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

Fruit Punch

 

Fruit Punch 

16" x 16" Oil and Charcoal on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I started painting, not knowing what I would come up with.  I started with large shapes and bold colors, painting very abstract.  I saw leaves, fruit, and then a bowl appeared, so here is my colorful still life.  I had a great time painting this one in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Flamboyant

 

Flamboyant

24" x 36" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

I have been working in the studio this past week, exploring some new color combos.   One of my studio mates had brought me a beautiful photograph of pink peonies, and I started with that as inspiration. This abstract started out as a floral, and morphed into something else.  I had a very good time working on it, using lots of thick juicy oils.  At the end I wanted some calligraphy and some smaller strokes, so I used a willow charcoal stick and a small tool made for ceramics.  I like the movement and the color palette on this canvas...it's happy and fun!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  Contact Kay for more info on the art posted here.  Thanks, Kay

Hip, Hip, Hooray!

Hip, Hip, Hooray!

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Contemporary Abstract

Hip, Hip, Hooray! is varnished and dry---and looking for a new home.   This is a fun painting.

I mixed and mixed my colors in stages over several days as I have about 6 layers of paint on this vertical canvas.  I wanted the colors and shapes to change in size, shape and value as the eye wanders over the canvas.  The colors are very pleasant to the eye, as they are harmonious, even though I was mixing and mixing...and not matching piles of color.  

I give a big shout out to Interior Designer Lee Small, as she saw a photo of this painting and her response was, "Hip, Hip, Hooray!".  That grabbed me.  I asked her if I could use that for the title.  Of course she smiled, and said "yes", and she also told me it reminded her of the crowd at a TCU football game.  

What do you see when you look at this painting?  I would be interested, because I saw a wildflower field when I was painting it.  My imagination took over and I focused on the act of painting and the color relationship through this painting journey.  I enjoyed it all the way!  Thanks for looking at this blog!  Contact Kay for more info.  Kay

Abstract Nursery Art Project by Kay Wyne

Contemporary Abstract Nursery Paintings

Acrylic on Sixteen Cotton Panels

NFS

Today is Day 10 in the 30/30 Paint Challenge

This is my latest nursery project for our new grandson.  I started with sixteen 6" x 6" RayMar Cotton Panels, painted the background white and slowly started painting shapes with the colors my daughter picked out.  She requested that the images be nonrepresentational with a certain color palette.  As I worked on the small surfaces, I kept adding and working the paint, until I felt like it was complete.  That happened three times.  I normally paint in oils, so working with the fast drying acrylics was a challenge.  I picked a simple white frame for each panel, and here is the result. I wanted a very clean but colorful presentation for the wall.     

I hope to be back in the studio today, as I have a show I an upcoming show in February.  I have several new pieces to post for the paint challenge, so check back in with me tomorrow.  Thanks, Kay Wyne

Soaking Up Sunshine by Kay Wyne

Soaking Up Sunshine

14" x 14" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Still Life

"Soaking Up Sunshine" is full of color and warmth.  This contemporary still life is very painterly, as I put a my strokes of color on the canvas, I left it alone.  You can see the brush strokes, as the color is vibrant and not muddy.  This small 14" x 14" gallery wrap canvas has the sides painted, so it is ready to hang. This happy and fun still life painting would make a wonderful Christmas gift for someone....contact ME for purchasing info.  Thanks, Kay Wyne

Shea Baby

Shea Baby

24" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I was looking at this painting, remembering Shea and what a great dog she was.  I really enjoyed painting this one.  I used wide brushes, plenty of paint, and wanted to get her full of life personality on the canvas.  Currently we have three grand-doggies and I might need to paint one of them.  When the dogs are so active, it is necessary to work off of photographs.  So putting a few photograph sessions is on my to-do list.  Contact Kay Wyne with any questions or comments on this color and fun painting.  Thanks for looking...Kay

Below The Turquoise Sky

Below The Turquoise Sky

18" x 18" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape Painting

A low sky of clouds give this painting a feeling of change, that a storm is moving in.  The clouds have thick brush strokes and they are heavy hanging over the horizon line.  This landscape is for sale.  Contact ME for purchasing info.  Framing is optional...right now it doesn't have a a frame.  Thanks for looking, Kay Wyne

Whimsical Whirlwind

Whimsical Whirlwind

30" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Carousel Painting

A warm and sunny holiday in January made for a great trip to the Dallas Zoo.  John and I had not been there in years, and the first thing thing that caught my eye was the Endangered Species Carousel.  This playful zebra caught my eye.  It is whimsical and colorful.  This painting would be great in a kiddo's playroom.  It will be hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas when it is dry.  Contact Kay for additional information on this painting.  Thanks, KMW

Bucket of Color

Bucket of Color

14" x 14" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life Painting

Last weekend Merriam and Blake went to a wedding reception and brought home one of the table decorations, a small silver bucket with a beautiful arrangement in it.  I took it to the studio and set up a still life to paint.  I loved the colors and variety of shapes of the flowers and greenery.  This painting is drying at the studio, but is looking for a new home.  Contact ME for more information on this painting, or any other painting posted here.  Thanks, Kay

Wildflower Vista

Wildflower Vista

24" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Wildflower Landscape Painting

Day 7 of the 30/30 Paint Challenge

This painting has been in the works for several weeks, and I can now say I am finished!  I wanted the foreground to be overgrown, thick with color and texture on the wildflowers.  I wanted to create a scene that appeared to be untouched, beautiful and dreamy.  The viewer can see the path of wildflowers as they trail off into the horizon, fading into the sky.  I started with a photograph that I had taken several years ago as inspiration, but took my artistic license and created this colorful landscape vista.  Contact Kay for more information on this painting...it is in the studio drying.  It does need a frame!  Thanks, Kay

Blue Vase

Blue Vase

24" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Thick paint and oil bars were used to create this floral still life painting.  I used the palette knife to layer the paint and build up the texture for the vase and flowers.  This contemporary abstract still life painting looks great framed up!  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks for viewing...Kay

Out On A Limb by Kay Wyne

Out On A Limb

12" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This contemporary oil painting is fun and colorful.  All five songbirds are perched out on a limb, doing their own thing.  The size of this canvas is unusual...12" x 36" landscape is pretty long and narrow, and would great in a den, office or hallway.  It has a punch of color and would be a great addition to any wall or bookcase.  Contact Kay for purchasing information.  Thanks for looking at the art posted here...Kay

Peonies, Fruit & Fabric

Peonies, Fruit & Fabric

24" x 30" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Still Life Painting

Framed in a gold plein air moulding.

Contact Kay for purchasing info.

Thanks, Kay

Contemporary Equine Painting

Contemporary Equine Painting

48" x 48" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I have been working on this painting for months.  I worked on it all day yesterday in the studio, and now I am not sure if I am finished or not.  I need to put a title on it and a few more highlights, and then it will be finished.  Thanks for looking at my art...this is Day 26 in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  Contact Kay Wyne for purchasing information.  Thanks, KMW

Colorful Floral

Colorful Floral Oil Painting

24" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Bold colors and thick oils fill this canvas.

Ready for a new home!  

Contact Kay if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Thanks for viewing, Kay.

kay@kwyne.com

On my easel....

Here is a painting sitting on my easel...It is a contemporary abstract oil painting. I can't remember the size, probably 24" x 24". I have several paintings started at the studio...and here are a few pictures from Sunday.
Blake Wyne styling in his Warrior Dash shirt...he participated a couple of weeks ago and thought it was a blast. I do like the t-shirt, but all I can say about the WD is, "to each his own!" It would not be my idea of a fun time.
After church on Sunday...John and Blake. Two of my favorite guys. Thanks for viewing this blog. I hope to have more paintings to post tomorrow. Maybe I will get one signed and off the easel. Have a good day. Kay

Fenced In At Fuel City

Fenced In At Fuel City

Oil on Canvas

24" x 24" Gallery Wrap Canvas

This donkey lives in downtown Dallas...at Fuel City. He is always eager to come to the fence, possibly looking for food. He isn't as vibrant and colorful in real life, but he does have a colorful personality. This painting is the third in a series, Fenced In. In this series of paintings an animal is fenced in...usually behind a barbed wire fence. It is hard to believe that this fellow is living blocks away from downtown Dallas, off Industrial Blvd. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this whimsical contemporary oil painting. This painting will be entered in the "Hecho in Dallas" Art Exhibit at the Latino Cultural Center of Dallas, along with two other oil paintings. Thanks for viewing this blog!

Abstract Flowers

Abstract Flowers

Today's colorful posting is a 8" x 10" abstract floral on cotton panel board. I don't have a new posting since I have been away from my paints for a couple of days. Let's just say this is a birthday floral arrangement for my Mother.......Happy Birthday, Mom!!!! I hope that you have a great day.

Pink Cottage

This is one of my favorite paintings...currently, it is hanging in my house, framed with a gold frame on it. It is very cheerful and colorful. It took me several days just to do the roof with the palette knife. It was so much fun painting the stucco exterior of the cottage...making it look cracked, discolored and old. The windows were also painted with the knife. I think I will tackle another old and charming building after seeing all the wonderful architecture in New Orleans. I need to finish up all the half-finished paintings at the studio. Hope to paint more today!