Sunday, May 31, 2020

Turning Heads

Turning Heads
20" x 16" Oil on RayMar Panel
Contemporary Floral
I was in the studio looking for something to paint, as I didn't have any fresh flowers.  I came across a photo that studio mate Selena had passed along to me.  It was a great photo of a sunflower garden.  So that's how this one started, and ended up with this title when studio mate Sharon told me it the blooms in the foreground look like they are turning their heads.  I agreed, and then named this one "Turning Heads".  Sunflowers are so interesting, irregular and exciting to paint.  This painting is available for purchase, and it is drying in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Contact Kay with any comments or questions.  KMW

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Always Changing

Always Changing
10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Panel
Contemporary Still Life
As my bouquet of peonies changed each day, I would rearrange and put them in different vases.  The colors were amazing, but fading a little bit each day.  Petals were fragile and falling, even as I stood at my easel painting them.  This painting is drying in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Friday, May 29, 2020

Unforgettable

Unforgettable
20" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Floral Still Life
Last week I received a sweet surprise from my cousin Doug and his family.  Peonies!  I couldn't wait to get them to the studio.  They opened up fast, and changed colors and shapes everyday.  The colors were stunning.  By the end of the week, they had faded and started loosing their petals.  I have several paintings from this bouquet, and hope to post them soon.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Perfect Day


Perfect Day
48" x 72" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Abstract, colorful and textural describe this painting.  Painted with a palette knife, this painting is perfect for a home or office setting.  The sides of the canvas are painted, so framing is not necessary, but optional.  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Have an artful day.  KMW

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Fresh Pick


Fresh Pick
40" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Still Life Painting
Variety is the spice of life!  With this painting I
made sure that there was variety in color, shapes, brush 
technique, textures, values, and of course the wide range
of blooms.  Probably my most favorite flowers in the still life
are the sunflowers...I like the droopy and irregular 
shapes that happen with the weight of the flower.  This 
painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for
more info.  Thanks for looking....KMW


Monday, May 25, 2020

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

Sunday, May 24, 2020

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

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Jewel Box


Jewel Box
48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Abstract
Contact Kay for more info.
Thanks for looking, KMW

Friday, May 22, 2020

Untitled Floral

Untitled - Help!
12" x 12" Oil on Panel
Contemporary Floral
It just occurred to me that I don't have a name for this painting.  Let me know if you have any suggestions.  There are three types of flowers and so many shades of red, orange and pink.   Contact Kay with any suggestions!  Thanks so much, KMW

Monday, May 18, 2020

Untitled Palette Knife Painting

Untitled
5 1/2" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Abstract
I have numerous projects going in different directions at the studio.  I have four florals started for Dutch Art Gallery, a home improvement project of chalk painting, a cross stitch project for a Christmas gift, painting on index cards, and then at home I am working on a jigsaw puzzle, and have my watercolors out in the home studio.  And I am reading more.  That's how I am handling the Covid19 Pandemic. Although Dallas is starting to open up and relax the stay at home rules, I don't think we will be going out and about quite yet.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Have an artful day.  Kay 

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Far Away

Far Away
8" x 16" Oil on Museum Quality Cotton Panel
Contemporary Landscape
Finished!  I focused on mixing colors that were harmonious and layered them with my palette knife.  The paint is applied with some impasto to give it body and expedite the drying time.  This one will probably be custom framed to give it a polished and finished look.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  KMW


Friday, May 15, 2020

Peek A Boo

Peek A Boo
12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Floral
What do you do when you get a new toy?  You play with it!!!  I got some new printer's rollers this week...in three different sizes.  I started spreading thin layers of paint with the rollers, and ended up with a globby mess.  Or so I thought.  I let the paint sit for a couple of days, and then looked for shapes, and I found sunflowers growing in tall grass.  Here's my finished painting, "Peek A Boo"!!!! This painting is available for purchase.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Summer Petals - Sold

Summer Petals
sold
10" x 10" Oil on Panel
This colorful still life sold a while back...
It always makes me feel good to know
that my paintings add some color and happiness
to my collectors.  Thanks for looking....Kay  

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Red Rose

Red Rose
8" x 8" x  2" Oil on Gessoed Cradleboard
Contemporary Floral
Roses are complicated flowers, with so many colors and shapes in each blossom.  I was painting the rose with a limited palette and quickly.  This painting is drying in the studio, and does not need a frame...it is ready to hang! Thanks for looking at my blog.  Have an artful day....Kay

Monday, May 11, 2020

Coming Home

Coming Home
12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Landscape
Painted in the studio, this pastoral scene is completed.  I started with a reference photo, then took off from there.  Contact Kay for more info on this small landscape.  Thanks for looking!  KMW

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Flags at Fairmont

Flags at Fairmont
12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Oil Painting
Reference Photo Credit:  John Gruenig
Yesterday was a windy day in Dallas, and I wanted to paint something different, so I pulled out a photograph that John Gruenig took of The Fairmont in San Francisco.  I didn't want to get into the details of the architecture of this beautiful building, but wanted to capture the colors of the day and highlight the flags whipping in the wind.  I decided to give myself 90 minutes, start to finish.  Thank you John for the use of the photo!  Contact Kay for more info.  


Saturday, May 9, 2020

Split Decision

Split Decision
22" x 28" Oil on Arches 140 Oil Paper
Contemporary Abstract
I have been working on this abstract on and off for months.  Typically I work on canvas, but I some beautiful oil paper with deckled edges that I am experimenting with.  Using my oil paints and oil bars taped off 1 1/2 inches of border.  I wanted my lines to flow and have movement as I switched out my greys, whites and blacks.  This painting will need to be framed up.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  Thanks for looking.....Kay

Thursday, May 7, 2020

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

Monday, May 4, 2020

Quiet Day

Quiet Day
Painting:  4 1/2" x 10" Framed Size:  8 1/2" x 14"
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
This small painting is has a beautiful custom frame on it, and it is ready to hang!    Contact Kay for purchasing info.
Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Luscious


Luscious
Alla Prima
10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Floral Still Life
This small still life is framed up and ready for a new home.  The petals are loose and colorful, and the vase beautiful with the reflections bouncing off of it.  If you would like to view this painting in person, contact me!  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks, KMW