Author Archives: Kay

January 12, 2016  I have been asked several times how, or why, I arrived at my current painting style.  Usually I give the short answer, but here I can explain in more detail.  Having begun my painting explorations some 33 … Continued

December 23rd, 2015  A recent road trip to Arizona has energized me to branch out and explore new landscape “horizons”.  Since I so often paint skies, this has become the consistent thread that ties most of my paintings together, regardless … Continued

    OCTOBER 15, 2015  September is always a busy month for artists and art lovers in Jackson Hole.  I participated in the annual Quick Draw on the town square – 30 artists create a piece from start to finish in … Continued

These are the only pieces that I have of any of my own childhood artwork.  First one was a Christmas card to my parents when I was perhaps 8 years old. I guess I was destined to be a landscape artist!   And … Continued

Last weekend the annual Plein Air Festival was held at the National Museum of Wildlife Art here in Jackson Hole,.  Conditions were beautiful, but a bit challenging – the sun was bright and the wind was brisk, which dried my puddles … Continued

April 23, 2015  I was just asked how I came up with the concept of a layered painting and my honest answer was, “I have no idea!”.  Except that I had the various sizes of shikishi boards in the studio … Continued

  Friday evening, March 6 beginning at 4 pm, I will be giving a painting demonstration during cocktail hour at Turpin Meadow Ranch. Come ski the day, and stay for dinner! I will be demonstrating and chatting during cocktail hour … Continued