Abstract Aspens

This 36" x 36" Oil Painting on Gallery Wrap Canvas is finished! I worked on it all morning at the studio, signed it and hung it for the Open Studio Tour this weekend. The paint is exstremely wet. I am not sure what I will name this painting. I started it at The Dutch Art Gallery on Saturday for a palette knife demonstration.

A reminder that The Texas Discovery Garden at Fair Park in Dallas has the exhibit, Bringing the Trinity to Life. Studio Art and Soul will be exhibiting at the Discovery Gardens through the end of the year. Coming up this Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 8th Annual Cedars Open Studios Tour. This is always a fun event...please visit our studio and the neighborhood studios in The Cedars of Dallas.

Thanks for viewing this blog! Have an artful day.

Demo at Dutch Art Gallery

Here is a pic of the demo that I did at Dutch Art Gallery yesterday. I started by toning the canvas with a warm grey. Then began putting the paint on with my palette knife. I had taped off some of the larger areas that would eventually have titanium white so that the white would not get muddy or streaked. The canvas is 36" x 36" so it will take a while to get it covered with paint...it will take alot of paint for sure.

The day went by fast because there were alot of people stopping in. Pam had a constant stream of framing customers, and then there were those who came in to see the Artists of Texas Annual show, Where Texas Finds It's Color... artistsofTexas.orgArtistofTexas.blogspot.comDailyPaintersofTexas.blogspot

I hope to take this canvas to the studio today and work on it. Thanks for viewing this blog. Thanks for stopping in at The Dutch Art Gallery to see the show. Kay

Where Texas Finds It's Color

I will be at The Dutch Art Gallery doing a painting demonstration today from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. I have several blank canvas' ready. I am not sure what I will be in the mood to paint, but roosters, cows, horses and aspen trees are all a possiblity. The show looks great.... artistsofTexas.orgArtistofTexas.blogspot.comDailyPaintersofTexas.blogspot
I will post my painting tomorrow. Thanks for viewing this blog.

Horizon Series: Abstract #23

Horizon Series: Abstract #23

20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This painting has deep rich colors, layers and layers of texture. It is on a gallery wrap canvas, so no frame is needed. Ready to hang. I made it to the studio yesterday, but did not get alot accomplished. One of those days. My head was hurting and I couldn't get very excited about my commission pieces. I worked on an abstract and took some pictures. I would like to finish up some paintings for the upcoming Cedars Open Studio Tour: http://www.cedarsopenstudios.com/. This all day event is so much fun. Over 69 artists are participating this year, so it should be a great time! Studio Art and Soul is always jam-packed with lots of visitors and freinds. Lots ofart, food, beer, wine!!! I hope that you mark your calendar for Saturday, November 20th. Thanks for viewing this blog!

En Plein Air

En Plein Air....painting outside on the spot. Yesterday was a perfect day for it in Dallas. It was a warm, sunny November morning. I met Lynn, Jerry and Carolyn (new painting friends) at the stables and went exploring. The horses were beautiful, the peacocks were out and the location was amazing....right in the city of Dallas. I was set up here with my easel painting the stable and these two men who were deep into conversation. Bob and Tex. I also ran into Dianne Mildren and met Buckshot, her handsome horse. Dianne quickly pointed out to me that riding Buckshot is her passion, just as painting is mine. I hope to pull some great paintings from this little outing. It was a wonderful Monday morning!!! Thanks for looking at this blog, I hope to finish the painting today that I started at the stables.

Nests

Here are a couple of my nest paintings...they are hanging at Dutch Art Gallery. Nests are one of my favorite things to paint. Nests are like people....they come in different sizes, shapes and colors, and are interesting. I have a small collection (two or more make a collection, right?) of nests that I have found. I need to expand my collection of two! I will be working on a commission piece today and probably painting plein air if it isn't too chilly here in Dallas. I hope that you enjoy viewing this blog. Happy Monday!

Aspens in Color

Aspens in Color

12" x 12" Oil on Masonite

This painting is hanging at the The Dutch Art Gallery. This small painting is only 12" x 12". I was talking to a lady who was interested in this painting....and she was drawn to it because of the colors. I told her that if the painting speaks to her, that is reason enough to consider purchasing. I have four other aspen paintings hanging at Dutch Art in the show. I was amazed at the wonderful art...really good art at the show. If you missed the reception yesterday, here is the show info:

Where Texas Finds Its Color
The Artists of Texas - Second Annual State Show
November 2 - December 31, 2010
The Dutch Art Gallery
10233 East Northwest Highway Suite 420
Dallas, Texas 75238

http://www.dutchartusa.com

I have been away from my easel and blog for about two weeks....I was in an automobile accident and I was sidelined for a while. But I am back! I hope to be posting some new paintings. Have an artful day! Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay