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"!