Untitled Still Life

 

Untitled 

24" x 20" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life

Finished this impressionistic still life, and it is varnished and ready to get framed up.  I love the soft lavenders, greys and greens...this one was painted in the studio with some reference photos.  Thanks for looking at my blog....Kay

Morning Rose

 

Morning Rose 

10" x 10" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Floral

While strolling through a beautiful Tucson neighborhood, I captured a photo of one exquisite yellow rose in a stunning garden.  I was amazed at the colors and full shapes of the yellow roses.  I wanted to capture it's rolling petals as the stucco home was the backdrop for this painting.  I wish I had knocked on the front door and thanked the owners for having such a show-stopper of a front yard!  This painting is very wet...and it is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info.  This painting is available for purchase.  KMW

Floral Fanfare

 

Floral Fanfare 

9" x 29" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral

This exuberant painting is a montage of colorful and diverse botanicals, bursting forward to capture the attention and spark the imagination of the viewer.  I painted for months on this panel, adding and deleting different blooms along the way.  I want the viewer to explore the various colors and shapes that are packed into this canvas.  This painting would be a wonderful addition to a home or office setting.  This painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Fresh Pick

 

Fresh Pick

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life

A bird's eye view of this arrangement while sitting on the front porch this summer Up North was the inspiration for this painting.  Who new that nephew JH had flower arrangement skills!  I believe he carefully hand-picked these stems and then made the arrangement, which I complimented him on!  I quickly snapped a bird's eye view and used my photo in the studio.  Here's my photo:

Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Cacti Blossoms

 

Cacti Blooms

8" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

Here's the painting all framed up, ready for the annual Mountain Oyster Club Contemporary Western Art Show in Tucson, Arizona.  Click on this Link for the show.

Thanks for looking at my blog and art...if you are in the Tucson area, I hope that you have the opportunity to go see this show.  Kay

Still Life Diptych (untitled)

 

Untitled Abstract / Diptych

(I need help on the titles!)

Each canvas 16" x 16" / Hung together, 16" x 32"

Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I painted these canvases side by side in the studio.  I wanted each canvas to be it's own painting, but they could also hang together and compliment each other.  I love the color palette and looseness of the paintings.  I painted, scraped, and drew on them.  The abstractness of the still life lets the viewer's eye roam the paintings to see and discover new shapes and possibilities.  I am letting these dry in the studio...and then they need a new home!  Thanks for looking.  Kay

Untitled Still Life

 

Untitled Still Life

16" x 16" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

I had a good time in the studio with this composition.  I painted, I made marks and patterns, I drew with charcoal.  This painting is drying in the studio....tomorrow's post will be of my two still life paintings together.....Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Untitled Abstract

 

Untitled Abstract

16" x 16" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life

After a small computer/blogging glitch, I am posting this fun and whimsical still life.  Tomorrow's post will be a companion piece, that can be hung with this one.  If you have any suggestions for a title on this, please let me know!  Thanks for looking at my blog....Kay

On The Table

 

On The Table

20" x 20" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract Still Life

I think this canvas is finished...it is sitting on my easel in the studio.   I will take a few days to live with it, and maybe make a few minor changes.  Fun shapes, whimsical marks and bold colors give this canvas eye appeal.  Thanks for looking at my blog....Kay 

The Turn

 

The Turn

18" x 18" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Rooster/Chicken Series

I am happy to say that this painting is traveling to its new home in Arizona.

This fine feathered friend of mine has a great look in the eye...and will bring a lot of happiness to those who view him.  Thanks for looking at my blog....KMW

Still Life Installation

 

Here's a couple of Veggie Still Life Paintings, all framed up.

They were painted about twelve years apart....the small painting was a paint challenge with Karin Jurick.  

The horizontal painting was painted in Sept. 2022 for the Strada Easel Challenge.  

It's great getting them framed up and hung at one of my favorite collector's----she has a perfect spot in her kitchen, and they add color and interest to her wall.  Thanks for looking at my blog....KMW

It's Complicated

 

It's Complicated

40" x 30" Mixed Media on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Oil, Oil Bars, Charcoal, China Marker

Contemporary Abstract

Finished!

Layers and of paint and drawing and mark making give this unique canvas interest and keeps the eye wandering!  This painting is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my art.  KMW

On My Easel...

 

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract Still Life

The layers and layers of paint and drawing with oil bars is coming together...more work in the studio today.  Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Untitled Still Life

 

Veggie Untitled Still Life 

16" x 16" Oil on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I started this painting during the Strada Easel Challenge, and really liked the subject matter on this panel.  I added a few details on the corn and radishes, and changed the background color. The cabbage was so much fun to paint...I need to go to Sprouts more often and purchase colorful and interesting veggies and fruit.  I can't wait to varnish and frame this painting up!  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Strada Easel Challenge - Done!

 

30 Day Easel Challenge is completed!

Here's my last painting, of a dead/wilted rose.  

8" x 8" Oil on Panel

Thanks to everyone who supported me and the other artists during the month of September.  Kay

Radishes

 

Radishes

8" x 16" Oil on Panel

Painting from life.

These are called Easter Egg Radishes...fun to paint, but I am not a big fan of their taste.  The greens wilted on me as I painted them in the studio under a light.

This painting is drying in the studio...thanks for looking, Kay

Sunflower Days - Sold!

 

Sunflower Days

16" x 8" Oil on Panel

Sold

This painting is traveling to Chicagoland to a forever home.

Happy collector, happy artist.  

More painting in the studio with the Strada Easel Challenge coming to an end.  Two more days!  Thanks for looking....KMW

Day # 20 Strada Easel Challenge

 

This was a borrowed vase and flowers from my studio mate, SD.  I am still on track with my paint challenge, working on day #28.  You can see my progress on this paint challenge on Kay's Instagram Posts

Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Day # 23 Strada Easel Challenge

 

I am still painting the Strada Easel Challenge!

Day #23-Painting from life.

See all my posts on Kay's Instagram Account.

Thanks for looking at my art!  Kay

Atmosphere

 

Atmosphere

20" x 10" Oil on Panel 

Palette Knife Painting

I was able to pull away from the paint challenge of painting from life and paint with my imagination and piles and pils of paint!  It was a long day in the studio, but glad I was able to finish this abstract landscape.  Contact Kay questions or comments.  Thanks, KMW

Day 19 - Strada Easel Challenge

 

Last day for these gerber daisies!

6" x 6" Oil on Panel

Painting from life......

Strada Easel Challenge Day #18

 

Painting at White Rock Lake

Plein Air 8" x 8" Oil on Panel

Strada Easel Challenge Day #18

Thanks for looking at my blog!  KMW

Abundance

 

Abundance

16" x 20" Oil on Linen

Day #17 Strada Easel Challenge

Loose brushstrokes, thick oils, harmonious colors - it all fell together at my easel for the daily paint challenge of painting from life.  A small arrangement of alstroemeria was my subject matter for this painting.  I painted this one alla prima in about 4 hours in the studio.  It was fun and exciting to paint this bunch of petals.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

Day 16 - White Rock Lake

 

8" x 16" Oil on Panel

Plein Air at White Rock Lake

Oh what a beautiful day!

I set up on the west side of the lake, with the bath house in the distance.

I will put some finishing touches on this painting in the studio.

Thanks for looking, Kay

Day 15 Strada Easel Challenge

 

This little corduroy double breasted coat was hanging in one of my granddaughter's closet.  Painting on a small 6" x 6" panel was a challenge.  My next painting will be on a larger canvas!  Thanks for looking at my art.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  KMW

Day #14 Strada Easel Challenge

Alstroemeria

10" x 10" Oil on Panel

Strada Easel Challenge/Painting from Life

Here is my set-up:

 

Thanks for looking....Kay

Beautiful Day

 

Beautiful Day

12" x 16" Oil on Linen

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Lots of thick, juicy oils on this linen canvas!

I mixed and played with the paint, moving it around until I was satisfied with the the results.  This painting is drying in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Tangerine Gerber Daisy

 

Tangerine Gerber Daisy

8" x 8"Oil on Panel

Day #13 Strada Easel Challenge

Here's my studio set-up:

Thanks for looking at my art!  Kay

Day #12, Strada Easel Challenge

 

Gerber Daisy in cute vase.

8" x 8" Oil on panel

Set-up in the studio:

Thanks for following me on this paint challenge!  Kay

Century Cactus

10" x 10" Oil on Panel

Day #11 Painting from life

Here's my set-up in the backyard:

Thanks for looking at my art....KMW

Day #10 Strada Easel Challenge

 

Another Gerber Daisy in the studio!

8" x 8" Oil on Panel

Thanks for looking at my art...KMW

Painting in our front yard. Day #9

 

John is the gardener...cactus, lantana and garlic chives.

I painted from the front porch.

Day #9 Strada Easel Challenge

16" x 8" Oil on RayMar Panel

Plein Air/approx. one hour.

Had a great time until the mosquitoes attacked me.

Thanks for looking at my art, Kay

Strada Easel Challenge, Day #8

 

Single Gerber Daisy

8" x 8" Oil on Panel

Here's my studio set-up for the day.

More painting tomorrow!

Thanks for looking....KMW