Finished!

Untitled---And Finished!

40" x 24" x 2" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

I went into the studio and made some adjustments on this canvas, and I can say that it is finished. Colorful, vibrant and busy, this happy painting is now drying.   I am getting ready to start a new paint challenge for 2022.  Happy New Year!  Kay

Star Gazing

 

Star Gazing

SOLD!

20" x 16" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Thanks to Dutch Art Gallery for framing this painting up and placing it in a new home!  The purchaser gifted this original painting to his wife for Christmas...thank you, CW!  I am getting ready to paint everyday in January for the Strada Easel Challenge...look for my posts on Facebook.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay

Merry Christmas to you!

 

I started a new tradition two years ago...making my own cards.  

Here is a Christmas card, ink and watercolor  on  paper.  

Merry Christmas to you...Kay

Untitled

 

Untitled

40" x 24" x 2" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

I have been on a floral kick for months...and I painted this canvas in the studio this week.  I started with a photograph of a beautiful and colorful arrangement that I had earlier this year, but changed the composition up.  I added and deleted some of the petals...and as it started to take shape, I made the necessary adjustments.  It was lots of fun, as I was painting for myself, painting for the sake of painting. 

I have a new color that I love...it's called Moonglow.  After I put the first layer of the background on the canvas, I decided to mix up my own Moonglow...and that was fun, playing around with three colors, trying to match a color out of a tube.  This painting is drying in the studio...I will probably let it rest, dry and sit on an easel---giving me the opportunity to look at it and decide if it is finished.  Thanks for looking at my blog...contact ME with any questions or comments.  KMW

Get Ready

 

Get Ready

12" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Framed in a handsome dark mahogany moulding with a gold liner.

This painting would make a great Christmas gift!

Contact Kay for more info.

Thanks, KMW

Colors of Joy

 

Colors of Joy

8" x 8" x 2" Oil and Silver Leaf on Cradleboard

Contemporary Floral

This small panel was created in the studio as I continue to explore painting on gold, silver and copper leafing.  I wanted to focus on lavenders and greens on the silver background.  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks for looking...KMW

Wilted

 

Wilted

8" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I think that sunflowers are interesting and beautiful, even after they have reached their peek and blooming.  I bought these at Trader Joe's, and I was able to paint from them for a couple of weeks!  I enjoyed painting them at all stages, and especially this wilted stage.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

Second Thoughts....Sold!

 

Sold!

Second Thoughts

20" x 16" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Still Life

Thank you to Dutch Art Gallery's owner, Pam Massar for finding a forever home for this still life.  One of my favorite things to paint is this lovely tablecloth.  It was given to me by a friend, and it is vibrant and colorful.  The blooms were from a studio mate's garden...it was a fun painting to paint.  I love to see my paintings find new homes.  Thanks again to Pam!  Kay

Petal Pusher

 

Petal Pusher

24" x 12" Oil and Copper Leaf on Cradleboard

Contemporary Floral

After many sessions in the studio, this painting is finished!  I started out prepping the cradleboard with a base coat of black acrylic.  The second step is to apply the copper leaf, with sizing.  A sealer was put on top of the copper leafing to protect it, and then I was able to finally start paint my flowers!  The surface of the cradleboard is hard and smooth (no tooth) and I had to build up the layers of paint, sometimes giving the piece a couple of days to set-up and dry.  Once I finished painting, I applied a final coat of varnish to protect the surface and give it a finished look.  

If you look closely, you can see tiny pieces of the black peaking through the copper leaf.  The brushstrokes can be seen if you look closely.  I started this painting with a reference photo taken by a friend, and made my own additions and deletions as I made my way through the painting.  This painting is in the studio drying.  Framing is optional...It is ready to hang on a wall.  I would love for it to have a forever home!  Thanks for looking, Kay

Sunflower Patch

 

Sunflower Patch

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

"Sunflower Patch" is a vibrant and cheery painting...it would brighten up any room.  Because it is on a gallery wrap canvas, framing is optional.    Contact Kay for more info.   Thanks for looking...Kay

St. John's Lutheran Church, Crabapple, Texas

 

St. John's Lutheran Church

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Landscape Painting

This sweet country church is located in Crabapple, Texas.  I was painting off of a photograph with a studio mate, and really enjoyed working on this one!  

Thanks for looking....KMW

Dutch Art Gallery Artists Reception Tomorrow

 

Ageless Passion Exhibit at the Bath House

 

You are welcome to come to the opening reception this Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  Come meet the artists!

My entry for this show is a local landmark...the bridge at White Rock Lake.

The Bridge

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape Painting

White Rock Lake - Dallas, Texas

Contact Kay for more info on this show or "The Bridge"!

Itty Bitties Galore!

Itty Bitty Series

Each original painting is 3" x 3" x 1/2" Oil on Cradleboard

$25 each

I switched things up from big to small at my easel...these fun little ones are drying in the studio.  I explored some new subject matter for the Itty Bitty Series...a couple of cheeseburgers, some new vases, prickly pear cactus and some different color combinations.  These smalls are great gifts, and when placed on an easel adds a little happiness to the room!  Contact Kay with any comments or questions.  Thanks for looking, KMW

 

Remember Me

 

Remember Me

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

"Remember Me" is finally dry!  Ready to hang, and ready to find a new home.  This contemporary floral is packed with color and happiness.  It would brighten up any room!  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Wilted

Wilted

8" x 8" x 2" Oil and Silver Leaf on Cradleboard

Contemporary Floral

After a recent trip to Santa Fe, I was inspired to paint the beautiful sunflowers...and this one had already peaked.  But it was still beautiful with it's various shades of ochre and green, and it's unusual shape.  I had to apply numerous layers on the silver leaf...this painting is drying in the studio, and is looking for a home.  Since it is painted on cradleboard, framing is optional.  Thanks for looking at my art.  Contact Kay with any comments or questions.  KMW

Today

 

Today

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Still Life

This canvas has been sitting on my easel for several weeks.  I was really into it when I started, then hit a bump in the road.  I had a motivational issue after I had about 80% of the painting completed.  But, today I was able to focus on the details and complete!  This painting is drying in the studio, and will be looking for a forever home very soon.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  KMW

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

Still Life Situation #1

 

Still Life Situation #1

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

Contemporary Still Life

I love painting abstracts.  On this canvas, my objective was to experiment with color and abstract my paintings in a simple but pleasing composition.  Textiles, ceramics, fruit, flowers, and vegetables are my subject matter.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  Thanks for looking at my art!  KMW

Still Life

 

Untitled Still Life
14" x 14" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life

I was experimenting with a different color palette of muted greens, greys and ochres.  I painted this still life to have an abstract quality, and rather loose. This painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Floral Majesty

Floral Majesty

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Floral Landscape

Thanks to LB, one of my collectors and blog readers for the suggestion on the name for this 12" x 12" oil painting.  Putting a title to each painting is part of the process, and it doesn't always come easy.  This panel is framed up in a silver moulding...ready to find a new home.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

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.  Extravagant Ways 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.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  KMW

Good Vibes

Good Vibes

18" x 18" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

What do you do when you get a new palette knife?  Paint a palette knife painting!!!  I was so excited to get some new painting supplies, and since I have dropped (ruined) some of my knives, I decided to treat myself to a new one.  As I was playing with the paint, pushing and pulling the juicie oils, I came up with this abstract.  Lots of texture.  Beautiful colors.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  This painting is hanging at The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas.  Contact ME with any questions or comments!  Kay

Happy Happy

Happy Happy

8" x 8" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life

Using a limited palette, I mixed my colors for this quick floral.

It was a good exercise, and I am going to paint with three colors and white for a while.  I was playing around with the possibilities.

                                                   (Here's my color swatch below)

This painting is available for purchase.  Thanks, KMW

 

Prickly Pear Blooms

 

Prickly Pear Blooms

8" x 8" x 2" Oil and Silver Foil on Cradleboard

Contemporary Cactus Series

My husband, John loves cactus and is very good at growing them.  I caught a photograph of a blooming prickly pear in our front yard earlier this year.  I don't have a green thumb, but I do like painting cactus, especially those with beautiful, vibrant blooms and lots of texture!  This painting is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  KMW

Prickly Pear

 

Prickly Pear

8" x 8" x 2" Oil and Silver Leaf on Cradleboard

Contemporary Floral

The flowers on this prickly pear are like a rainbow, full of color variation.  "Prickly Pear" took many studio sessions, as I had to let each layer of oil dry before I came back with another layer.  The foil is fun to paint on, but rather slippery for my brush.  I used a palette knife to lay in the long sharp needles of the cactus.  This painting is drying in the studio, and once it is varnished, it will be available for purchase.  Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Meet Me At The Dock

 

Meet Me At The Dock

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Thanks for looking at my blog...I have lots of new work in the studio...hope to finish some pieces up soon!  Kay

Paradise

Paradise

6" x 6" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Still Life

Who doesn't like a cheeseburger?  This small panel is a great conversation piece...everyone can talk about their favorite cheeseburger joint!  This painting is framable, but can also be propped up on an easel or a kitchen counter.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  KMW

 

On my easel...

 

Sitting on my easel this week is a 16" x 12" RayMar Panel with a photo reference of Santa Fe sunflowers. I have thick paint on the panel, so I am allowing it to set-up before I start putting in the lavender and more leaves.  Avoiding mud!  Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Color My World

Color My World

16" x 20" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This oil painting is full of movement and color.  There are layers of paint, all mixed together with my knife, then applied generously on the panel.  This painting is framed up in a handsome custom frame.  It is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more information.  Thank you, KMW

2020

 

2020

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

Contemporary Abstract

This canvas 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

Hydrangeas and Carnations

 

Hydrangeas and Carnations

Contemporary Still Life

12" x 16" Oil on Panel

I decided to paint the arrangement of hydrangeas and carnations again, on a larger format and different perspective than I did earlier in the week.  The vase was a challenge, with all of it's texture and shadows.  This panel will look great framed up!  Thanks for looking at my blog...Have an artful day! Kay

The Bridge

The Bridge

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape Painting

Contact Kay for more info.
Thanks, KMW

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

Radiance

 

Radiance

20" x 24" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life

Special thanks to RD and LB for the beautiful birthday floral arrangement shipped to me from Ecuador !  When the box arrived, I didn't know what to do with the petals (floral arrangement is not my specialty!)  So I took them down to my local florist and he worked his special magic!  Thank you, Renarldo at Lake Highlands Flowers!  I enjoyed exploring the different shades of green in the painting.  I mixed all of my colors, and pushed some of them to be warmer or cooler than they actually were in the still life.  This painting is drying in the studio, and will be framed up once it is varnished.  Please feel free to contact ME about this painting!  Have an artful day, Kay

P.S.  Here's a photo of my set-up in the studio.

Bursting With Love

Bursting With Love

20" x 24" Oil and Silver Leaf on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral

I was visiting Pitzer's Fine Art Gallery in Wimberley, Texas in May when I spotted a beautiful floral arrangement that had been delivered to Pam, the gallery director.  The arrangement was an early Mother's Day gift to Pam.  OMG, I had to photograph them and paint them!  The colors were amazing, and I decided that they would pop if I painted them on silver leaf.  I can't wait to get this floral framed up!  It is drying in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  KMW

 

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.  My studio mate S. 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

Happy Happy

 

Happy Happy

8" x 8" Oil on Richeson Hardboard

Limited Palette

Contemporary Still Life

I painted this quickly and loosely with a limited palette.  I was working off of a photograph one of my studio mates brought in to share.   I was aware of the transparent oils going in before I started in with my opaques.  You can see that I did not fuss over my brushstrokes...they were deliberate and once I put them in, I left them.  This painting would look great sitting on an easel or framed up.  Contact Kay with any comments or questions.  Thanks, KMW

Get Ready

Get Ready

12" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Photo Credit:  Derek Penix

I started this painting in a workshop, finished it in the studio.  Lots of attention was paid to the light and shadows in this scene.  I used a limited palette of six colors and white.  "Get Ready" has a calmness to it, and the water has reflections that pull the eye into the painting.  This panel is drying in the studio, waiting to get framed up.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  I have more paintings in different stages going at the studio!  Contact Kay with any comments or questions.  KMW

Don't Stop Painting!

 

I saw this on Facebook, and had to post!

Have an artful day....KMW

Workshop

 

12" x 12" Oil on Panel

Workshop Painting 

I was in a Derek Penix workshop in Ft. Worth last week...had a fabulous time, learned a lot and met some great artists.  I love watching demos, and Derek was very generous with this techniques and his approach to painting.  Working off of a photo that he took, this is my take-away from day #1.

Thanks for looking at my blog....more photos from the workshop to come!  Kay

Moonglow

 

Moonglow

16" x 16" Oil and Silver Leaf on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

Freeflowing stems and petals on this canvas started out with me experimenting with a new color.  Moonglow by Daniel Smith is the name of it, and I love the deep deep eggplant color, especially with the silver leaf background.  This happy painting is drying in the studio, and I hope to put a floater frame on it soon.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW 

Happy Happy

Happy Happy

8" x 8" Oil on Gessoed Board

Contemporary Floral

Using a limited palette of three colors and white, I painted this small still life all prima.  Brushstrokes of thick paint are simple and energetic.  This painting is available for purchase.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Remember Me

Remember Me

48" x 60" x 2" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

This painting is drying in the studio.

Thank you to my local florist, Renarldo at Lake Highlands Flowers for creating such a stunning arrangement.  I asked him to give me some variety, color, texture, and something sophisticated...and he delivered!  

As I started to paint on this big canvas, I realized that I could not paint fast enough...so I took some pictures to work off of once the petals had dried up.  It was a fun time in the studio, with a few challenges along the way.  I am pretty sure that this is finished...although I can make any adjustments as I spend some time with the canvas in the studio.  

Thanks for looking at my blog...Have an artful day!  Kay

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

Posey I and Posey II

Posey I and Posey II

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

Contemporary Floral

These floral 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 hung separately or together...whatever works for your wall space!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Have an artful day!  Kay