Original oil painting Equine palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

 10x20

Wild Mustangs

Oil

SOLD

12x16

Horse Play

Oil
SOLD
Here are a couple new wild horses paintings that really make me smile!
When I feel like painting horses, it really is so much fun.
The powerful, sculptural shape of their muscular bodies really goes well with the palette knife
and the whimsical colors are like icing on the cake!

Original oil painting Autumn Romance by Karen Tarlton

10x20

Autumn Romance 

Oil

Sometime soon I'll be painting a larger version of this.

I have a thing for red trees. :)

It's already November's end, I can't believe it.

December is here and I'm nearing the end of

commissions in time for the holiday!

If you have a request get it to me in the next few days!

Bourbon St. Moon Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Bourbon St. Moon

20x24

Oil

SOLD

A brand new favorite with a Starry Night take on it.

It stems from my love for both New Orleans and Van Gogh's work

and is loaded with texture and color.

A close up for detail viewing

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

Original oil painting Lion Abstract modern palette knife on canvas by Karen Tarlton

16 x 20

Portrait of a Lion

Oil
SOLD

(a sneak preview....still a bit wet)

close up below

I wish the photos did justice to this one, but it just doesn't.

This is my favorite lion painting to date and I believe I've painted 6 so far.

Love this beautiful animal and the fauvistic extreme color and texture I love so much

fit him perfectly I think.

Noble, powerful and evocative creature that he his .....with just a touch of whimsy :)

Central Park NY original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

New York Central Park Rain

24x36

Oil

SOLD

close up below

This large work is just dry and will be ready to list soon.

It's part of my NY series and several more new large cityscapes are in the works!

I am getting excited about Thanksgiving

So much to be thankful for and I count my blessings everyday.

One of them is that I love what I do and am grateful for each of you for your continued interest and support of my work!!!!

Roosters and Birds - Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 Bad Barnyard Bird

11x14

Oil

Birds and Blooms

16x20

Oil

"A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."

Hedy Lamarr

The holiday season is here for sure and a unique oil painting has to be the perfect gift.

Especially for someone that has everything.

I'm working like one of Santa's elves painting special holiday gifts for your loved ones

And  that gives me joy!

Cow and Longhorn original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

 9x12

Holy Cow

Oil

SOLD

Abstract Longhorn

16 x 20

Oil
SOLD

(still wet but listing soon)

Colorful, whimsical animals in thick oil.

I love painting these, they have such lovely eyes.

Wow what a busy day.

It's a crazy month November but I love it.

* Weather is cooler which is so nice.

* Starting to look into new turkey recipes and maybe a spicy stuffing

* Thinking of all the things I'm thankful for....there's a lot!

Rain couple and Autumn Romance landscape paintings by Karen Tarlton

 Under My Umbrella

16x20

Oil

It actually rained today!

It didn't thunder storm and pour like it does in the south

but it did get a tiny bit wet.

It was fantastic!

Autumn Love

16x20

Oil

Repainting a room is the most inexpensive way to give new life to a space following rearranging the furniture. But the most visual impact comes from placing new or newly framed artwork on your walls. Your artwork is an extension of your inner personality. So, show it off!

Autumn Landscape palette knife original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 24x30

Autumn Lake Reflections

Oil 

I rather like the colors in this painting.
Blue and gold are some of my favorite color harmonies when used together.

18x24

Tapestry of Color

Oil

I'm really liking the perspective of these latest fall landscape paintings.

 I have a new large one I'm presently working on which will be finished some time next week.  I'm also loving all these luscious, dreamy transparent colors of Autumn!

A few October commissions - Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 30x30

Beach Babes with Bucket

Oil

This one is shipping tommorrow and is a favorite!

I have the smaller version available to purchase.

 Large SF commission recently shipped off to the collector!

A few of the reasons my blogs is a bit behind lately....it is already November after all!

12x24

Harbor Boats Sunbathing

Oil