Looking Forward To Tomorrow by Kay Wyne

Looking Forward To Tomorrow

20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Still Life Painting

The title of this painting, Looking Forward To Tomorrow is perfect for today's post!  Tomorrow (Saturday) is the start of Kaleidoscope at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  Here is the info below, and if you can't come to the demos or reception, stop in the gallery to view the new pieces during the month of February.  

Thanks for looking at this blog and the art posted.....Kay Wyne

Just Because by Kay Wyne

Just Because

36" x 36" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Palette Knife Painting

My inspiration for this painting was a beautiful arrangement that son in-law Wes gave to daughter Lindsay. I asked what the occasion was......."just because" was the answer that I got. I used thick strokes with the palette knife.

This painting is currently hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas.  Sharon Hodges, Steve Hahn and I were interviewed for an article published last week in the local paper.  Click for the article about Dutch Art Gallery's 50 year anniversary.  I am working on a series of florals for an upcoming show...and getting ready for Christmas!  Thanks for looking at this blog, Kay

Afternoon Delight by Kay Wyne

Afternoon Delight

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Yesterday was the Artists' Reception at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas for the "It's A Small World" exhibit.  There was a great turn-out, and this painting, "Afternoon Delight" took third place in the jurying.  (A total surprise for me, since I haven't won anything in a long time!!!)  Judges were Steve Hahn and Ellie Taylor, both fabulous artists.  Here is a pic of gallery owner Pam Massar, Ellie, Steve and I with my framed painting.

It was so much fun to meet some new collectors and artists throughout the afternoon.  It was especially fun to have friend Gwen Bell take second place and studio partner Sharon Hodges take first place in the judging.  

Sharon Hodges taking home a blue ribbon!

That cheeseburger was fabulous!!!

Pam Massar, Steve Hahn, Gwen Bell with her fabulous painting "Dog Days", and Ellie Taylor.  If you missed the opening reception, please stop by the gallery to see all of the small paintings in the show...they are wonderful.  To top off my afternoon, three of my rooster paintings sold...they flew the coop and now have a new home.  A big thank you to Pam and her staff!  Thanks for looking at this blog...send any comments or questions my way.  Kay

Oh Happy Day! by Kay Wyne

Oh Happy Day!

18" x 36" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life Painting

My favorite canvas shape is the square, but I really like the canvas I picked for this horizontal still life.  The vase of flowers is intentionally off-center.  The bouquet fills the canvas and is spilling over the edges, implying that the bouquet is full and over-flowing.  I used the palette knife on most of this painting.  The canvas has plenty of texture color.  I focused on lavenders and greens and greys and mixed piles and piles of oils when I painted this.  This painting is for sale, and is hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas for the "Local Color" exhibit.  It will be up for the next week, then a new show, "It's A Small World" begins June 6th.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Checking You Out by Kay Wyne

Checking You Out

4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Rooster

All Framed Up - $85

This cute frame was screaming for a rooster...so here is another
small painting.  It is drying up at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, TX
He is looking for a new home.
Thanks for looking at this blog.
Kay

Teensy-Weensy by Kay Wyne

Teensy-Weensy

2 1/2" x 2 1/2" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Rooster

This is by far the smallest painting I have painted.  I have it drying at the studio and then it will be at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  This isn't a very good pic because of the shadow, but I did not want to handle the panel because the paint is so wet.  I have three more smalls to paint and a commission to finish before Christmas.  Then I am going to get ready for another 30 Paintings in 30 Days Paint Challenge.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Blue Skies Above by Kay Wyne

Blue Skies Above

24" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape

Today is the artist's reception at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas for the 6th Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Pursuit of the Southwest.  This painting, Blue Skies Above and two others were accepted into the show.  I hope you can stop by the gallery for the reception to meet many of the wonderful artists and see the paintings.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Georgie Boy by Kay Wyne

Georgie Boy

12" x 12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This is 30 Paintings in 30 Days - Day #27 with Leslie Saeta

This is yesterday's painting demo at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas for a group of lovely women from Rockwall, Texas.  We had George, the rooster there live from our neighbors at Gecko Hardware Store in Lake Highlands come down and do some modeling.  He was really good for 90 minute session.  I photographed this while it was very wet, so there is a little glare on it.  This paint is very thick!  But because I used impasto, it will dry fast.  It is on a gallery wrap canvas, so no frame is necessary.  Thanks for looking at this blog.  Contact Kay with any comments or questions.  Kay