Untitled Tugboat

 

Untitled

8" x 24" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Oil Painting

While vacationing Up North last summer, we were boating and found this old tugboat that appeared to have a history.  I took a few photos and painted it in the studio.  It was docked in Ironton, Michigan.  Thanks for looking at my art, Kay

Fresh Pick

 

Fresh Pick

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life

A bird's eye view of this arrangement while sitting on the front porch this summer Up North was the inspiration for this painting.  Who new that nephew JH had flower arrangement skills!  I believe he carefully hand-picked these stems and then made the arrangement, which I complimented him on!  I quickly snapped a bird's eye view and used my photo in the studio.  Here's my photo:

Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

On The Porch

 

On The Porch

12" x 16" Oil on Panel

Contemporary Still Life

It's summertime on the front porch, looking at the lake with some fresh peonies blooming.  A typical Michigan day, filled with sunshine and lovely colors.  This painting was painted just after we returned from Charlevoix, Michigan.  It's a reminder just how beautiful Up North is.  Contact Kay with any questions or comments.  Thanks, KMW

Hemingway Point

 

Hemingway Point 

6" x 6" Oil on Panel 

Palette Knife/Michigan Landscape

Up North, on Lake Charlevoix there is a fabulous view of Hemingway Point.  I painted the colors of a Michigan summer.  This painting is available for purchase.  Contact Kay

Sunflowers, Up North

 

Sunflowers, Up North

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral Landscape

Photo Reference Credit:  Susan Warner

The reference photo that I used for this small painting was one that Susan Warner took on a walk in the country, close to Charlevoix, Michigan.  Here is her fabulous photograph:

Of course it struck a cord with me since we were unable to make our annual trip Up North.  Susan graciously let me paint from her photograph.  It was fun, and my intent was to capture the beautiful warm indian yellows and ochres in the sunflowers.  I think I am going to let the painting sit on my easel for a few days, and maybe make a couple of small adjustments, but I can't do that now since it is very wet.  Thanks for looking at my blog, Kay

Sun, Sand, and the Rock

Sun, Sand, and the Rock

20" x 24" Oil on Cotton Panel

Contemporary Seascape

This painting has a beautiful pewter/champaign frame on it, and is ready for a new home.  This rock is Up North and recognizable to many who frequent the beach on Lake Charlevoix each summer.  The rock has texture since it was painted with heavy oils and a palette knife.  In contrast, the sand on the beach is smooth and colorful.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

From The Porch

From The Porch
6" x 8" Oil on Canvas
Plein Air Painting

Here's a quick plein air study that I did last summer on the porch of the cottage Up North.  I am tired of all the rainy weather, and this painting makes me eager for summertime porch living. I will be painting in the studio today with another crummy day of social distancing.  Have an artful day...Kay

Sun, Sand, and the Rock

Sun, Sand, and the Rock

20" x 24" Oil on Cotton Panel

Contemporary Seascape

This painting has a beautiful pewter/champaign frame on it, and is ready for a new home.  This rock is Up North and recognizable to many who frequent the beach on Lake Charlevoix each summer.  The rock has texture since it was painted with heavy oils and a palette knife.  In contrast, the sand on the beach is smooth and colorful.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at my blog!  Kay

Hemingway Point

Hemingway Point

plein air painting

6" x 6" Oil on Cotton Panel

This small palette knife painting was painted on the front porch of the cottage Up North this past summer.  I was focused on the colors in the sky and water on the beautiful July afternoon.  I just framed this up and it is in the studio.  Thanks for viewing....Kay

Lake Charlevoix

Lake Charlevoix

10" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Plein Air Landscape

Here is a plein air painting that I painted from the cottage porch overlooking the lake.  Northern Michigan is beautiful, especially in the summertime.  This painting made it back to Dallas, and it is all framed up.  Contact Kay with any comments/questions.  KMW

Ki-Wa-Wi-Ka

Ki-Wa-Wi-Ka
24" x 30" Oil on Canvas
Contemporary Oil Painting
With the cold and nasty weather that we are having in Texas, I am looking forward to a warm and sunny summer Up North.  This painting is finished, but I still need to varnish.  Thanks for looking at my blog...and stay warm!  Kay

Meet Me At The Dock

Meet Me At The Dock

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

Sitting on the dock is a great past time, and my inspiration for this painting came from the water and docked boats Up North last summer.  The Michigan blues are beautiful, and I found a great group of boats pulled up to the dock on a warm July afternoon.  This painting is available for purchase, with framing as an option.  All four sides of the canvas are painted, so it is ready to hang!  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks, KMW

Seabrook Skies - Sold - by Kay Wyne

Seabrook Skies
Sold
8" x 8" Oil on Panel
Plein Air Seascape

I painted this on the beach at Seabrook Island, but it found a home Up North.  Thanks to Cindy at Stonehedge Gardens, this beach scene has a new home.  Thanks for looking at my blog...contact ME with any questions or comments.  Have an artful day...Kay

Ki-Wa-Wi-Ka by Kay Wyne

Ki-Wa-Wi-Ka
24" x 30" Oil on Canvas

Summers in Northern Michigan are special.  The cottage that the Wyne family owned was charming and comfortable.  Ki-Wa-Wi-Ka (built in 1902) always looked like the same, summer after summer.  This painting brings back many memories...happy family times Up North.  I started this painting in 1995, and found it stashed away in the garage.  John urged me to finish it, so I took it to the studio to paint on it.  I am not sure, but it might be finished...I will let it sit and dry for a while.  After 23 years, I am glad that I was pushed to complete it.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay 

Meet Me At The Dock by Kay Wyne

Meet Me At The Dock

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Oil Painting

The first color I pulled out of the drawer was blue...that was what was on my mind.  After spending a month Up North, I had soaked up and observed the wonderful blues of the lakes, streams and skies.  I started mixing my cobalts, prussians, ultra marines and greys.  And found myself painting a dock with several boats pulled up.  I used a wide flat brush, and my strokes are strong and angular without alot of blending.  The dock has layers of greys, lavenders and earthy browns painted for the planks.  The water fades into the sky, with the boats pulled up in an unorganized fashion.  This was my first painting once we got back from Michigan.  It's good to be home.  Thanks for looking at my blog....Kay Wyne

Stonehedge Wheelbarrow - Sold

Stonehedge Wheelbarrow

Sold

Inspired by the beautiful garden setting at Stonehedge Gift and Garden, this small panel has a new home!  Up North!  Thanks for looking at my blog...contact ME for moe information on any of my paintings.  KMW