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

Golden Fields by Kay Wyne

Golden Fields

8" x 16" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

I got my palette knife out for this painting...I used thick, juicy globs of oils...so it will take some time for it to dry.  I wanted to paint a landscape that would take the eye from the foreground to the horizon.  The wildflowers are put in with very little detail...just shapes, color and texture.  This painting is drying in the studio right now, but will be shipped to a gallery once it is dry.  Thanks for looking at the art posted here.  Contact Kay if you have any questions or comments.  Thank you...Kay

Cross My Heart By Kay Wyne

Cross My Heart

60" x 20" Oil on Linen Gallery Wrap

I thought I had finished this painting two weeks ago, but I revisited it, added some more paint and it is now finished.  Thanks for viewing this blog.  Kay

A Day Just For You by Kay Wyne

A Day Just For You

36" x 60" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

This original oil painting is drying. I focused on the colors, wanting a soft and dreamy look. I believe this is the first time I have painted on this size canvas....it is not huge, and looks great over our sofa in the den. This contemporary abstract would be perfect for an office or home setting. Contact Kay for more information at kay@kwyne.com or 214-532-0325. Thanks for looking at this blog!

Rise Above by Kay Wyne

Rise Above

This is a donation for Alley's House annual fundraiser. It is a contemporary abstract on a 24" x 24" gallery wrap canvas. I used thick, juicy oils and applied them with wide brushes and palette knives. It is always good to give to good causes, and I hope that this one brings in some money for Alley's House and that this painting gets a new home!

Row 2 by Janet Bludau, Abstract Palette Knife Paintings

This 6 x 6 Oil on Archival Board Painting is #2 in a series of 3.  

The color palette is the same with all three and here is the reason I like doing three paintings in the same palette with a similar composition.........

I do my fair share of art shows.  I often will find that a person is very attracted to one of my 6 x 6's and yet they want something else to "go with it".  If I have 3 paintings to offer, they can either purchase 1, 2 or 3 paintings, and hang them together,  framed separately, or, all 3 can be framed together in the same frame as a triptych.  If you aren't sure what I mean by this, email me and I will send you a photo.

#3 of the rowing series will be posted soon. 

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Sunlit Palms - Janet Bludau

6" x 12"

Oil on Board

Sold

I had the most wonderful day selling art!  A group of us were invited to show our work at our local farmer's market for the first time.  We were surrounded by fresh, beautiful produce and colorful flowers.  The weather was wonderful, people I met interesting and fun and I was very happy with sales - A Great Day!  I don't think I ever posted this painting but will now just as a show and tell even though it sold today.  The colors are very bright as you can see - a fun piece to paint.

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Rural Green - Janet Bludau

8" x 8"

Oil on Raymar Archival Panal

$95

I painted this a few weeks ago in a studio with several artist friends.  We are together sometimes twice a week and one of the best things about painting together is the feedback from other artists you respect.

I had finished the main painting I had been working on for the day but was really on a roll.  I really enjoy the first part of creating a painting, when you are putting your first creativity into a piece yet are far from a finished product so there is none of the pressure that comes with a perfectionist nature - "who me???"

I had finished the piece but didn't know it yet when another artist walked over to check out my easel.

She almost yelled.  "Stop, don't you dare put another stroke on that!"  

She went on to explain how she loved the simplicity and how contemporary the painting was at this point.  Had I kept fussing with it she was concerned I would lose that.  I made myself stop and at least wait for awhile while I worked on starting another piece,  while at the same time checking back now and then with my eyes to see what I thought, over and over again!

I decided I agreed with her and hope you do too.

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Original Contemporary Abstract Landscape Palette Knife Painting, Allison Pratt

Morning Reflection

©2009

16" x 20"

acrylic

gallery wrapped

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