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About Kathy Ostman-Magnusen

2007-12-05T11:52:00.000-08:00

"Self Portrait"
18x24 oil on canvas

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Artist Statement:

I began my career at four years old, in the back seat of my parents car, as they traveled the countryside. I have been exhilarated and tormented by art ever since. I wake up in the morning and go to bed at night thinking about it.
I paint and sculpt women primarily; in their daily lives, in lives they might be afraid of, and in lives they wish they had. My goal has always remained the same; to hear them breathing and to know the passion I feel in my soul is met by theirs.

So I sing:
"Hold me close dear angel,
muster up a little tune,
and rock me like a serpent,
that rises to the moon."

In every single one of my paintings my objective is to 'know them' . To let each one reveal their own vision or message. I am often astounded as their presence unfolds & I am met with who they are. I then realize that who 'they' are, defines me as well. My hope is that my paintings & sculptures relate to you, their audience & that they give you the message you need for your own heart and soul.

Background:

I owned and operated my own souvenir pottery business. I had eight contracted workers and one full time shipper. Products were created, hand sculpt, wheel thrown and personalized to meet each clients specific needs. My company shipped to most National Parks, Disney World, J C Penny and over 1000 specialty shops all over the US. I completely understand deadlines. Most souvenirs are purchased for summer sales with a small window for re-orders. After 20 years in the souvenir business I decided to focus on my painting and sculpting.
My website is www.kathysart.com I am a figurative artist and illustrator. If you check out my website you will see that I am very prolific in oils. My paintings are collected worldwide. I also do sculpture. I have illustrated for Hay House Inc.,"Women Who Do Too Much" CARDS taken from Anne Wilson Schaef's book "Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much". I also illustrated for Neil Davidson, who was considered for the Pulitzer Prize in feature writing, and several other publications.

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Complete bio upon request.

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About the Art and Blog

There are several series of Hawaiian works on this blog:

The Mermaid Baby
Flowers - Oils
"ke ala o Pele" Series- Oils
"Hawaiian Legacy" Series (Sepia toned series)
Landscape - Oils
Misc. Hawaiian Paintings - Oils
Scenes & Misc. Watercolors 6x8
Sculpture - Work in Progress
People- Watercolors 6x8
Birds, Animals & Misc. Watercolors 6x8
People - Watercolors 11x4 1/2
Flowers - Watercolors 11x4 1/2

Aloha,

Kathy Ostman-Magnusen

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Represented by Monkdogz Urban Art,, Inc.
http://www.monkdogz.com

Monkdogz Urban Art, Inc.

547 West 27th Street

5th floor

New York, NY 10001

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The Mermaid Baby

2007-12-05T11:39:00.000-08:00

"The Mermaid Baby"
18x24 oil on canvas

Would you like to PURCHASE a 11x17 poster of "The Mermaid Baby"? The cost is $29. with free shipping within the USA. Sorry no International sales at this time.

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"She Could Almost Touch Them"
18x24 oil on canvas

Would you like to PURCHASE a 11x17 poster of "She Could Almost Touch Them"? The cost is $29. with free shipping within the USA and Canada. Sorry no other International sales at this time. (I am working on it!)

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Mixed Package of Both Mermaid Baby Note Cards:

Would you like to purchase a package of 3 of "The Mermaid Baby" and 3 of "She Could Almost Touch Them" - A total of 6 - 4.5 x 5.5 Note Cards w/envelopes of course! The cost is $16. with Free shipping to USA and Canada.

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Flowers - oils

2007-12-05T11:36:00.000-08:00

"Clown Orchid"
18x24 oil on canvas, completed 3/07

Description: Odontoglossum Grande, Yellow and brown blossoms/orchids.

2007-12-05T11:34:00.000-08:00

"Cattleya Skinneri, Var. Alba"
18x24 oil on canvas, completed 3/07

$ Original is SOLD

Description: White orchids w/ purple and yellow centers.

2007-12-05T11:33:00.000-08:00

"Orange Star Bromelaid"
18x24 oil on canvas, completed 3/07

Description: Guzmania Lingulata, Bromelaid w/ apple green leaves, orange
florescence rosettes.

2007-12-05T11:31:00.000-08:00

"Catteya Hybrid"
24x18 oil on canvas, completed 3/07

Description: Known as the "Corsage Orchid", white w/ yellow center blossoms.

2007-12-05T11:30:00.000-08:00

"Glory Lily"
24x18 oil on canvas, completed 3/07

Description: Gloriosa Rothschildiana, Orange, crimson and yellow blossoms.

2007-12-05T11:26:00.001-08:00

"Zygopetalum Crinitum"
24x18 oil on canvas, completed 3/07

Description: Purple and green blossoms/orchids.

"ke ala o Pele" Series-oils

2007-12-05T11:18:00.000-08:00

"I Have Come To Know the Rain"
30x40x2 gallery wrap oil on canvas

I have another blog designated to my series, "ke ala o Pele" that is an Art in Action blog. It is best to start this blog from the last page to the first to get a full understanding of this series. Pics show the work in progress, updates on my thoughts each step of the way.

http://www.artistwatch.blogspot.com

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2007-12-02T14:13:00.000-08:00

"Lei Hilo"
Ua hilo 'ia i ke aho a ke aloha: Braided with cords of love.
30x40x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 12/05

"ke ala o Pele" (Path to Pele or Pele's Path)
48x36x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 3/07

"Giant Ferns of Lava Tree Park"
48x36x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 3/07

"Honor"
48x36x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 3/07

"Ho' okalakupua" (Magic)
40x30x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 3/06

"Ipu"
40x30 oil on canvas, completed 2/06
(Solid Koa Frame optional)

"Respect"
40x30x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 3/07

"Wind and Silk"
40x30 oil on canvas, completed 3/07
(Solid Koa Frame optional)

"Inside the Wind"
40x30x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 3/07

"Path To Pele"
40x30 oil on canvas, completed 3/07
(Solid Koa Frame optional)

"Orchids"
40x30x2 gallery wrap, oil on canvas, completed 3/07

$ Original SOLD

"A Rainbow of Silk"
40x30 oil on canvas, completed 3/07
(Solid Koa Frame optional)

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
free art gifts
http://www.kathysart.com

Hawaiian Legacy - (Sepia Toned Series)

2007-12-02T14:12:00.000-08:00

Vintage original authentic Hawaiian prints were used to paint many of my paintings in my Hawaiian Legacy Series.

"Trade Winds In My Hair"
18x24 oil on canvas
Original: Sold

"Poi Pounder" 30x40 oil on canvas

This is an interesting painting. When I painted it, I used the pinkish tone of poi, and pulled the color up through the arm of the figure, of this old Hawaiian man. I am not sure if that is how he got his power for sure... but I rather think so. No matter where you stand in the room, not only do his eyes follow you but his head and shoulders do as well. You can test it right here on your screen. I have often put him in the entrance of our home to watch over us.
People joke about poi tasting like wallpaper paste... not true, to me anyway. I love it. I used to have it with eggs every morning. Old Hawaiian Aunties usually like their poi real sour... I tend to agree.

"Paddle Man" 30x40 oil on canvas

Notice his toes in the soil... I love that part of this painting. I also love the subtle color changes in the canoe.

"Old Man" 40x30 oil on canvas

All of his possessions are in the burlap bag he leans on as he sits under a lean-to.

"The Chant" 24x18 oil on canvas.

"Wedding Song" 24x18 oil on canvas

"Ukulele Girl" oil on canvas
24x30 oil on canvas

"Jackie"
18x24 oil on canvas
Original: Sold

Landscapes- Oils

2007-12-02T14:11:00.000-08:00

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"Hideaway" 6 feet x 5 feet oil on canvas.

Commissioned work

This painting contains all the special flowers that felt unique to my client. They also chose to have bamboo and a little pond inserted. "Hideaway" is a result of what the clients imagined and my understanding of their vision.

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
free art gifts
http://www.kathysart.com

Misc. Hawaiian Paintings- Oils

2007-12-02T14:10:00.000-08:00

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"Blue Dress"
24x18 oil on canvas

"Jewel"
24x20 oil on canvas

"The Frog"
24x20 oil on canvas

"Pink Orchids"
18x24 oil on canvas

"Wai"
18x24 oil on canvas

"Reflection"
18x24 oil on canvas

"Sunkissed"
24x28 oil on canvas

"The Swan"
24x36 oil/mixed medium on canvas

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
free art gifts
http://www.kathysart.com

Scenes & Misc. Watercolors 6x8 +Sculpture

2007-11-30T21:35:00.000-08:00

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This is a 'work in progress', she stand approx. 15 inches tall. She looks a lot bigger doesn't she?!

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People-Watercolors 6x8

2007-11-30T20:39:00.000-08:00

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Birds & Animals, Misc.- Watercolors 6x8

2007-11-30T20:19:00.000-08:00

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People-Watercolor 11x4 1/2

2007-11-30T20:09:00.000-08:00

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Flowers- Watercolors 11X4 1/2

2007-11-30T18:06:00.000-08:00

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