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…
New Day by Deanna Skokan
Title: New DayArtist: Deanna SkokanMedium: Acrylic on canvas (1 1/2” gallery stretched)Dimensions: 16” x 20”Price: $1,000 unframed A warm rural sunrise unfolds across a quiet farmstead, with golden light spilling over the barn, fields, and rolling hills. Skokan’s brushwork captures that first moment of calm possibility — the feeling of stepping into a day that…
Sunrise by Ron Durnavich
Title: Sunrise Artist: Ron Durnavich Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 10” x 30”Price: $275 unframed Sunrise moves in a long, glowing sweep of color—deep blues rising into radiant yellow and warm red, creating a horizon that feels both abstract and atmospheric. Durnavich’s layered texture gives the piece a sense of motion, like light breaking across the…
Echoes of Vesuvius 1866 by F. W. Billing
Title: Echoes of Vesuvius 1866Artist: F. W. BillingMedium: Oil on CanvasDimensions: 16” x 20”Price: Call for price A luminous 19th‑century view across the Bay of Naples, where Vesuvius rises with quiet authority beyond classical ruins and sun‑washed hills. Billing’s 1866 composition blends atmosphere, history, and natural drama, capturing the enduring tension between volcanic power and…
Shelter in Light by Frank Kecskes
Title: Shelter in Light Artist: Frank KecskesMedium: Oil on PanelDimensions: 12” x 16”Price: $900 framed A quiet, weathered cabin stands resilient beneath a sky layered with shifting light. Kecskes Jr. distills the poetry of rural solitude into a scene where drifting clouds feel almost contemplative and sunlight grazes the edges of time. A beautifully framed…
Happiness Abounds by Ron Durnavich
Title: Happiness Abounds Artist: Ron Durnavich Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 24” x 20”Price: $450 unframed A vibrant, free‑flowing composition where bold lines and luminous color fields collide, Happiness Abounds radiates the upbeat, kinetic energy Durnavich is known for. The piece feels spontaneous yet intentional, with each color pocket contributing to an overall sense of movement…
American Bison by Pedro Tapia
Title: American Bison Artist: Pedro TapiaMedium: Original mixed media on canvas, presented in a custom leather frameDimensions: 24” x 36”Price: $1500 including leather frame A powerful Tapia study of strength and stillness, centered on a lone bison rendered with warm earth tones and sculptural weight. The custom leather frame adds a rugged, tactile presence that…
Untitled by Raya
Title: Untitled Artist: Raya Medium: Mixed media on canvasDimensions: 31” x 31”Price: Call for price A serene, atmospheric composition where Raya lines the horizon with tall, slender trees that feel both architectural and organic. Their rounded crowns and elongated reflections create a rhythmic vertical pulse across the canvas, while the muted sky and textured earth…
Investigation by Thomas Hart Benton
Title: Investigation Artist: Thomas Hart Benton Medium: Lithograph on paperDimensions: 10” x 13”Price: Call for price A powerful example of Benton’s narrative eye, Investigation (1937) captures the tension, grit, and human drama that defined his Social Realist period. The lithograph’s compact scale intensifies the scene, pulling the viewer directly into the moment as Benton’s signature…
Horse in the Pasture by Greg Steele
Title: Horse in the Pasture Artist: Gregory Steele Medium: Oil on panelDimensions: 24” x 30”Price: Call for price A crisp autumn day unfolds in Horse in the Pasture, where Gregory Steele’s atmospheric realism brings quiet beauty to life. Golden light drifts across the grass, fiery reds and oranges frame the landscape, and a lone horse…
Lake Como Paradise by Leon Roulette
Title: Lake Como ParadiseArtist: Leon RouletteMedium: Multiple original acrylic on canvasDimensions: 27” x 34”Price: Call for price This luminous lakeside escape by Leon Roulette captures the romance and serenity of an evening on Lake Como. Warm sunlight glows across the villa’s stone walls and red‑tiled roofs, reflecting gently onto the water below. Tall cypress trees…
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Self Portrait as a Young Man Shaving by Dr Seuss
Title: Self‑Portrait as a Young Man ShavingArtist: Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel)Medium: Serigraph on archival canvas, Authorized Estate EditionDimensions: 16” x 12” (plus additional canvas border)Price: Call for price Adapted posthumously from the 1964 original ink and watercolor on board, this work reveals Dr. Seuss’s playful self‑examination during his early years in New York City. In…