Cactus Chaos

 

Cactus Chaos

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Using palette knives and clay shaping tools, I layered and scraped and move the paint around until I was satisfied with this cactus patch.  The paint is layered and there is texture on the canvas.  This painting is drying in the studio.  Contact Kay for more info  Thanks, KMW

Cactus Colors

 

Cactus Colors

10" x 10" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Cactus Series

I put the finishing touches and a few highlights on this canvas.  I used a reference photo that is so old, that I am not sure where these blooming cactus were --- but I think they were in our front yard planter.  I hope to varnish this piece once it is dry.  Thanks for looking at my art...please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.  Kay

Desert Blooms

 

Desert Blooms

10" x 10" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Cactus Series

I am back in the studio...I painted this 10" square canvas using a brush and palette knife.  Putting the needles in with a knife was fun...and of course the last step.  My photo reference was one that I have had for years...might of been from a trip to Arizona, not sure.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  This painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  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

Cacti Blossoms

 

Cacti Blossoms

8" x 16" Oil on RayMar Panel 

Contemporary Cactus/Floral

I just finished this one!  It has thick and juicy oils on the panel, applied with a wide brush and palette knife.  The thorns have texture, and the blooms have color.  Using a photo from a trip to Tucson, I painted this one in the studio.  Once it is dry, I will varnish and frame.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Itty Bitties Galore!

Itty Bitty Series

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

$25 each

I switched things up from big to small at my easel...these fun little ones are drying in the studio.  I 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

 

Cactus Patch

Cactus Patch

24" X 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape
Reference Photo Credit:  Selena Dixon

This cacti painting is finished!  I used Selena's photo from a a cactus patch located in Austin.  I veered away from the photo once I had my large shapes in, changing the background and adding color.  If you look closely, you can see I added violets, reds, magentas and turqoise to the painting to jazz it up.  This painting is drying in the studio, and the sides of the gallery wrap canvas are painted a medium portland grey.  Thanks for looking...Kay

On my easel...

I started a 24" x 24" gallery wrap canvas by toning it with magenta and diox.  Then I started drawing the big shapes.  I am using a photo taken by one of my studio mates as a reference/jumping off place.  In the second photo you can see that I was working on my darkest darks....getting them dark.  In the third photo I started defining the shapes and finished the background with scribbles and calligraphy.  Hoping to put the flowers and needles in today.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay 

Colors of the Desert

Colors of the Desert

30" x 15" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Cacti

This painting is available for purchase.

Contact Kay for more info.

Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

The Guardian - Sold!

The Guardian

SOLD

48" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Landscape Painting

The Guardian has a new home with collectors in Dallas.  I believe that they are originally from Scottsdale, so I can understand why this painting struck a chord with them.  The husband gave the painting to his wife for Valentines!  I had this painting in my home for a while, and got attached to it.  This is one of those pieces that I really enjoyed the experience of painting, and for sentimental reasons, liked the painting.  I may need to paint some more cacti...but for now The Guardian is hanging in a new home!  That puts a smile on my face.  I am currently working in the studio getting ready for an upcoming show.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Have a great day.  Kay

Wild and Wicked

Wild and Wicked
10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Cacti Painting

All framed up in a beautiful gold leaf floater frame, hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  Contact the gallery or Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Cacti

Available for purchase...contact Kay for more info.

Thanks for looking at my blog....KMW

Prickly Pear Blooms-Sold

Prickly Pear Blooms

30" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Cacti Series

This painting is dry now, and at the studio.  It has some details that you may not be able to see---lots of spiney needles.  This was a fun painting...the prickly pear cactus has many interesting shapes and characteristics.  I used a brush and palette knife to apply the layers of color.  This painting is sold.  Contact Kay Wyne for more info.  Thanks, Kay

Wild and Wicked

Wild and Wicked
10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Cacti Painting

All framed up in a beautiful gold leaf floater frame, hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  Contact the gallery or Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking....Kay

The Guardian

The Guardian

48" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Framed

Available at Dutch Art Gallery

Thanks for looking at my blog.

Kay

The Guardian

The Guardian

48" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Framed

Available at Dutch Art Gallery

Thanks for looking at my blog.

Kay

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine

48" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Cacti

Available for purchase...contact Kay for more info.

Thanks for looking at my blog....KMW

Prickly Pear Diptych

Prickly Pear 

Diptych

16" x 12" RayMar Panels....overall size is 16" x 24"

These colorful cacti have been framed up and are hanging
at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas

Thanks for looking at my blog.

KMW

The Guardian by Kay Wyne

The Guardian

48" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Landscape Painting

A recent trip to Arizona gave me the perfect opportunity to get some photographs of the amazing Saguaro Cactus.  The title, "The Guardian" hit me as my cousin Chuck told me that in his mind, the huge Saguaros as the guardians of the desert.  These gigantic cacti are located in Tucson and the surrounding desert...and OMG their presence is everywhere!  

I wanted to put down on canvas what the Saguaro looked like when we were standing next to it...the trunk was old, rigid and weathered, but as you look up to the newer growth, the limbs were small, smoother and more colorful.   I also wanted to capture the light of the desert. Here are a few photographs of my progress from start to finish on this canvas.  

Thank you for looking at my blog and this new painting.  Contact Kay for more information on "The Guardian".  KMW