Title: Untitled Mythical SceneArtist: Henri MatisseMedium: Pen and Ink on PaperDimensions: 15″ x 18″Price: Call for price A graceful and atmospheric pen and ink composition attributed to Henri Matisse, Untitled Mythical Scene presents a gathering of classical figures within an elegant interior setting. Rendered with remarkable economy of line, the work demonstrates Matisse’s masterful ability…
Gloucester Gulls by Milton Avery
Title: Gloucester GullsArtist: Milton AveryMedium: Watercolor on PaperDimensions: 8″ x 14″Price: Price Upon Request A beautifully composed watercolor by Milton Avery, Gloucester Gulls captures the artist’s celebrated ability to distill nature into simple, harmonious forms. Seagulls perch atop rugged coastal rocks rendered in cool blues, grays, and deep marine tones, while the quiet expanse of…
What Does Art Do?
Art is older than agriculture. It’s older than domesticated animals. It’s older than the wheel, the written word, and even the first stitched shoes. Long before we planted fields or built villages, we were painting on cave walls, carving figures from bone, and making pigments from crushed rocks and animal tallow. Art is one of…
Untitled 1876 by Ivan Aivazovsky
Artist: Ivan Aivazovsky Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 26” x 37” Golden light spills across a tranquil sea, framed by rugged cliffs and distant birds in flight. This signed 1876 masterpiece by Ivan Aivazovsky captures the sublime stillness of nature with cinematic depth and emotional resonance. A rare opportunity to own a work by one…
The Shelf by Alice Scott-Morris
Title: The ShelfArtist: Alice Scott-Morris (signed Alice Villanuela Scott)Medium: Etching on paper, framedDimensions: 13″ x 20″Price: $575 A wonderfully imaginative etching filled with symbols of curiosity, storytelling, and discovery, The Shelf invites viewers into a carefully assembled world of books, maps, treasures, and keepsakes. Alice Scott-Morris creates a richly detailed composition where every object suggests…
Aztec 66 by Jessica Wilke
Title: Aztec 66Artist: Jessica WilkeMedium: Oil on PanelDimensions: 6” x 6”Price: $750 framed A striking roadside scene rendered with bold color and expressive brushwork, Aztec 66 captures the nostalgic character of a vintage motel sign against a vivid blue sky. Jessica Wilke transforms an everyday slice of Americana into a compelling composition, balancing architectural forms,…
Abstract 41 by Ann DerGera
Title: Abstract 41Artist: Ann DerGeraMedium: Acrylic on PaperDimensions: 12″ x 12″Price: $350 (Unframed) A striking example of Ann DerGera’s abstract language, Abstract 41 balances rich earth tones with layered textures and bold geometric elements. Deep brown and black passages contrast against a warm, luminous field of ochre and cream, while vertical forms and subtle linear…
Reflections by Henri Plisson
Title: ReflectionsArtist: Henri PlissonMedium: Serigraph on PaperDimensions: 20″ x 16″Price: $800 Framed A captivating harbor scene by Henri Plisson, Reflections showcases the artist’s masterful handling of light and color. Moored boats rest along a waterfront lined with cafés and buildings, while the true focus of the composition unfolds in the water below. Vibrant reflections ripple…
Historic Valley Junction Gallery Night, Friday Oct 9th 5-8pm
Looking for something inspiring to do tonight? Join us for Historic Valley Junction Gallery Night from 5-8 PM. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and discovery while visiting galleries and creative spaces throughout Valley Junction. Kavanaugh Art Gallery will be open and welcoming visitors all evening. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply enjoy great…
Guttenberg, IA 9/1/26 by Brian Parr
Title: Guttenberg, IA 9/1/26Artist: Brian ParrMedium: Casein on paperDimensions: 4″ x 6″Price: $165 framed Painted on location in Guttenberg, Iowa, this intimate casein study captures the quiet beauty of the Mississippi River landscape. Broad masses of vibrant green foliage rise above the cool blue water, while Parr’s confident brushwork distills the scene to its essential…
Layers of Life by John Baker
Title: Layers of LifeArtist: John BakerMedium: Acrylic on PaperDimensions: 32″ x 24″Price: $750 (Unframed) Layers of Life is a sophisticated abstract composition that explores balance, memory, and human experience through layered forms and intersecting planes of color. Rich burgundy, warm ochre, soft gray, and earthy neutrals create depth and visual rhythm, while linear markings and…
Fast Changes by Sharon Whitehurst
Title: Fast ChangesArtist: Sharon WhitehurstMedium: Mixed Media on PaperDimensions: 12″ x 12″Price: $350 (Unframed) A dynamic abstract composition built from layered geometric forms, textured surfaces, and a rich palette of earthy reds, golds, grays, and black. Sharon Whitehurst’s Fast Changes creates a sense of movement and transformation through intersecting circles, triangles, and architectural shapes. The…
Dense Coverage by Brian Parr
Title: Dense Coverage Artist: Brian ParrMedium: Oil on PanelDimensions: 5″ x 7″Price: $130 Framed Dense Coverage captures a narrow path disappearing into lush, tangled greenery, inviting the viewer into a secluded natural space. Brian Parr’s confident palette knife work creates rich texture and movement throughout the composition, with layered greens and bright highlights conveying the…
Science and Medicine by Robert Hoglund
Title: Science and MedicineArtist: Robert HoglundMedium: Mixed Media on PaperDimensions: 20″ x 16″Price: $450 (Unframed) Science and Medicine is a compelling mixed media composition that celebrates centuries of discovery and innovation. Robert Hoglund brings together iconic figures, scientific imagery, anatomical studies, astronomical references, DNA structures, and historic postage stamps honoring groundbreaking thinkers and inventors. The…
Slanted Roof Near Guttenberg by Brian Parr
Title: Slanted Roof Near GuttenbergArtist: Brian ParrMedium: Casein on PaperDimensions: 8″ x 10″Price: $200 Framed A simple rural structure becomes the focal point in this fresh and painterly casein work by Brian Parr. The sharply angled roof catches the light while surrounding summer foliage creates a rich tapestry of greens and soft shadows. Parr’s confident…
Bright New Day by Kelly Stevens
Title: Bright New DayArtist: Kelly StevensMedium: Gouache on PaperDimensions: 24″ x 24″Price: $650 unframed A luminous garden landscape filled with layered foliage, flowering plants, and filtered sunlight, Bright New Day captures the fresh energy of morning in full bloom. Kelly Stevens creates remarkable depth through delicate shifts of color and atmosphere, leading the eye through…
Abstract #75 by Ann DerGera
Title: Abstract #75Artist: Ann DerGeraMedium: Acrylic on PaperDimensions: 27″ x 39″Price: $750 unframed A dynamic and expressive abstract composition, Abstract #75 showcases Ann DerGera’s confident use of color and gesture. Sweeping bands of turquoise, cobalt blue, coral, and earth tones move across the surface with a sense of energy and spontaneity, creating a landscape-like atmosphere…
Trees Near the Forest by Brian Parr
Title: Trees Near the ForestArtist: Brian ParrMedium: Casein on PaperDimensions: 5″ x 7″Price: $140 Framed A fresh stand of evergreens sits at the edge of an open meadow, rendered with Brian Parr’s characteristic economy of brushwork and keen observation of light. Soft greens and muted blues create a peaceful woodland atmosphere, while layered strokes suggest…
Geo 77 by Ron Kempton
Title: Geo 77Artist: Ron KemptonMedium: Acrylic on PaperDimensions: 24″ x 36″Price: $750 (Unframed) Geo 77 exemplifies Ron Kempton’s mastery of color, balance, and spatial tension. Broad fields of deep burgundy, black, cream, and glowing red are intersected by subtle linear elements and luminous metallic accents, creating a composition that feels both architectural and atmospheric. The…
Aeschynanthus by Sokul-Hone
Title: AeschynanthusArtist: Sokul-HoneMedium: Acrylic on PaperDimensions: 18″ x 18″Price: $450 (Unframed) Aeschynanthus by Sokul-Hone presents a botanical subject with striking elegance and layered visual depth. A vibrant cluster of orange and yellow blooms emerges from rich green foliage, set against a textured, antiqued background that evokes the appearance of an aged manuscript or scientific specimen…
Bluffs in the Distance by Brian Parr
Title: Bluffs in the DistanceArtist: Brian ParrMedium: Casein on PaperDimensions: 10″ x 13″Price: $200 Framed A serene Midwestern landscape unfolds beneath a luminous sky in this original casein painting by Brian Parr. Tall trees frame an open meadow awash in soft greens and golden light, while distant bluffs stretch across the horizon, creating a sense…
Trains by Robert Hoglund
Title: TrainsArtist: Robert HoglundMedium: Acrylic on PaperDimensions: 24″ x 36″Price: $650 (Unframed) A fascinating mixed-media style composition by Robert Hoglund that celebrates the evolution of transportation through a richly layered arrangement of vintage trains, fire engines, clocks, architectural elements, and historical machinery. Warm sepia tones, intricate decorative patterns, and architectural drafting lines create a sense…
Another Red Barn Near Guttenberg by Brian Parr
Title: Another Red Barn Near Guttenberg Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Casein on paperDimensions: 5” x 7”Price: $150 framed In Another Red Barn Near Guttenberg, Brian Parr captures a familiar rural Iowa scene with bold brushwork and fresh, vibrant color. The weathered red barn sits quietly beneath a canopy of summer trees, while dappled sunlight stretches…
Rottenbuch Cathedral by Ludolfs Liberts
Title: Rottenbuch CathedralArtist: Ludolfs LibertsMedium: Oil on panelDimensions: 32″ x 24″Price: Call for price A striking interior view of Rottenbuch Cathedral rendered with Ludolfs Liberts’ expressive handling of paint and masterful sense of atmosphere. Thick, richly worked impasto brings the cathedral’s soaring Baroque architecture to life, while subtle passages of light guide the eye through…
Rusty Outbuilding Near Guttenberg by Brian Parr
Title: Rusty Outbuilding Near GuttenbergArtist: Brian ParrMedium: Casein on paperDimensions: 8” x 10” A quiet rural structure rendered with Parr’s signature sensitivity — rust‑washed rooflines, softened edges, and lush greens that feel both familiar and inviting. This small casein study carries that gentle, lived‑in Midwest mood collectors love. $150 framed original painting.
Jesse James 1866 by Nick Proykov
Title: Jesse James 1866Artist: Nick ProykovMedium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 40” x 30” A striking Old West portrait that blends historical grit with Proykov’s signature storytelling. The figure stands confident and self‑possessed, framed by soft neutral tones that give the piece a vintage, cinematic presence. The warm palette, the hat, the revolvers, and the tailored jacket…
Trees Near the River by Brian Parr
Title: Trees Near the River Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on panelDimensions: 5” x 7”Price: $125 framed Trees Near the River brings Parr’s signature texture and movement into a small, expressive landscape. Thick, lively brushwork builds the central tree against a bright sky, giving the piece a sense of immediacy and natural energy. The compact…
Rolling Hills and Bales by Brian Parr
Title: Rolling Hills and BalesArtist: Brian ParrMedium: Oil on panelDimensions: 8” x 16”Price: $475 framed A quiet stretch of countryside unfolds in this warm, late‑season landscape, where two resting hay bales anchor the scene and a winding path leads the eye through soft greens and gentle light. Parr’s brushwork brings a sense of calm movement…
Mississippi Bluffs by Brian Parr
Title: Mississippi Bluffs Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on panelDimensions: 11” x 21”Price: $400 framed Mississippi Bluffs settles into a quiet stretch of river country, where soft morning light lifts over the distant rise and drifts across the water. Parr’s brushwork keeps the scene grounded in calm, letting the hillside, shoreline trees, and reflective shallows…
From the Salon by Simon Kalweo
Title: From the Salon Artist: Simon Kalweo Medium: Overpainted Block printDimensions: 28” x 26”Price: $350 unframed From the Salon is a striking block print full of Kalweo’s signature rhythm—angular patterning, bold contrasts, and a sense of poised stillness. The stylized figure, rendered through intricate linework and geometric balance, feels both modern and ceremonial. The small…
Lady in Red by Jack Terry
Title: Lady in RedArtist: Jack TerryMedium: Serigraph on paperDimensions: 17” x 12”Price: $400 Descriptive paragraph:Jack Terry’s Lady in Red captures the quiet romance of his well‑known antebellum Texas style. A solitary figure in a flowing red dress stands along a garden path, surrounded by blooming color and soft lakeside light. Terry’s hallmark blend of nostalgia,…
Cloudy Sunset by Brian Parr
Title: Cloudy Sunset Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on panelDimensions: 5” x 7”Price: $100 framed A small but powerful study—Parr leans into thick, expressive color to capture that moment when the sky churns with late‑day drama. The lone tree anchors the scene while the clouds break into purples, golds, and deep blues. It’s a compact…