Morning Radiance Original oil painting by Karen

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Morning Radiance

24x30

Oil

A brand new California inspiration.

Serene but this one lights up a room!

Layers of light and layers of luminous oil to generate glow.

Original oil painting Winter Poetry by Karen

11x14

First Snow of Winter

Oil

Inspiration:

As I sit here in South Bay in my shorts and flip flops, I think about the beautiful blizzards of winter.

I grew up near Lake Tahoe in Northern California where winter was a magical time!

We used to hike up Mt. Rose in the snow with the dogs, and I think it was on this quiet mountain,

in the pristine powder, that I learned to love the colors of winter and the beauty of the snow.

Pumpkins and Rainy Embrace by Karen Tarlton

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10x20

Embrace

Oil

SOLD to one of my favorite collectors!

11x14

Fall Pumpkins

Oil

Love autumn colors so I used lots of my

favorite Cadmium yellows and oranges,

reds and peachy colors for lots of depth.

It does seem to be be cooler today

Maybe I'm just ready for October.

Palette knife Equine Pony fine art original oil painting by Karen

Pony Dance

10x20

Oil

A close up of his eye

I use a restricted palette on this lovely horse portrait.

Avoiding too many colors, I try to romance each color I do use by

learning its nuance and playing with its chroma value and placement, 

for a bit of simplicity and simple elegance.

My intent with this horse painting is to draw emotion

Horses are amazing animals

and remind us to be kind, generous and live each day to the fullest.

Original oil painting September Romance by Karen

September Romance

11x14

Oil

I can't wait for Fall.

Golds and Brilliant Crimson

So quiet you can hear

the Rustle of the Leaves

Whisper

Tuscany Spring Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

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20x24

Spring Romance commission

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Doorway to Italy

12x16

Oil

The Doorway is inviting and welcoming

Roses all about

lavender by doorway

and a cool breeze through the window,

Summer in Italy.

 No I'm not in Italy right now....just dreaming and remembering.....

I loved hiking up here to the top of Ravello

1000 steps up.  And Positano is remarkable too.

Often the best paintings are made from dreamy memories!

Of such a lovely place and a lovely day.

I'm busy with a few more Italy inspired paintings this week.

Barnyard Animals original oil paintings by Karen

12X12

OIL

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12X12 

Rooster is yet available

but the first 2 are recently sold

Remember when you were young and you openend a brand new box of crayons?  I used to love the smell of the fresh pack and cherished the moment when the crayons were yet pristine, unbroken, and all in neat little rows.

I still feel that way everytime I open a new tube of oil paint. Can't wait to squeeze a big dollop on my palette and begin dragging and swirling my knife with the rich, creamy oil.

 I think art keeps us young at heart. Maybe that's why my work seems to get more and more whimsical with each passing year. I actually am getting older though  :)

All of these are sized 12x12

And a sweet plein air black frame is available for an additional cost.

  The possibilities of what you could do with that box of color seemed limitless. 

Paris Flowers and Rain original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 Paris Flowers

16x20

Oil

 

Paris Twilight Rain

9x12

Oil

Lovely Paris....

Always magical and painting it brings back memories.

It is 

with great joy

 that I painted France

 all gussied up

 in her favorite shade of Periwinkle blue

 and Flowers

filled to the rim

with her red umbrella.

 

Two new Paris works!

Horses original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 Powerful Three

16x20

Oil

These three look like they're on a mission.

Purpose in their eyes!

Colorful Horse

6x6

Oil

Working on a few larger Wild Mustang paintings this week

and a few commissions.

I can't seem to paint an animal with a boring hue

They must have COLOR and personality 

Always an inspiration, this amazing animal.

These two are my latest with my favorite blues and reds.

All Aglow with Sunflowers original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 Sunflower Glow

6x6

Oil

Brilliant Sunflowers

6x6

Oil

Delightful, cheery flowers. I'm already thinking of great gift size paintings for yes.....holidays!

Even though we are still sweltering in this heat wave

I'm excited about breaking out those sweaters and jeans.

I need to paint these lovelies while they're still blooming so keep checking back for more from my floral addiction!

Bouquet of flowers and Texas Longhorn by Karen Tarlton

 16x20

Oil

Garden Flowers

So you may have been noticing....I love flowers

As you may have also noticed, I love rosy shades of pink and periwinkle blue

 golds and lavenders.

Now that the Roses are blooming

It is nearly more than I can take

Trying to get my flower planting addiction in control but the 

most beautiful nursery is just a few blocks away and for me it's 

like a kid in a candy store!

 

SOLD

6X6

Texas Longhorn

Love the rustic, Texas chic look in his eyes :)

Thanks to ya'll who are checking in early for your holiday commissions!

I appreciate the notice, and I especially love extra time to work on those big masterpieces.

Texas Bluebonnet paintings - Original oil by Karen Tarlton

 12x12

Bluebonnet Dance

Oil 

These two below were just finished and shipped for a collector

I am really happy with these Texas beauties!

 Sold on commission

Sold on commission

I love painting custom works for ya'll. Just remember, although it's only Sept, I get really

really bust around the end of Sept, Oct and Nov doing holiday commissions so please get yours in early!

Whew time is flying by! Football season is already here, school has started and summer is closing the door.

I look forward to Fall and all it brings. I'm already contemplating some new pumpkin paintings and colorful landscapes....yay!

Angels - Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

8x8
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Colorful Angel

16x20

Oil

As always, my angels are inspired by our daughters, whom I call each, "Angel"

And truly they are my little angels.

Anyone with a little darling knows what I'm talking about.

These angels might represent our daughters, or even guardians, might be me, might be their grandmother,

neighbor or friend.

These are two colorful, moving new favorites!

"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." ~ Michelangelo