Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

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

The Gathering 18" x 24" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel Contemporary Palette Knife Painting Floral Still Life Contact  Pam Massar at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas  for purchasing information.  This was a demonstration from last week's reception at the gallery.  Here was my set-up with the floral arrangement.  For some reason the white drop cloth decided to fall when I took this pic. I thought that since we were gathered for a day of art demos and art reception, that I would name this painting "The Gathering".  I am sure that Pam will frame it in a lovely gold or silver frame.  Feel free to contact  ME  with any comments or questions concerning this painting.  Have a great day.... Kay

Joyful 20" x 20" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel Contemporary Palette Knife Painting This painting is still on my easel, but I signed it and it needs to dry.  I put out greens, whites and grays and mixed piles and piles of paint on my palette, grabbed the palette knife and started with my darks first.  I pushed and pulled the paint, added a small amount of raw umber and cad red to the palette.  I had not planned on going this far with the painting, but once I started, I couldn't stop.   I have a beautiful frame to put on it...will post it framed up when it dries.  Contact  Kay  for purchasing information. Thanks for looking.  KMW

Lavender Fields Sold 14" x 14" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Contemporary Palette Knife Painting Contact  Kay  with any comments or questions. This painting has a new home!  This is one of my Wildflower Landscapes that I painted in 2014.  I worked on a series of them, and have explored many possibilities with this subject matter.  I am starting next year out with a paint challenge, and hoping to have a creative and productive 2015.  I think I will paint whatever I feel like painting...with Roosters and Cows at the top of my list.  I hope you all have a safe and fun New Years Eve!  Kay

Go Red 8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel Contemporary Palette Knife Painting Abstract Floral Colorful and simple describes this painting...which is Painting #13 for the  30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta .  I toned this panel with Napthol Red before I took the knife to it.  The florals are coral, pale violet, cad red and a muted pinky-white.  Thanks for looking...contact  Kay  for more information.  KMW

Sunday Afternoon 12" x 12" Oil on Canvas Contemporary Palette Knife Painting I was playing around with the palette knife, putting layer after layer on the canvas.  I may need to put a few details on the flowers, but need to let it dry.  The paints were applied with the palette knife, so it will take a while to dry.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Thoughtful 24" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Linen Contemporary Abstract Palette Knife Painting Thick, juicy oils are layered on the linen with a palette knife. Lots of texture and vibrant colors. Contact Kay for more information... kay@kwyne.com Thanks for viewing....Kay

“Bountiful Aromas” ©2013 Niki Gulley 24” x 24” textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas This lavender scene was inspired by our trip to Provence last year, and our fond memories of driving through the peaceful countryside, exploring quaint villages, and savoring the delicious provencal flavors.  When we came across this lavender field, the violet rows were so vibrant and fragrant, that I just had to paint the gorgeous setting. I was intrigued by how the majestic flowers were planted in such a way so as to lead your eye right to this one lone tree emerging from the purple expanse, and I had fun playing with the complimentary colors of the soil, crops and background to create energy and contrast. Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Provence, so if you've always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing during lavender and sunflower season in France, please join us for this amazing trip! Details will be coming soon on nikigulley.com/artreks. For more...