art by Kai [ka-eh | k-ay]

Gifted Works

2022-2025

Various materials

*gifted works is held in various private collections*

The Gifted Works collection is a distinct category of my practice, intentionally separated from my public-facing series. These pieces were custom-created for businesses and individuals who have significantly impacted my journey as an artist. This collection serves as a visual record of gratitude, designed specifically with the recipient’s influence and connection in mind. Not all gifted works are highlighted in this section, just some of the many works for those with significant impact.

Each work in this category is a unique celebration of the relationships that sustain a creative practice. Unlike my technical studies or abstract series, these pieces act as a “catchall” for the personal histories shared between the artist and the recipient

colorful whimsy

11.12.24

12 X 16 watercolor on cold press

Whimsical watercolor illustration depicting figures standing under vibrant trees with decorative elements.

good nature

12.14.24

5 X 7 watercolor on cold press

A vibrant watercolor painting featuring a blue bottle with flowers and a coffee cup from The Hungry Traveler Cafe.

strings of the flock

12.16.24

5 X 7 watercolor on cold press

A colorful watercolor representation of a crow against an abstract background of bright red sun and yellow and orange shapes.

lavender mess

10.23.24

5 X 7 watercolor on mixed media paper

An abstract watercolor piece featuring a whimsical flower design in purple and green.

philly roll

12.27.23

5 X 5 watercolor on cold press

four sushi pieces with green nori wrapping up sushi rice, salmon, and cream cheese. Gifted to Sushify.

hung out

12.12.23

5 X 7 watercolor on cold press

blue and pink sky with gold streaks, a red, blue, and red and orange quilt hanging in the breeze held by a hand.
Gifted to family.

down home

12.14.23

5 X 7 watercolor on cold press

a greenhouse with a red roof on a lawn with an ocean and mountain scape in the background, a mud road and green lawn with red painted log in the foreground.
Gifted to family.

whimsical windowfront

10.20.23

5 X 7 watercolor on mixed media paper

a framed painting of colorful storefront window, with yellow and green siding and multicolored window display
Gifted to Whimsy and Wild Things.

harbour view

12.20.23

5 X 7 watercolor on cold press

bright blue ocean foreground with a colourful shoreline of houses, a wharf, and church, with muted sky.
Gifted to family.

go with the flow

04.12.22

5 X 7 watercolor on cold press

blue seaweed with splatter and light blue lines pulling from edges to almost seaweed. Gifted to self.

blue fun-gi

12.14.23

5 X 7 watercolor on cold press

a blue mushroom with blue splatter and running lines.
Gifted to friend.

stand on own

10.12.22

12 X 16 watercolor on cold press

one snow covered land between two water flows a red building stands with some green foliage in background with a cotton candy sky.
Gifted to self.