Lost by Kay Wyne

Lost 

16" x 12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Day 8 in the 30/30 Paint Challenge

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Far Away by Kay Wyne

Far Away

20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract - Palette Knife Painting

Today is Day #5 in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

I had an underpainting on this canvas that wasn't working for me, so I changed it up and got my palette knife out and started pushing and pulling the paint.  Then I used a rubber wipe-out tool to draw some lines and move paint around.  Then signed it!  Far Away is for sale, and you can contact Kay Wyne for purchasing info.  Thanks for looking at my blog....I will be in the studio today working on Day #6 for the paint challenge!  KMW

Abstract II by Kay Wyne

Abstract II (Untitled)

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This is the companion piece that hangs next to yesterday's painting that I posted.  Below is a picture of the two canvases on my easel.  Hanging as a diptych would make the painting approximately 40" x 60"...and would look great in a home or office setting.  The sides need to have a second coat of light grey paint, and I may put a few touches on it.  

Today is Day #4 in the 30/30 Day Paint Challenge.  I have several abstracts and florals on my easel...I can't wait to get back into the studio after the holidays and the crazy schedules.  Thanks for looking at my art on this  blog....contact Kay Wyne for purchasing info.  KMW

Abstract by Kay Wyne

Abstract (untitled)
40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Day #3 in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

I loved working on this canvas...I mixed and mixed piles of juicy oils before I started, as I wanted to keep my colors toned down and in control.  I started with a light grey background, including the sides of the canvas.  Then I roughed in my design with a filbert before I started with the palette knife.  I have a companion canvas that you will see tomorrow, so both canvases can stand alone or it can hang as a diptych.  There are layers and layers of paint, along texture.  I haven't decided on a title yet...any suggestions would be appreciated!  Thanks for looking at my art.  Kay

Dreaming by Kay Wyne

Dreaming

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

Contemporary Floral Painting

Leslie Saeta's 30 Day Paint Challenge: Day 2

Layers of paint, drips of paint, palette knife work, brush work, and a large palette full of color made this painting fun and exciting for me.  I wish I had photographed all the steps and the process that I took to get to this point.  "Dreaming" was inspired by a beautiful floral bouquet.  This painting is drying at the studio after weeks of painting on it.  Contact ME for purchasing info.  I was able to start the year off with a great day of painting in the studio...Thanks for looking at my blog.  Kay

Perfect Day by Kay Wyne

Perfect Day

48" x 72" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This painting is full of color, movement and texture.  The sides of the painting are painted, so it is ready to hang.  Framing is optional.  This contemporary abstract painting would make a statement in a home or office setting.  Contact Kay for purchasing information.  Happy New Year!  Kay

Blowing In The Wind by Kay Wyne

Blowing In The Wind

30" x 40" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract Aspen Painting

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Thanks for looking....KMW

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

Radiance by Kay Wyne

Radiance 

18" x 18" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Landscape Painting

This contemporary palette knife painting has a glow to it, as the sun sets on in the horizon.  The colorful florals in the foreground are painted with a brush and palette knife.  This painting is for sale, and ready to hang in a new home.  Contact Kay Wyne for purchasing info.  Thanks, Kay

Perfect Day by Kay Wyne

Perfect Day

48" x 72" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This is a very large canvas that is filled with color and texture.  The abstract aspens cover the gallery wrap canvas, with lots of paint that was applied with the palette knife.  This painting would look fabulous in a home or office setting. Contact Kay Wyne for purchasing information.  Thanks for looking at this blog!  KMW

Missed The Boat by Kay Wyne

Missed The Boat

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This dinghy is pulled up to a rocky shoreline in a small fishing village in Maine.  I thought the rusty metal on the dinghy was interesting and gave it character.  I used a palette knife on the rocks to give them weight and texture.  This painting is for sale, and framed up ready for a new home.  If you are interested in this painting, please contact Kay Wyne for purchasing info.  Thanks, KMW

Red Rooster by Kay Wyne

Red Rooster

30" x 30" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Rooster Painting

Framed in a wide gold frame, ready for a new home.  This rooster was spotted on a Chicken Coop Tour in Dallas.  He is bold and beautiful, full of personality.  He would make a great conversation piece in a kitchen or game room.  Painted with a wide brush and palette knife, this painting would make a great Christmas gift!  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks, KMW

Untitled Floral 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 

Color of Summer by Kay Wyne

Color of Summer

10" x 20" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Landscape Painting

This palette knife painting is very impressionistic and moody.  I pushed and scraped the oils around with the knife.  I look at this painting and see different images appear each time.  You can visualize and imagine what is in the distance at the horizon.  This painting is framed in a silver floater frame, and is very handsome.  Contact Kay Wyne for more information on this painting.  Thanks, Kay

Color My World by Kay Wyne

Color My World

14" x 10" Oil on Canvas Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Currently hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas, this contemporary floral landscape painting is getting framed up for the holidays.  The patches of flowers in the foreground were put in with a palette knife.  I used some impasto in the paint to give it more body and texture.  There was some scraping, pushing and pulling on the surface of the panel giving the painting interest and depth.  Contact Kay for more information on this painting.  Thanks, Kay

Afternoon Delight by Kay Wyne - Sold

Afternoon Delight

Sold

12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Framed by Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas

During the 50th Anniversary Reception at Dutch Art Gallery, I had the pleasure of meeting Beverly, who purchased this palette knife painting.  As you can see, we are both very excited!  Thanks for looking at this blog...Kay

Smell The Flowers - Sold - By Kay Wyne

Smell The Flowers

Sold

This small palette knife painting sold yesterday at the Dutch Art Gallery's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Artist's Reception.  Lots of collectors came out to see the show, meet the artists and enjoy the live music, food and drinks.    It was good to see old friends and then meet new ones.  Congratulations to gallery owners Pam and Hans Massar for fifty years of representing artists and custom framing.  Thanks to collector Lew Ann for purchasing this painting...I had the opportunity to visit with her, as she has several of my paintings.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Wildflower Fields by Kay Wyne

Wildflower Field

12" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Framed in a beautiful pewter moulding, this contemporary floral landscape painting is ready to hang!  The colors are fresh, the flowers fade into the distance, and it is a very pleasant piece to view.  The foreground flowers have texture.  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  I am back in town and heading to Dutch Art Gallery's Annual Fall Show and 50th Anniversary Celebration today.  If you are in Dallas, be sure to stop in the gallery to view the artwork submitted to this juried show.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Field of Color by Kay Wyne

Field of Color

30" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This painting is currently hanging in my studio, wanting to be placed in a new home.  It is ready to hang, with the sides of the canvas painted.  Framing is optional.  "Field of Color" has huge amounts of paint built up, creating texture.  I used a palette knife to mix my oils and then apply the paint to the canvas.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting.  Thanks, KMW

Lost by Kay Wyne

Lost

16" x 12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Floral Landscape Series

When I look at this painting, I get lost...my eyes see a field, then puddles of water fading back into the horizon.  There is texture on the surface of the canvas where the paint is built up.  The colors that I mixed up are soft and earthy.  This painting is ready to hang...contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks, KMW