Kelly Jeanette Swift

  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.  

“Cradle of Night” 24 x 24 mixed media I love the night, especially during the summer months. Just standing outside in the quietness, smelling the honeysuckles, looking up at the stars, thanking God for the beauty He created. This painting was the first one I liked after weeks of frustration. I began it after I decided to ignore the “good painting rules” and just paint the way I wanted. I close my eyes and see myself standing on a fog enshrouded hill overlooking a valley with the lights of a town under a partly cloudy sky with stars. Can you smell the honeysuckles? Can you hear the crickets? 24 x 24 gallery wrapped canvas textural, mark making, acrylic paint, oil pastels, gold ink Sides are painted and it is varnished with a satin varnish, and ready to hang out of the box. It is packed carefully and comes with a certificate of authenticity. This piece is available. $430 + shipping. Message me. Or you can see it on my website https://...

I was just playing with making black and white photos with some cool plants I found when I discovered a setting on my camera that makes photos look like drawings. I thought they look cool and may experiment with it some more.

I love the warmth of lazy summer days. Just sitting out on the porch listening to the jar flies and smelling the humid air bring back memories of my childhood. I felt the need for color today. "July Days" is a 16 x 20 mixed media done on standard canvas. Materials-canvas, acrylic paint, neon paint, oil pastels, black ink, gold ink, interference paint, molding paste.

"Pear Trees at Sunset" 24" x 30" mixed media abstract on gallery wrapped canvas I really look forward to the start of Spring. It means winter is over and that color is returning to nature along with the warm weather. I love to see the pear trees near my home start to bloom. All that fluffy whiteness against the lovely bed buds just coming out. Of course, this year the pear trees bloomed before the red buds because of the warm winter we had. materials -acrylic paint, oil pastels, gold ink, graphite pencil, canvas, gesso, spray color ink techniques -brush work, finger painting, knife, spraying, mark making See my terms about shipping and returns Detail photos

After much thought I had decided to change my Facebook page name. I want it to reflect what I do-Expressive abstracts. I base a lot of my art on nature and my perception of my surroundings. I do use a mixture of materials and techniques in the creation of my work. If anyone has any questions or would like to leave a comment please do so.

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.   

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...

It Snowed Last Night 36 x 36 Mixed Media on gallery wrapped canvas $900 and includes shipping Title- It Snowed Last Night $900 + shipping and handling 36 x 36 on stretched canvas Acrylic and mixed media Why I created this painting- This started out as a desert painting, but became influenced by all the snow storms we were subjected to this winter.  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 satin 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...

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

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...

Title-Frosted Cattails $460  +  shipping 24 x 36 on stretched canvas Acrylic and mixed media Why I created this painting-I usually do not like any thing to do with winter, but with the recent really cold nights I noticed that the little frog pond near my house was frozen over and the cattails where covered in frost and ice. I just fell in love with that image and decided to paint it. It may even become a series. This painting has much texture involved and is better seen up close. Check below for detail shots. 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 nee...

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

                                                  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...

You know, much of my poetry is in praise of Summer and all it's aspects, including the full moons.  But as I was traveling out tonight to pick one of my boys up from work I just happened to notice how very bright the full moon was. The sky was so clear and the air cold, almost sharp as cut glass. Beautiful. The stars were shining, complementing the moon's light. I feel that a painting idea is waiting in there.

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...

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...