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Showing posts with label Kristine Kainer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kristine Kainer. Show all posts

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Fairytale Pumpkin by Kristine Kainer


Copyright Kristine Kainer 2014
6x6
Oil on Canvas
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"They's something kind o' harty-like about the atmusfere
When the heat of summer's over and the coolin' fall is here --
Of course we miss the flowers, and the blossums on the trees,
And the mumble of the hummin'-birds and buzzin' of the bees;
But the air's so appetizin', and the landscape through the haze
Of a crisp and sunny morning of the airly autumn days
Is a pictur' that no painter has the colorin' to mock --
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock."

                                                                                               --James Whitcomb Riley

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#texasartist #coastalart #beachart

Kristine Kainer
AOT, AWA

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Friday, October 10, 2014

Australian Blue Pumpkin by Kristine Kainer

Copyright Kristine Kainer 2014
6x6
Oil on Canvas
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"When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock,
And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the struttin' turkey-cock,
And the clackin' of the guineys, and the cluckin' of the hens, 
And the rooster's hallylooyer as he tiptoes on the fence; 
O, it's then's the times a feller is a-feelin' at his best, 
With the risin' sun to greet him from a night of peaceful rest,
As he leaves the house, bareheaded, and goes out to feed the stock,
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock."

--James Whitcomb Riley

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Kristine Kainer
AOT, AWA

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

Lobster Bubble Bath by Texas Coastal Artist Kristine Kainer


Lobster Bubble Bath
Copyright Kristine Kainer 2014
9x12
Oil on Gessobord
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What is more sinfully delectable than a lobster or more relaxing than a bubble bath?  How about the two combined?

This painting is a definite departure for me.  Whimsical in nature, it combines my love of lobster (I'm anxiously awaiting our Lobstergram delivery next week for my daughter's fifteenth birthday here in land-locked Austin, TX) and the joys of a bubble bath in an old clawfoot tub in our 1928 farmhouse.  

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Kristine Kainer
AOT, CFAI, AWA

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Oyster Shell with Purple Nacre by Texas Artist Kristine Kainer, Contemporary Coastal Art

© Kristine Kainer 2014
6x6
Oil on Canvas
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This is a special oyster shell for an obvious reason:  the smooth inner shell (also known as the Mother of Pearl or nacre) is mostly purple.  Nature is full of surprises.  One just needs to pay attention....

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#texasartist #coastalart #beachart #oysters

Kristine Kainer
AOT, AWA

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Oyster Shell by Contemporary Coastal Artist Kristine Kainer

© Kristine Kainer 2014
6x6
Oil on Canvas
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As many of you know, I love to eat shellfish, then take the shells home in a doggy bag.  Recently, I was visiting my father in Florida and had the opportunity to dine on the freshest shellfish daily.  Unfortunately, bringing the shells back to his house, then lugging them home on the plane was not an option.  Thank goodness I had my handy dandy iPhone camera at the ready!  Here's to my model, somewhere in Florida.... You will always be remembered!  

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Kristine Kainer
AOT, AWA, CFAI

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Breakfast: Bacon, Egg, and Buttered Toast by Kristine Kainer

Copyright Kristine Kainer 2014
6x6
Oil on Canvas
Purchase Information

It's the weekend--time ease into the day with the sights, sounds, and aroma of bacon sizzling in the black cast iron skillet, eggs gently frying in a melted dollop of butter on the next burner, and bread in the toaster turning a golden brown.  Just add orange juice (sorry, I still don't like coffee), a newspaper, and fluffy slippers--the perfect start to the day!

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#texasartist #breakfast #eggs

Kristine Kainer
AOT, AWA

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Eggs for Breakfast by Kristine Kainer

© Kristine Kainer 2014
6x6
Oil on Canvas
Purchase Information

Thanks to my last blog bestowing accolades on the incredible egg, I have been craving them day and night.  This painting was today's breakfast (yes, two eggs--I couldn't resist).  They are from my two chickens--organic, free range, etc.  What could be more scrumptious?

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#texasartist #eggs #breakfast

Kristine Kainer
AOT, AWA

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Cracked Egg by Kristine Kainer

© Kristine Kainer 2014
6x6
Oil on Canvas
SOLD

What did you have for breakfast this morning?  Hopefully, it was something delectable and nutritious like an egg.  Did you know that the vitamins, minerals, protein, and antioxidants from an egg aid in brain function, muscle strength, weight management, and sustained energy?  I never truly thought about it.  Sounds like a "no-brainer" to me.  Guess what I am having for breakfast tomorrow?


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#texasartist #breakfast #eggs #foodart

Kristine Kainer
AOT, AWA


Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Rooster by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Canvas Panel (Museum Grade)
6x6

Ten years ago, my family moved from the Washington, DC area to a farm in a rural part of Texas.  Of course, we wanted chickens.  Thrilled to learn that roosters are not necessary for eggs, we happily purchased a variety of young hens and soon began to enjoy the "fruits of their labor."  

One day, a friend of my husband's announced that he knew someone who had too many roosters.  Would we be willing to take one?  Halfheartedly, we said we might be interested.  A week or two passed.  Then, our lives changed.  Upon returning from a day of errands, we saw a newcomer among our flock--a scrawny, white leghorn rooster.

This bird had issues.  It was mean.  And it didn't sleep.  The crowing began around 2 AM and lasted throughout the night -- ten minutes of the most maniacal screeching followed by twenty minutes of an uneasy quiet.  Then the peace would be broken again with more ear-piercing howling.  This lasted for eleven days--ten days too many.  Needless to say, it was me or the rooster.  I won.

As we ponder a return to the farm on a full-time basis in a few years, the thought of having a rooster has returned.  They can't all be like that first one, right?  Surely, the one we got was possessed, correct?  Please feel free to convince me!  Meanwhile, enjoy this colorful, QUIET rooster painting.  You'll have a great night's sleep.

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Monday, July 7, 2014

Tennis Ball by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Canvas Panel (Museum Grade)
6x6

My daughter recently returned from tennis camp at Texas A&M.  Who knew that this sport would become such an integral part of her high school experience?  Though she has far surpassed me in talent, we can still "hit the ball around" at the nearby courts--just as my dad and I used to years ago.  Fond memories and new ones to come!

Monday, June 30, 2014

Sand Dollar by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
40 x 30 x 1.5


This sand dollar was found while beachcombing near Galveston, Texas.  In folklore, these skeletal remains of sea urchins were thought to be the lost coins of mermaids.  I wish I had known that when my daughter was younger and the world was filled with magic and wonder!

Website:  www.kristinekainer.com
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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Clam Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Canvas Panel
6x6
NFS

This clam shell painting is a birthday gift for my amazing father, Lt. Col. Peter G. Scharf, USMC-Ret.  I spent my childhood along the Eastern Seaboard, from North Carolina to Maine.  As a result of our proximity to the Atlantic, shellfish was commonplace in our home.  I fondly remember Dad leaning over the sink, shucking clams and slurping out the delicious meat and juices--as a snack.

Dad eventually taught me how to eat them.  At first, he paid me for each one I managed to "stomach."  After the first or second one though, I quickly realized how delicious they were!  I made some decent money that day....  Happy Birthday, Dad!


Saturday, May 17, 2014

Conch Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
24x24x1.5

Hold the conch to your ear and listen....  The sound of the surf is always near....

Friday, May 9, 2014

Steamed Clam by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Belgian Linen Panel (museum grade)
6x6

I enjoy painting, then eating, my models.  Let's be honest, though--shellfish should not sit under the lights in an art studio for ANY length of time if the goal is to serve it for dinner (or a snack).  Needless to say, this was painted from a photo I took of the subject--in my kitchen--on my plate, immediately after removing it from the steamer.   Only seconds passed before it was eagerly eaten.  It was scrumptious!


Saturday, May 3, 2014

Sand Dollar by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
20x16

With temperatures already in the upper 90s in Central Texas, my thoughts turn to the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the beach.  Oh, to feel the sand between my toes!  Alas, this painting helps me dream.


Friday, April 18, 2014

Fruit Medley Lazy Susan by Kristine Kainer

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....

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Live Oak in Spring by Kristine Kainer

NFS

Spring in the Hill Country of Texas is glorious.  Wildflowers such as bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and evening primroses blanket the landscape in a kaleidoscope of colors.  This painting attempts to capture the remarkable beauty of the landscape at this time of year after the dreary doldrums of winter.

Commissions welcome.




Monday, February 17, 2014

Deep in the Heart by Kristine Kainer

Oil
36x36
SOLD

The barn and windmill are from my little farm in Schulenburg, Texas.  This kind of minimalist look is a definite departure for me; however, I am pleased with the results.  

The title, "Deep in the Heart" is from the song, "Deep in the Heart of Texas" (duh!):  

The prairie sky is wide and high
Deep in the heart of Texas

I've lived in this state for ten years and still don't know all the words (I am shocked that I haven't been sent packing!), yet that phrase keeps popping into my head whenever I look at this painting.  I guess home IS where the heart is!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Oyster on the Half Shell by Kristine Kainer

Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
12x12
SOLD

I had the pleasure of returning to New Orleans during the recent Christmas holidays.  Every day, I had at least one meal consisting of fresh Gulf oysters.  This fine specimen is just one of the many I devoured.  (Slurp, slurp.)


Saturday, January 25, 2014

Oyster on the Half Shell by Kristine Kainer


Oil on Belgian Linen Panel (Museum Grade) 
6"x6"

This little gem of the sea was served to me at The Deckhand, an oyster bar in Round Rock, Texas. Fresh from the waters of Galveston, I had to immortalize its luscious beauty prior to devouring it with a squeeze of lemon and horseradish. The other patrons must have thought I was insane as I took pictures galore before allowing anyone in my family to touch the platter! (My family, of course, knows the routine.) By the way, it was delicious....

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