The vast prairies of North Dakota have served as an inspiration for the many paintings of Kaye's. Living on and owning Lazy 77 ranch has an obvious influence on her art. They raise red and black angus cattle and have working American Quarter Horses. Her horses are often depicted in her paintings, as are the cattle.

Kaye is a long-time member of the American Quarter Horse Association and has always ridden an American Quarter Horse, whether showing or participating in rodeos. Kaye was honored with the 2013 America's Horse in Art Steel Dust Award. Her work has been featured in America's Horse, Southwest Art, and Western Art Collector.

Kaye's paintings are currently represented by The Capital Gallery in Bismarck, North Dakota and The Capital Gallery West in Medora, North Dakota.