"Shogun"

"Shogun" This small tabletop sculpture is made from welded steel/industrial salvage. A simple design with an obvious Japanese influence. An understated and simply elegant piece.

"A Long Time Coming" $400 SOLD

My latest painting. "A Long Time Coming", Acrylic on canvas and canvas on canvas. 16" X 20" Collection,Dublin Ireland.

"Centurion"

One of two new sculptures completed this summer for our garden at Dragonwood. "Centurion" stands at just over six feet with pedestal. Pictured here on a temporary pedestal. Welded steel and paint.

"Small Odd Shapes"

Each year the resident artists at Gallery on First in Sanford put together an exhibition we call 100 for $100. A collection of works priced at $100.00 or less. Some artists use this as an annual garage sale and mark down older or less successful work. A chance to clean out the studio. Debe and I do not take that approach. While it is difficult to do work in this price range, we always come up with a series of new work made specifically for this two day show. In my case, I experiment with ideas that I may want to try on a larger scale. It allows me a chance to work through both aesthetic and technical issues on a small scale. The pieces pictured above are examples of my series "Small Odd Shapes" made for the 2017 show. Inspired by the work of post-minimalist Richard Tuttle and the large scale shaped canvases of Kenneth Noland, Susan Roth and Graham Peacock. I have long admired the work of these artists, but have yet made an attempt at large scale shaped work. These miniature works ( 15" X 5"ish X 1") are mixed media on wood.

TTS #1, 2017

My first tabletop sculpture for 2017. Actually I finished one that I started in 2016, but I'm counting this as my first piece completely executed this year. Welded steel. 25" X 6" X 3"

"Blue Dancer" SOLD

This painting measures 16" X 20" and is one of fifteen small canvases I am displaying at this year's 100 for $100 show at Gallery on First in Sanford. The show is an annual event that has proven popular in past years. I have made this series of small paintings. Some are studies for larger paintings. Some are just experimental ideas. Things I'm trying out. This one and several others are based on my figurative steel sculptures. Scroll down and you will see similarity to "Persephone". This painting is offered unframed at $100.00. Typically framed similar paintings sell in the $350 - $450 range.

Albert Paley

I was pleased to meet the modern master himself, Mr. Albert Paley. Mr. Paley gave a lecture at the Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando on Sunday, March 13. http://www.albertpaley.com/

"WHS #1, May 2015 "Gaia" SOLD

This is my latest figurative wall mounted steel piece. "Gaia" or earth goddess, mother earth. Somewhat more literal figuratively, therefore more sexually evocative than earlier works. this and other works are available at Gallery on First in Sanford, Florida or contact me at kabbott765@gmail.com.

Hope, History and Horizons

My recent show at the Gallery at Avalon Island, Orlando.

Recent Work SOLD/SOLD

I will debut these newest pieces at a show at The Gallery at Avalon Island next Thursday, February,19. This venue is one of the finest in Orlando and operates in the oldest building in the city. As a relative recent arrival to the area I am pleased to have been invited to participate in Hope, History and Horizons. I am one of six artists invited. Should be a great show!

TTS#1, January 2015, "Poetry in Steel" SOLD

My latest tabletop steel piece.  I hope to debut this one at my upcoming show at The Gallery at Avalon Island in Orlando.

"Free Will"

"Free Will"  Acrylic on canvas w/ canvas on canvas and paint skin.   This is a small scale painting at 16" X 20" currently on view and available at Gallery on First, 211 E. First St., Sanford, Florida.   





You can choose a ready guide 
In some celestial voice 
If you choose not to decide 
You still have made a choice 

You can choose from phantom fears 
And kindness that can kill 
I will choose a path that's clear 
I will choose free will 


Rush, 1980

"Orion" SOLD

Welded steel tabletop sculpture.  1/4" and 1/8" mild plate steel with clear coat.  21" X 10" X 7"

"Satin"

"Satin"  2013, Acrylic on birch panel.  36"  X 48"
This heavily textured painting has a very soft almost monochromatic quality if not for the under painting.  It is available at Gallery on First Sanford, Florida.  $1,800.00

TTS#4, November 2014 - "Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe"

This recent piece is another welded steel tabletop sculpture.  18" X 17" X 3"  It is currently on display at Gallery on First,  211 E. First St., Sanford, Florida.  It available for purchase.  $450.00  Shipping available

"Orbiting David" Sold

Welded Steel.  Inspired by two of my favorite sculptors, David Smith and David Hayes.  Mr. Hayes was a protege of Mr. Smith.  Two modern masters.  I was fortunate to have briefly studied with the late Mr. Hayes.

This tabletop piece measures about two feet tall and received first prize in sculpture at the 2014 VAMC Art Competition in Orlando and was also selected for a group exhibition at the Orlando Museum of Art as part of the 1st Thursday event series.

This sculpture and another titled TTS #8, Oct. 2014  "Eclipse" are now part of the private collection of  Dr. and Mrs. Liming, in  Kentucky. 

Small Scale Work SOLD/SOLD/SOLD

I am continuing to make small scale works as I get ready for the coming holiday season. I have several gallery shows scheduled in December and all have requested small scale items. Here are a few more recently finished.

Recent Work

Here are some of the new small works that I have been doing this week. Finger Lakes Gallery in Canandaigua, NY has asked for about a half dozen and I am gearing u; for the season here at Gallery on First in Sanford. These works are welded steel and stand about 10 inches on average.

Untitled Tabletop sculpture - SOLD

This recent piece didn't hang around the gallery long. Less than a week I think. Deb thinks it's a tree, maybe on the serengeti or somewhere in Africa. Others see a bird. The funny thing is I had neither in mind as a created this one. I do seem to see some Erte influence. Must have been subconscious. In any case the collector who purchased this piece really likes it and I am happy it has a good home.

Untitled KVA #3, 2014

The latest in my ongoing series of circle paintings. This is a theme I have revisited off and on over the last thirty years. I have a few still around from way back and am thinking of mounting a show of these to include some early encaustic and mixed media works. This piece measures 24" X 24" and is currently available at Gallery on First Sanford, Florida. $900.00