Honored as Signature Member, Artists of Texas

Yesterday I, along with nine other incredibly talented artists, was honored as a Signature Member for the Artists of Texas.  I am honored to have been included with Barbara A Jones, Nathalie Kelley, Debra Latham, Lee Baggs, Pamela Blaies, George de Chiara, Pat Meyer, Debbie Cannatella and Linda Popple.  Thank you and congratulations to my peers!

http://www.artistsoftexas.org/signature-members-artists-of-texas.html

Fried Egg

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

10x10x5/8

Available

Fresh eggs from backyard chickens have spoiled me.  Their color, texture, and flavor are incomparable to store-bought cartons of questionable origin and ethics.  In honor of those hardworking hens, I have immortalized  one of their incredible gifts for my breakfast plate.


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Witchhikers

Oil on Cradled Panel

6x6x5/8

Available

While unpacking my fall decor, I came across this little painting I did in 2009.  I named it "Witchhikers" in a playful attempt to showcase the candy corn "hiking" on my daughter's Halloween witch hat.

Alas, it is time to find a new home for this piece to make room for new art.  I'm selling this on eBay at a sale price.   (Please note:  The white dots are a result of my shoddy photography work--I will reshoot, if anyone is interested....) 

Autumn Pumpkin

Oil on Cradled Panel (museum grade)

6x6

SOLD

Since moving to Texas nine years ago, I live for cold fronts.  After a 103 degree day on Friday (and scorchers in the previous weeks), my precious front finally arrived--bringing low humidity, temperatures in the upper 80s/low 90s, and thoughts of autumn.  Coincidentally, this little pumpkin found a new home in southern California too!  (Thank you, UGallery.com!)

The windows are now open (I don't care what the neighbors think), my hair looks great, my home is decorated for fall, and more pumpkins are on their way.  Life is good!

Tennis Ball

Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

6x6

Available

Spring weather and new tennis courts down the street at our local high school--a perfect match!

Pear on a Crate

Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

6x6

Available

Website:  www.kristinekainer.com



Doughnut with Sprinkles

Oil on Canvas

6x6

SOLD

Hello, blog visitors.  It's been ages since my last posting; please forgive me--life occasionally shifts one's priorities. 

This was my daughter's doughnut; alas, she is visiting Grandma and it sat in my kitchen the last couple of days--mocking me.  Needless to say, I immortalized her chocolately treat before sending it to the compost pile.  No calories were consumed during (or after) the creation of this painting.

Have a Seat

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum grade)

6x6

Private Collection

Do you think Steve Raichlen would approve?

Tomato Juice

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum grade), 6x6--Available

Do you think this tomato can read?



Pear on Wooden Crate

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum quality), 6x6 -- View eBay Listing

This pear was originally red--I posted it last week, but decided it needed reworking. 

This is definitely an improvement.

Storm No. 1

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum quality), 6x6--View eBay Auction

My first attempt at lightning and falling rain....

Approaching Storm

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum quality), 6x8 -- SOLD

Commissions welcome.

Red Pear

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum grade), 6x6 --  View eBay Auction

Here's a red pear BEFORE "surgery."

2011 Calendar (Sept. - Dec. paintings)

2011 Wall Calendar -- $15 plus $3 shipping



My 2011 wall calendar is finally available for sale.  It features 12 of my original paintings in full color.  Using only premium glossy cardstock for the paintings and premium matte cardstock for the grid calendar, this calendar is spiral-bound and measures approx. 8.5 inches x 11 inches when closed, 17 inches x 11 inches when open.

Shown below is the artwork for September, October, November, and December.   All four original paintings ("Lost Marbles," "Witchhikers," "Autumn Pumpkin," and "Jingle Bell with Candy Cane" are 6x6 and are still available for sale.     Please contact me for more information.  

Jingle Bell with Candy Cane

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 -- View eBay auction

This is the painting I'm using for my Christmas cards (and is also the December picture for my 2011 catalog). A portion of the purchase price will be donated to the Marine Corps' Toys For Tots campaign.



Artists' Reception--The Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas

Chuckwagon Salsa, Oil, 20x20 (contact the Dutch Art Gallery for purchase info.)

If you are in the Dallas area, consider attending the Dutch Art Gallery this Saturday for the "Artists of Texas" reception from 1-5 PM. I'd love to meet/see you!

Where Texas Finds Its Color

The Artists of Texas - Second Annual State Show

November 2 - December 31, 2010

 

Artists Reception

November 6th, 1:00-5:00 pm

The Dutch Art Gallery

10233 E. Northwest Hightway, Suite 420

Dallas, TX  75238

(214) 348-7350

 

Canning Jars - Progress - Day 4

The baby corn has been delivered! Lots more work is necessary, but you get the idea. The lids had some color and detail as well. Background and shadows as well as highlights and details for each jar are still necessary. Time to walk away--too much fussing right now will "muddy" my work.

Chuckwagon Salsa - In Progress

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20--In progress

Progress photo #2. I need to "walk away" at this stage. Too much fussing with the oils will muddy some of the vivid colors I've achieved. Tomorrow is another story....

Chuckwagon Salsa--In Progress

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20--In Progress

I always want to kick myself when I do these progress photos. Usually, I don't think about snapping a picture until I am halfway through; then, I chastise my lack of foresight. Regardless, I am working on some large paintings for a gallery showing in Dallas (November and December). This will be included (unless the final product sells before I ship!!!!) :) I'm thinking, "Nice Christmas gift...."

I'll keep you posted.

Bacon and Eggs

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 - SOLD

Hello, World! I've been enjoying summer break with my family and have neglected my artistic endeavors. With the new school year starting in less than a month, I will probably continue my sporadic painting as I refresh myself for future "masterpieces."

This little painting is of one of my favorite breakfasts (other than an IHOP hot fudge sundae--yes, I said "breakfast.") Enjoy!