About

NEWS May; Opening in early May the Art About Agriculture at the Giustina Gallery. Always an interesting show and a great mix of thought pretty pieces. 

My painting ”Late Summer Orchard” has been juried into the Art About Agriculture exhibition in Corvallis, OR. It opens in May at the Giustina Gallery. https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/art/sustainable-feast

April at Art Presence, currently showing Orchard Patterns, two pieces based on the the early spring colors and patterns in the orchards in the eastern hills of the Rogue Valley.

Also on the Portfolio page this month is Beach Paradise which sold through Art Presence Gallery in March.

The painting on this page is #531 - Through the Woods -Shore Acres 5”x 11” on the Oregon coast. Shore Acres is a popular state park near Coos Bay. This piece is available unframed for $225. Shipping is free within Continental USA.

I opened my first studio in the early 70’s and work in a range of media because I find it stimulates new ideas and deepens my understanding of my own abilities. My work has been referred to as energetic, dynamic, and diverse. My methods reflect my surroundings and chosen imagery as well as my mood of the moment. I try always to convey an aspect of the world as I know and understand it, whether that is working directly from life or my vocabulary of stored Images.

I painted on location for the first time in 2001. I found it exhilarating and exhausting! Work done in Nature brings an energy to the canvas that is unique to the location and the day. My work shifts accordingly becoming a portrait of the day, the place, and me.

I often return to locations, and enjoy the familiarity that comes from repeated drawing of a favorite place. Drawing acquaints you with an area in an intimate way, as close observation is essential to creating an image. In this way the artist creates a vocabulary of shapes that can be called forth when needed. When painting on location you stay put in one area, often one spot for the day. You watch the ebb and flow of vacation visitors who come by and click a photo then are gone on to the next spot, hurrying on their way to get somewhere. The artists remain lingering over a view, watching the clouds blossom from thin air only to dissipate later in the day. The wind comes, then goes. The sun shines brilliant and hot then hides shifting hue and value in a moment. Some of my favorite memories are of the Oregon coast, arriving at the beach in the cool foggy morning air, staying through the burning sun of mid-day and the wind of early afternoon, to the sublime shadows and softened light of dusk - wine time.

I graduated with an art degree and opened my first home studio in 1976. I have done large scale art for public spaces, and shown my work in galleries and exhibitions. My paintings are hanging in homes as far away as Switzerland and Argentina, and many parts of the United States, as well as Mexico, Canada, and England. I have paintings on the covers of published books and images within their covers. Recently I collaborated with my husband Dr. Gerald J. Senogles producing pen and ink drawings as illustrations for his newly published book as well as a painting for the cover. Body Wisdom now available through Ingram Publishing is available to order through me or the website for Medford Acupuncture Clinic.

Body Wisdom infor email me at katy@katycauker.com

How to Purchase the Book: The book is $17.95 for pick KC Studio Gallery 328 S. Central Ave., Medford, OR 97501 To have the book shipped is an additional $3.99; Total with shipping is $21.94; Please be sure to include shipping and contact information.

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My first 20 years of studio work were focused around clay. I painted for presentations and exploration of ideas for clay work. I made bas-relief clay murals, several for public installations, and smaller ones that hang on a wall indoors or out. In 1994 I shifted my focus to painting, I have built some clay pieces since then but most of my studio is a paint a studio. Everything is about time and space! I love sculpture and continue to study it and feel it's influence but I love paint for it‘s expressive qualities, and immediate color.

Purchase pieces first click on the piece then the Purchase Now link it will take you my Business PayPal account where you can make a payment. I am notified and will ship do my best to within 5 days. I prefer that you also send me an email - katy@katycauker.com Add the title to the Subject line and shipping information below with any questions you have. I do travel to paint if I'm traveling I'll get the message and let you know when I can have it shipped.