The Cadence Collection
With a refreshing palette of turquoise drenched in sunshine, this collection led me on a chase through ideas of permanence and impermanence. Read about my process on the blog. Then check out these paintings of dramatic views of the California coastline and read about our family’s favorite Big Sur travel tips on the blog too.
Original oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas by Katie Wall Podracky. 40 × 60 x 1.75 inch
This piece reveals the moments just after the fog lifts above the rocky coastline to reveal the gorgeous colors of the ocean up ahead. Its grand stature makes it perfect to for a larger wall and focal point. Painted with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors, this painting dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. The painting extends along the side edges. Framing is optional and will require a custom quote at a local frame shop.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas by Katie Wall Podracky. 48 × 60 x 1.75 inch
This piece showcases the spot on Highway 1 where the Little Sur River meets the sea. It was featured in Greenhill’s Winter show, 2024 and sold at Collector’s Choice. Painted with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors, this painting dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. The painting extends along the side edges. Framing is optional and will require a custom quote at a local frame shop.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on linen by Katie Wall Podracky. 24 x 36 x 1 inch
The painting showcases California poppies during a superbloom. Can you feel that warmth? I took the source picture near the coast of Santa Cruz and Natural Bridges State Park in California. Painted with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors, this painting dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on gallery wrapped museum quality linen, the painting extends along the side edges. Framing is optional, but recommended. A thin float frame in your choice of gold, black, white or natural wood may be added for $330. Frame purchases include free shipping in the continental U.S. Please contact the artist to add a frame after purchase.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas by Katie Wall Podracky. 36 × 48 x 1.5 inch
This painting is on display at Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh, N.C. through January 2025. It is available for purchase through my website.
When we reached the edge of the trail and peered down at the coastline below, our hearts did a little flippy flop. Sand Dollar Beach was the most incredible place and I wanted to bring that feeling of awe and wonder to this painting. Its grand stature makes it perfect to for a larger wall and focal point. Painted with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors, the piece dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. The painting extends along the side edges. Framing is optional and will require a custom quote at a local frame shop.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas by Katie Wall Podracky. 24 × 36 x 1.5 inch
Mesmerising Pacific waves crash against the rocks off of California’s Highway 1. Painted with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors, this painting dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original watercolor painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 8 x 10 inches
In this study for "The Restless Sea," I played with colors and texture from the Pacific coastline. Watercolor on cotton paper. This collection dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original mixed media painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 8 x 10 inches
Created with a combination of printmaking, watercolor painting and ink mark-making, this piece is full of texture and personality. It dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on cradled birch panel by Katie Wall Podracky. 6 x 8 x 1.5 inches
A sweet little landscape from California. Full of texture, this painting was created with sensuous contemporary brushwork and dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cradled birch panel, the edges showcase natural wood and give this piece a sculptural quality.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on unstretched canvas by Katie Wall Podracky. 24 x 34 inches. This painting comes with your choice of a slender float frame and free shipping anywhere in the continental U.S.
This abstract painting was created entirely from the memory of skipping stones with my children and exploring tidepools in California. Quality time is important to me, and this is a visual representation of the joy of those memories. Painted with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors on unstretched canvas, this painting requires a frame. Choose between a float frame in gold, black, white or natural wood. Framing and shipping are included in the price of this piece.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on linen by Katie Wall Podracky. 24 x 36 x 1 inch
The painting showcases a view of the California coastline where we spotted otters and seals playing in the waves down below those gorgeous cliffs. Painted with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors, this painting dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on gallery wrapped museum quality linen, the painting extends along the side edges. Framing is optional, but recommended. A thin float frame in your choice of gold, black, white or natural wood may be added for $330. Frame purchases include free shipping in the continental U.S. Please contact the artist to add a frame after purchase.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original watercolor painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 7 x 10 inches
Painted on location with watercolor, gouache and Pacific ocean, this piece is full of texture and personality. It dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original watercolor painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 7 x 10 inches
Painted on location with watercolor and Pacific ocean, this piece is full of texture and personality. It dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on cradled birch panel by Katie Wall Podracky. 6 x 12 x 1.5 inches
A sweet little painting full of a nighttime view of the Pacific coastline. This piece is tiny, but dramatic with its glowing light and moon drenched ocean view. Full of texture, this painting was created with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors. It dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cradled birch panel, the edges showcase natural wood and give this piece a sculptural quality.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original mixed media painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 9 x 12 inches
Inspired by the hills of California at golden hour and created with a combination of printmaking, watercolor painting and ink mark-making, this piece is full of texture and personality. It dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original mixed media painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 8 x 10 inches
Created with a combination of printmaking, watercolor painting and ink mark-making, this piece is full of texture and personality. It dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on cradled birch panel by Katie Wall Podracky. 6 x 8 x 1.5 inches
A sweet little painting full of the grandest view from highway 1. Bixby Bridge is iconic, but it's nestled in the hills and tucked away very subtly in this little gem. Full of texture, this painting was created with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors. It dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cradled birch panel, the edges showcase natural wood and give this piece a sculptural quality.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original mixed media painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 7 x 10 inches
This view from Nepenthe in Big Sur was created with lots of playful mark making and mixed media. Full of texture and personality, it dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original watercolor painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 8 x 10 inches
From a show stopping view along the Pacific coastline, in this painting I played with the colors and texture of ocean, rocks and wildflowers. Watercolor on cotton paper. This collection dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original oil painting on cradled birch panel by Katie Wall Podracky. 8 x 10 x 0.75 inches
A sweet little painting of the juiciest oranges. Full of texture, this painting was created with sensuous contemporary brushwork and saturated colors. Painted on cradled birch panel, the edges showcase natural wood and give this piece a sculptural quality.
Signed by the artist, wired and ready to hang.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.
Original mixed media painting on cotton paper by Katie Wall Podracky. 8 x 10 inches
Playing with pattern and the California poppy super bloom. Created with a combination of printmaking, watercolor painting and ink mark-making, this piece is full of texture and personality. It dances a delightful line between realism and abstraction. Painted on cotton paper and signed by the artist.
From The Cadence Collection by Katie Wall Podracky.