Sunflowers with Lotus Pods

Acrylic on stretched canvas, 24x36--$500--Contact me for purchase information

This is an oldie, but goodie (I think) and the largest painting I've done to date. Though I began it in 2008, it has endured numerous tweaks since then. It is now finis.

Civil War Bullets, No. 1

Acrylic on Artists' Board, 6x6--$75 Purchase from Artist

Virginia (actually, the East Coast in general) has Civil War battlefields everywhere. My Texas-born husband and I are smitten with this part of American history. Here are some bullets from his collection atop a wooden box with dovetail joints.

Free at Last

Acrylic on Canvas, 20"x20" -- $200-Purchase

This painting, also on exhibit at the Georgetown Public Library through September, is quite dramatic, especially with the size of the piece. I really love the contrast with the background and subject; plus, the color combinations are gorgeous. I even included a slight reflection of the egg yolk in the whites which, I think, adds more dimension.

Tearjerker

Acrylic on Canvas, 20x20 $200-Purchase

After a bit of a hiatus, I've finally put brush to canvas again. Rather than doing one of my small daily paintings, I did an enormous version of a yellow onion. I think the name is apropo.... This painting (along with one I'll post tomorrow) will be on display in the Georgetown Public Library through September as part of an Art Guild show. I'm looking forward to the reception!

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.

The Palace Theater

Acrylic, 24x18 --$350 (Available August 1, 2009)

This painting was done specifically for a playbill competition sponsored by The Palace Theater in Georgetown, Texas. I purposely broke numerous rules regarding scale and perspective to make it look more "retro." Hopefully, my artistic license helps bring vibrancy to this piece and will catch the eyes of the judges next month. (Sorry about the blurry image--I really should use a tripod when photographing these larger paintings!)

Red Onion

Acrylic on Panel - 6x6 - $75 - contact artist

I adore the background of this onion (the second attempt in the subject's existence). It has a "Tuscan" feel to it. More effort, but worth the results.

Red Poppy Festival Banners

Here are some photos of my painting on banners surrounding the historic courthouse and Square in Georgetown, Texas. It was thrilling to stroll past each one. They will remain in place for a month, so I'm sure I'll have plenty of chances to enjoy my "moment" of fame.

Garlic with Clove

I love painting food, then eating it. One of my favorite dishes is a rich garlic soup that I first encountered at a Spanish restaurant in San Diego. It was so awesome that, on a return trip to San Diego (with my husband this time), I insisted we locate the restaurant so I could order it again. Time to peruse one of my Spanish cookbooks.... $75 - Purchase from artist

Toy Top 2

Acrylic, 6x6, SOLD

While I had the paint tubes on the floor (which is where I actually paint--weird, I know), I decided to do another view. Now, I'll clean up my mess.

Farmhouse Doorknob

I enjoy all things rustic, whether it is an old, weathered barn or a rusty piece of ironwork. This 18"x14" acrylic painting is no exception--it depicts the door leading from the living room to the master bedroom in my old, 1928 farmhouse in rural Schulenburg, Texas. The patina of the bronze was a challenge as well as trying to make the knob, itself, look almost 3-dimensional. I think, though, that this painting captures a little bit of the character of my precious old house. In that regard, I succeeded. It is for sale through my website: http://www.kkartstudios.com/. (If it doesn't sell, that's okay, too....)