Honored that "View From Down Under" has been selected into the 2024 KY National Wildlife Art Exhibit The Ohio Valley Art League Preston Arts Center - Henderson, KY. October 05 – November 29, 2024 This artwork depicts an underwater scene featuring a crocodile or alligator partially submerged in water. The reptile's head is prominent and detailed, with its body extending into the background. Surrounding the creature are various fish and aquatic plants, rendered with a dynamic mix of greens, blues, and earthy tones, adding to the vibrant, natural setting. The painting uses a combination of brushstrokes and textures to create a sense of movement and depth within the water, enhancing the realism and immersive quality of the scene. Pleased to announce “View from Down Under” has been selected for a merit award in the 2024 Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit
Pleased to announce that this Plein Air "Anastasia State Park" received Merit award from Lakeland Artists Association on display at RP Convention Center Lakeland Florida. The artwork is a landscape painting depicting a natural scene dominated by trees and a path. The central focus is on a pathway that leads through a forested area with lush green foliage. Prominent in the foreground are twisted, gnarled tree branches, adding a dynamic and somewhat whimsical element to the scene. The sky in the background is a bright, clear blue, providing a striking contrast to the deep greens and earth tones of the trees and path. The painting is framed in a dark frame that enhances the vividness of the colors within the artwork.
Happy to announce "Yearling" 5x7 pencil was awarded "Artistic Recognition" in Art and Color 365 Drawing competition.
Plein Air Northeast Ohio 9/29/2024 " Soy Fields" 8x10 on canvas panel, primaries, one brush #6 dagger, acrylic, approx. 1 hour work
"Golden Hour" one of many works featured in Fox News 13 Tampa, link to view, m/news/express-yourself-works-art-display-lakeland
Art and Color 365 announced " Endangered", Red Wolf, received a Honorable Mention from a field of 600 entries from 22 countries
Soon to be on display at Canton Museum of Art in Ohio Plein Air Society Exhibition August 26 through October 28, 2025
Soon to be on display at Canton Museum of Art in Ohio Plein Air Society Exhibition August 26 through October 28, 2025
Please to announce "Nocturne" received Honorable Mention Plein Air , BayArt's Bay Village Ohio.
Happy to announce "Tusker" has received another award from "Teravarna" 13th open competition
African elephant, acrylic painting, giclee's available, charging through savanna.
Current work in progress acrylic 24x32
Pleased to announce "Tribute to John Seerey-Lester" acrylic 10x20" has received Honorable Mention in "Teravarna" 2025, 10 th Figurative competition
A gift, delivered to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary titled "Twins" acrylic 8x10 to be used for future fund raising at the sanctuary. The facility is a must see.
Back in the saddle, Plein Air Circle B Bar Preserve, Lakeland Florida 12/13/2025. Temp 52 at 9:30 72 by 11:00. Wonderful day light cloud cover and sun. Acrylic primaries on 8x10" soho artist board brushes, 1/2 inch dagger and 0 round, approx 1.5 hours to complete. www.waynechunat.com
Finally completed,8x10, acrylic , photo reference by my son, Washington DC Smithsonian, life size mount, returned to the wilds.
Pleased to announce "Petra's Pond" acrylic 16x20" has received "Honorable Mention" in Light Space Time Botanical exhibition selected from a field of 503 entries. To visit the on line exhibit go to http://lightspacetime.art/botanicals-art-exhibition...
Home Alone receives another recognition "Honorable Mention" Art and Color 365 Wildlife/ Animal competition.
"Natures Coast" a new release,to purchase visit fineartamerica.com/profiles/wayne-chunat
"Somewhere Wyoming" presents a tranquil winter scene where rugged natural beauty meets quiet human presence. A towering, snow-dusted mountain anchors the composition, its textured slopes contrasted by the warm, rustic tones of two wooden cabins nestled at its base. The surrounding evergreens, lightly dusted with snow, offer a sense of resilience within the remote landscape. The clear sky, gently veiled by wisps of clouds, contributes to the overall stillness and clarity of the moment. Subtle details, including elk scattered within the western terrain, enrich the narrative, inviting a deeper connection to the land’s enduring spirit. This work captures the serene intersection of wilderness and refuge, evoking a sense of calm and contemplation rooted in place.
Petra's Pond presents a luminous exploration of nature’s delicate balance between light and shadow. Bold yellow-orange water lilies command attention with their vibrant energy, contrasting against a cooler, layered backdrop that unfolds in rich purples, blues, and greens. The composition invites viewers to engage with the details—the intricate veins of lily pads and the subtle interplay of reflections dancing on the pond’s surface evoke a quiet movement beneath stillness. Below, complex root forms provide a grounding element, anchoring the scene with depth and texture. Through a blend of precise realism and fluid brushwork, the piece conveys both the vitality and tranquility of the aquatic environment, encouraging a moment of calm reflection amidst the vibrancy of life.