract
Thank you for looking at my blog...
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Artfully yours, Kay

Ki-Wa-Wi-Ka by Kay Wyne

Ki-Wa-Wi-Ka
24" x 30" Oil on Canvas

Summers in Northern Michigan are special.  The cottage that the Wyne family owned was charming and comfortable.  Ki-Wa-Wi-Ka (built in 1902) always looked like the same, summer after summer.  This painting brings back many memories...happy family times Up North.  I started this painting in 1995, and found it stashed away in the garage.  John urged me to finish it, so I took it to the studio to paint on it.  I am not sure, but it might be finished...I will let it sit and dry for a while.  After 23 years, I am glad that I was pushed to complete it.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay 

The Many by Kay Wyne

The Many

48" x 60" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

Contact Kay for more information on this painting

or any of the art posted on this blog. 

Thank you, have a good day!  KMW

Dallas Business Journal Book of Lists - I Can See Forever

This week I’m excited and honored to be one of 12 Texas artists featured in the 2018 Dallas Business Journal Book of Lists.  Editor Brandon J. Call included my painting, I Can See Forever, as the cover for the Real Estate section, and as part of the front cover of the book.  Thank you to Brandon for featuring me and my art in the annual publication!  Contact ME for more information on this painting, or if you would like a copy of the 2018 Dallas Business Journal Book of Lists, I will be happy to assist!  Kay

Just For You by Kay Wyne

Just For You

48" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Still Life

Contact Kay for purchasing info.

Thanks, KMW

Blowing In The Wind

Blowing In The Wind

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

Contemporary Abstract

Contact Kay for purchasing info.

Thanks, KMW

Commissioned Dog Portrait - Merry Christmas!

Ollie

NFS/Commission

12" x 12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Pet Portrait

Now that Christmas is here, I can post this painting of Ollie.  I painted this several months ago...it was a surprise Christmas gift for a young couple in Boston.  I hope they enjoy this doggie portrait...I know they love their Ollie!  I am spending Christmas with John and the family.  I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas!  Kay

Windy December by Kay Wyne

Windy December

8" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

En Plein Air Palette Knife Painting

This is probably one of my favorite plein air paintings.  I have so many paintings that I started outside, but was unable to finish.  I stuck it out on this one, even though it was a very cold and windy December day at White Rock Lake.  I like the feel of the painting...kind of moody, and because I used the palette knife, there was a lot of scraping and modeling of the oils.  This painting is available, and looks great in a dark mahogany wood frame with a gold inside liner.  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks, KMW

The Guardian by Kay Wyne

The Guardian

48" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Landscape Painting

A recent trip to Arizona gave me the perfect opportunity to get some photographs of the amazing Saguaro Cactus.  The title, "The Guardian" hit me as my cousin Chuck told me that in his mind, the huge Saguaros as the guardians of the desert.  These gigantic cacti are located in Tucson and the surrounding desert...and OMG their presence is everywhere!  

I wanted to put down on canvas what the Saguaro looked like when we were standing next to it...the trunk was old, rigid and weathered, but as you look up to the newer growth, the limbs were small, smoother and more colorful.   I also wanted to capture the light of the desert. Here are a few photographs of my progress from start to finish on this canvas.  

Thank you for looking at my blog and this new painting.  Contact Kay for more information on "The Guardian".  KMW

Hideaway by Kay Wyne

Hideaway

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Nest Series

Contact Kay Wyne for more info on this painting.

Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

The Rock by Kay Wyne

The Rock

40" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Landscape

With cold and wet weather upon us, I am wishing for for warmer days...and longing for the beautiful beach Up North.  This painting is looking for a new home, and is a great reminder of fun summers on the beach.  Contact Kay for more information on this painting.  Stay warm!  Kay

Still Life - Sold!

Sunflowers, Hydrangeas and Grapes:  A Still Life
Sold!

40" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life Painting

Thanks to Pam Massar of Dutch Art Gallery for closing the sale of this painting.  I love it when my paintings have new homes!  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay

Fresh Pick by Kay Wyne

Fresh Pick
40" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Floral Still Life

Vibrant colors, palette knife work, brush work and a variety of different flowers make this canvas pleasing to the eye.  The flowers in the background are just as interesting as the ones in the foreground.  I hope that this painting makes the viewer smile!  "Fresh Pick" is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info on this beautiful still life painting.  Thanks for looking...KMW

Rise and Shine by Kay Wyne

Rise and Shine

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Cacti Painting

This colorful and textural painting is ready for a new home.  It would look handsome in an office or home setting.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Flower Power by Kay Wyne

Flower Power

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral 

Currently hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.

Contact Kay for more info on this vibrant and colorful

original oil painting.  Thanks, Kay

Let The Sun Shine In by Kay Wyne

Let The Sun Shine In

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

Contact Kay for more information.

Thanks, KMW

Oh Happy Day! by Kay Wyne

Oh Happy Day!

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

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Beautiful lavenders, greys and greens all work well together on this canvas.  The flowers are textured, as I used a palette knife to apply the thick oils.  This painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at this blog!  KMW

On my easel...

On my easel...

I started a 30" x 40" gallery wrap canvas yesterday in the studio.

Here you can see I have two layers of transparent paint down.  I don't have a game plan at this time, just painting.  At this stage, anything is possible.

Currently, I have three canvases going right now, with hopes to complete at least one of them today.  Have a great day!  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  KMW

Colors of Spring by Kay Wyne

Colors of Spring

16" x 20" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Landscape Painting

A palette knife was used to apply the paint and move it around on the museum quality RayMar panel.  There are pops of color and texture, leading the eye through the field.  This painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay Wyne for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Whispy by Kay Wyne

Whispy

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Oil Painting

This painting is available for purchase.

Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Hip Hip Hooray! by Kay Wyne

Hip Hip Hooray!

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract Painting

Contact Kay for purchasing info.

Thanks, KMW

Stones by Kay Wyne

Stones

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

This canvas has gone through several phases, and in the last phase, I was thinking about stones.  Kidney stones. Petoskey stones.  Gemstones.  Lots of different colors and shapes of stones, and I was able just to let my brush make the marks.  I was painting for the fun of it.  Thanks for looking at this blog...have an artful day!  Kay

Peaceful by Kay Wyne

Peaceful

12" x 16" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Landscape

This palette knife painting is framed, and available for purchase.

Contact Kay for more info.

Thanks, KMW

If You Say So by Kay Wyne

If You Say So

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Rooster Series

Contact Kay for more information on this palette knife painting...

it is available for purchase, just in time for Christmas!

Kay

Roses Galore by Kay Wyne

Roses Galore

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life

Contact Kay for comments or questions on this painting.

Thanks for looking...Kay

Posey I & Posey II by Kay Wyne

Posey I and Posey II

36" x 36" Gallery Wrap Canvas (each canvas)

These company pieces are fun, colorful and textural.  There are layers and layers of paint, lines and palette knife work.  Posey I & Posey II can be sold separately or together...whatever works for your wall space!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Have an artful day!  Kay

Scared by Kay Wyne

Scared

30" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract
Contact Kay for more info on this abstract.
Have an artful day....Kay

Rooster by Kay Wyne - Sold

Rooster

Sold

5" x 5" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Chicken & Rooster Series

Rooster was custom framed and hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas and sold this week to a Dallas collector.  This little guy is handsome, colorful and full of personality.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay

The Guardian by Kay Wyne

The Guardian

48" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Landscape Painting

A recent trip to Arizona gave me the perfect opportunity to get some photographs of the amazing Saguaro Cactus.  The title, "The Guardian" hit me as my cousin Chuck told me that in his mind, the huge Saguaros as the guardians of the desert.  These gigantic cacti are located in Tucson and the surrounding desert...and OMG their presence is everywhere!  

I wanted to put down on canvas what the Saguaro looked like when we were standing next to it...the trunk was old, rigid and weathered, but as you look up to the newer growth, the limbs were small, smoother and more colorful.   I also wanted to capture the light of the desert. Here are a few photographs of my progress from start to finish on this canvas.  

Thank you for looking at my blog and this new painting.  Contact Kay for more information on "The Guardian".  KMW

Colors of Seabrook by Kay Wyne

Colors of Seabrook

6" x 6" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Painting in plein air on the beach is a great experience.  Last year John and I were at Seabrook Island outside of Charleston and I had the opportunity to beach-it daily.  This small panel is in the studio, and I hope to paint a large canvas with this as guide on the color palette.  I put my brushes away for this painting, and used a palette knife.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Contact ME for more info on my paintings. Kay

Repeat by Kay Wyne

Repeat

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

"Repeat" has been accepted into the Dutch Art Gallery Juried Fall Exhibit, Do You See What I See?  The opening reception for the show is this Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 pm.  If you are in the Dallas area, please stop by to see the artwork and meet the artists.  Thank you looking at my art...Kay

My Kind of Day - Sold!

My Kind of Day

Sold

12" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This painting found the perfect home in Dallas!  "My Kind of Day" was painted with vivid colors, using a palette knife---and looks fabulous in the mid-century modern home.  Thank you to the local couple who purchased this painting.....it's always good to know where my art lives.  Have an artful day....Kay Wyne

The Many by Kay Wyne

The Many
48" x 60" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas 
Contemporary Abstract Painting

I was in the mood for some great colors and big shapes when I started with this canvas.  I pulled out lots of my transparent to start this canvas, toning it with cad red and cad orange to get ride of the blank white canvas staring at me.  I took a large filbert and drew all over, creating lines and shapes.  I wanted to create an image that was happy, harmonious in color, and allowed the viewer to be pulled in and interested in what I put on the canvas.  Interesting comments have come to me...some viewers see horse races, a crowd of people at a football game or a floral landscape.  

"The Many" is a great title for this piece, as it allows the viewer to decide for themselves exactly what they see.  Thanks to Jake Small for naming this canvas!!!  Contact Kay for more info on this painting.  Thanks, KMW

I Can See Forever by Kay Wyne

I Can See Forever

30" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape

Contact Kay for purchasing info.

Thanks, KMW

Wheat Fields by Kay Wyne

Wheat Fields

30" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape

Big fluffy clouds moving across the wide open sky, and a colorful field of wheat make this painting a very pleasant one to view.  The eye moves across the field, back to the horizon line and then up to cloud formations.  You get a sense of the depth of the field, and the big sky.  This painting is finished, with the sides of the gallery wrap canvas painted.  Framing is optional, but "Wheat Fields" is ready for a new home.  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks for looking...have an artful day.  KMW

Hideaway by Kay Wyne

Hideaway

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Nest Series

Contact Kay Wyne for more info on this painting.

Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

On My Easel....by Kay Wyne

 Starting with a 48" x 60" canvas, I was needing to get rid of the white.

I started with a toned canvas, then started drawing with paint and a filbert.

I don't have a plan, I am just painting.  
More on this canvas later in the week....Today is Thanksgiving, and I hope you are enjoying the holiday with friends and family.
Happy Thanksgiving!  Kay 

Go Fish by Kay Wyne

Go Fish

12" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Starting with a base coat of Cadmium Red Deep, I covered the canvas to cover up the white canvas.  Then I took some charcoal and drew large shapes, and pulled out my palette knife.  I started finding shapes and the shapes turned into fish.  There are about a dozen fish in this painting, some are easy to see, others are hidden and implied shapes of fish.  This fun and whimsical painting is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay with any questions/comments.  Have a great day.....Kay

The Time Is Now by Kay Wyne

The Time Is Now

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

Contemporary Floral Still Life

This floral still life is full of color, interesting shapes, and just plain happy!  The oils were applied with a wide brush, without getting too fussy.  The violets, ice blues, greens, and yellows pop off the orange and reddish orange background.  Contact Kay for more information on this painting!  Thanks for looking at my art.  KMW

Color My World by Kay Wyne -sold

Color My World

Sold

14" x 10" Oil on Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This painting is sold, but it is one of my favorites.  It has a home in San Francisco, and is very handsome all framed up.  The colors pull your eye into the painting as the flowers in the field lead you into the canvas.  The flowers in the foreground are heavy with texture and were applied with the palette knife.  Thanks for looking at my blog...questions or comments, please contact Kay.  Thanks, KMW

Random Ideas by Kay Wyne

Random Ideas

40" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

Layers and layers of color, lines and shapes make this canvas interesting and full of random ideas.  I haven't decided which way I prefer to view the painting, so I deliberately put off signing the canvas.  Turning it on it's side and mixing it up works for me.  Here it is turned, and when it is viewed like the image below, I see a vase and flowers.

I used oil bars, oil paints, charcoal, wide brushes, small brushes, palette knives and rubber clay wedges to create "Random Ideas".  It is a very loose abstract with shapes that become images and colors that are pleasant to the eye.  Contact Kay for more information on this painting or any other pieces of art posted on this blog.  Thanks for looking, Kay