Oysters on the Half Shell - Coastal Art

Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
20 x 20 x 1.375
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Here in Texas, we have delicious oysters from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. These particular ones were from Galveston Bay. A squirt of lemon and quick dip into cocktail sauce (heavy on the horseradish) make this a welcome appetizer. Like potato chips, though, you can’t eat just one!

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Kristine Kainer

AOT, OPA, CFAI

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Prickly Pear Cacti in Bloom

Oil
20x16
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Like many people, I am guilty of stereotyping Texas.  I envisioned cows and cowboys, horses, tumbleweed, and cacti coexisting in a hot, dry desert climate.  Upon my first visit to the Lone Star State over twenty years ago, I realized how wrong I was!  Yes, Texas has all those stereotypes.  I didn't realize, though, that Texas has everything else as well:  beaches, rivers, forests, mountains, and yes, desert-like areas.  I also didn't realize the bounty of this vast piece of land.  Many of those spiny cacti with the occasional, gorgeous yellow blooms are prickly pears.  Despite those painful spines on their paddles, prickly pears are food!  Both the paddles and the pear-like red (sometimes yellow, sometimes green) fruit are edible and enjoyed in many cuisines--TexMex, Mexican, Latin, Spanish, AND Mediterranean--and they are delicious.  For such a "lowly" plant, what marvelous bounty and beauty it provides!

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Kristine Kainer

AOT, AWA

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Red Poppy Field Lazy Susan 16-inch Diameter

Red Poppy Field
Lazy Susan
16-inch diameter
SOLD - Commissions Welcome

On April 24-26, 2015, Georgetown, Texas will celebrate its annual Red Poppy Festival. Located on and around our historic downtown courthouse square, visitors enjoy food, arts, crafts, entertainment for three busy days.  In honor of the upcoming festivities this week, I painted a red poppy field Lazy Susan which may be viewed at the Framers Gallery (610 S. Main Street).  Hopefully, it will find a new home either here in the Red Poppy Capital of Texas or somewhere else equally special!

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Kristine Kainer

AOT, AWA

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Sand Dollar

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

40 x 30 x 1.5

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This sand dollar was found while beachcombing near Galveston, Texas.  In folklore, these skeletal remains of sea urchins were thought to be the lost coins of mermaids.  I wish I had known that when my daughter was younger and the world was filled with magic and wonder!

Blue Crab

Oil

10x8

SOLD

This gorgeous creature was caught off the waters of Galveston.  We were fortunate enough to be on the docks soon after the catch arrived.  We selected half a bushel, headed to our rented beach cottage, and--with plenty of Old Bay-- had a mouthwatering meal that evening.

Commissions welcome.

The Prairie Sky

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

36x36

As promised, here is the final painting.  The barn and windmill are from our homestead in Schulenburg, Texas.  This kind of minimalist look is a definite departure for me; however, I am pleased with the results.  

I am still toying with the name.  The working title, "The Prairie Sky" is from the song, "Deep in the Heart of Texas":  

The prairie sky is wide and high

Deep in the heart of Texas

I've lived in this state for ten years and still don't know all the words (I am shocked that I haven't been sent packing!), yet that phrase keeps popping in my head when I look at this painting.  

Any other name ideas?  This isn't set in stone yet!  Let me know.  If I choose yours, I'll send an 8x8 print to you as a small token of appreciation.

I need to obtain a better photograph before providing purchase information (and will do another post on this blog at that time).  Please let me know if you would like to receive details as they become available later this week.  Thanks!

Blending

As I began blending the white paint into the other colors, I completely changed my subject matter for this artwork.  In fact, I was so pleased with the result that I continued to paint and have completed the piece! The unveiling will occur this weekend.   See you then!

New Canvas - Paint!

I didn't procrastinate long.  I had leftover blue paints from my recent oyster on the half shell, so I put them to use.  I'm still working out a design in my head, but this is a start.  (Note:  Today's "helper" is Molly.)

Striped Pumpkin

Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

6x6

Available

Here's another little charmer.  This pumpkin has, miraculously, survived on my desk for the past year.  It's time on this planet is limited, though.  Before saying "goodbye" and adding it to the compost bin, I chose to immortalize my little bulbous friend.  You made me smile!

Habanero #2

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

3.5 x 2.5

SOLD

Another pepper from the garden--much rounder in form than the previous habanero.

ACEO Art Card/Miniature Painting - Habanero #1

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

2.5 x 3.5

SOLD

This little jewel was grown in my garden.  Scoville rating:  100,000 - 350,000 heat units.  I don't eat these, just paint them!

Miniature Painting/ACEO Art Card - Oyster

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

3.5 x 2.5

SOLD

I know, I know.  This isn't a month with an "R" in it.  I can dream, though!

Miniature Painting/ACEO Art Card - Cayenne Peppers

Acrylic on Bristol Series 300

3.5 x 2.5

SOLD

Garden produce!  I think I am growing 8 different kinds of peppers with ratings that run the gamut on the Scoville scale.  These cayennes are a  mere 30-50,000 heat units.  That's NOTHING here in Texas!

Aermotor Windmill

Oil on Canvas

30x30x1 3/8

Available

Welcome to farmlife!  This old Aermotor windmill is located in front of my Schulenburg, Texas farmhouse and was used by my husband's grandparents to pump water from the well beneath it.  We now have an electric well pump; but, the charm of this energy harvester remains.  Perhaps, someday,  it can be placed in service again as one of the work horses of the farm....

Fig on Leaf

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum grade)

6x6

Available

A beautiful fig tree once resided on our farm; the drought and unbearable heat have taken their toll this summer.  Fortunately, I planted one of its sprouts in Georgetown a couple of years ago.  With extra babying, it continues to thrive and produce succulent snacks for me while doing yardwork.

In Progress: Texas Swamp

Acrylic on canvas, 48"x48" -- In progress

This is my largest painting to date (other than a hall mural I did for a friend). Upon completion, this will hang in a local elementary school's library. (Getting it in the car for the journey should be interesting....) Obviously, it needs tweaking--especially the reflections in the water, the depiction of Spanish moss, and the shadows on the algae. I also plan to add a few native creatures to the scene as well (no, not The Creature)....

Maryland Blue Crab

Oil on canvas on panel, 6x6--SOLD.

I've been told that there are Texas blue crabs in the Gulf of Mexico, but I've yet to see or taste one in Texas. Maryland's crustaceans rule (especially with Old Bay seasoning)!

Happy Trails - Final

Acrylic on Canvas, 24x12 $250--Purchase

Here is the final version of my "Happy Trails" painting for Georgetown's Chisholm Trail celebration this fall. The painting is being professionally scanned for a banner that will hang on or near the historic Square. The banner will then be on permanent display at our new high school. Please contact me if you are interested in prints, giclees, or the original painting.

La Grange Farmhouse

Graphite on Paper, 9x12 - Commission

I enjoy revisiting my drafting roots from college periodically. This drawing of a 1920s home in La Grange, Texas was no exception. Commissioned by a cousin of my husband's, I was able to actually visit the location prior to tackling the project.

Red Jalapeno

Acrylic on Masonite, 6x6--$75- Click to purchase

Chile peppers rule in Texas. I especially like the background on this--Until recently, I often painted a horizontal line in the picture to indicate a table edge and background. Now, I am painting gradations from dark to light. It is more of a challenge, but also more enjoyable when I "get it right."