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…
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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…
Cocktails at Java by Simon Kalweo
Title: Cocktails at JavaArtist: Simon KalweoMedium: Hand colored block printDimensions: 26” x 22” Cocktails at Java captures one of Kalweo’s most charming moods — a stylized figure rendered in his signature crosshatched textures, holding court over a solitary glass of red wine. The hand‑colored surface brings warmth and personality to the print, giving the scene…
Faded Outbuilding by Brian Parr
Title: Faded OutbuildingArtist: Brian ParrMedium: 5” x 7” casein on paperDimensions: 5” x 7”Price: $125 framed Faded Outbuilding captures a quiet rural structure softened by time and weather, its worn roof and muted siding rendered with Parr’s signature atmospheric touch. The small outbuilding sits nestled in a wash of greens and earth tones, giving the…
Historic Valley Junction Gallery Night Friday Oct 9th
Historic Valley Junction lights up again on Friday, October 9th from 5–8pm for Gallery Night, an evening built around art, community, and the charm of West Des Moines’ most historic district. Stroll the shops, enjoy the fall air, and step into welcoming spaces filled with creativity — including Kavanaugh Art Gallery, where new arrivals, collector…
Happy Excitement by Ron Durnavich
Title: Happy Excitement Artist: Ron Durnavich Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 36” x 36”Price: $1800 unframedA vibrant, high‑energy abstract filled with looping motion and bold pockets of color. Durnavich’s interplay of line and shape creates a lively rhythm that feels spontaneous yet balanced, making this piece a standout for collectors who love expressive, modern work with…
Plein Air Guttenberg, IA Morning by Brian Parr
Title: Plein Air Guttenberg, IA MorningArtist: Brian ParrMedium: Oil on panelDimensions: 8” x 16”Price: $475 framed A quiet morning along the Mississippi comes through beautifully in this plein‑air study, with soft greens, gentle light, and Parr’s signature sense of atmosphere. The scene feels calm and lived‑in, capturing that familiar Guttenberg shoreline as it settles into…
Morning in Guttenberg, Sitting in the Park Looking North East, Up River. Rain Storm Started After Finishing Picture by Brian Parr
Morning in Guttenberg, Sitting in the Park Looking North East, Up River. Rain Storm Started After Finishing Picture by Brian Parr
Alpha Bull by Simon Kalweo
Title: Alpha Bull Artist: Simon Kalweo Medium: Woodblock PrintDimensions: 28” x 25”Price: $425 unframed Alpha Bull is a striking woodblock print that channels Kalweo’s signature blend of bold geometry, cultural symbolism, and expressive patterning. The powerful central bull form—rendered with rhythmic linework, vibrant contrasts, and a commanding stance—anchors the composition with a sense of strength…
Brian Parr — 20 Years at Kavanaugh Art Gallery
Brian Parr — 20 Years at Kavanaugh Art GalleryFor two decades, Brian Parr’s landscapes have been part of the heartbeat of our gallery — collected, gifted, and cherished by families all across Iowa and beyond. His paintings carry that unmistakable sense of quiet places, open skies, and the comfort of home. To celebrate 20 years…
Northern Trees by Brian Parr
Title: Northern TreesArtist: Brian ParrMedium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 5” x 7”Price: $250 framed A quiet stand of trees gathers beneath a moody northern sky, rendered with Brian Parr’s signature softness and atmospheric depth. The small scale gives the piece an intimate, almost contemplative presence—perfect for a shelf, desk, or gallery wall where a touch of…
Past and Present by Deanna Skokan
Title: Past and Present Artist: Deanna Skokan Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 20” x 16”Price: $775 framed A nostalgic small‑town streetscape painted with Deanna’s signature warmth and clarity. The historic storefronts, soft sky, and inviting benches create a sense of continuity between eras — a gentle reminder of how familiar places carry both memory and momentum….
Someday Could Be a Rainbow by Ron Durnavich
Title: Someday Could Be a Rainbow Artist: Ron Durnavich Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 20” x 24”Price: $300 unframed A vibrant abstract full of rhythm and optimism, Ron’s palette‑knife strokes rise and fall like a skyline or a soundwave. The layered colors — bold reds, cool blues, soft yellows, and neutrals — create a sense of…
Overjoyed by Ron Durnavich
Title: Overjoyed Artist: Ron Durnavich Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 36” x 18”Price: $675 unframed Overjoyed bursts with energetic, looping color fields that weave through dark, fluid lines, creating a lively rhythm across the canvas. The composition feels spontaneous and joyful, with each vibrant shape pushing and pulling against the next. It’s a piece that radiates…
Relaxation Beyond the Flowers by Deanna Skokan
Title: Relaxation Beyond the Flowers Artist: Deanna Skokan Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 12” x 9”Price: $600 including the frame A peaceful lakeside moment unfolds through Skokan’s signature blend of color and calm. Wildflowers in vivid reds, purples, and golds lead the eye toward quiet chairs overlooking still water, a moored boat, and distant shoreline. The…
California Coast by Deanna Skokan
Title: California Coast Artist: Deanna Skokan Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 8” x 10”Price: $400 framed California Coast captures a serene stretch of shoreline where gentle waves meet warm sand beneath a clear, expansive sky. Skokan’s brushwork brings a soft sense of movement to the water while the distant cliffs anchor the scene with earthy stability….
The Price They Paid by Deanna Skokan
Title: The Price They Paid Artist: Deanna Skokan Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 12” x 9”Price: $600 framed A solemn and deeply moving tribute, The Price They Paid reflects Skokan’s gift for quiet storytelling. Rows of white crosses stretch across a peaceful landscape, each one a reminder of sacrifice and service. The soft sky, distant water,…
Playing for Pigeons by Deanna Skokan
Title: Playing for Pigeons Artist: Deanna Skokan Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 12” x 9”Price: $500 framed A charming street‑side moment captured in paint, Playing for Pigeons shows a musician absorbed in their accordion while a small flock of pigeons gathers curiously at their feet. Skokan’s warm palette and gentle brushwork create an inviting, nostalgic atmosphere—an…
Lullaby by Ron Durnavich
Title: Lullaby Artist: Ron Durnavich Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 20” x 20”Price: $425 unframed Soft pastel hues drift between the bold, looping lines, giving the composition a gentle, calming rhythm. Durnavich’s palette brings a quiet harmony to the energetic structure — a balance of serenity and movement that makes Lullaby both soothing and visually engaging.
Before the Rush by Deanna Skokan
Title: Before the Rush Artist: Deanna Skokan Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 16” x 20”Price: $1,000 framed A quiet café scene captured in that perfect moment before the day comes alive — empty tables, warm light, and the charm of a European street just beginning to stir. Skokan’s attention to architectural detail and atmosphere gives the…