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"PEACE"
12" x 16" acrylic & colored pencil on paper
© 2006 KmCarey
A gift to a friend of mine. I asked her several questions to try and
point myself in a creative direction, as this was going to be a
"custom" picture. Once we had decided on the feel, I sketched it
out and decided on most of the colors. It just so happens that my
friend has trouble sleeping and my hope is that this picture may
offer her a sense of tranquility - peace.
"Strawberries & Cream"
12" x 16" acrylic on paper
© 2006 KmCarey
We narrowed it down to "cats" and "pink". (I threw in the butter -
flies for good measure - I love butterflies!
A gift to an inspiration - a sweet person whom I share an
unorthodox friendship with.
I did my best to capture playfulness, beauty and joy.
12" x 16" acrylic on paper
© 2006 KmCarey
We narrowed it down to "cats" and "pink". (I threw in the butter -
flies for good measure - I love butterflies!
A gift to an inspiration - a sweet person whom I share an
unorthodox friendship with.
I did my best to capture playfulness, beauty and joy.
"Angel Resting on Cosmic Cloud"
24" x 30" acrylic on canvas
© 2008 KmCarey
It was all about having this "angel" on a cloud to hang
above my daughter's bed - giving her peace at night.
I had this blue "washed" background painted on a
canvas. Originally it was going to be the background
for a boat scene that I envisioned hanging on the
wall by my desk at the office. But instead it just sat
on the easel for months. Emily said she would like
an angel sleeping on a cloud, and this background is
perfect! So she told me what she wanted (really curly
hair and little wings) and we sketched it out.
I'll tell you, this project sat on the easel for as long
as the background did, and the background itself
was redone several times over! There was at
one time a separate cloud painted in the background
with a couple of "resting angels", but the angels
looked more like scary pixies, so I painted them
out - and in doing so, created the "cosmic cloud" ...
24" x 30" acrylic on canvas
© 2008 KmCarey
It was all about having this "angel" on a cloud to hang
above my daughter's bed - giving her peace at night.
I had this blue "washed" background painted on a
canvas. Originally it was going to be the background
for a boat scene that I envisioned hanging on the
wall by my desk at the office. But instead it just sat
on the easel for months. Emily said she would like
an angel sleeping on a cloud, and this background is
perfect! So she told me what she wanted (really curly
hair and little wings) and we sketched it out.
I'll tell you, this project sat on the easel for as long
as the background did, and the background itself
was redone several times over! There was at
one time a separate cloud painted in the background
with a couple of "resting angels", but the angels
looked more like scary pixies, so I painted them
out - and in doing so, created the "cosmic cloud" ...
| "Camila's Garden" 6" x 6" acrylic on canvas © 2009 KmCarey |
Inspiration! What it takes to move something from one's mind, to a
place of common reality. Mila has done this for me and thus -
her "garden". Although we are separated by time, distance and
culture; we are together in our passion and dreams. The garden will
always symbolize the beauty, joy and rich colors of our friendship.
place of common reality. Mila has done this for me and thus -
her "garden". Although we are separated by time, distance and
culture; we are together in our passion and dreams. The garden will
always symbolize the beauty, joy and rich colors of our friendship.
"Juggling Clown"
18" x 18" acrylic on canvas
© 2009 KmCarey
After 20 + years it was time
to do another clown. I know,
I know, you either like them
or are scared to death of
them ! I like them. Perhaps
it's the make-up and costume,
the theatrics - the illusion.
And the performers on the
flying trapezes ( could the
"catcher" be Burt Lancaster?).
Symbolism? Under this Big
Top - it's everywhere.
18" x 18" acrylic on canvas
© 2009 KmCarey
After 20 + years it was time
to do another clown. I know,
I know, you either like them
or are scared to death of
them ! I like them. Perhaps
it's the make-up and costume,
the theatrics - the illusion.
And the performers on the
flying trapezes ( could the
"catcher" be Burt Lancaster?).
Symbolism? Under this Big
Top - it's everywhere.
| "Mike the Clown" circa 1984 Watercolor on paper Come Halloween, Mike would turn into a clown |
"Tiger"
14" x 14 acrylic on canvas
© 2009 KmCarey
This handsome cat was an off-shoot idea of the clown / circus themed
painting that I had just completed (thought about doing a "big top" series).
Originally, this was to be the tiger about ready to jump through the
flaming hoop. But as the painting evolved, The "flame" became an abstract
frame that encircled the surreal beast - my Tiger! (plus, I had yet to paint an animal)
14" x 14 acrylic on canvas
© 2009 KmCarey
This handsome cat was an off-shoot idea of the clown / circus themed
painting that I had just completed (thought about doing a "big top" series).
Originally, this was to be the tiger about ready to jump through the
flaming hoop. But as the painting evolved, The "flame" became an abstract
frame that encircled the surreal beast - my Tiger! (plus, I had yet to paint an animal)
"Peace and Beauty"
12" x 24" acrylic on canvas
© 2009 KmCarey
I've always been transfixed by the art of
"Asia" - the simple, delicate and beautiful
lines. From the tapestry that my father
brought back from one of his trips to Japan,
to the paintings that I would study at Chinese
restaurants. Knowing going into this project
that I am not qualified to authentically
recreate this style, my goal was to simply try
and capture my feelings from all these years
of admiration. I pulled from the Internet
some Iconic symbols of Japan to shape and
balance the layout of the piece. The Red
- crowned Crane, a Torii gate, Cherry trees
in full blossom. I found images of a
Tsumaguro Hyomon butterfly, Bamboo
and the Japanese characters that read
"Peace and Beauty" in English. I added
terraced rice paddies and took a chance
with Mt Fuji (and now looking at " real "
images have discovered that my Mt Fuji
is substantially more peaked - claiming
creative license here ! ). The beautiful
woman is someone I know, whose allure
provided the focal point from which the
painting took life.
12" x 24" acrylic on canvas
© 2009 KmCarey
I've always been transfixed by the art of
"Asia" - the simple, delicate and beautiful
lines. From the tapestry that my father
brought back from one of his trips to Japan,
to the paintings that I would study at Chinese
restaurants. Knowing going into this project
that I am not qualified to authentically
recreate this style, my goal was to simply try
and capture my feelings from all these years
of admiration. I pulled from the Internet
some Iconic symbols of Japan to shape and
balance the layout of the piece. The Red
- crowned Crane, a Torii gate, Cherry trees
in full blossom. I found images of a
Tsumaguro Hyomon butterfly, Bamboo
and the Japanese characters that read
"Peace and Beauty" in English. I added
terraced rice paddies and took a chance
with Mt Fuji (and now looking at " real "
images have discovered that my Mt Fuji
is substantially more peaked - claiming
creative license here ! ). The beautiful
woman is someone I know, whose allure
provided the focal point from which the
painting took life.
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"Blueberry Sunshine Muffin"
6" x 6" acrylic on canvas
© 2011 KmCarey
Emily's friend, Julia wrote a song
about her affection for Blueberry
Muffins. I asked her if she really
did like them as much as her song
suggested. She said "yes". So,
next time she was over I baked
some. During breakfast one thing
led to another and it was decided
that I would recycle one of Mike's
canvasas and here is the result.
I'm not thrilled - yet I soooo want to
be!
6" x 6" acrylic on canvas
© 2011 KmCarey
Emily's friend, Julia wrote a song
about her affection for Blueberry
Muffins. I asked her if she really
did like them as much as her song
suggested. She said "yes". So,
next time she was over I baked
some. During breakfast one thing
led to another and it was decided
that I would recycle one of Mike's
canvasas and here is the result.
I'm not thrilled - yet I soooo want to
be!
"Cotton Candy Swirls"
12" x 10 acrylic on canvas
© 2011 KmCarey
One of the few I do "just because". Because why? Just because.
12" x 10 acrylic on canvas
© 2011 KmCarey
One of the few I do "just because". Because why? Just because.
"Wise Men Bearing Gifts"
© 2010 KmCarey
until I create a "humor" page, this is where this little ink & watercolor
Christmas card will reside. For my dad ( a Golfer & devout Catholic )
in 2010.
© 2010 KmCarey
until I create a "humor" page, this is where this little ink & watercolor
Christmas card will reside. For my dad ( a Golfer & devout Catholic )
in 2010.
"Twas the Day After Christmas"
© 2011 KmCarey
A little something for dad in 2011
© 2011 KmCarey
A little something for dad in 2011
| Mike's Birthday Card 2011 |