Just Waiting

Just Waiting

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Seascape Painting

This funky old rusted out dinghy is pulled up to the rocky Maine shoreline.  I have painted this scene several times, and this painting is my favorite because of the palette knife work.  If you look closely, the rusty surface on the dinghy has texture, and the rocks in the shallow end of the water are thick and chunky. This painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  KMW

Missed The Boat

Missed the Boat

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

A trip to Maine gave me the inspiration to paint this small dinghy that was tied up in a fishing village.  I liked the rust and color changes on the metal, the textures in the rocks, and the variations in the water as it rippled across the rocks.  This small painting is available, and looks great framed up.  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks for looking at this blog.  Kay

Missed The Boat

Missed The Boat

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

An old dinghy tied up to a dock caught my eye when we were in a small fishing village in Maine.  I loved the old and weathered metal on the boat.  It was rusty and rough.  The water skimmed over the rocks leading up to the shore.  I used a palette knife to give the rocks and dinghy texture and depth.  This painting looks great framed up in a dark wood moulding.  Contact Kay for more information on this painting.  Thanks for looking...Kay

Three Is A Crowd

Three Is A Crowd

18" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Oil Painting

I was in the mood for boats...and a #12 Filbert.  So I got my paints out and started sketching with the paint.  Here is a pic when I was laying the shapes out.  I had a photograph from last year's trip to Maine that I used for reference.

And then I started pushing the paint around.  I did not use any medium, so the paint is very thick.  The best part is that I painted pretty fast...I was able to work this painting in one session.

I kept layering the paint on.  I don't know why, but after I finished this painting, I immediately started a commission....another boat painting!  I can't post my progress on that one because it is a gift for someone, and I will have to wait until it is finished and shipped to Chicago.  Thanks for looking at my blog and the art posted here.  Contact me if you are interested in this painting....kay@kwyne.com.  Have a good day.....Kay

Missed The Boat

Missed The Boat

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

I loved painting this one, especially since I was able to get the palette knife out and create some texture on the rocks and water.  This dinghy was tied up in a small fishing town in along the rocky coast of Maine.  On a recent trip there, John and I found lots of beautiful seaside towns that will give me inspiration for more paintings.  I was in the studio all day yesterday, and painted some boats from start to finish.  I hope to photograph today and post on tomorrow's blog.  Thanks for looking at the art posted here.  Stay cool.  kay@kwyne.com  ---   Kay

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Whatever Floats Your Boat

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Panel

#30 Painting in 30-30 Challenge:  Slices of Life by Leslie Saeta

$200

This little painting came about as I was looking through photos of our trip to Maine last September.  John and I were driving along the coast and came across a small fishing village, and we were standing on a pier looking back at the shore.  I cropped my photograph way down to focus in our these three boats:  a dinghy, rowboat and a canoe.  They were clustered up close to the Irish Lady (painted that one yesterday) and I liked the way they were sitting in the water.  I haven't painted very many boats---I may want to do some more.  Now that our 30 day challenge is over with, I won't stop painting everyday.  I will probably go back to larger canvases, wide brushes and palette knives.  Thanks for looking at this blog and the art here.  I have met some neat artists along this 30 day challenge, and that has been fun.  kay@kwyne.com......Thanks, KMW 

Just Waiting

Just Waiting

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This painting is sitting on my easel drying.  My inspiration for this painting was an old dinghy located on the rocky shores of Scarborough, Maine.  The boat was at a fishing wharf, and I loved the rust, moss and weathered look of the dinghy.  The air smelled old and fishy.  The landscape was beautiful, the dinghy was a sharp contrast to it's surroundings.  It was Just Waiting for an adventure out on the water.  Thanks for viewing....kay@kwyne.com