Kathy Corey

Artist Statement     ArtShop

​Welcome to the Corey Gallery! If you are interested in artwork from the Gallery that is not listed in the Corey ArtShop please contact me at bextraordinaire@gmail.com. Additional sizes are available on artwork. 

Painting is another way of keeping a diary - Pablo Picasso

Aquarium Dreams

The Aquarium Dreams creatures came to life one by one out of the tropic waters and onto my paper. 

Prayers for the Sea

*NEW* Louie's Backyard, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 30". It's the place to be to wile away the hours.

Rendezvous, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 16" . Rendezvous expresses the fragility of this life and where will I find you when we meet again.

Running out of Daylight, oil on canvas, 12" x 16" is inspired by watching boating life on the Florida Bay

Evening Song, oil on canvas, 20" x 24" was inspired by the spiritual nature of the ocean.

Into the Deep, oil on canvas, 20" x 24" was inspired by a boat ride into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key West. The beauty of the sun shining on the Ocean fills my heart with unbounded joy,

Tripping the Sandbar, acrylic on canvas, 20" x 24" was inspired by the changing ocean tide and secret sandbars. You can hang out until the tide goes out.

Sailing into the Red, acrylic print on metal, 18" x 24" was inspired by the expression "red sky at night sailors' delight." The roots come from (Matthew 16:2-3) " When its evening, ye say, fair weather for the heaven is red.

Luffing, oil on canvas, 20" x 24", is a time to change course and let the winds fill your sails.

Safe Harbor, oil on canvas, 20" x 16". I see in the distance a safe harbor for those at sea seeking refuge from the storm.

Day meets Night, oil on canvas, 24" x 20" was inspired by my obsession with the intersection of the sky and sea especially during the transition between day and night- twilight time.

Somewhere out there, oil on canvas, 24" x 18" was inspired by my search for eternal truth in the roar and silence of the sea.

Sailing the Mississippi, Portage Island, oil on canvas, 20" x 16". It is thrilling to watch the sailors on the great river dodging the barges, ferries, speedboats and yachts. It was the perfect windy day for sailing.

Seeking Serenity, oil on canvas, 30" x 24" by Kathy Corey was inspired by my fascination with mermaids. I wondered, what does a mermaid do when she is stressed. Oh course, she listens to the ocean through her conch shell.

Let's Face it 

The Sweetest Angel, 18" x 14", oil on canvas, brings love and hope to all.

Love Penny, 24" x 20", oil on canvas, was inspired by my love of Penny Rose, the sweetest of them all.

Love Ablaze, 12" x 16", oil on canvas, expresses love, beauty and childlike wonder of a sunset, no matter your age.

Boundless Love, 9" x 12", oil on canvas, is a love letter to my daughter.

GG, 9" x 12", oil on canvas, was inspired by the beauty created when all the planets and stars are in alignment.

Is That All There Is? 20" x 24", oil on canvas, was inspired by the sad song with the same title.

Someday..., 24" x 24" oil on canvas, was inspired by the longing for clear blue skies, a floppy hat, and a tropical flower. Take me to the beach for a sun kiss.

Bellini's Beauty, 20" x 16" oil on canvas, was inspired by my love for Renaissance art in particular Giovanni Bellini's "Lady with a Mirror" painted in 1518. I love her contemplative look and her sumptuous hair covering.

Buddy, 9"x 12", oil on canvas, a rambunctious black love with a big heart.

Mango Mama's Little Sister, 9" x 12", oil on canvas, was inspired by Key West's annual Mango Madness Festival. Who else better to go with than Mango Mama's little sister.

The rest and relax (clothing optional)

Voyeur, 12" x 16", oil on canvas, was inspired by the blue palette invented in the 18th and 19th centuries. Prussian, Cobalt, French ultramarine and Cerulean were the rage. Van Gogh, Vermeer, Renoir, Picasso and Monet embraced blue.

A Heel to Matisse, 16" x 12", oil on canvas, was inspired by Matisse's 1936 "A Nude with a Heel on her Knee". I love the bright colors and expressive nude.

The Power of a Book by Zorn, 20" x 24", oil on canvas can turn an artist model into a mermaid.

In Search of Knowledge, 30" x 40", oil on canvas was inspired by the darkness felt when knowledge is obscured and free of the unknown.

Wine, roses and art at the PALM Cafe, 11" x 17", watercolor on paper, was inspired by good times shared over a bottle of fine wine.

Growing Things, oil on canvas, 24" x 24" by Kathy Corey