Still Life Diptych (untitled)

 

Untitled Abstract / Diptych

(I need help on the titles!)

Each canvas 16" x 16" / Hung together, 16" x 32"

Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I painted these canvases side by side in the studio.  I wanted each canvas to be it's own painting, but they could also hang together and compliment each other.  I love the color palette and looseness of the paintings.  I painted, scraped, and drew on them.  The abstractness of the still life lets the viewer's eye roam the paintings to see and discover new shapes and possibilities.  I am letting these dry in the studio...and then they need a new home!  Thanks for looking.  Kay

Untitled Still Life

 

Untitled Still Life

16" x 16" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

I had a good time in the studio with this composition.  I painted, I made marks and patterns, I drew with charcoal.  This painting is drying in the studio....tomorrow's post will be of my two still life paintings together.....Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Untitled Abstract

 

Untitled Abstract

16" x 16" Oil and Charcoal on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life

After a small computer/blogging glitch, I am posting this fun and whimsical still life.  Tomorrow's post will be a companion piece, that can be hung with this one.  If you have any suggestions for a title on this, please let me know!  Thanks for looking at my blog....Kay

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

Untitled Still Life

 

Veggie Untitled Still Life 

16" x 16" Oil on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Still Life

I started this painting during the Strada Easel Challenge, and really liked the subject matter on this panel.  I added a few details on the corn and radishes, and changed the background color. The cabbage was so much fun to paint...I need to go to Sprouts more often and purchase colorful and interesting veggies and fruit.  I can't wait to varnish and frame this painting up!  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Radishes

 

Radishes

8" x 16" Oil on Panel

Painting from life.

These are called Easter Egg Radishes...fun to paint, but I am not a big fan of their taste.  The greens wilted on me as I painted them in the studio under a light.

This painting is drying in the studio...thanks for looking, 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

Onions and Garlic

 

Onions and Garlic

8" x 16" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life

Day #2 Strada Paint Challenge

Here's my set-up:

Thanks for looking at my art, and following me on the Strada Easel Challenge for September.  More paintings on the easel tomorrow!  Kay

Petals

 

Petals

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Botanical Still Life/Palette Knife Painting

I was happy to be in the studio yesterday as it was over 100 degrees outside.  Summertime in Texas is hot!  I had a good time painting this floral.  I wanted to paint quickly with my brushstrokes and knife marks hitting the canvas, putting it down, and leaving it alone.  This painting is drying in the studio.  Thanks for looking at my art....KMW

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

Blended Harmony

 

Blended Harmony

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel 

Contemporary Still Life

Painted with three colors and white, this painting was a good lesson and experiment on color theory.  This fun painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Hydrangeas - Sold!

 

Hydrangeas

SOLD!

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Panel 

Contemporary Still Life

Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers to paint.  I liked the softness and subtle shadows in this arrangement, and it is pleasing to the eye.  This painting has been sold, and it is on it's way to a new home.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  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. 

Fancy and Frilly

Fancy and Frilly

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

Contemporary Floral

One of my studio mates brought in some fabulous roses and I couldn't wait to paint them!  I loved the colors and shapes of the full bunch of blooms.  This painting is ready to have a new home.  The gallery wrap canvas can be framed up or just hang on the wall as is!  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog.  KMW

Still Life Situation

 

Still Life Situation

SOLD

16" x 12" Oil and Charcoal on Canvas

Contemporary Abstract Still Life

I am thrilled that this abstract has a new home!  I can't wait to see it all framed up!  Thanks for looking at my blog.  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

Rock, Paper, Scissors

 

Rock, Paper, Scissors

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Panel

Contemporary Still Life

Day #29 Strada Easel Challenge/Painting from Life

This was a fun little painting, I grabbed scissors, went to the parking lot and picked up a rock, and scrunched up a piece of paper.  The background is turquoise, although it appears to have some cobalt in it. I may add some more shadows to give it more depth.  And a hi-light or two.  I know our little grands will be able to talk about this painting!

Here's my studio set-up:

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

Untitled

 

Untitled

40" x 24" x 2" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral

I have been on a floral kick for months...and I painted this canvas in the studio this week.  I started with a photograph of a beautiful and colorful arrangement that I had earlier this year, but changed the composition up.  I added and deleted some of the petals...and as it started to take shape, I made the necessary adjustments.  It was lots of fun, as I was painting for myself, painting for the sake of painting. 

I have a new color that I love...it's called Moonglow.  After I put the first layer of the background on the canvas, I decided to mix up my own Moonglow...and that was fun, playing around with three colors, trying to match a color out of a tube.  This painting is drying in the studio...I will probably let it rest, dry and sit on an easel---giving me the opportunity to look at it and decide if it is finished.  Thanks for looking at my blog...contact ME with any questions or comments.  KMW