Gallery Night

April 17 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Gallery Night is back in Valley Junction on April 17 from 5–8 PM, and Kavanaugh Art Gallery is the place you’ll want to start, stop, and circle back to. Step inside the historic First National Bank building and feel the charge — fresh artwork, bold color, and that unmistakable…

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…

Untitled by Toulouse-Lautrec

Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901)Untitled, oil on cardboard, 7” x 4”Verso: graphite sketch with artist’s mark A rare, intimate work by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec—capturing the raw immediacy of his brush and the emotional nuance of his subjects. Painted on cardboard, this 7” x 4” study evokes the fleeting elegance of Belle Époque Paris, with expressive texture and tonal…

Untitled Still Life by Charles Demuth

Charles Demuth, before Precisionism, painted quiet moments like this—an 11” x 17” watercolor still life where red cloth, glass, and porcelain meet in soft tension. A masterclass in transparency and restraint. Framed and available.

Arthur Garfield Dove mixed media original

Artist: Arthur Garfield Dove Medium: Mixed Media on PaperDimensions: 14″ x 22″ (image size)Signed by the artistFramed in museum-quality materials Step into the expressive world of early American abstraction with this powerful mixed media original by Arthur Garfield Dove — a true pioneer of modern art in the United States. This piece pulses with dynamic…

Winslow Homer original watercolor

🎨 Original Winslow Homer Watercolor (1899)🌴 Untitled Coastal Landscape🖼️ 10″ x 14″🖋️ Signed “HOMER ‘99” (lower right) Step into the serene world of Winslow Homer with this exceptional 1899 original watercolor. Capturing a breezy coastal scene with vibrant palm trees, sunlit sands, and tranquil seas under dynamic skies, this piece showcases Homer’s masterful use of…

Plethora of Fish by Dr. Seuss

Title: Plethora of Fish Artist: Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel) Medium: Limited Edition Reproduction on PanelDimensions: 24” x 36” A vibrant underwater fantasia bursting with Seussian imagination, Plethora of Fish gathers an entire cast of whimsical, wide‑eyed sea creatures in a single swirling composition. Each fish carries its own personality—striped, spotted, elongated, or delightfully odd—creating a…

Bebop by Nick Proykov

Title: Bebop Artist: Nick Proykov Medium: Mixed media on canvasDimensions: 36” x 36”Price: $995 A rhythmic, dream‑state composition where figures, gesture, and atmosphere dissolve into one another, Bebop carries Proykov’s signature blend of narrative suggestion and expressive abstraction. The textured surface, muted palette, and drifting forms create a sense of movement that feels both musical…

SoHo Street Rhythm by Marco

Title: SoHo Street RhythmArtist: MarcoMedium: Serigraph on paperDimensions: 28” x 18” A lively, bustling SoHo street scene unfolds in Marco’s signature bold, cartoon‑inflected style. Thick black outlines contain bursts of saturated reds, yellows, blues, and greens, giving the composition a kinetic, almost musical energy. Figures, storefronts, plants, and architectural details stack and overlap in a…

Del Greco a Goya by John Grillo

Title: Del Greco a Goya Artist: John Grillo Medium: Serigraph on paperDimensions: 26” x 35 1/2” A dynamic, color‑saturated composition that showcases Grillo’s bold abstract language, Del Greco a Goya bridges expressive figuration with geometric rhythm. Vivid blocks of yellow, blue, red, green, and violet create a reclining central figure surrounded by mask‑like forms and…

Marvel by G. H. Rothe

Title: Marvel Artist: G. H. Rothe Medium: Mezzotint on paperDimensions: 16” x 36” A luminous and atmospheric mezzotint by master printmaker G. H. Rothe, Marvel showcases her signature command of light, shadow, and velvety tonal transitions. Rothe’s mezzotints are celebrated for their depth, serenity, and almost sculptural presence—qualities that made her one of the most…

Joyous by Ron Durnavich

Title: Joyous Artist: Ron Durnavich Medium: Mixed media on canvasDimensions: 24” x 24” A vibrant, high‑energy composition bursting with layered color and movement, Joyous channels Ron Durnavich’s signature rhythm of texture, spontaneity, and emotional lift. Thick strokes, drips, and swirling passages create a dynamic surface that feels alive, pulling the viewer into a celebration of…

Spotted Frit Vase by Seattle Glass Works

Title: Spotted Frit Vase Artist: Seattle Glass Works Medium: Hand‑blown glassDimensions: 8” x 11” x 11” Description:This vibrant hand‑blown vessel showcases a dramatic frit‑spotted surface that shifts from deep garnet at the rim into warm amber and molten orange tones below. The wavy, fluted lip adds movement and elegance, while the mottled patterning gives the…

Girl with Hat VI by John Grillo

Title: Girl with Hat VI Artist: John Grillo Medium: Serigraph on paperDimensions: 33” x 26” A bold, color‑driven portrait that captures Grillo’s dynamic approach to form and expression. Girl with Hat VI layers vivid reds, blues, yellows, and greens into a striking, graphic composition. The oversized hat and angular color fields give the piece a…

Big Top Dumbo by Tricia Buchanan‑Benson

Title: Big Top Dumbo Artist: Tricia Buchanan‑Benson Medium: Signed & numbered giclee on canvasDimensions: 30” x 40”SOLD A vibrant and nostalgic circus‑themed work by Tricia Buchanan‑Benson, Big Top Dumbo captures her signature blend of whimsy, color, and polished illustrative detail. Buchanan‑Benson is known for her playful, character‑driven compositions and her ability to merge fine‑art technique…

Stillness After the Rain by Brian Parr

Title: Stillness After the Rain Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 24” x 36” A quiet hush settles over the landscape as the last of the storm clouds drift away. Parr captures the moment when the world feels rinsed clean—wet earth glistening, puddles catching the pale sky, and a lone dark tree anchoring the…

At the Bend of the Creek by Brian Parr

Title: At the Bend of the Creek Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 36” x 48” A warm, late‑day glow settles over the landscape as the creek curves through the foreground, catching soft reflections of sky and foliage. Parr’s textured brushwork brings the autumn trees alive with movement, while the sloping hill and layered…

Beacon Through the Storm by Brian Parr

Title: Beacon Through the Storm Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 36” x 48” Description:Waves rise and break against the rocky shoreline as a surge of storm clouds rolls overhead. In the distance, a lone lighthouse catches a shaft of light, its glow cutting through the shifting atmosphere. Brian Parr balances drama and clarity,…

Clouds Rolling On by Brian Parr

Title: Clouds Rolling On Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 36” x 36” Description:A wide, open field settles beneath a sky in motion — soft grays, pale blues, and warm light shifting across layered clouds as they drift steadily toward the horizon. Brian Parr captures that quiet, transitional moment when weather, atmosphere, and landscape…

End of the Sky by Brian Parr

Title: End of the Sky Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 30” x 30” A dramatic sweep of alpine terrain unfolds beneath a brooding sky, where evergreens cling to rocky slopes and patches of lingering snow catch the last cool light. Parr’s brushwork brings forward the rugged textures of stone, timber, and cloud, creating…

American Coyote by Markus Pearson

Title: American Coyote Artist: Markus Pearson Medium: Serigraph on paperDimensions: 7” x 7” (18” x 18” framed) This whimsical serigraph by Markus Pearson reimagines the iconic American Gothic through the eyes of a mischievous coyote standing proudly before a country homestead. Pearson’s playful linework and bright, storybook palette gives the piece a warm, humorous charm,…

Des Moines Capital 1880’s by Nick Proykov

Title: Des Moines Capital 1880’s Artist: Nick Proykov Medium: Mixed media on canvasSize: 40” x 48” A moody, atmospheric view of early Des Moines, this work layers historic architecture with the rough‑edged character of frontier‑era homes and fences. Proykov’s mixed‑media textures give the scene a misty, time‑worn quality, contrasting the grandeur of the Capitol dome…

Moonlit Wetlands by Brian Parr

Title: Moonlit Wetlands Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on panelDimensions: 16” x 24” A quiet glow settles over the marsh as moonlight drifts through layered clouds, catching the still pools below and the darkened tree line beyond. Parr leans into atmosphere here — soft light, muted greens, and the hush of wetlands after dusk —…

Pristine Morning by Brian Parr

Title: Pristine Morning Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 18” x 36” A serene sweep of early light drifts across the landscape as Brian Parr captures a moment of untouched calm. The reflective water, the soft rise of color in the sky, and the quiet stand of trees create a sense of stillness that…

Colors of Spring by Brian Parr

Title: Colors of Spring Artist: Brian Parr Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 30” x 40” A winding spring stream cuts through fresh grasses as soft, shifting clouds gather above, creating a moment of calm movement in the landscape. Parr’s brushwork brings the season forward with gentle transitions of color and atmosphere, capturing that fleeting brightness when…

Time to Unwind by Simon Kalweo

Title: Time to Unwind Artist: Simon Kalweo Medium: Mixed media on paperDimensions: 20” x 15” This vibrant mixed‑media composition radiates the rhythmic, improvisational energy that defines Kalweo’s most expressive work. Angular forms, layered textures, and bold color passages interlock like shifting thoughts settling into calm. The piece feels alive with motion yet grounded in warmth,…

Monk with Fantastic Digit by Jason Scuilla

Title: Monk with Fantastic Digit Artist: Jason Scuilla Medium: Aquaforte etching on paperDimensions: 22” x 15”Price: $475 framed Description:In Monk with Fantastic Digit, Jason Scuilla blends classical etching technique with surreal, contemporary imagination. A lone figure confronts a monumental organic form, creating a striking tension between scale, solitude, and the unknown. The rich aquaforte textures…

Valley Village by Nicola DeBenedictus

Title: Valley Village Artist: Nicola DeBenedictus Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 32” x 32” Description:Valley Village captures a vibrant countryside alive with color, movement, and layered abstraction. DeBenedictus blends natural forms with geometric overlays, creating a landscape that feels both familiar and dreamlike. Rolling hills, clustered buildings, and reflective water elements emerge through bold transitions of…

Allium Sativum by Lauren LaChance

Title: Allium Sativum Artist: Lauren LaChance Medium: Hand colored serigraph on paperDimensions: 22” x 14”Price: $575 framed Lauren LaChance’s Allium Sativum is a refined botanical study that blends scientific clarity with warm, hand‑applied color. The detailed rendering of the bulb, roots, leaves, and flowering head gives the piece a graceful vertical rhythm, while the aged‑paper…

Prelude 1001 by Dex Varner

Title: Prelude 1001 Artist: Dex Varner Medium: Mixed media on paperDimensions: 16” x 10” (26” x 20” framed)Price: $415 framed Sweeping arcs of blue, violet, tan, and green move across the surface in layered rhythm, punctuated by Varner’s signature red‑and‑white coded forms. Textured passages and geometric interruptions create a sense of shifting terrain—part map, part…

Thymus Lagfolium by Lauren LaChance

Title: Thymus Lagfolium Artist: Lauren LaChance Medium: Hand colored serigraph on paperDimensions: 22” x 14” (framed)Price: $575 framed A beautifully rendered botanical study, this hand‑colored serigraph by Lauren LaChance captures the delicate structure and subtle coloration of Thymus Lagfolium. The artist’s precise linework and gentle tonal layering give the plant a sense of quiet vitality,…

Poppies by Jimi Navaro

Title: Poppies Artist: Jimi Navaro Medium: Oil on panelDimensions: 29” x 18” A vibrant field of red blooms pulls the viewer forward, each petal catching light with a soft, luminous edge. Navaro’s brushwork gives the scene a gentle sway, as if the flowers are moving in a warm afternoon breeze. The composition feels both intimate…

Harmony by Eva Makk

Title: Harmony Artist: Eva Makk Medium: Serigraph on paperDimensions: 15” x 20” (26” x 31” framed)Price: $650 framed Eva Makk’s Harmony captures a peaceful garden moment where a wooden bridge arches over a lily‑filled pond and a lone figure drifts quietly in a small boat. Soft impressionistic color and lush greenery create a tranquil, dreamlike…

Archoean Way V by Kai Diss

Title: Archoean Way V Artist: Kai Diss Medium: Mixed media on paperDimensions: 14” x 10” (29” x 25” framed) Description:A richly layered geometric composition where architectural motifs, spiraling forms, and angular planes intersect in a warm palette of ochre, charcoal, and metallic gold. Archoean Way V carries the feeling of an ancient blueprint reimagined—part structural…

Play Ball by Sally Moser

Title: Play Ball Artist: Sally Moser Medium: Watercolor on paperDimensions: 22” x 16”Price: $950 framed A lively and nostalgic moment captured in watercolor, Play Ball brings the viewer right onto the grass with its young batter—helmet on, stance set, and energy buzzing. Sally Moser’s expressive brushwork and warm earth‑toned background create a timeless slice of…