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Rooted in personal resilience—raising three children while supporting her late husband through a decade-long battle with cancer—her work resonates with emotional depth and vitality.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eHer practice extends beyond paintings to include original cutouts, prints, and pattern collections, offering collectors a dynamic range of work united by her singular vision. Each piece reflects a striking interplay of control and spontaneity, inviting viewers to experience both intensity and beauty through her evolving artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joyful-collision","title":"Joyful Collision","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48x36x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this piece, I poured vibrant energy and playful chaos into every brushstroke and collage layer. I wanted to capture the joyous collision of shapes and colors, evoking a feeling of spontaneous celebration. The mix of textured acrylics, gouache, and ink invites you to feel movement and life, transforming any space into a lively, uplifting environment filled with creativity and optimism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathy Dunaway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43810806136935,"sku":null,"price":3680.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1779601269_56304.jpg?v=1779883715"},{"product_id":"arrangement-for-optimists","title":"Arrangement for Optimists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on wood panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36x24x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrangement for Optimists is a joyful collision of color, shape, and gesture. 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The piece combines hand-painted elements, translucent overlays, graphic patterns, and textured surfaces influenced by modern design, cut-paper collage, and the vibrant atmosphere of Southern California.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eCentered around an abstract vessel overflowing with exaggerated floral forms, the composition balances structure with improvisation. Bold color relationships and overlapping shapes create movement and tension, while subtle surface marks and distressed textures add depth and complexity. 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