Mary Kay West Art

American

Mary Kay West was born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1954 to parents that encouraged her artistic expression from the earliest age. Her mother was an established watercolorist and father an intellectual academic. An idyllic childhood fell to a rebellious adolescence. West left home, moved across the United States, and became a mother herself at the age of sixteen. With only a 9th grade education and the responsibilities of early motherhood, she was able to complete her education. She obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical and School Psychology and practiced for fourteen years. The artistic and creative urge finally came to the surface in the mid-1980’s when West became a clothing and accessory designer of wearable art that was carried by Macy’s and Nordstrom department stores. By 1990, world-famous fresco artist Benjamin F. Long IV moved to Asheville and opened an atelier to carry on the classical realist tradition. Mary Kay West was accepted as an apprentice and completed her studies specializing in Still Life and Landscape painting in 1994. That same year, she moved to Santa Barbara, California to be nearer her daughter. Since then, West’s work has been exhibited extensively in California, and is distinguished by her passion for birds as she portrays them in her inimitable trompe l’oeil style. Throughout West’s journey as a psychologist and as an artist, the practice and science of Yoga has been a constant. She has been an avid practitioner and teacher, rising to the level of master instructor. Her spiritual and metaphysical practice is the foundation of her creative expression. Mary Kay West now lives, practices, teaches and paints in Guadalupe, California.

Artist: Mary Kay West

Mary Kay WestMagnolia Blossoms and Blue Jay, 2023

$8,000

Magnolia Blossoms and Blue Jay

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Mary K. West" on back UNFRAMED:30" x 20" FRAMED: 30" x 20" x 1.125" Artist Statement “The magnolia tree and I share common rots in the Southeast. The Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee are home to us both. This stately, ancient tree is native to the Southeast. Its large fragrant blossoms and dark, shiny leaves adorn the green lawns and line the streets of the small towns where I am from. So, when I moved to California, I was pleasantly surprised to see this icon from the South growing freely here as well! This paining, with its representatives from the Southeast (the Magnolia and Blue Jay) and the West (the Plums and Persimmons) shows how roots can expand and grow to embrace new beginnings.” — Mary Kay West...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mary Kay WestWall Sconce with Roses and Peonies, 2023

$9,000

Wall Sconce with Roses and Peonies

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 24" x 30" FRAMED: 24" x 30" x 1.625" Signed "Mary K. West" on back Artist Statement "I scour antique malls a...

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2010s Impressionist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Mary Kay WestOrioles and Grapes, 2024

$2,900

Orioles and Grapes

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNRAMED: 16.5" x 11.5" FRAMED: 11.5" x 16.5" x 1" Exhibited Spring into Art 2024, presented by the San Marino League at The Huntin...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Bert Beirne"Quimper Creamer and Strawberries" Still Life Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 20th Century

$1,600

H 12 in W 11 in D 1 in

"Quimper Creamer and Strawberries" Still Life Oil Painting on Wood Panel

By Bert Beirne

Located in New York, NY

A luminous still life that borrows themes from Dutch 17th Century Masters, we are drawn to the very details that Beirne captures effortlessly. The subdued, yet boldness of the colors...

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20th Century Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Daniela Astone"Lemons" still life oil painting, contemporary realism, signed and framed, 2024

$4,750

H 19.7 in W 15.75 in D 1 in

"Lemons" still life oil painting, contemporary realism, signed and framed

By Daniela Astone

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

"Lemons" is a contemporary realist painting; a still life of fresh cut lemons from the Italian countryside. Lemon's from a lemon tree, still have their leaves, and are hanging on a b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

Robin Cole "Guerra's Peonies" Oil Painting, 2023

$1,050

H 10 in W 8 in

"Guerra's Peonies" Oil Painting

By Robin Cole

Located in Denver, CO

Robin Cole's (Us based) "Guerra's Peonies" is a plein air oil painting that depicts colorful pink peonies. Nature and those that inhabit it—our human selves included—possess a magi...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Ginny WilliamsFortune Favors the Bold by Ginny Williams Still Life Oil Paintig, Black, 2025

$2,950

H 16 in W 16 in D 2 in

Fortune Favors the Bold by Ginny Williams Still Life Oil Paintig, Black

By Ginny Williams

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fortune Favors the Bold by Ginny Williams is an intimate contemporary still life painted in oil on panel, measuring 16 x 16 inches. This original artwork pairs vibrant florals with g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Vincent ClareVictorian Still Life with Flowers and Fauna Small Oil Painting one of a pair., 19th century

$2,735

H 6 in W 8 in D 2 in

Victorian Still Life with Flowers and Fauna Small Oil Painting one of a pair.

By Vincent Clare

Located in ludlow, GB

Victorian Still Life with Flowers and Fauna a Small Oil Painting, one of a pair. Beautiful and highly detailed small Oil on Canvas, mounted on Stretchers and housed in a period styl...

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19th Century Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil

Antra Richards"The Light of Love" Floral Oil Painting, original Realism, 80x100 cm, New Art, 2025

$2,461

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in

"The Light of Love" Floral Oil Painting, original Realism, 80x100 cm, New Art

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Canvas, Oil

Daniela Astone“The Lemons, Blue” realist still life, oil painting, tondo, signed and framed, 2025

$4,800

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in

“The Lemons, Blue” realist still life, oil painting, tondo, signed and framed

By Daniela Astone

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Daniela Astone 1980 Pisa, Italy Artist Bio: Daniela Astone was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1980 and raised in Porto Santo Stefano, a costal town south of Florence. She discovered he...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Eve Cornejo"Still Life" by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas with Deep Browns, Near Black Hues, 2022

$1,500

H 11 in W 14 in

"Still Life" by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas with Deep Browns, Near Black Hues

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This still life by Russian-American artist Eve Cornejo is simultaneously dark and full of color. The ruby red vessel in particular nearly jumps off of the canvas in contrast to the b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Canvas, Oil

Vincent ClareVictorian Still Life with Fruit and Foliage Small Oil Painting one of a pair., 19th century

$2,735

H 6 in W 8 in D 2 in

Victorian Still Life with Fruit and Foliage Small Oil Painting one of a pair.

By Vincent Clare

Located in ludlow, GB

Victorian Still Life with Fruit and Foliage a Small Oil Painting, one of a pair. Exquisitely painted Still Life of Apples and Plums, it looks like you can just reach in and pick one...

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19th Century Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil

Cornelis Le MairHurdy-gurdy with Peony and Fruit - 21st Century Classic Style Dutch Still-Life, 2020

$12,867

H 22.84 in W 30.71 in

Hurdy-gurdy with Peony and Fruit - 21st Century Classic Style Dutch Still-Life

By Cornelis Le Mair

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Cornelis le Mair (Netherlands, Eindhoven, July 3rd 1944) is a Dutch painter. This Classic painter is famous because of his 17th century paintings. You can see him in his house on o...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

William Franklin JacksonWilliam Franklin Jackson "Still Life with Vase and Grapes" c.1900, Circa 1900

$1,650

H 28 in W 32 in D 4 in

William Franklin Jackson "Still Life with Vase and Grapes" c.1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

William Franklin Jackson (1850-1936) Still Life with Vase and Grapes c.1900 Rare still life painting by listed California artist William Fran...

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Late 19th Century Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Board

Art TatinA Peach, Oil Painting, 2024

$325

H 6 in W 8 in D 0.25 in

A Peach, Oil Painting

By Art Tatin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A ripe white peach with dried leaves rests on a wooden surface. Its pinkish-red and yellow skin contrasts with the dark background. Artist Art Tatin used Flem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil

Previously Available Items

Mary Kay WestRoses and Bluebirds, 2024

Sold

H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in

Roses and Bluebirds

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 24" x 18" FRAMED: 24" x 18" x 1" Artist Statement "This painting portrays a sense of peace, hope, and new beginnings. T...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Mary Kay WestBejeweled, 2024

Sold

H 12 in W 9 in D 0.5 in

Bejeweled

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED 12" x 9" x .5" FRAMED 12" x 9" x .5" Artist Statement "Which is bejeweled, the blue pearl and gold laced vase, the hummin...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Mary Kay WestThe Flycatcher, 2024

Sold

H 20.5 in W 11 in D 0.75 in

The Flycatcher

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 20.5" x 11" FRAMED: 20.5" x 11" x .75" Exhibited Spring into Art 2024, presented by the San Marino League at The Hunting...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Mary Kay WestWhite Rabbit, Golden Beets, 2024

Sold

H 14.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.25 in

White Rabbit, Golden Beets

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 14.5" x 24.5" FRAMED: 14.5" x 24.5" x 1.25" Exhibited Spring into Art 2024, presented by the San Marino League at The Hu...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Mary Kay WestPeonies and Fairy Wrens, 2024

Sold

H 16 in W 14 in D 0.75 in

Peonies and Fairy Wrens

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 16" x 14" FRAMED: 16" x 14" x .75" Exhibited Spring into Art 2024, presented by the San Marino League at The Huntington ...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

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Oil, Panel

Mary Kay WestPeonies and Star Gaze Lilies, 2022

Sold

H 27.75 in W 14 in D 2 in

Peonies and Star Gaze Lilies

By Mary Kay West

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artis FRAMED: 27.75" x 14" x 2" Artist Statement “I enjoy portraying the natural character of birds, while placing them in unusual settings. In this painting, the South American Blue-Grey Tanagers, whose natural habitat lies east of the Andes, are seen here playfully perched. One is atop the frame looking inward, another sits on the stems of an arrangement of pink peonies and star gaze lilies, and the third is resting on a pair of figs. They are not in a cage, but freely flying about, although set in a niche as precious objets d’arts. The composition of the trio of birds allows the viewer to see the scene from every angle, and the complementary pink and blue colors make the overall subject pleasing and tender.” —Mary Kay West...

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2010s Realist Mary Kay West Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

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