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

Day 19 - Strada Easel Challenge

 

Last day for these gerber daisies!

6" x 6" Oil on Panel

Painting from life......

Tangerine Gerber Daisy

 

Tangerine Gerber Daisy

8" x 8"Oil on Panel

Day #13 Strada Easel Challenge

Here's my studio set-up:

Thanks for looking at my art!  Kay

Day #12, Strada Easel Challenge

 

Gerber Daisy in cute vase.

8" x 8" Oil on panel

Set-up in the studio:

Thanks for following me on this paint challenge!  Kay

Strada Easel Challenge, Day #8

 

Single Gerber Daisy

8" x 8" Oil on Panel

Here's my studio set-up for the day.

More painting tomorrow!

Thanks for looking....KMW

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

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

Colors of the Day

Colors of the Day

6" x 6" Oil on Panel

I wanted to capture the colors of the tulips at the studio since they seem to be changing daily.  My time was short, and I needed to paint fast.  Painting from life is so much fun!

Colors of the Day is available for purchase.  Thanks for looking......Kay

Overflow

 

Overflow

SOLD!

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel 

Contemporary Still Life 

This colorful still life has a new home!  Thanks, SL for your interest in my art and giving Overflow a forever home!  I have several projects going on in the studio, all at various stages...hope to finish something up soon.  Happy Easter to all.  Kay

Overflow

 

Overflow

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I painted this still life in the studio, and it is varnished and drying.  I wanted to focus on the lavenders and greens, with punches of turquoise.  I decided I like the turquoise, and worked it into the background. 

Borrowed Vases

Borrowed Vases

10" x 20" Oil on Canvas

Framed up, and available at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas

Here's a fun little still life that I painted in the studio after one of my studio mates brought in a cute collection of hand-thrown ceramic vases.  I painted in some flowers in them once I got the vases drawn in.  Thanks for looking at my art...Kay

 

Hydrangeas on Tangerine

 

Hydrangeas on Tangerine

NFS

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life

This bunch of hydrangeas has a new home in San Francisco, along with some of my other works.  I gifted this to JG as he came out of retirement after one year.  I told him everyone needs a "coming out of retirement" gift!  I was thrilled that he framed it and has it displayed in his apartment.  Thanks for looking....KMW

Just What I Need

 

Just What I Need

6" x 6" Oil on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Still Life

Sometimes you just need a big double cheeseburger  And I was in the mood for one....but not to eat, but to paint!  This little panel is 6" squared, and would be a great accent in a kitchen.  Framing is optional.  Contact Kay 

Hot Stuff

Hot Stuff

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Day #30 in 31/Strada Easel Challenge-Painting From Life

John went to the grocery store to buy ingredients for homemade salsa....and I decided to paint them before I got in the kitchen.  My set-up included: colorful placemat, two terra cotta bowls, jalepenos, serranos, habaneros, cilantro, garlic, and onions.  Painted it quickly, and it is very wet.

Thanks for looking....one more painting to go in the paint challenge!  Kay

Old and Complicated

Old and Complicated

12" x 12" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Still Life/Painting From Life

Day #28 of 31/Strada Easel Challenge

I wanted to challenge myself to paint something other than flowers...so, I pulled out this antique typewriter.  After I started my drawing, I wondered what I was thinking.  It's old and complicated.  After four layers of paint, I had to stop and give it a rest.  I hope to put details in in a few days--lettering, hi-lites, and touches of silver, brass and gold.  Here's what I have so far, along with the still life set-up in the studio.  Thanks for looking, Kay

Colors of the Day

Colors of the Day

6" x 6" Oil on Panel

Day #16 Strada Easel Challenge/Painting From Life

I wanted to capture the colors of the tulips at the studio since they seem to be changing daily.

My time was short, as I had some quality grand baby time over the weekend!  More painting from life...

Thanks for looking......Kay

Tulips

 

Tulips

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Panel

45 minute paint session in the studio

Day #15 Strada Easel Challenge 2022

These tulips started opening up and changing as soon as I put them in water.  I was painting fast, wanting to capture the colors of the stems and blooms.

Here is my set-up:

Thanks for looking....Kay

Flower

Flower

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Still Life

Day #11 of the 31-Day Strada Easel Challenge

I received a beautiful book, "Flower" from one of my studio mates.  It is right up my alley, with amazing photographs of floral art.  I thought I would incorporate it with a vase of blooms for today's challenge painting.  The hydrangeas from Christmas are still full and beautiful, so I am using them again, although they are changing in color.  One thing I discovered is that I do not have the patience for small lettering.  I would never make it as a sign painter!  I like to paint loose, so lettering is just too tight for me.  

Here's my set-up in the studio.  Thanks for looking...contact ME for more info.  KMW

Petal Pusher

 

Petal Pusher

24" x 12" Oil and Copper Leaf on Cradleboard

Contemporary Floral

After many sessions in the studio, this painting is finished!  I started out prepping the cradleboard with a base coat of black acrylic.  The second step is to apply the copper leaf, with sizing.  A sealer was put on top of the copper leafing to protect it, and then I was able to finally start paint my flowers!  The surface of the cradleboard is hard and smooth (no tooth) and I had to build up the layers of paint, sometimes giving the piece a couple of days to set-up and dry.  Once I finished painting, I applied a final coat of varnish to protect the surface and give it a finished look.  

If you look closely, you can see tiny pieces of the black peaking through the copper leaf.  The brushstrokes can be seen if you look closely.  I started this painting with a reference photo taken by a friend, and made my own additions and deletions as I made my way through the painting.  This painting is in the studio drying.  Framing is optional...It is ready to hang on a wall.  I would love for it to have a forever home!  Thanks for looking, Kay