Kelly Jeanette Swift

These past few weeks have proven a challenge for me. I have not liked anything I have painted lately. It's been a struggle. But I have finally figured out what the issue was. I have been watching too many YouTube artists and allowing their take to influence me. Do this. Don't do that. Follow the good painting rules. Today I just decided to follow my own rules and enjoyed the painting time. No more trying to fit a artist type mold. I'm just going to paint my way and to h*** with the art rules of design and composition. This is what I started on today. Not finished but I'm happy with it so far.

 Here are some small paintings that I have done recently. You can find them for sale on my website kellyjeanetteswift.com  Or you could drop me a line here if you want one. The 8 x 10s are $45 +shipping and the 12 x 12s are $80 + shipping.  All are textured and mixed media. The sides are painted and they are varnished with satin varnish. As always they are created and stored in a dry, pet free and smoke free environment. You can check out my policies page for shipping and payment. As always, thanks!

"I Will Keep Your Heart" This painting was created while I was listening to a Adult Alternative music channel. I don't remember the group name or song, but this lyric kept circulating through my head while finishing up the painting. It is a mixed media done on 18 x 24 gallery wrapped canvas. Here are some sweet spots Materials used were acrylic paint, molding paste, canvas, oil pastels, gold ink, interference paint, graphite pencil, gesso Tools used were brush, pen, fingers, side of plastic card  If you are interested in owning this painting or seeing anything else you might like just go to my website kellyjeanetteswift.com    As always you can contact me with questions or just to comment at kjswiftarts40@gmail.com or comment below or leave message on my website. To see my shipping and return policies click here Thanks for looking! LIVE WILD. LOVE MORE. LAUGH OFTEN. CREATE FEARLESSLY Kelly

"Jazz Guitar" This is "Jazz Guitar" an 20 x 24 mixed media painting done on gallery wrapped canvas. It was inspired by the music of Jesse Cook , one of my favorite musicians.  I know. It doesn't look like a guitar. It's not suppose to. This is a painting about my reaction to and feelings while listening to the music. Bright. Happy. Energetic. Ready to boogie (yes, I dance while I paint. No, you will not see it. It will scare you.).  Here are some snapshots of sweet spots.   Material s used were acrylic paint, molding paste,oil pastels, gold ink,black ink, canvas.   Tools used were paint brush, pens, and my fingers.  I am pretty pleased with how this one turned out. I love the energy in it. It makes me think of a very bright sunny day with a strong breeze blowing.  This painting is ready for a forever home. Sides are painted and it is wired to hang on your wall immediately upon arrival. A certificate of authenticity comes ...

During the month of October I will be showing some of my work along with others at ArtCurious Gallery in Boone's Creek, Tn. It will be during a state wide art event called Quiver Quest -celebrating Autumn and Halloween. My work will be in the Autumn part of the exhibit. I love Halloween, but I can't do scary stuff. These are the works I'll be showing. I hope I sell some. Wish me luck! Burning Bushes on the Hill 18 x 24 mixed media October Morning 18 x 24 mixed media September Day 30 x 40 mixed media The Pumpkin Patch at Night 20 x 24 mixed media Sunflowers at Sunser 18 x 24 mixed media

Want to see some more of my art that I had made with my LG Stylo phone check out my Instagram page. I love doing these little pieces. https://www.instagram.com/kjswiftarts/

"Sunny Days"  I just love the warm days of summer. They make me want to use bright intense colors. $250 + shipping 18 x 24 on watercolor paper. Painting is signed on front and signed and dated on back. This painting will be shipped flat due to texture on the painting. It will also be matted and in a protective sleeve. Insurance and a  certificate of authenticity will be included. material-watercolor paper, acrylic paint, oil pastels,  metallic pastels, metallic pen  If you want to know more about this painting or are interested in it please contact me. Thanks! Have a great day.

. I started this painting with really no direction, but I soon seen that my desire to be at the beach. The sun, the sand, the water. $250 + shipping 18 x 24 on watercolor paper. Painting is signed on front and signed and dated on back. This painting will be shipped flat due to texture on the painting. It will also be matted and in a protective sleeve. Insurance and a  certificate of authenticity will be included. material-watercolor paper, acrylic paint, oil pastels,  metallic pastels, metallic pen  If you want to know more about this painting or are interested in it please contact me. Thanks! Have a great day.

I wanted to give the impression of a desert evening, the setting sun, cacti and desert flowers, the darkness falling and a sky full of stars. $250 + shipping 18 x 24 on watercolor paper. Painting is signed on front and signed and dated on back. This painting will be shipped flat due to texture on the painting. It will also be matted and in a protective sleeve. Insurance and a  certificate of authenticity will be included. material-watercolor paper, acrylic paint, oil pastels,  metallic pastels, metallic pen  If you want to know more about this painting or are interested in it please contact me. Thanks! Have a great day.

Sunset Song 16 x 20 x 3/4 textured mixed media A fiery sunset with the breeze making the trees wave and speak while the birds sing.  Techniques-painting, dripping, spraying, knife, fingerpainting, free drawing Materials-molding paste, acrylic paint, oil pastels, graphite pencil Surface-canvas

Shining Through 16 x 20 x 3/4 textured mixed media Walking through a fairy forest into a shining gateway. Techniques-painting, dripping, spraying, knife, fingerpainting, free drawing Materials-molding paste, acrylic paint, spray glitter paint, oil pastels, graphite pencil Surface-canvas

This is # 5 in a series of experimental works where I am discovering my painting style or more of what I like to paint. Here are some of the "sweet spots" of the painting.                          And for a look at the development of the painting. Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 The final piece

The smell of honeysuckle and ozone heavy in the night air, the last ray of light of a summer day, a field of wild heather as far as one can see. These are what inspired this new painting, a 18 x 24 mixed media done on watercolor paper. After I laid down the first layer I realized that I would lose the great effect I got with the water drops on the water color base, so I put a layer of mat medium over it to save it. That enabled me to put down fresh color without the risk of mixing the two colors.  I also accidentally put color where I did not want it because I was not paying attention, but it actually worked. So I am adding this technique to my list of techniques to use.   

Burning Bushes on the Ridge 18 x 24 mixed media on canvas If you would like to own this painting go to my website kellyjeanetteswift.com to purchase it. This was a work that I worked on all night. Then I just stared at it for days wondering what to call it when it dawned on me that it looked like a bunch of Burning Bushes grouped together. A lovely ornamental bush. I might plant some in my own yard.  Title: Burning Bushes on the Ridge Size: 18”x 24” mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas Technique-wash painting, painting, sculpturing, dripping, mark making Materials used-acrylic paint, molding paste, spray paint, gold oil stick, acrylic markers, oil pastels Tools used-paint brushes, palette knife, markers, fingers, spray bottle

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...