Luscious

Luscious
Alla Prima
10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Still Life

I was working on a large painting, needing to meet a deadline in the studio yesterday.  I was not happy with the progress, and felt the need to start a new painting.  It was easier for me to do that than to struggle with the deadline.  Switching gears, I pulled out a #14 Bright and painted away.  This one was painted in one session, swiftly without hesitation.  This painting is drying in the studio.  I have the perfect frame for it!  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks, KMW

Petal Pusher - SOLD!

Petal Pusher

SOLD

8" x 8" Oil on Cradleboard, Custom Framed
Thank you to Dutch Art Gallery for custom framing this small, hanging and selling it!  This is one of those paintings that was a real joy to paint.  There's nothing like painting from life!  Thanks for looking at my blog, Kay

Let The Sun Shine

Let The Sun Shine In

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I have been painting small panels swiftly---30 to 45 minutes, alla prima and walking away from it.  Here's one that is very wet.  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 drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

Up Close

Up Close

16" x 8" Oil and Charcoal on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Abstract

Now that I am looking at this abstract, I see a city road map.  The lines outline shapes and lead into other spaces and shapes on the canvas.  This panel would look great framed up in a floater frame.  It is varnished, and available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking, Kay

Lovely and Alive

Lovely and Alive

8" x 8" Oil on Cotton RayMar Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life

I worked on several painting in the studio yesterday, and after I got bored with them, I pulled out a new panel and painted away.  Using a new #8 Bright Brush and all the left-over paint on my palette, I started a floral still life. The oils were mixed, and I was able to pull this one off alla prima.  My first attempt was spontaneous and lively.  I did not go back into the paint once I laid it on the canvas...this painting is very wet, and once it dries I can't wait to put a frame on it.  Thanks for looking at my blog...contact Kay for more info on my art.  Kay

Dallas Days

Dallas Days
36" x 48" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary City Scape

Inspired by a plein air experience at White Rock Lake, I decided that I would go with a large canvas --- 36" x 48" in the studio. The subject matter was the same, with the Dallas skyline in the background, White Rock Lake and the tall grass on the hill in the foreground. Wide brushstrokes and palette knife work were used to create this cityscape. Thanks for looking at this blog! KMW

On My Easel Today....

On My Easel Today...

After a couple of hours at the easel, I have a very wet panel.

I needed to step away from it, and will go in to work on the flowers and greenery.

Floral Still Life----12" x 12" Oil on Museum Quality Panel

Here's a pic of the small floral arrangement in a small vintage vase:

Thanks for looking at my blog....More paintings tomorrow!  Kay

Vortex I

Vortex I

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

Palette Knife Painting

Contact Kay for more info.

Thanks, KMW

Oh Happy Day!

Oh Happy Day!

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

Contemporary Still Life Painting

My favorite canvas shape is the square, but I really like the canvas I picked for this horizontal still life.  The vase of flowers is intentionally off-center.  The bouquet fills the canvas and is spilling over the edges, implying that the bouquet is full and over-flowing.  I used the palette knife on most of this painting.  The canvas has plenty of texture and color.  I focused on lavenders and greens and greys and mixed piles and piles of oils when I painted this.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

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

Imagine - Honorable Mention

Imagine
NFS

Oil on Linen

NFS - Honorable Mention, Catholic Foundation of Dallas Art Competition 2019.  

Here is my entry for the Plaza Art Competition in downtown Dallas.  Congrats to all the winners!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

Summer Bouquet

Summer Bouquet

16" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral

Summer Bouquet is drying in the studio...I was thinking of painting a May Day nosegay and ended up with a simple cone-shaped pocket of posies.  This floral will look great framed up.  Fresh, vibrant colors gives off a happy feeling.  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks for looking at my blog!

Welcome

Welcome

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral

I just signed and completed this small panel...it is drying in the studio.  I can't wait to put a frame on it!  It was fun to put this one together...I was in the mood for lots of happy color.  My palette is covered with so much color...that I have started some other paintings with my left-over piles of oil.  Contact Kay with any comments or questions.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Extravagant Ways

Extravagant Ways
Oil and Oil Stick on 40" x 40" Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Abstract Floral

I love painting on large square canvases.  This 40" x 40" canvas is a mixed media piece because I used charcoal, oils, and oil bars.  Using the willow charcoal stick, I scraped into the layered oil when it was wet.  I enjoyed experimenting with different color combos as I worked my way through the painting.  The asymmetrical design and irregular shapes gives the imagination a chance to go to work.  Contact Kay for more info on this original painting.  Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!  KMW

New Beginnings - SOLD!

New Beginnings

SOLD

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This large canvas has a new home in Dallas, and the collector and I decided that "New Beginnings" would be an appropriate title for this abstract.  There are layers and layers of color, overlapping---creating texture.  I used a palette knife all the way on this one.  I am thrilled that "New Beginnings has a forever home! More painting in the studio this week.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  Thanks for looking!  Kay

Naxos Beach - Sold

Naxos Beach

SOLD

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

This beach scene of Naxos left the studio over the weekend, and is going to have a new home with a Dallas collector.  The colors are fresh and clean...just the the water on Naxos Island.  Thanks for looking at my art...Kay

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Cacti

Available for purchase...contact Kay for more info.

Thanks for looking at my blog....KMW

Maid-Rite Memories

Maid-Rite Memories

20" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Maid-Rite is midwestern burger joint...and there once was a Maid-Rite on the main street in my hometown of Macomb, Illinois.  Several years ago John and I were visiting Macomb, and I took photos of the old building.  It was in bad shape, with broken glass, pealing paint, holes in the roof --- and has been demolished.  It had a lot of character, and everyone who has ever eaten at the Maid-Rite has those memories.  Since we will be returning to Macomb this summer, I thought painting the iconic Maid-Rite establishment was appropriate!  I wanted to capture the hometown feel of walking down Jackson Street looking up at the EAT sign.  This original oil painting is framed up and hanging in my kitchen.  It is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting!  Have an artful day...KMW

Posey I and Posey II

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 and 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

Colors In The World

Colors of the World
16" x 16" Oil on Panel
Framed in pewter/silver moulding. Frame size:  22" x 22" from edge to edge.
This panel has layers of thick oils applied with a palette knife.
This painting is ready for a new home!  Contact Kay for more information.
Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

Rock Church

Rock Church

12" x 12" Oil on Museum Quality Panel

Contemporary Landscape

Reference photo credit:  Missy Rodgers

Several years ago Missy took a fabulous photo of the historical Rock Church.  I started to paint it, and for some reason got bored or distracted.  You can read about the church:  Cranfills Gap The Rock Church.  This painting is available...contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Untitled--but finished!

Untitled

48" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life

I have been working on this canvas for a few weeks, and I can say that it is finished!  I really like painting some of the Blue Spode pieces in my house...and this ginger jar was no exception.  I decided to take the top off the jar and put in flowers...all with the palette knife, so there is plenty of texture.  This painting is drying in the studio.  Contact me if you have a good title for it, or have any questions.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

No Hesitation

No Hesitation

30" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract
Oil Paints/Oil Sticks/Charcoal

I just signed this piece and it is drying in the studio.  I can honestly say that I did not have any hesitation when I approached this canvas.  I wanted my colors to have energy and movement.  There are shapes and lines covering the surface with layers of color overlapping, giving it interest.  As soon as this painting is dry, I will varnish and it will be ready for a new home!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Contact Kay with any questions.  

On My Easel...

On My Easel...
Oil Paint, Oil Sticks on Oil Paper.

Not sure what my next move is on this, but I am allowing the paint to dry, so it will take a while to complete.  More to come.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Something To Crow About

Something To Crow About

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Rooster Series

Contact Kay for purchasing info.
Happy New Year!

Thanks for looking at my blog....KMW