Original oil painting - First Winter Snow - impressionism impasto by Karen Tarlton

First Winter Snow
9x12
Oil
One of my first Winter landscapes this year.  I'm ready for some cooler weather and am looking forward to October and November this year.  This thick impasto painting is perfect to warm up any small space and looks great with or without a frame.

Oil painting by Karen Tarlton - Evening Harbor Boats

20x24
Sunset Harbor

Calming and colorful.....rich thick oil paint!  Available for purchase .....   thanks for checking in!

Original oil painting - Fall Pumpkins - by Karen Tarlton

Fall Pumpkins

12x12

Oil

SOLD

In the spirit of enlightenment, here's wishing everyone a happy fall equinox, which begins tomorrow at dawn: May the sun shine on your fall harvest, even as darkness inches ahead of the light.

Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton - Night Sailing

Night Sailing
16x20
Oil

Available for purchase but still wet! Pops of bold warm red, play against deep cool blues....I love it.

 I'm building inventory for a big gallery show coming up in a few months and of course the holiday season starts soon!  Please contact me with enough time to get your commission completed and dry in plenty of time.  I've already begun taking orders!

Original oil painting by Karen - Fall Fishing by Moonlight

Fall Moonlight Fishing
24x30
Oil
SOLD
Many layers of oils over time to create all this glowand generous texture.  I love this peaceful scene all a glow with fall color and moonlight!  Magical!

Fall Fly Fishing by Karen Tarlton

Fall Fly Fishing
16x20
Oil

"There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind". ~Washington Irving



"Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. " ~Ernest Hemingway

I don't fish myself but have many relatives and friends that do and I love to watch them fish. It's quite an art! I also love to eat the fish they catch......fresh with a little lemon, butter and dill! Of course I love to paint them most of all.

Holidays are coming before you know it, so if you need the perfect gift...look me up soon.

New Orleans Moon

Just recently finished this commission for a collector!  It's such a joy to paint special paintings that I know will have a special place in your heart and in your home! 
Let me know if there is one you would like me to paint for you.....holidays are on the way soon and I do get booked up!

Original oil painting - Abstract Cow - whimsical fine art by Karen Tarlton

Abstract Cow
11x14
Oil

This gal's got a quizical look on her face.  I love how calm a lovely grazing farm cow seems to be....no worries on her mind.  I'm hoping for a thunderstorm today!!!  What a great start to Fall!

Original oil painting End of Summer impressionism by Karen Tarlton

End of Summer

16x20

Oil

"A cure for anything is salt water, sweat, tears, or the sea." ~ Isak Dinesen

Love painting the sea in rich texture and bold palette knife movements!  Warm sandy colors play against cool blues of sky and water.

What is better than a stroll on the beach with someone you love?

The Costwalds England - commission - in oil by Karen Tarlton

Lower Slaughter England

12x16

Oil

Recently completed this commission for a collector in Virginia who loves the Cotswalds and so do I.  A joy to paint for her and I can't wait to frame it and ship it to her house to add to her collection!

Blue Iris and Bees - original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Iris and Bees
16x20
Oil

"Every artist dips his own brush
Into his soul
And paints his own nature into his pictures." ~ Henry Ward Beecher

Garden inspired art and a bit Van Gogh inspired I must admit.  He has always been one of my favorite impressionist painters.  The first whimsical artist of his time.  Hope this makes you smile......