Baker, Kay
Morning at Rimrock Ranch
Aspen Gold
Peaceful Pastures
The Magic of Broken Top
Morning Light
View from McGregor Point
Taking it Easy
Sunlight Morning for
Spring Runoff
MtWashington at BigLake
Cascade Majesty
Artist Statement
I love color, nature, and life; not necessarily in that order, and as an artist I enjoy all three. Through the lens of my faith in God, I strive to capture His creation through my painting. I want to express the emotions that I am feeling when on location or in the studio and create something that evokes similar emotions for those who see my paintings.I work in oil, pastel and watercolor depending on my mood. Color, brush stokes, and composition all serve to create landscapes that speak to the heart.Painting on location and experiencing the magic of being outdoors gives me an extra boost of joy and energy. I’ve travelled to Italy, Russia, and Israel to study and paint on location and my travels and living in Oregon give me a wealth of inspiration for future paintings.
I love color, nature, and life; not necessarily in that order, and as an artist I enjoy all three. Through the lens of my faith in God, I strive to capture His creation through my painting. I want to express the emotions that I am feeling when on location or in the studio and create something that evokes similar emotions for those who see my paintings.I work in oil, pastel and watercolor depending on my mood. Color, brush stokes, and composition all serve to create landscapes that speak to the heart.Painting on location and experiencing the magic of being outdoors gives me an extra boost of joy and energy. I’ve travelled to Italy, Russia, and Israel to study and paint on location and my travels and living in Oregon give me a wealth of inspiration for future paintings.
About Artist Kay Baker
Kay Baker has created a world of art from experiences that began In Iowa and which led to the far reaches of Africa where she lived with her family for many years. Today she lives in Bend, Oregon and enjoys traveling and painting on location in different parts of the country.Kay’s current work is a combination of plein air and studio paintings. When on location she photographs scenes that “speak” to her and then paints with a joy and a freedom that comes from painting on site. She sometimes uses the photographs and plein air paintings to create larger works in her studio.Kay has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising Art and has studied with many artists but William Herring is the one who motivated her to seek her career in earnest. She is continually striving to improve her technical skills as well as create more emotion in her paintings. She works in oils, pastels, and watercolor.She is a juried member of many professional organizations including Oil Painters of America, Pastel Society of America, Women Artists of the West and Watercolor Society of Oregon. She is also a member of the Plein Air Painters of Oregon, Pastel Society of the Northern Rockies, Northwest Pastel Society, and Northwest Watercolor Society. Her work has been juried into many local and national shows and is in public and private collections.
Kay Baker has created a world of art from experiences that began In Iowa and which led to the far reaches of Africa where she lived with her family for many years. Today she lives in Bend, Oregon and enjoys traveling and painting on location in different parts of the country.Kay’s current work is a combination of plein air and studio paintings. When on location she photographs scenes that “speak” to her and then paints with a joy and a freedom that comes from painting on site. She sometimes uses the photographs and plein air paintings to create larger works in her studio.Kay has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising Art and has studied with many artists but William Herring is the one who motivated her to seek her career in earnest. She is continually striving to improve her technical skills as well as create more emotion in her paintings. She works in oils, pastels, and watercolor.She is a juried member of many professional organizations including Oil Painters of America, Pastel Society of America, Women Artists of the West and Watercolor Society of Oregon. She is also a member of the Plein Air Painters of Oregon, Pastel Society of the Northern Rockies, Northwest Pastel Society, and Northwest Watercolor Society. Her work has been juried into many local and national shows and is in public and private collections.
You can see more of her work on her website: www.kbakerstudio.com
Artist Code: KB
Kay Baker’s 2012 Flickr Photostream
