Lemon Slice

Oil on Canvas Panel (Museum Grade)
6x6
SOLD

When life gives you lemons, paint them, then make lemonade.

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Kristine Kainer

AOT, OPA

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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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Heirloom Tomatoes

Oil on  Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

20 x 20 x 1-3/8

Available

The heirloom tomatoes are here!  Imagine eating one of these perfectly ripe beauties, freshly picked from the vine with the morning dew still clinging to them.  Let those juices flow!

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Kristine Kainer

AOT, AWA

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Lazy Susan - Fruit #1

Lazy Susan - Fruit #1

24-inch diameter

Commission

I was recently approached by a client regarding a functional art project.  Though I don't consider myself a decorative artist, I have had quite a bit of experience painting produce.  Above is the result--a 24-inch Lazy Susan.  I see more in my future....

Partridge in a Pear Tree

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

16x20

Available

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a PAINTING of a partridge in a pear tree....

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.

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.

Cherry Red Lipstick

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

Hello, everyone! I've been out of town lately, but managed to do some painting while gone. Here is one--cherries are in season and these matched my lipstick; hence, here is my newest still life. (I don't know where you would hang it though--in the kitchen? Near a vanity/dresser?) Oh, well, the new owner may do whatever she (or he?) wishes....

Three's a Crowd (Professionally Framed)

Oil on Canvas Panel, 7x5--$100

This painting is professionally framed. Please let me know if you are interested in additional pictures....

Cherries Jubilee

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

I love the play on words with the title of this. Figuring out what a party blowout is called was probably the most difficult research I've had to do in a while....

Pear Half

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--$50--Contact me for purchase info.

Yes, it was delicious! (I had to paint quickly--not because it was browning, but because it was breakfast!)

Apple Cider

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--$50  Contact me for purchase info.

Strawberry

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--Contact me for purchase info.

I hate to admit this: this plump strawberry was originally covered in decadent dark chocolate. I couldn't get the proper color of brown mixed on my palette, so I peeled off the chocolate and promptly disposed of it (YUM), leaving this poor strawberry naked.

Pick Your Poison

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--$95--Contact me for purchase info.

Sure they keep the doctor away--but what would Snow White say?

Sliced and Salted

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--Contact artist for purchase information

These were some of the juiciest tomato slices I've eaten in months--and it is January!!!!!

My Goof, Someone's Gain

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 - SOLD

I goofed. While relisting this painting on eBay, I entered $9 instead of $95 for the opening bid. In good conscience, I won't remove the listing--I made a mistake. My young daughter was highly amused when I realized this error.

Consider this a massive sale--if you bid, it will probably be FAR LESS than the price I had in mind. (For those who spent $95 or more on other pieces: please forgive me. I was distracted when I listed this and don't mean to devalue my work. I will be more conscientious in the future....) Happy bidding (I hope)!

Pear Meets Cookbook

Oil, Canvas on panel, 6x6--Click here to view eBay listing

Here is my warped sense of humor--a plump, juicy pear lurking over a cookbook that is opened to pear recipes. Words such such as peel, core, boil, chop, and slice are visible. What is the pear thinking? God save the cook.

Plated Pears

Oil, Canvas on panel, 6x6--Purchase for $75

I need a lesson in buying and storing pears. No matter how careful I am, they always get soft and mushy within a day. Hence, this painting was done quickly--I swear I saw the pears age before my eyes!

Pear Jam

Oil on Canvas on Panel, 6x6--Purchase for $100

This is my new fave!

Pomegranate Seed

Oil on Belgian linen on panel, 6x6--Purchase for $100

I'm fond of the title for this painting. Who cares about the bohemoth pomegranates when that poor little seed is alone on the ground?