Star Gazing

 

Star Gazing

20" x 16" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

A big shout-out to Val, who took the photo that inspired me to paint this panel.  She was at White Rock Lake looking for the Bethlehem Star.  This photo is stunning...and I just had to paint it.  I started our with brushes, but decided that thick impasto would give it texture.  After laying out the painting, I took my palette knife to the piles of paint that I had mixed up.  This painting is drying in the studio. 

Photo credit: Valerie Hill, White Rock Lake, Dallas, Texas

Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay

Merry Christmas!

 

Merry Christmas from the Wyne Family!  

December Sail

 

December Sail

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Plein Air at White Rock Lake

Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny and warm day in Dallas, so John and I went to White Rock Lake to take in the day.  🌞 I set up to do a quick painting of the lake, with the marina in the background,  There were a few sailboat out, and I captured one in my painting.  Using a palette knife I put some scruffy tall grass in the foreground.  It was a great day!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  This painting is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info.  KMW

Sunflower Day

 

Sunflower Day

8" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral Landscape

Sunflowers standing tall in a breezy field...this painting is ready for a new home.  It is handsome all framed up.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

These Days

These Days
Contemporary Abstract
Oil, Charcoal and Oil Bars on Canvas
Approximately 50" x 50" on Unstretched Canvas

These days I am into abstracts, starting with what I call a roadmap.  I draw, paint and then scrape away the oils, and do all again.  I mixed my colors and mixed more colors, and my piles of oil overlapped...so that they are harmonious. I did not plan anything, it all happened and the prussian blue lines/vase was put in at the very end...so now I have an abstract floral.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

Midnight Light

 

Midnight Light

8" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Abstract Painting

This palette knife painting is filled with texture and layers of paint.  It is framed in a custom floater frame and is hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  Contact the gallery or Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Fruit Punch

 

Fruit Punch 

16" x 16" Oil and Charcoal on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I started painting, not knowing what I would come up with.  I started with large shapes and bold colors, painting very abstract.  I saw leaves, fruit, and then a bowl appeared, so here is my colorful still life.  I had a great time painting this one in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Untitled

Untitled

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Landscape/Palette Knife Painting

 Thanks for looking!  Kay

Borrowed Vases

Borrowed Vases

10" x 20" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Still Life

I started this painting months ago, after one of my studio mates brought some fresh cut flowers and cute little vases in for me to painting.  I got bored, and I was getting ready to slash the canvas yesterday, when another studio mate told me to keep on painting.  So I did, and now this whimsical and abstract creation is drying in the studio.  I am glad that I pushed myself to work on it through the "ugly duckling" stage.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Wildflowers Galore

Wildflowers Galore

8" x 16" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Floral landscapes make me happy, and this one is no exception.  Painted with a palette knife and large amounts of paint, I layered the clouds, then worked from the horizon line to the foreground.  I want the viewer to image standing in a field with the crisp magenta, crimson and peachy flowers at your feet.  This painting is drying in the studio, and will look great framed up once it is varnished.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

 

Palette Knife Painting - Contemporary Cow

 

Contemporary Cow

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Panel

Palette Knife Painting

Yesterday I went into the studio and decided to paint with lots of vibrant oils and one palette knife.  I started by mixing my piles of color.  I added some impasto to the oils to help expedite the drying process because I had planned on using thick amounts of paint.  I was careful not to create mud, as I laid the paint onto the surface of the panel.  He was fun to paint!  This painting is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog...KMW

High Hopes

High Hopes

36" x 12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Oil Painting

"High Hopes" is varnished, and dry---ready for a new home.  This canvas is gallery wrapped, so framing is optional.  It is a very vertical piece, and will fit in a small and narrow wall area.  Currently, it is in my home, adding color and sunshine to my kitchen.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  KMW

Looking At You

 

Looking At You

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Bovine Series

I got in a cow mood in the studio this week, and thought it would be fun to paint a Hereford.  I have painted bovine beauties in the past, and it was good to paint this guy for a change.  He's colorful and as he looks straight on to you, he is full of personality.  My brush strokes are loose.  The oils are thick and layered.  This painting is drying in the studio, and will be framed up.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!

High Drama

 

High Drama

Contemporary Abstract

24" x 24" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This painting is framed up and now at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  As I painted, I pushed and pulled the flowers, moving the paint.    I wanted the flowers to go in and out of focus, and loose some edges.  If you look closely, you can see I used charcoal to draw into the paint.  I was experimenting with some different color combinations.  Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Time To Mask Up

 

Time To Mask Up

30" x 24" Oil, Oil Sticks and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

I pulled out this canvas that I lost interest in months ago---which was originally a Greek seascape.  I turned it on it's side and went for something different.  I started drawing shapes with the charcoal and the oil sticks, and a few heads and body shapes appeared.  Then I saw a person with a mask, so most of the individuals have masks on.  So appropriate for us right now.  Fun colors and patterns appear.  I believe I am finished with this canvas...It is drying in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

Let's Talk About It

 Let's Talk About It

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Photo Inspiration Credit: Renn Lawrence

A pic by photographer Renn Lawrence really captured these two beauties standing in tall grass.  I have been wanting to paint these bovine beauties for a long time.  The pandemic has certainly given me the opportunity and time to do that.  Lee Small Fine Art in Ft. Worth, Texas represents both Renn and I....and Lee is excellent at placing original art in homes and offices.  This painting is drying in the studio, and will look great framed up.  Contact Lee or ME for more info on this painting.  

Filerup

 

Filerup

12" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Many years ago John and I were exploring the wide open roads of New Mexico.  We came across an old gas station/trading post with vintage gas pumps and signs.  I took the opportunity to take a few pics, as it was a rustic and nostalgic location, located close to the Rio Grande River.  I cropped down the photograph and made my own composition..."Fil Er Up". I loved the retro colors and the feel of the trading post.  I might have to paint another one---same location, different perspective.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.  I hope you are staying safe.  Kay

Isn't Life Peachy?

 

Isn't Life Peachy?

24" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life Painting

This is my third peachy painting.  My inspiration for this came from one of my collector's backyard. --- Thank you Emily!  I wanted to create depth and did that layering the colors.  When I look up into the tree I see pieces of light, shadows and overlapping leaves, branches and peaches.  I want the viewer to imagine standing on the ground, looking up at a full branch loaded with beautiful peaches.  At the end of the painting, I decided to add charcoal drawing on top of the brush strokes.  This painting is drying in the studio, and will be framed up!  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my art.  KMW

P.S.  Here is a pic of this painting framed up!

On Cloud Nine

On Cloud Nine

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract/Palette Knife Painting

Thick chunks of paint were applied with my palette knife, and then a rubber tool made for ceramics was used to move the paint around.  I mixed all the colors, and wanted them to be harmonious in relationship to each other.  This one is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay

White Rock Lake in November

 

White Rock Lake in November

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Panel

Plein Air Painting

The weather in Dallas has been great--and instead of going to the studio, I set up my easel at the lake.  I picked a spot that had a winding bike path, trees and of course a view of the water.  I had to work fast because it was late afternoon with good shadows, but the light was changing.  I spent about 45 minutes on this small study.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay

Plein Air at White Rock Lake

 

Yesterday was a perfect plein air day at White Rock Lake.  I did finish this painting, and here is a shot of my progress, as I worked quickly.  I was concentrating on the long afternoon shadows spilling over the bike path.  The weather was perfect and I had plenty of passer-byers who stopped to chat and take a peek.  This is a 10" x 10" Oil on RayMar panel.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

High Hopes

 

High Hopes 

36" x 12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Oil Painting 

"High Hopes" is varnished, and dry---ready for a new home. This canvas is gallery wrapped, so framing is optional. It is a very vertical piece, and will fit in a small and narrow wall area. Currently, it is in my home, adding color and sunshine to my kitchen. Contact Kay for more info. Thanks for looking at my blog! KMW

Perfect Pick

 

Perfect Pick

16" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Just finished in the studio...this going to get a handsome frame as soon as it dries. I am on a peach kick.  My reference photos came from one of my collector's backyard in Dallas.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay 

Pleasant Surprise

 

Pleasant Surprise

37 1/4" x 28 1/4" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Oil Painting

One of my collectors bought a house in Dallas recently, and she did not know that she had a fruit-bearing peach tree in her backyard....until the tree was producing peaches.  Emily loves her house, and the fruit on the tree was a pleasant surprise for her!  I snapped some photos of the backyard tree, and decided to paint the beautiful fruits once I got into the studio.  This was a fun painting for me because of the color palette.  I loved mixing the corals, reds, apricots, ochres and leafy greens.  The violets, greys and savanah browns were fun to mix up. Thank you, Emily for letting me photograph your tree!   This painting is drying in the studio.  I couldn't wait to see what it looked like all framed up! 

Here it is framed up in a gold leaf frame with linen liner.

The over-all size of frame is 45 1/4' x 35 1/2"

Thanks for looking at my blog and the art posted.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  KMW

Abstract Diptych

 

Abstract Diptych/Untitled

40" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

This diptych is heavy with texture and movement.  The colors are bold and vivid.  Painted with a palette knife, these canvases were painted to hang together, or they can stand alone.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking...KMW

Country Church

 

Country Church

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Photo Credit:  Jay Garrison

Majorville Illinois (in Hancock County) is the location, and the photo that I used as inspiration was taken in 1976.  I believe this was a Methodist Church with a cemetery on the property.  I wanted to capture the weathered look of the church, the simplicity of the entrance.  The black and white photo caught a few of the headstones in the cemetery and the grass and bushes seemed to be over-grown.  I used a palette knife and brush with my oils to put this old country church on canvas.  

Here is the reference photo depicting a cold dreary fall day in the midwest.

I believe that the church is no longer standing, but the historical cemetery is still there along with the red brick entrance pillars.  Thanks to Jay for taking the photo.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

Course of Color

Course of Color

12" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Available for purchase.

Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Sunflower Day

 

Sunflower Day

16" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral

This cheery painting is ready to be framed up and find a new home.

Contact Kay for more info.

Thanks for looking!  KMW

Far Away

 

Far Away

6" x 12" Oil on Canvas

Framed Size:  12" x 18"

Contemporary Landscape

Contact Kay for more info.

Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

Cactus Patch

Cactus Patch

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral 

All framed up and hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas, "Cactus Patch" is a handsome painting.  The photograph I used (thanks to one of my studio mates) was the front yard of an old house in Austin, Texas.  I purposefully left out the house so that I could concentrate of the blooms on the massive prickly pear.  Contact the gallery for more info!  Thanks for looking, Kay.

2020

 

2020

40" x 40" Oil, Oil Bars, Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

I have had this canvas on and off my easel all year long.  It started out as a large contemporary floral.  It was a painting that had several composition issues, so I used it as a backdrop for an abstract that has many marks on it.  The color, texture, shapes and lines are applied in layers.  It's a complex painting, with images hidden.  I deliberately pushed the repetition of shapes and pattern.  It changed over the past year, and I can call it finished.  I enjoyed the process and the time spent at the easel in this crazy pandemic and election year of 2020.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

The Many

 

The Many 

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

Contemporary Abstract

Contact Kay for more info.

Thanks for looking at my art.

KMW

Cowgirl

 

Cowgirl

20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Bovine

I am painting a pastoral scene in the studio with a couple of cows in it, and I couldn't help but revisit Cowgirl.  She's a beauty, and I painted her after seeing her at the Ft. Worth Stock Show a couple of years ago.  I believe she had traveled from Illinois to Texas for the show.  I can't wait to get into the studio to work on my current painting.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Pecan Leaves

 

Pecan Leaves

9" x 12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

I have a studio mate who might share a photo or drawing or idea with me, and we both paint in our own styles.  Last week she brought a pecan leaf, and I had fun abstracting it and using a different color palette. First I started with a toned canvas.  I think it was Cad Orange.  Then I drew some big shapes with a willow charcoal stick.  I limited myself to three greens for the leaves, and simplified the viens that were running through the leaves.  Here's my finished product...it is always fun to see how others interpret and see things differently - that's why I like paint challenges.  Thanks for looking.....Kay

Far Away

 

Far Away

Contemporary Landscape

6" x 12" Oil on Canvas

Using piles of oils, I applied the paint with a palette knife, then took a clay tool to carve shapes and move the paint around.  This is drying in the studio, and will be framed up.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog....KMW

Split Decision

 

Split Decision

28" x 22" Oil and Oil Stick on Arches Paper

Contemporary Abstract

Contact Kay for more info.

Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

A Day In Saguaro

A Day In Saguaro

12" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Landscape

This Arizona desert landscape is framed up and now hangs in our home.  The location is Saguaro National Park East.  The rough landscape of the desert was fun to paint once I had my underpainting in.  I used a palette knife on the mountains, cactus and shrubs.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Let The Sun Shine In

Let The Sun Shine In

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I have been painting small still life panels.  I wanted to capture the light hitting the pot, and the irregular sunflower petals and leaves.  It was fun and great to be able to start and finish a painting in a short amount of time.  This painting is dry and ready for a new home!  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

Glorious Morning

 

Glorious Morning

30" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape/Seascape

Perched up on an rocky island is a little white chapel in the Aegean Sea.  Looking at this view every morning in Greece was fabulous.  The locals told us that Easter was the only time the chapel is used, as you have to take a small boat from Naxos to get there, then take the steps that lead up to the chapel.  The colors in the sea were amazing.  I used a palette knife, wide brushes and rubber tools used for ceramics to apply the oils.  Thanks for looking at my art...Kay

Still Life Situation #1

 

Still Life Situation #1

16" X 12" Oil, Charcoal and Oil Stick on Canvas

New Series:  Still Life Situations

I have started a new group of paintings in the studio, all are still life.  My objective is to experiment with color and abstract my paintings in a simple but pleasing composition.  Textiles, ceramics, fruit, flowers, vegetables, will be in my still life paintings...but not in a traditional painting style.  More to come!  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  Thanks for looking at my art!  KMW

Timeless

Timeless

60" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Landscape

Timeless is one of my favorite paintings...I liked it so much that I had it printed on my business cards.  The colors were mixed and mixed, and are very harmonious.  There is plenty of texture on the canvas...you can see the palette knife work, almost like frosting on a cake.  Let me know if you have any comments or questions concerning my art...I would love for Timeless to have a new home!  Kay

Crossroads

Crossroads

12" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Abstract

There's a lot of movement on this panel.  Lots of color too.  I see several crossroads in the landscape, with some twists and turns along the way.  I used bold colors, a palette knife and a wipe-out tool.  Loads of thick oils on this one.  It is drying in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my blog....Kay

Ranger

 

Ranger

8" x 8" Oil on Cradleboard

Contemporary Doggie Portrait

Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

Untitled Floral

Untitled Floral

10" x 10" Oil and Charcoal on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Floral Abstract

Thanks for looking at my blog!  KMW