Admiration by Kay Wyne

Admiration

36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life

Floral still life paintings are a favorite of mine to paint.  Admiration was painted in a couple of days...it was one of those paintings that the process was fun and exciting and I couldn't put my brush down.  Mixing piles and piles of oils allowed me to paint with muted colors in this still life.  The muddy or dirty colors are all harmonious, with subtle shifts of colors.  The free-form lines and shapes of the background are light and airy in contrast to the flowers in the foreground.  A wide flat brush and palette knife were used to paint this canvas, which is hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay Wyne

Tight Bunch by Kay Wyne

Tight Bunch

20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life Painting

I picked up a couple of bunches of hydrangeas at Trader Joe's this week and set up a simple still life.  We were hosting Karen Blair - contemporary artist from Virginia, at the studio and this floral arrangement came in handy, as almost all the artists painted it.  I chose not to use any medium on this painting because I wanted a thick painterly look on the canvas.  It will take a long time for the oils to dry!  Here is a close-up:

Thanks for taking a peak at this painting.  "Tight Bunch" is drying at the studio, but will be looking for a new home in the near future.  Thanks, Kay

Peonies, Please by Kay Wyne

Peonies, Please

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life Painting

 "Peonies, Please" is now completed!  The beautiful white ceramic vase were provided by one of our studio mates, Robin, and the tablecloths were contributed by Sharon.  The vase alone was fun and pretty.  The arrangement of peonies were absolutely beautiful with stunning colors and beautifully shaped petals. I worked on this painting for a couple of days with the fresh flowers.  After getting called away from the studio, the flowers were long gone when I returned a couple of weeks later, so I worked from memory, and found a photograph to use as reference.  

When glancing at the arrangement, at first glance the peonies were pink.  But if you really studied them, they were magenta, pink, red, coral and shades of white.  Every petal was different and interesting.  I used a #20 Bright Monarch on the whole painting....it was a birthday gift from Sharon, so I felt like I couldn't go wrong with such a great brush in hand!  This contemporary still life is very painterly...you can see the brush strokes if you get up close to the canvas.  

This painting was a challenge between several artists, and it will be interesting to see what everyone created.  This painting is drying at the studio, and is available for purchase.  Contact ME for purchasing info.  Thanks for looking at my blog...Kay

Tropical Red, White and Blue by Ann McCann 12 X 16 Oil at North Haven Gardens

This is one of the paintings from my exhibit at the North Haven Gardens in Dallas from May 20-July 10, 2016. It is in a gold wood frame and it really glows!

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Delightful Day by Kay Wyne

Delightful Day

24" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Framed and hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.

This contemporary floral still life painting was so much fun to paint.

I used the palette knife so there is texture and some hard edges.

The roses are heavy with paint...juicy creamy whites and pale yellows.

Contact the gallery or ME for purchasing info.

Thanks, Kay

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

Jar of Petals by Kay Wyne

Jar of Petals

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life

Vibrant colors of petals and leaves make this jar fun to view.  The greens, yellows, violets and blues pop against the warm sunny background.  My colors in this contemporary painting are happy and playful.  You can frame this panel or prop it up on an easel.  This painting is for sale.  Contact Kay for purchasing information.  Thanks, KMW

Untitled Still Life by Kay Wyne

Untitled Floral Still Life

16" x 20" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

As an artist, I have many choices when I stand at my easel to paint.  I made some choices when I started with this canvas, but switched gears several times along the way.  I started out placing this canvas horizontally on my easel.  And, I painted a landscape.  I decided it wasn't working for me, so I thought that a vertical still life would work.  But I was using wide brushes, and after several days, made a switch to use a palette knife instead of a brush.  I scrapped the whole painting off, and started all over.  

Here is a couple of close-up shots of the flowers.  The shapes overlap, the knife gives the paint texture and interest.  I need to put a title on this painting, let it dry and varnish it.  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks, KMW 

Tears of Joy by Kay Wyne

Tears of Joy
12" x 24" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Still Life Painting

"Tears of Joy" didn't happen overnight.  I had originally painted a landscape with aspens on the canvas in a thin wash.  Not satisfied with the colorful landscape, I mixed a muddy pinky-beige color and started all over.  I loosely painted a vase and long stemmed roses, making it abstract.  After looking at it for a couple of months, I put a few more touches on it with thinned-down paint, letting the paint run down the canvas. I have suggested a vase filled with water and flowers, letting the viewer's eye fill in the negative space.  I limited the colors to pinks, corals and greens.  Framing is optional-all four sides of the canvas are painted.  Here is a close-up of one of the flowers.

I thought that the drips on the canvas looked like tears....but not sad tears.  "Tears of Joy" is looking for a new home!  The contemporary still life painting would make a lovely statement in a bedroom or bathroom.  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks for looking!  Kay

Passionate Petals by Kay Wyne

Passionate Petals

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Still Life Painting

Contact Kay for purchasing information.

Thank you for looking at this blog.

Kay

Passionate Petals by Kay Wyne

Passionate Petals

24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life Painting

There was a paint challenge that I participated among friends, and "Passionate Petals" was my contribution.  Each artist who participated were given the same image, but could choose the medium and size of the art.  Watercolor, mixed media, oils, and even digital art was shown and critiqued.  My painting is on a 24" x 24" canvas.  I took artistic liberties and changed several things to make the painting more interesting.  This painting is drying at the studio.  Contact Kay Wyne for purchasing info.  Thanks, Kay

Bunches of Love by Kay Wyne

Bunches of Love

$245

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

I was painting a large floral, and had mixed up some wonderful colors, and I didn't want to throw them out, so I picked up a small panel and painted Bunches of Love.  The texture on the flowers is evident with the thick paint.  I will frame this little still life painting up!  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks, KMW

Looking Forward To Tomorrow by Kay Wyne

Looking Forward to Tomorrow

20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Still Life

Today is Day #29 in the 30/30 Paint Challenge

I just pulled this canvas off my easel in the studio.  It is abstract, colorful and has thick brushstrokes of paint.  I have a new "thing" with this still life series...I put a "halo" in the composition...actually I decided to go with five of them.  I scratch paint off with a tool, then go in and put a color representing a pedal or part of the arrangement falling off.  I have put in two colors for each halo.  There are five halos in this painting.  The floral arrangement is busy and whimsical...giving this piece a fun and happy feel.  The edges of this canvas are painted, so framing is not necessary.  Contact Kay for more information on "Looking Forward to Tomorrow".  Thanks, Kay

I See Dots by Kay Wyne

I See Dots

4" x 4" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life Painting

$50

Day #9 in the 30/30 Paint Challenge

Sometimes you have to paint just for the sake of painting...and that is what this little still life is all about, "I See Dots".  It is cute, colorful and looks great on a little easel.  It is so small that I had to search for some tiny brushes.  There is plenty of paint on here, so it needs to dry in the studio before I varnish and find a new home for it.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Have a great day.  Kay

Jar of Petals by Kay Wyne

Jar of Petals

10" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Still Life Painting
Day #8 in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

This still life painting started with a a bouquet of fresh flowers in the studio.  The jar is full of color and the flowers are bursting out of the jar.  Lately I have been painting floral still lifes to capture the beauty and the variety of colors and shapes that I see.  I have this painting in a handsome frame, hanging at the studio.  I would also look great standing on an easel without the frame.  Contact Kay Wyne for purchasing information.  Thanks for looking at this blog...Kay

Lovely Day by Kay Wyne

Lovely Day
8" x 8" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Still Life

I have been into small still life paintings lately, and this one is drying on my easel.  I used a #12 Bright on this canvas, and was able to put down crisp, angular strokes.  No blending or fussing with it...I put a stroke of color down and left it.  I named this painting, "Lovely Day" because most person have lovely days when they give or receive bouquets of flowers.I am spending all of my time in the studio getting ready for a several juried shows and one three-woman show.  Feel free to contact me at MY EMAIL with any questions or comments.  Thanks for looking at the art posted on this blog.  Kay Wyne 

Soaking Up Sunshine by Kay Wyne

Soaking Up Sunshine

14" x 14" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Floral Still Life

Thick paint applied with a new wide brush made this painting so much fun to paint.  Up until the last few strokes, the vase was square in shape, but with the background window pains, I though it was all too angular.  So I changed it up.  The 14" x 14" canvas size is a nice medium size---you wouldn't think that there is much difference between a 12" x 12" and this size...but there is a huge difference.  This contemporary still life is colorful, bold, and happy.  Contact Kay Wyne for purchasing info.  Thanks for looking at the art posted on this blog.  KAY

Homegrown by Kay Wyne - Sold

Homegrown
Sold

8" x 10" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Floral Still Life Painting

Northern Michigan is beautiful in the summertime, and we just returned from a Charlevoix ten day family vacation. I took my easel, shipped my paints and had a grand time painting the landscape.Kay  The first day I arrived I found the most beautiful garden in the backyard of Chris Heroy's cottage.  I immediately went to visit her and get permission to set up in her yard.  Chris gave me a tour and snipped off some lovely homegrown roses and put in a beautiful antique glass jar. Here is a pic of Chris' roses.  Thank you to Gilda for purchasing "Homegrown"...this painting will have a new home in Little Rock, Arkansas!  Thanks for looking at this blog...more Michigan paintings are coming!  Contact Kay for more info on my art.  KMW

Sitting Pretty by Kay Wyne - Sold

Sitting Pretty

12" x 12" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

This painting sold this week at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  Thanks to Gallery Owner Pam Massar Gallery for selling this small floral still life.  I am thrilled that Sitting Pretty has a new home!  I am getting ready to have some guest artists in the studio next week and we plan on painting fresh flowers galore!  Can't wait.  Thank you for looking at this blog and the art posted here.  Contact ME with any questions or comments concerning my art.  Thanks, KMW

Best of the Bunch by Kay Wyne

Best of the Bunch

Contemporary Floral Still Life Painting

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

18 1/2" x 18 1/2" Total Frame Size

I finished this painting at the studio, and popped it in this beautiful frame.  It is a seamless (no mitered corners) and is slightly distressed with a satin finish.  There are so many shades of corals, pinks, greys and greens in this painting.  I used a flat brush to apply the oils.  Contact Kay Wyne for purchasing information.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay