Originals - Portraits - Commissions
As one of six children you learn quickly to find that one thing that you can call your own. For me that was drawing. Like any art form, when you can find something that gives you a sense of peace and happiness you are lucky!
I work mainly with acrylics but my painting style comes from my earlier pastel work. I love working with color through layering and texture. My paintings exude emotion and movement and center around my love of circles.
My paintings represent everything that life brings me. It's my way of dissecting and dealing with issues in the world and my life. The love and encouragement from my family is what keeps me inspired. I absolutely love to paint.
I was introduced to figure drawing at the age of 16 while studying at Arts Students League in NYC. I studied fine art in college and continued my art studies taking night classes after work at multiple art schools in Manhattan. In a class at Cooper Union I worked in pastels and really developed my understanding of color and layering. That combined with my strong drawing technique I developed my acrylic painting style. Every painting has an emotional connection to what I had experienced as a woman raising a family, working full time and balancing my need to express myself through paint. My love of the figure is clearly seen in my work often abstracted and incorporated with circles, expressing emotional pushes and pulls through color. My color palette is strong and bright, and blends on the canvas in a drawing like fashion adding texture and further emphasizing circular movement. My paintings evoke raw feelings and are all about pulling back the curtain and dealing with life head on.
Portraits are also a big part of my work. There is nothing more personal and emotional than capturing a loved one or pet through art. Please enjoy looking through my work and reach out if there is something or someone that I can bring to life for you.
36 x 40 acrylic on canvas
48 x 30 acrylic on canvas
24 x 24 acrylic on canvas
All Originals are for sale unless indicated as sold.
All paintings are unframed.
Life on the Wheel, 4' x 4', 4-panel, acrylic on canvas
24 x 24 acrylic on canvas
Very simple process, choose a photograph that portrays a special moment or emotion and I will turn it into a lifelong treasure. All paintings in this section are sold.
Read below on how to proceed with ordering Portraits.
Childhood, 30 x 30 acrylic on canvas
Connecticut Boys, 36 x 36 acrylic on canvas
Mac, 30 x 30 acrylic on canvas
Look over the paintings and let me know what I can do for you. These items are more cost effective with prices starting at $200.00 and sizes starting at 12 x 12.
Twelve of these pieces were used for a calendar which was gifted to a grandmother with each picture representing a grandchild. A perfect treasure.
24 x 24 acrylic on canvas
Each of these are reproductions of the Art Masters. They are in either pastel or conte crayon. All pieces are framed. Inquire if you are interested in any of these pieces.
Acrylic on canvas
Originals by Kat Dwyer, all pieces for sale, sizes range from 16 inches to 6 feet, prices range from $750.00 to $2000.00. All art is unframed and shipping is not included.
Portrait of your child, mom, grandparent, favorite celebrity, or treasured pet.
Just supply a photo or photos and choose what size canvas.
Prices are quoted on complexity of image and the number of people/pets.
Sizes start at 24 x 24, paintings start at $450.00. Framing and shipping not included in price.
This colllection represents samples of different still life works I have completed. These pieces tend to be smaller starting at $200 for a 12 x 12 canvas. It could be that perfect image that represents something special. Framing and shipping not included in price.
Commisioned Art is created with input from the client. Generally a large scale abstract. Prices vary with size and complexity, paintings start at $500.00. With commissioned art, sketches will be provided and approved prior to painting. Framing and shipping not included in price.
These pieces are pastel and conte crayon reproductios of the masters such as Renoir and Cezanne. They are framed and ready to hang. Prices start at $350 for framed 22 inches. Shipping is not included.
All sizes are available
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