"At Ease II" Oil Painting - 20" x 16"

The Inspiration Painted/named from a poem by Morgan Harper Nichols. Part of a triptych or available individually. The set of...

1 Low stock

Sale price $875.00Regular price
Regular price $875.00
"At Ease II" Oil Painting - 20" x 16"
Sale price $875.00Regular price
Regular price $875.00

Kayla DeVito is an oil painter living in the ever-inspiring marsh of Beaufort, SC. While battling depression due to Late-Stage Lyme Disease, Kayla taught herself to paint to cope. She held her first art show in August 2021 and sold out of 40+ paintings in less than a week. Since then, she has continued to evolve and learned to draw upon her emotions to create works that are as layered in meaning as they are in paint. Most of her original works are painted from, or for, a literary piece. Thank you for your interest in these special he(art)works.

Most of Kayla's paintings are oil, and vary in substrate. Her paintings are made with quality canvases and professional-grade paints, and protected in an archival, UV-resistant varnish.

Fine art prints are giclée on Hahnemuhle paper- truly the highest quality paper prints you can buy. These are archival, museum-level reproductions.

Every original artwork is signed with a KD in the corner, Kayla's signature.

Each fine art paper print is numbered out of 50 and comes with a card of authenticity.

About The Artwork

Care Guide

The Inspiration

Painted/named from a poem by Morgan Harper Nichols.

Part of a triptych or available individually. The set of 3 is listed for a 20% discount.

This is the painting you see in the MIDDLE of the triptych images.

This collection is moody landscapes in blues and greens inspired by the flora and coasts of Southern Italy. I was very lucky to spend a few weeks there last fall, roadtripping our way from one coast to another. It was the most spectacular, ethereal place I've had the pleasure to visit, and filled with incredibly hospitable, kind, lovely people. The weather was warm, the sun shined and kissed your skin, the air was filled with only the humming of nature, the food was straight from local gardens and farms.

It was, what I believe to be, the closest to Heaven you can get on earth. I wanted to keep true to my marsh scenes and incorporate the colors I was inspired by, especially in Puglia, where the desert met the sea. The plants were otherworldly, and often existed in these cool greens. The deeper blue-green in the paintings is representative of the ocean there.

This body of work represents peace through uneasiness and collective grief. It symbolizes finding your Heaven in each tumultuous moment, even if it's as simple as a walk in nature down the road from your house just to clear your mind.

This triptych was painted with razor blades, a rubber spatula and my fingers. You'll see the razor marks and scratches throughout the works.

__________

About

Oil on solid wood board, 12' x 9". These boards are meant to be hung as-is, and come with slots on the reverse, as well as hanging instructions. The sides are painted. They can also be professionally framed, if you'd prefer.

__________

Shipping

Free shipping to anywhere within the continental US.

This painting will ship in 3-4 weeks (currently still drying then will need to be varnished.)

__________

Pricing

Chosen prices are a direct correlation of time spent creating. Some paintings take 10 hours and some take several months of 60+ hours of work plus dry times between layers. The value, rarity and ornateness of each frame (or lack thereof) is also taken into account.

__________

Prints

Prints will not be made of this painting.

To preserve the beauty and longevity of your artwork, keep away from direct sunlight, humidity, and extreme temperature changes. Paintings and prints should only be displayed and stored in stable environments, to avoid warp of canvas stretcher bars or paper.

Handle all pieces with care using clean, dry hands, and avoid contact with liquids or harsh chemicals. For maintenance, gently dust surfaces with a soft cloth. Proper care will help maintain the color, texture, and integrity of each piece for years to come.

You may also like

  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out

Recently viewed

  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out
  • Product label: Sold out