KM2687 Dappled Morning Light (Italy, Tuscany, urbanscape, architeture)

This scene is from a trip to Italy with my gallery partners John and Anita while we were staying in Siena. This beautifully lit doorway was at the Frances' where we stayed. The lodge is set in an 1853 Farmhouse & Orangerie on a hilltop in the countryside just outside of town. Painting this scene brings back so many wonderful memories for me but for the viewer I hope it translates the peace and warmth of a lovely sunlit morning. This is one of several paintings being done to be hung in upcoming mini shows but I am offering it online first.
8"x10" framed original oil on linen
$825.00 + $20.00 shipping and handling

KMD2684 Warm Days of Fall (Aspen, autumn, fall, landscape, original oil painting)

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Life seems to be amping up, and the days are filled with one activity after another. Is is just me or does the world seem to be moving faster and faster? It was such a gift to find the time to sit quietly and relive this warm and serene scene as I painted it. This fall in Colorado has been so spectacular and we have been blessed with many perfect days that I refer to as "Champagne Days" where the air is crisp, the skies are "Colorado" blue and the colors of the changing leaves are spectacular. I wish it would last forever. But since snow is in the forecast I hope my painting will keep the memory and feelings of these perfect days alive.

7"x5" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling Thank you for visiting

KM2683 No Anxiety (dog, pet, pet portrait, original oil painting)

This is Farley, my wonderful dog and amazing friend. I found him in this wonderful pose after a busy day at our mountain cabin where he had played with all the other dogs, swam in the river and had a beautiful day of going wherever he wanted with no leash. Our place is a gift for our family and our dogs, all of whom love the freedom and peace of the place.
24"x24"framed original oil
$2600.00 + $30.00 shipping and handling

KM2682 Delight of Spring (chickadee, bird, nature, landscape, animal, original art)

I painted this Chickadee once before as a small painting and loved it so much that I had to do a large version for our recent show at Brushstrokes. I was drawn not only to the beauty of the little bird but to the soft background that surrounds him. I will be posting more from the show in the near future. 24"x24" framed original oil $2600.00 + $30.00 shipping and handling

KM2677 Coy Kitty (cat, feline, animal, pet, kitty)

It has been awhile since I last posted as I have been swamped with life in general. This is a sneak preview of one of my paintings for our show at Brushstrokes: "All Creatures Great and Small" that opens for First Friday October 7. This is Buddy, one of the friendliest cats I have met who belongs to my friend Julie who creates beautiful one of a kind jewelry that we sell at Brushstrokes as well. Stay tuned for more or visit my website to see what else will be in the show. 12"x16" unframed original oil $1200.00 + $15.00 shipping and handling 12"x16" unframed original oil $1200.00 + $15.00 shipping and handling

KM2678 Copper Melody (floral, poppies, garden, contemporary, original fine art)

This a painting that I did as a demo at Longcoat Fine Art Gallery on Labor Day weekend during a show hosted for all of us at Brushstrokes Studio. I met many wonderful and inquisitive people as I was creating this piece. Doing demos is a challenge while being asked questions as you work but it also forces the artist to really focus tight to avoid messing up a painting as you are "on stage". I was really pleased with how this came out and had only a few final touches to add to it when I returned to the studio.
12"x16" unframed original oil $
1,200.00 + $20.00 shipping and handling

KMD2676 Mirror Image (Autumn, New England, Fall, reflections, waterscape, fall painting)

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One of my themes this past year and currently is reflections.This scene was found on another travel adventure to New England a few years ago and oh, the reflections there! It was mesmerizing to see the brilliant fall colors on the shore of a lake and then the added bonus of the entire scene mirrored in the waters. I just love getting lost in the mirror images leaving me in a state of wonder and imagination. With the cool fall days and the warm, warm colors it is a perfect place to experience.

5"x7" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMD2673 Poppies Galore (poppy, floral, gardens, original art)

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Here is one last hurrah for the poppies as fall has moved in here in Colorado. Summer has waned and fall is in the air now with the light lower and the nighttime temperatures lending us good sleeping. I do however, have so much poppy reference that I had to paint just one more and will probably be motivated to do more as we head into the cooler months ahead.

5"x7" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KM2674 Waimea Beckons ( ocean, Hawaii, Kauai, landscape, waterscape)

Here is a commission I just finished for a client to go in their new Kauai home. It was such a joy to paint as I am so enamored with painting ocean and boat scenes. Living in Colorado is the best but I do miss the salt air, sound of the surf and luscious colors of the ocean that is missing from the Rocky Mountains!
This painting is 36"x60" and was painted primarily with a palette knife. After all my small daily paintings it was a shock as to how much paint goes into one this size! I love the freedom of doing these large ones.

I am off to Ruidoso, NM where Longcoat Fine Art Gallery is hosting a show for myself and my partners at Brushstrokes. I will be doing a demo during the day on Saturday.

KMD2671 Fall Stroll (landscape, fall, autumn, Colorado, original fine art)

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The park where I walk my dog everyday is full of painting ideas, especially in the fall. I suppose after all of our hot days of August, I am jumping the gun for fall and will soon be complaining about the cold! Obviously, I painted this piece from a photo taken last year and anticipate another colorful season this year. 5"x7" unframed original oil $125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMD2672 Curious (Cockatiel, bird, animal, original fine art)

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I am working from another picture that I took several years ago and have had on my list of what I want to paint since then. When I photographed this fellow, he appeared so curious with his head cocked to the side and made me think he had a great sense of humor as well. It is so joyous to paint animals and birds as they add so much to our lives and the world in general.
7"x5" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KM1064 Majestic Columbine (Colorado Wildflower, Columbine, floral landscape, original oil paining)

The Rocky Mountain Columbine (our state flower here in Colorado) is so magnificent. If you haven't looked closely, don't miss the amazing detail nature has given this flower with its spurred lavender and white petals contrasted with the bright yellow center. It blooms in our mountain meadows and woodlands from June to August depending on the elevation. Although they grow in gardens I am partial to the wildflowers found in and amongst the delicate Aspen trees here in Colorado. I am so grateful for the amazingly imaginative subjects that nature provides for me to interpret on canvas.

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11"x14" original oil on linen unframed $995 (internet special price) plus $15.00 S&H

KMD2670 Spirit of Heaven (landscape, Colorado, Crested Butte, original oil painting)

On my last journey to Crested Butte, Pat and I spent quite some time photographing this scene. The single, beautifully shaped tree was a wonderful focal point with a foreground showing patches of vibrant colors and the background of the mountains and Colorado blue skies. At some point I will do a larger painting of this same scene as it really resonates with me.

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7"x5" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KM2664 Autumn Majesty (wildlife, moose, animal, original fine art, oil painting)

Sometimes I don't know why I decide to paint what I do, something just speaks to me and off I go. One day as I was contemplating my blank canvas I came across a photo of this powerful moose and just felt the need to paint him or her as the case may be. Perhaps it is just a warm up for the show we are going to host at Brushstrokes that will be all animal paintings for First Friday in October. I can't wait to look for more subject matter as animals are such an important part of my world, the world and exciting to paint. 16"x20" unframed original oil $1900.00 + $15.00 shipping and handling

KM2666 Afternoon Tranquility (landscape, horse, France)

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I have wanted to paint this scene for several years now and finally put my "to do" list aside and went for the "passionately want to paint" pictures. This scene was found several years ago while traveling in France. We were walking the countryside outside of St. Remy when we came upon this pastoral scene. Wouldn't this be the perfect back yard to have?!

18"x24" unframed original oil on linen
$2200.00 + $25.00 shipping and handling

KMD2668 Lady Bug Lady Bug (original oil, floral, lady bug)

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KMD2667 Gleaming in the Shadows (garden, floral, geraniums, flower cart)

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I couldn't resist this scene from my trip to Crested Butte. Pat and I were resting over a cup of iced coffee in a perfectly lush and restful garden provided by a coffee house in town where this cart was part of the garden and magical atmosphere. We were relaxing at the end of a hot day of photographing every wildflower in sight. (We were tired as there were flower scenes in every direction one could see and we attempted to capture them all. I'm still sorting through the pictures!

5"x7" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMD2665 August View (landscape, Colorado, Colorado Vista, floral landscape)

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This is a palette knife painting of one of my favorite vistas here in Colorado; the top of Kenosha Pass. I have only seen it this vibrant one time several summers ago and luckily I shot lots of pictures to work from. I go back to this spot every year in hopes of finding such abundance of flowers and colors but nature likes to keep it different each year.

7"x5" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

I am traveling by painting from photos taken from past adventures. This is a typical scene in Tuscany, Italy where I have been several times. It is great to have the pictures to keep the memory alive but the taste buds long for the really delicious fresh food delights that we experienced while there.

14"x20" unframed original oil on linen
$1900.00 + $15.00 shipping and handling

KM2661 Maroon Bells (mountains, landscape, Colorado, floral, summertime, Rocky Mountains)

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Summer in Colorado, there is nothing like it. The Maroon Bells wilderness area outside of Aspen, Colorado is a pristine place to visit and hike in. This is a grand summer view. You will see some paintings of fall as the Aspen turn into their golden hues in a few months.
30"x24" unframed original oil
$3200.00 + $30.00 shipping and handling

KMD2663 Deep in Blue (Blue Jay, bird, animals

 

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I have a bird feeder that keeps me (and the squirrels) entertained every day. Although most of the birds are cheery little sparrows, we get a number of Blue Jays landing as well. I love to see them with their perky crest, and beautiful blue, white, and black plumage. Although they can be noisy, Blue Jays are known for their intelligence and complex social systems with tight family bonds.
Lately, it has been a symphony of birdsong in the mornings as though it were spring and our feeder is emptied daily. (A month ago it would hold for a week. Do they know something we don't?)

5"x7" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMD2662 Enchanted Path (landscape, path, floral, garden path, garden, original oil painting)

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I had such fun painting this warm and quiet scene. I came across the photo taken several years ago in late summer at the Denver Botanic Gardens here in Denver. The gardens have changed so much that I doubt that this scene is still there other than my pictures and paintings. This shows me what a gift it is to put these moments in time on canvas.

5"x7" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KM2553 Washington Park Boathouse (autumn scene, landscape, waterscape, original oil painting)

I can't believe how fast the summer is going and how far behind on my daily paintings I am. The good news is that I have been busy with commissions that have taken me away from my blogging.
I painted this nostalgic scene of the Washington Park Boathouse on location last fall. It was a perfect, crisp Colorado fall morning, a gift to be able to be part of the scene and to express the scene on canvas. It doesn't get any better!

9"x12" unframed original oil
$795.00 + $15.00 shipping and handling

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KMA2658 Movement in Red (abstract, contemporary art, original oil painting)

This painting took me on a joyous journey as I created it. I had a landscape that I overworked on this canvas and finally let it go to work in the abstract with color, shape and textures. Some of the underlying colors from the landscape give it effects that I would never have been able to imagine doing.

7"x5" unframed original oil
$100.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMD2657 Early Morning Brilliance (floral, poppy, garden, contemporary art, original fine art)

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I have just returned from an incredible week of enjoying the Northwest with wonderful friends. We talked so much I am amazed I have a voice left! I painted this little poppy before leaving knowing it would take a few days to get back into the groove here. This painting shows some vibrant color and texture that I was having a fun time exploring.

7"x5" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMA2629 Incidental Journey (abstract, mixed media, contemporary, fine art)

Here is another of my new mixed media pieces that have taken me on an exciting new exploration into the world of imagination. Lately, I have been working on traditional paintings for some commercial commissions (which is good news) but am anxious to get back to pushing my limits in mixed media.
I will be taking next week off to visit good friends in the Northwest and plan to come home refreshed and full of new ideas!

6"x12"original mixed media on wood painting panel with poly resin finish
$150.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMD2655 Morning Walk (landscape, autumn, fall, original oil painting)

Being a Gemini I jump all around in what might stimulate me on any given day. I have such a plethora of pictures to choose from and I never know what might move me as this one spoke to me today. This is a walk I take daily with my dog Farley in a nearby park. I find it most painterly in the fall and winter.

7"x5" unframed original oil
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMA2633 Pure Beginnings (abstract, acrylic, mixed media)

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This is an exciting abstract that is one of my favorites. I used several different materials and techniques to create this unusual effect. I poured a clear poly resin on the top which makes the colors just pop and sing (not shown in the photo as the reflection makes it difficult to photograph). If you are interested in this piece I will gladly send a photo of the final with the poured resin top and the base that it is mounted on.

6.5"x6.5" original mixed media
$125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMD2654 Atop Shrine Pass (landscape, mountains, Colorado, floral landscape)

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I am so lucky to have the passion to paint and explore so many ways to create and communicate visually. Having spent the past month joyously focused in the world of abstract it is also fun to come back to the style of representational art. There are so many choices that I continually have to reel myself in and try to stay in one place long enough to finish something! Here is yesterday's focus. 7"x5" unframed original oil $125.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling

KMA2646 Fragment of Space I (abstract original painting with poured resin finish)

This is one of a pair of abstracted paintings that I have created and finished with an epoxy polymer resin (not shown in the photo). The painting is filled with subtle textures and color changes that the resin pour brings to life. If you live in Denver, stop by Brushstrokes to see these in person.

24"x24" original acrylic with resin top framed
$3300.00 + $50.00 shipping and handling

KM2640 Poetry of Spring (spring garden, floral, poppies, flowers)

Here is another poppy painting rendered using only brushes as opposed to my palette knife work. I was especially drawn to the pastel colors of these delicate yet so hardy flowers. It is fun to have a variety of tools to use to express myself through my art.

28"x22" unframed original oil
$3100.00 + $30.00 shipping and handling

KM2641 Spring's Brilliant Bounty (floral, garden, poppies, original oil)

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In between the adventure into abstracts I am still painting my regular subjects as this painting testifies. This painting was rendered totally in palette knife and the next posting will be some poppies painted entirely with brushes. Stay tuned!

36"x24" unframed original oil on stretcher bars
$3900.00 + $25.00 shipping and handling

KMA2639 Element and Shade (abstract, mixed media, original art

Another in my newest explorations into the abstract. This painting has many layers of color and texture creating a mysterious mood. Painting in the abstract is a new challenge, working from the intuitive and letting the painting lead me to the solution. The hardest part is knowing when to stop!

12"x12" framed original mixed media
$950.00 + $15.00 shipping and handling