Kelly Jeanette Swift

Today is my birthday. My sixtieth birthday. Wow. Just wow.  When you are young you never think that you will get to this age. You have the thought that you have all the time in the world. Like the song from For King and Country says "Why are we spending time like someone is making more". I never thought that I would get to this age even though I knew some day I would God willing if the Rapture hadn't occurred yet. Isn't this a lovely full moon. The last full moon of 2023. So beautiful and bright. The kind of life I would like to have. Beautiful and Bright. The kind of light that no one could ignore (another FK&C reference). This past year went so quickly that it was gone before I could really get it all in.  So I am hoping that this next year will be better. I would love to look back on my sixty one birthday and see that I made a change in the world or at least to someone in this year. All this is by God's will alone of course.  

  Beautiful Autumn colors. You know, life is like these leaves. Beautiful and colorful. Then the wind comes and disturbs it, some leaves that becomes weak falling, but look. The tree still stands, the leaves are still beautiful, and His Light still shines through and illuminates those beautiful colors of your life.  #lifeisbeautiful   #autumncolors   #autumnleaves   #hislightshines   #waitonthelord

Found this growing on my porch and thought they would make some awesome photos.  

I had a dream last night that I was painting on a very large canvas. I was rubbing my hands all over it smearing great globs of a very beautiful blue all over it so that it dripped and ran like a waterfall down the canvas. I looked at my hands and they were also dripping with that amazing blue. It pained me that I had to go to work this morning and not paint. Also I am out of large canvas.                                                                                               This is the closest I could find to that color.

Fire Meets the Sea 18"x 24" Mixed Media on Canvas If you want to own this painting go to my website kellyjeanetteswift.com to purchase. After struggling with my last painting for a week, this painting was done much faster. Why? It’s because I had fun doing it. The last one was too controlled, too tight. It was not lose enough. This one was more intuitive and free flowing except for the parts I chose to control like the placement of the molding paste for texture and the lovely little pink circles. I have no idea what they are. They just felt right to do. After staring at the painting for a while I have decided to call it Fire Meets the Sea. I see flowing lava, sea spray, and vegetation. I actually love this one a lot. I wish you could see the details on this piece. Title: Fire Meets the Sea Size: 18”x 24” mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas Technique-wash painting, painting, sculpturing, dripping, mark making Materials...

Abstract on Paper #11   Mixed media on 18 x 24 on paper 

Season of the Moons 36 x 36 Mixed Media on gallery wrapped canvas $650 + shipping Very textured and colorful.

Seems like 1913 was a awesome year for art. If it were not for WW1, what could of been revealed by artists of the day. 

Such a beautiful book. I love handmade books. Someday I might even try doing one myself. Also, woodcut was my favorite form of printing when I took the class. It is time consuming and I am an impatient person, but maybe I can do some small ones. There's a thought.

Might have to consider this a series. I seem to be working off my pain issues through my painting. Don't have as much texture as I usually use, but it is done on paper, so don't want to risk making it too heavy. 18 x 24 mixed media on watercolor paper with acrylics,                                      gold oil stick, and interference paint.

This is my newest painting. It makes me think of that old song Afternoon Delight. 14 x 21 mixed media on watercolor paper                            $70 with free shipping Here are some closeups.  mediums-acrylic paint,gold markers,charcoal pencil,Gesso,molding paste,watercolor paper methods-brush work,finger painting,mark making,knife scraping,

Title-Cherry Blossoms  $200 includes shipping and handling 11 x 14 on stretched canvas Acrylic and mixed media Why I created this painting-I just needed to use Spring colors to counter the nasty weather at the time. I kept adding layers until I found cherry blossoms. This abstract modern painting was painted on gallery wrapped acid free canvas with acrylic paint. Texture was achieved with the use of a palette knife. A final coat of fine art varnish was applied to preserve the painting. It is signed, titled, and dated by me the artist on the front and the back.  Only fine quality art materials have been used and it was created and stored in a smoke free pet free environment. The edges are stapled free. No need to frame and is ready to hang upon delivery. This painting is not a print of any kind. This is original painting. Electronic Certificate of Authenticity is offered. All of my paintings are professionally packed with special care and shi...

Beach Time $50 This small painting comes matted with a single white mat, backing, and an acid free sleeve for protection.   I named this little painting Beach Time because it reminded me of walking along the water while vacationing in  Myrtle Beach, SC. A 8 x 10 mixed media abstract mediums used-acrylic paint, gold ink, black ink, metallic paint on watercolor paper methods used-brushwork, finger painting, drawing, mark making tools used-brush, finger, gold ink marker

Just a small preview of what I have been working on. Much more work to go.

 Blackberry Winter $50 This small painting comes matted with a single white mat, backing, and an acid free sleeve for protection.   I chose Blackberry Winter as a title because the colors reminded me of the warmth of Spring and the lingering coolness of Winter. subject-8 x 10 mixed media abstract materials used-acrylic paint, gold ink, black ink, collage paper methods used-brushwork, finger painting, mark making, collage elements

Dog Days 1 $50 I choose Dog Days as a name because this painting reminds me of the hot, colorful days of the dog days of summer (usually between July 3rd-August 11th. This small painting comes matted with a single white mat, backing, and an acid free sleeve for protection. subject- 8 x 10 mixed media abstract materials used-Acrylic paint, gold ink, pencil methods used-brush, mark making, fingers

                                                  Title-Tribal Hearts Sold 24 x 30 on stretched canvas Acrylic and mixed media Why I created this painting- This painting began as something else entirely, but evolved into a dance of texture, drips, and colors. About this painting- This abstract modern painting was painted on gallery wrapped acid free canvas with acrylic paint. Texture was achieved with the use of a palette knife. A final coat of fine art varnish was applied to preserve the painting. It is signed and dated by me the artist on the front and the back. . Only fine quality art materials have been used and it was created and stored in a smoke free pet free environment. The edges are stapled free. No need to frame and is ready to hang upon delivery. This painting is not a print of any kind. This is original painting. Elect...

Winter's Morning Glow 24" x 30" Mixed media on Gallery wrapped canvas $700 includes shipping, handling, and insurance To see details pictures click here Statement -This is Winter's Morning Glow, a 24" x 30" mixed media I created on gallery wrapped canvas. My thoughts behind this piece is that I wanted to capture the serene quiet glow of a frosty morning. The soft colors and cool shadows and the coppery brown of dead leaves. You cannot see it well, but there is much texture in the painting due to molding paste. I also used white glitter to give the "frosty" look. This abstract modern painting was painted on gallery wrapped acid free canvas with acrylic paint. Texture was achieved with the use of a palette knife. A final coat of fine art varnish was applied to preserve the painting. It is signed, titled, and dated by me the artist on the front and the back.  Only fine quality art materials have been used and it was created and st...

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Title-That Lingering Melody $500 which includes shipping/ handling, and insurance. 24 x 30 on stretched canvas Acrylic and mixed media This abstract modern painting was painted on gallery wrapped acid free canvas with acrylic paint. Texture was achieved with the use of a palette knife. A final coat of fine art varnish was applied to preserve the painting. It is signed, titled, and dated by me the artist on the front and the back.  Only fine quality art materials have been used and it was created and stored in a smoke free pet free environment. The edges are stapled free. No need to frame and is ready to hang upon delivery. This painting is not a print of any kind. This is original painting. Electronic Certificate of Authenticity is included. All of my paintings are professionally packed with special care and shipped within 3 business days. You will receive UPS notification email with tracking number. Estimated delivery time to most cities is 3 t...