Abstracts

36 x 36 Oil with Wax
Available at Atelier Gallery in Charleston at 843-722-5668
Always love a fresh clean rain that has a beautiful rhythm to it. Mesmerizing. This painting was so fun to build up the many layers of soft colors and texture. It’s a favorite of mine and also Brennan’s at Atelier Gallery in Charleston. Says the photo does not do it justice. That’s why I appreciate my Galleries- sometimes art needs to be seen in person for the connection to happen.

36 x 36 Oil with Wax and Gold Leaf

Drop and Roll would be a good theme song for the year that I have had thus far. I appreciate all the beautiful gifts and lessons I have learned along the way. I especially appreciate what painting has done for me and given to me. I hope that comes across and goes back out through my paintings…I am told that it does and that’s what is so special.
I could keep painting on this one forever and just get lost in all the layers and gorgeous rich colors. Adore the little bit of gold leaf and the “moment’s” you can find all over the painting. I love painting these abstracts and find such a beautiful peace in playing and painting in these soft colors with a bit of surprise bling here and there. I am attaching a little close up of one of the “moments” in the painting….Love this one- gonna be hard to let it go. Drop and Roll Y’all….and Peace too!

36 x 36 Oil with Wax
Available at Gregg Irby Gallery at 404.941.9787

So honored to share that my work is now being represented by the beautiful Gregg Irby Gallery in Atlanta. Always so special to find that right gallery that you just feel at home in. Gregg Irby is just that kind of gallery because it’s so warm and welcoming! Quite the list of talented artists and chock full of gorgeous fresh artwork everywhere you turn. Hope y’all will check out all the amazing artists there and stop by for a visit!
This painting has this wonderful textured layering that I just love and the prettiest color palette. These landscape abstracts are so special to paint and the anchoring horizon line is built up with so many possibilities of what it can be. I hear all the time that my paintings have a sense of peace and grace about them. This painting seemed to have that especially so the title just had to be “Peace Be With You”.

40 x 40 Oil with Wax and Gold Leaf

It’s been a really sweet day that ended with finishing up this newest painting. I think my newest “kicks” that I now wear while painting had a little influence on it toward the end. I had to laugh that even my running shoes have my colors in them- Raspberry, Lime Punch and Bluebird! I love that great feeling of a new pair of shoes and these made me feel especially grateful and graceful while finishing this painting up. Most folks don’t realize that I stand while painting…and I paint all day long almost every single day so new kicks are much appreciated!
Loving this painting…all those many many layers with bits of the sweet underpainting and glazes peeking through here and there. There’s also graphite and oil stick mark making that is just so fun to do. My favorite gorgeous pale neutral palette of rich oil paints and wax has this wonderful patina that I just adore. Makes you just want to run your hand along the painting. Still having fun with the most subtle little bits of gold and also gold leaf- it’s that surprise thing that makes you smile. Hope y’all enjoy “Effortless Grace.”

36 x 36 Oil with Wax
Have always loved and appreciated the Japanese art and belief of Kintsukuroi. The traditional belief is this…”to repair with gold; the art of repairing pottery with gold or silver and understanding that the piece is more beautiful for having been broken.” The pieces I have seen are more beautiful and that got me to thinking about applying that in my painting process. I just love the whole concept of Kintsukuroi. Was taught early on that a painting should surprise you and hold your interest. I believe that and have had fun incorporating bits of gold leaf or gold paint along the way. This painting has so many layers that the camera just can’t capture. It glows from within and also when the light hits the bits of gold paint. I love how it all works together.
Being in my studio and tucked away painting has been extremely healing for me with the loss of both my Mother and also my Brother these last few months. I have always painted a lot and worked that around caring for my Mother. I understand that folks are surprised at the amount of paintings I am producing now and wanted to share how good this time has been for me. I am doing fine and finding a new balance with so much more time to paint. Discovering a deep appreciation for the gifts that care taking has given me. Adopting the concept of Kintsukuroi for surviving through the struggles and coming out more beautiful on the other side. Peace my friends…Grace too.

40 x 30 Oil with Wax
Available at Tyler White/O’Brien Gallery, Greensboro, NC at 336-279-1124

One of my favorite things to do- dancing in the sand…then means I am on a beach somewhere with some amazing music blaring and my favorite folks would be right there with me. That’s how this painting made me feel…all free and happy and appreciating the bits of sparkle from the sun beaming off the sand. I love all the many layers of luminous beautiful paint and the subtle texture that gives. These take quite awhile to paint as the layers of Oil and Wax must be built up slowly but I love that process of intuitive intention and seeing where the painting needs to go. This color palette is just gorgeous and it’s just been delivered up to Tyler White Gallery in Greensboro, NC. I am going to be thinking about Dancing In The Sand all day now!

Feeling like we packed a lifetime of lessons and gratitudes into these last few days road tripping up to deliver 22 huge Oil Paintings up to Raleigh then across to Greensboro. It’s months of studio hours painting and then lots of coordinating all the business parts too. I am forever grateful for the best husband and business partner ever Dave Cousart.
We had every obstacle we could have had weather wise from scorching heat to torrential down pours and could not believe that our car’s air conditioning broke on the way up there. It got to the Saturday Night Live level as we got drowned at our first stop dropping off just one special painting but got soaked dripping wet to the skin. I have no doubt we looked like a comedy skit splashing our way though the torrential downpour slipping and sliding in the mud but delivering and protecting that one painting at all costs. Makes one re-think priorities in life and art, right?

Always honored to be in such gorgeous Galleries and surrounded by all the amazing artwork by talented artists that feeds my soul. I love the partnerships with my Galleries and other Artists that become friendships that I treasure. It’s humbling to be hearing what my paintings mean to folks. We heard several stories that I am holding close and brought tears to my eyes…very special indeed. And that is exactly why I feel called to paint and do what I do and Dave understands that. It’s passing on everything I can and giving Peace and Grace back through my paintings. Blessed beyond words…just feeling so blessed.

All of the new paintings delivered are on my website also with what painting is at what Gallery…easy place to see it all- www.kathycousart.com

48 x 36 Oil with Wax
Sunday was always a special day for me growing up and it still is today. One of my favorite things about Sundays was studying how the light filtered through the beautiful stained glass windows. That would entertain me to no end and I can see where that influences me today like in this painting. My second favorite thing was when that sunlight would hit something gold just right and cause a beautiful shimmery light against the rich palette of colors. I have been blessed to be in so many incredible churches where my Dad served as an Episcopal Minister. They ranged from simple yet still stunning to incredibly ornate and elegant- I loved being in them all. There was always a peace and a grace to be found there. I am having fun with this series I have been working on for quite awhile and delving into those childhood colors and memories and a bit of bling too! These are Oil with Wax and a tiny bit of Gold Leaf and take forever to paint but I adore all the rich layering and how they build up with texture. Will have to come up with a name for a series that encompasses all of the above. If you have an idea for a name- please let me know.

36 x 36 Oil with Wax
What makes you feel an Endless Fascination? Besides my first Grandchild…I would say painting provides that for me. And also flowers, marshes, clouds, the ocean and so many more things. In this painting I just really tried to be intuitive yet intentional in breaking something down into it’s most basic shapes and letting that flow. It’s such a fabulous process to paint by and so much fun. I love all the layers to this and that gorgeous color palette! All the colors of my home are right there. I am enjoying painting these abstracts and love the freshness of the compositions- they can go anywhere!

36 x 48 Oil with Wax

I have been blessed with the gift of painting my way through this tough time after losing both my Mom and my Brother and it has been so good for me. I am lucky to be able to say things with paint and work my way through things in the quiet of my studio. It’s where I have wanted to be and I am finding great peace through that- it’s certainly a huge gift to me. I am loving all the new abstracts and the color palette that is joyful and full of rich warm colors.

I was asked by one of my Galleries to stage some of my paintings together so they can see them all in one photo so I figured you all might like to see that too! Always humbling to see what speaks to folks…the connection is there in my paintings…passing on the Gift of Grace.