A Lot Going On

 

"A Lot Going On"

36" x 36" Oil, oil bars and crayon on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

One of my main objectives in this piece was to explore a border with the very bold floral.  I used several different tools, many brushes and Woody crayons and oil bars. It took a while, but I am at a point that I think it is finished, and it is drying in the studio.  It's a fun and whimsical painting.  Thanks for looking at my work....Kay

Tropical VIbes

 

Tropical Vibes

40" x 18" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

Currently hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas.

This colorful and energetic painting was painted with my non-dominant hand/arm while I was recovering from a fractured shoulder.  I was experimenting with shapes and lines, totally out of my comfort zone.  I can't wait to see it all framed up!  Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Absolutely l and Absolutely ll

 

Absolutely l and Absolutely ll

Each painting:  40" x 30" gallery wrap canvas

Diptych size:  40" x 60" total size

This diptych has beautiful colors, movement and texture.  I painted these canvases with a palette knife and loads of juicy oils.  They can be hung together, or stand alone.  Contact Kay for more information!  Thanks, KMW

Free Spirits

 

Free Spirits

36" x 48" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Abstract Floral

I painted this large canvas with large brushes and a palette knife.  The process was fun, and each time I put in a layer of paint, a flower or leaf would appear.  This painting is drying in the studio, and is available for purchase.  Contact Kay with any comments or questions.  Thanks, KMW

Mums

 

Mums

6" x 6" Oil on Panel

Day #3 Strada Easel Challenge

Here's my set-up in the studio....

Thanks for looking at my art.....Kay

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

A Bit of Whimsy

 

A Bit Of Whimsy

40" x 30" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Abstract Floral

I have been working on this piece for weeks in the studio, and I believe I am finished.  It started out with a vase and window panes, and didn't know what direction I would be going.  I wanted lots of bold color and shapes.  One day I fell in love with a floral arrangement that a fellow artist posted, and took colors and shapes of the blooms in that arrangement for the canvas.  Thank you, CHE!  Repeating circles and squares on the canvas give this canvas pattern play.  This painting is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting.  Thanks for looking, KMW

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

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

Blooming Bright

 

Red Petals

10" x 10" x 3/4" Oil and Silver Foil on Cradleboard

Contemporary Floral

These blooms are drying in the studio, waiting for a final varnish.  The painting can be hung as is, or framed up....it will be available soon.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking, KMW

Moonglow - Sold

 

Moonglow

Sold

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

This contemporary floral painting is free flowing and airy.  I am thrilled that this painting is now in a new home!  More florals on my easel at the studio....thanks for looking, Kay

Fun Day

 

Fun Day---Diptych

24" x 16" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvases

Colorful, fun and full of energy, these asters will brighten up any room!

I painted these on two 24" x 8" canvases.  The sides of the gallery wrap canvas are 2" deep, and painted.  Ready to hang!  Thanks, KMW

New Itty Bitties!

Itty Bitty Series---More!

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

No two painting are alike!

Dutch Art Gallery has a new batch of these!

I like to shake things up in the studio.  Sometimes I work on 6 feet wide canvases, and sometimes I paint on 3 inch canvases. What a fun change!  I just 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

 

Orchids

 

Orchids

20" x 16" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Abstract Floral

One of my studio mates took a photo of an amazing and very large orchid arrangement.  I decided to simplify it, and focus on only three of the blooms.  Once I started mixing my colors and applying thick loads of paint, I knew it was going to be an abstract---my painting of the beautiful arrangement is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting.  Thanks, LR for the reference photo!  KMW

Pizazz

 

Pizazz

Oil on  40" x 24" x 2.5" Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

Available for purchase.

Thanks, Kay

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.

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

Bold Blooms

 

Bold Blooms

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral 

This painting was so much fun to create!  I love working on a large canvas, and florals is one of my favorite subject matter to paint.  This painting is framed up and hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  Thanks for looking at my blog.....KMW

Beautiful Blooms

 

Beautiful Blooms

24" x 24" Oil and Silver Leaf on Canvas

Contemporary Still Life

There's something special about painting from life.  It's easier to capture the colors, the lines, the textures...and the personality of the flowers.  I went to my local florist, and asked for an exotic and complicated bouquet, and I got it!  This was so much fun to paint.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

On my easel....

 

On my easel...

I have a 24" x 24" diptych on my easel...

each panel is 24" x 12", and will be able to be hung together.

It's so much fun when I have fresh flowers to paint!

I hope to put more layers on this tomorrow.

Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay