Geisha #3 in the morning light. She’ll always be one of my favorites. Available for exhibition/purchase 

48x48 abstract Portraiture Done

I’m varnishing the rework of my abstract portrait/koi piece. This took a long time to get that dimension. It’s one of my favorites now. I switched from Gamvar varnish to Golden UVF, this one needs solid UV protectant. 

I added in sheer violet. Heavy body paint ratio 1/2 paint to 1/2 Golden Gel medium. If you don’t have retarder you’re going to need to wet it down often as the gel dries fast I went around the Red and magenta borders with the violet to soften. Inner corner eye, bottom lip, outer rim of nostril, chin-then swipe down. Added violet around blooms. Over the whiteadded in water to my brush. Once I varnish it will really pop the colors #cherryblossom #cherrytree #geisha #modernart #art #painting #drawing #gallery #japan #americanartist #decor #interiordesign #arttutorial

Reworked Geisha 4 “Legend” 48x48. Subdued some of the cherry blossoms and popped her face more #art #geisha #cherryblossom #contemporaryart #modernart #japan #americanartist #gallery #artist #painting #interiordesign #artcollector #portrait #decor

A few retouched

Slight retouch of this koi 48x48, added in more dimension and bright contrasts. I like to think the koi I lost last month are living inside this piece. #abstractart #abstractthought #koi #contemporaryart #modernart #art #decor #gallery #exhibitionseries #americanartist #japan #largeart

Added gold leaf  to the outer edges  

this is a new ballerina I started 

Popped her kimono to a brighter green and pyrole red. Better call this was done ⛩ oh and three in a pic of my painting buddy. She loves her mama so much #artofinstagram #art #figurativeart #kimono #geisha #americanartist #painting #contemporaryart #kelliethomaswalker #modernart #gallery #interiordesign #artist #artwork #artwork #instaart

“Reborn”

I think just a few more touches to soften and add dimension and then she’ll be done #geisha #art #painting #americanartist #contemporaryart #modernart #interiordesign #figurativeart #japan #kimono #kelliethomaswalker

Almost done with the rework of “Reborn”. Decided to go edgy.

Rework of old Geisha. I have to rework the face because I accidentally smudged it 🙄 #figurativeart #geisha #kimono #art #workinprogress #painting #modernart #contemporaryart #california #americanartist

Geometrics add in

Since my obsession with geometric linear art is overtaking me, I pulled one of my Geishas down to add in linear accents. Just started, more definition to come #geometric #lineart #geisha #modernart #interiordesign #asianart #painting #art #gallery

Off to their homes

Said goodbye to two of my paintings this past weekend.  I love these pieces so it's was extremely hard.  

Commission 36x36. Based on my 48x48.  The collector loved the larger one but didn't have the space. Thick textures on the blooms

And these are my old yucky floors. My husband installed new ones. Now the kitchen is next.  

Finished with a commission

Starting a new 48x36 blending portrait art, geometrics, and splatter

Day 2

Varnishing finished commissioned piece  

Progress on Commissioned 36x36

Flesh tinted glaze and ice blue tinted glaze. Small addition...HUGE impact!  

Need to add in more spidered branches

Commissioned cherry blossoms

2nd day in working on two Cherry blossom pieces . Adding in more blooms on top, plus adding in glaze tinted color contrasts to tree and blooms, will add in more spider branches and buds. #workinprogress #painting #cherryblossom #modernart #asianart #interiordesign #art

solo Show is Hung

Minus my surfboards which I'll bring that night.  MArch 3rd Expo Arts Center, Atlantic Blvd Long Beach 5pm. Prints will available for purchase. Cash/credit cards. Also I take orders for larger prints, and canvas prints 

Ill update again in a few days 

Finished 48x48 Geisha Series

Finished 48x48. Heavy textured blooms, created with pallet knives and fondant tool. Come out about half inch. might not be fully dry for Tuesday's hanging but if someone is interestedI'll just need to varnish it after it comes down after #firstfridayslb #gallery #geisha #cherryblossom #modernart #interiordesign #longbeach #painting #asianart #kelliethomaswalker

Prints

Editing for prints. Any locals can shoot me a decent/reasonably priced print company.#geisha #artprints #art #gallery #interiordesign

Artist Feature March 3rd

Join me as my work envolved North Gallery at Expo Arts Center.  Entire Geisha Series as well as two surfboards and art prints available for purchase. 6-10pm  

Below is a Fire Wire board I am currently working on and will have finished and up for purchase.  

All credit cards and cash accepted  

Varnish for my ladies. Geisha Series #LosAngelesArt #modernart #geisha #artshow #interiordesign #painting #impasto #palletknife #face #cherryblossom #asianart

Had to throw in "The Kingdom" since it'll be the inauguration   👎

Pancakes & Booze Art Show

Happy New Year!  I will be showing 4 of my Geishas and one political piece at Lot 613, Los Angeles, January 20-21st. 8pm-2am, 21 and over only. $10 cover charge. My art will be there both night, but I will only be there Saturday night.  please call if interested in purchase, I can run your credit card over the phone. Tom Kirlin's  staff can help you take your original off the wall. Cash payments can be remitted to me  if I'm there. Or call562)676-8845.  Email me at Kwabstracts@gmail.com. The only way I accept checks is waiting 10 days for funds to clear, then I would deliver the Original piece within Southern California. 

Hope to see you there