Colour My World

Colour My World
16" x 20" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Landscape/Palette Knife Painting

Thick layers of paint applied with the palette knife cover this panel.  Texture is the result, and it will take a long time for this one to dry. The colors on my palette were left over from a floral painting...and I had mixed so much paint up that I started this abstract landscape. This painting is framed in a beautiful moulding, ready to hang in a new home or office!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

On My Easel - Thoughtful

On My Easel...

Thoughtful

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Botanical

My painting was put on hold for several weeks, but I am back in the studio and my easel has been kind to me.  I couldn't paint the beautiful arrangement given to me by friends during my recuperation.  Of course I took photos of the arrangement as reference.  This week I have been painting for the sake of painting...and it was so much fun!  Thanks to my friends for being so thoughtful! This painting is very close to being finished.  I will let it sit on the easel, and make any minor adjustments.  Thanks for looking...Kay

Orchids

 

Orchids

20" x 16" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Floral

This painting has thick, beautiful brushstroke, and a muted color palette.  I painted this in the studio, with a reference photo from one of my studio mates.  Thanks, Liz!  Contact Kay

Bold Blooms

 

Bold Blooms 

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Floral

Currently "Bold Blooms" is hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas.  Contact the gallery or stop in to view this piece.  Thanks, KMW

On The Porch

 

On The Porch

12" x 16" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Still Life

It's summertime on the front porch, looking at the lake with some fresh peonies blooming.  A typical Michigan day, filled with sunshine and lovely colors.  This painting was painted just after we returned from Charlevoix, Michigan.  It's a reminder just how beautiful Up North is.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  Thanks, KMW

Flag in Plein Air

 

Flag 

10" x 10" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Oil

Flag Day is June 14th---missed it by a day!  I painted this on a windy day in my front yard.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking!  MW

Petals

 

Petals

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Botanical Still Life/Palette Knife Painting

I was happy to be in the studio yesterday as it was over 100 degrees outside.  Summertime in Texas is hot!  I had a good time painting this floral.  I wanted to paint quickly with my brushstrokes and knife marks hitting the canvas, putting it down, and leaving it alone.  This painting is drying in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my art....KMW

High Drama

 

High Drama

Contemporary Abstract

24" x 24" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

High Drama is a good example of experimentation.  I challenged myself to paint with a different color combinations than normal.  As I painted, I pushed and pulled the flowers, moving the paint.    I wanted the flowers to go in and out of focus, and loose some edges.  If you look closely, you can see I used charcoal to draw into the paint.  Thanks for looking at my art.  This painting is available for purchase.   Kay

Guardian of the Desert

Guardian of the Desert

30" x 15" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape

The Saguaro cactus grows in Arizona, having a long lifespan of 150 years or more. I can only think that this one has many years on it.  The arms are massive and very interesting in shape and the way they twist and turn from the trunk. John and I found this large Saguaro in Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona.  I wanted to paint all the different colors of the desert that you see when you are there in person, and using my imagination, added some beautiful violets, corals, greens and greys.  This large Saguaro fills the canvas, giving it a presence on the canvas, just as it does in the desert.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Don't Forget

 

Don't Forget

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I almost forgot this small still life...After traveling and recovering from surgery, I have been out of pocket for almost two months.  These sunflowers were painted in the studio earlier this year.  I used generous amounts of paint, so I knew it needed plenty of time to dry.  It's dry, varnished and ready to get framed up!  This painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Sunflowers and Berries - Sold

 

Sunflowers and Berries

10" x 10" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Still Life

Thank you to Lee Small Fine Art for placing this still life with a repeat collector!  

Thank you, JG!

My set-up:

Thanks for looking at my art.  KMW

Fresh Pick - Sold!

 

Fresh Pick 

SOLD!

40" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Floral

I have had this painting living in our home since I finished it.  It is now living in the Houston area, with a great family!  I always enjoyed viewing this painting, so I am glad that another family gets to view it now that it has traveled to it's new home.  Thank you, MST!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Have an artful day...KMW

Sunflowers - SOLD

 

Sunflowers

SOLD!

8" x 8" Oil on Hardboard

Contemporary Still Life

Limited Palette: Alizarin, Ultramarine, Cad Yellow Med and Titanium

I have painted many still life paintings with sunflowers, but this time I went with the limited palette.  I was missing my indian yellow and dioxazine, but was able to mix some golden yellows for the flowers.  A big shout-out to Lee Small Fine Art for placing this painting with collector.  Thanks for looking at my art.  Contact Kay for more info.  KMW

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