Original palette knife painting Blue Iris Flowers by Karen Tarlton

Blue Iris

10x20

Oil

SOLD

A garden inspired palette knife work. Blooming with golden rays of sunshine peeking through. Joy!!

Life feels so rushed lately.....need more hours in the day.

It's important to remember

You can, by simply closing your eyes, leave home without ever leaving the room,

You can feel the sun on your face and the cool wind in your hair

Breathe deep and imagine all the scents; perfumed roses, lavender and the sound of bees buzzing.

You don't have to run too fast

You don't have to leave for a moment.

Colors of Love Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Colors of Love

12x24

Oil

A brand new romance palette knife painting! It's almost dry and ready to list.  Hope it brings inspiration and joy!

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

Albert Einstein

Night Love - Original oil palette knife painting by Karen Tarlton

Night Love

9x12

Oil

Sold

This little oil is part of a new Night series.  Still wet but will be dry by next week with plenty of time to ship for Valentine's Day. A little bit of colorful romance.

As I get older and wiser, and more sentimental, I realize that finding a soul mate is a wonderful thing. I am so blessed because my husband of 28 years is my best friend and my joy.  I think I paint many romance scenes like this around this time of year as an expression of that feeling, and I hope it spreads!

Original palette knife Angel painting by Karen Tarlton

10x20

Angel of My Heart
SOLD

This original modern oil has unique texture and layers of luminous oil color creating a 3 dimensional work of palette knife art. Vibrant, symbolic, and romantic, this piece makes a great addition to any fine art collection.

Valentine's Day is coming up soon. Still time to send the one you love a special gift of love!

Original oil Peacock palette knife painting by Karen Tarlton fine art

12x24

Luminous Peacock

Oil

SOLD

A lovely and showy bird and as decorative birds go, he is my favorite! Whimsical, expressive color in thick, chunky oil.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wildflowers by Karen Tarlton - Original oil painting

Wildflowers in the Wind

20x24

Oil

Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all. Nature is the ultimate inspiration and I have always had a love for flowers. Hope you enjoy!

Original oil ANGEL palette knife painting by Karen Tarlton

Angel of Hope and Light

16x20

Oil

"Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better." ~André Gide

Paris Romance by Karen Tarlton

20x24

Paris Romance

Oil

I haven't painted Paris in awhile and I've missed it! I guess because Valentine's Day is around the corner, and because Paris is one the most romantic cities in the world, I had to paint it! In my mind it is always reflective and glowing and flowers are around every corner.

Harbor Boats at Sunrise

Harbor Boats at Sunrise

10x20

Oil

We took our daughter to the airport today. Winter break is over and back to college she went. It was very hard to let her go.  Set her off like a ship at sea!

This painting makes me feel at peace. I'm all at once calm. It is my hope that this painting brings inspiration and a sense of joy to you as well.

“There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by nature, or a soul made cheerful by work, love, art, and knowledge.”

Birds and Blooms - Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

24x30

Oil

Pretty blues, silvery teals and soft greens. The paint is very thick in most places. I used many tubes of oil! I love it though....like sculpture on the canvas the birds and blooms seem to float in a sea of soft color.

"I would like to paint the way a bird sings." Claude Monet

Original oil painting Spring Angel by Karen Tarlton

Spring Angel

10x20

Oil

SOLD 1/16/2012
Pretty bits of blue/green, gold, sliver, and white in thick drags of oil! I think these painting are magical and spiritual for me and I hope they are for you as well. If you see a past angel painting of mine you would like reproduced let me know. I love painting these in all sizes!

Fall Romance Landscape by Karen Tarlton

Fall Romance

20x24

Oil

With Valentine's day in only a month....I'm starting to paint some brand new romance landscapes. I used some of my favorite vibrant colors in this with luscious artist oils!

Faboulous Peacock original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

12x36

Oil

Peacock

Thick impasto style on this lovely bird. I like this long canvas for this painting. At 12" wide it fits in many small spaces and yet makes quite a statement with bold color and texture. Lots of fun!

"An artist needn't be a clergyman or a churchwarden, but he certainly must have a warm heart for his fellow men." ~ Vincent Van Gogh

Hydrangeas - Original oil painting by Karen

 This painting just sold

12x16

Oil

Tree of Life

Hydrangeas

10x20

Oil

One of my favorite flowers....I love them blue!

Original oil painting Downhill Ski Racer palette knife fine art

Downhill Ski Race

10x20

Oil
SOLD

Love to paint movement and motion! Huge drags of thick oil paint! I actually used a larger knife then usual on this one and painted from my imagination and memory of my husband as a young man. I used to love to watch him race! Like a wonderful dance he would gracefully fly down the mountain!

Fishing by Moonlight - Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Moonlight Fishing

24x30

Oil

This is a brand new work for the New Year. As 2012 begins I am thinking of it as a fresh new canvas. Let's make it beautiful, bright and full of light!