The Blue Kimono by Frances Kuta

I painted this beautiful model a while ago but the composition was a 3/4 view from the back. Here she is again but from the front. She was refreshing to paint after my dark Victorian paintings.
Oil on canvas 14" x 11".

Beautiful Virtue by Frances Kuta

This is another of my paintings for my "Mostly Victorian" show in Weaverville, June 4 - June 26. My model is wearing a beautiful hat made by Dale Pifer out of Fortuna. Dale was nice enough to let me go through her hat collection and choose a few to borrow. This one is 12" x 9 oil on canvas Raymar panel. I put her in this beautiful old world European style carved frame.

Afternoon Rest by Frances Kuta

I've been working on a collection of Victorian paintings over the last 7 months....my show opens June 4th at Highland Art Center in Weaverville, Ca. I posed models in my studio in costume...it's been a challenge...and fun! This is the first time I've concentrated on a body of work with a theme in mind. It is interesting what develops along the way. This is one of my favorites. 12" x 16" oil on linen.

Two Roses by Frances Kuta

Flowers are always a challenge to paint well....keeping it simple helps...this one is 8" x 10" oil on linen panel.

Plum, Ranunculas & Silver by Frances Kuta

I think ranunculas are my favorite flower. I set this little arrangement up and of course my husbands' great grandmothers' teapot found a way into the composition. I love to paint that curvy, silver, tarnished old pot. This one is 5" x 7" oil on board.

Tea For One

My blue teapot and red box are 2 favorites I like to paint so I decided to pair them up! This one is 9" x 12" oil on linen. If interested in bidding please click here.

Portrait of Kristen by Frances Kuta

When I see people that I immediatly think "I've got to paint them"....I ask them....they often say yes. Kristen posed for me and my Representational Art League over 2 sessions. We have about 12 portraits of Kristen and they can be seen this Art's Alive in Eureka at Studio S. They are all very different and it is fun to see each artist's view of Kristen. 14" x 11" oil on Raymar canvas panel