Rain Dance in Red Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 Rain Dance in Red

10x20

Oil

Singing in the Rain

9x12

Oil

I have to admit, when it rains I like to snuggle up by the fire 

with a good book

but......

Dancing is fun!

Take a chance

be brave

and

live in the moment.

These lively ladies just listed. I hope they inspire you!

Spring Birds Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Spring Birds

10x20

Oil

Ready for Spring?

Here's a little burst of color to liven up your gloomy winter's day.

“I enjoy the spring more than the autumn now. One does, I think, as one gets older.”

~Virginia Woolf

I've been busy loading images on FINE ART AMERICA

My favorites are now available in prints and giclees in all sizes:

check it out:

Fineartamerica.com and search me! 

Original oil painting Venice Afternnoon by Karen Tarlton

Venice Afternoon

12x16

Oil

Listing tomorrow and it's a magical place to go and just watch the world go by.

A cup of coffee or a glass of wine, better yet

and watch the light change on the water

and feel the antiquity.

Lovely.

Original oil painting - Roses for my Valentine by Karen Tarlton

Roses for my Valentine

12x16

Oil

Vibrant Reds make the painting come to life!

These pretties not only mean "true LOVE" but will last forever

No fading and no watering :)

Original oil painting Texas Longhorn by Karen Tarlton

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Texas Longhorn Steer

16x20

Oil

A bright textured background sets this longhorn apart from the rest!

I'm still busy, busy with commissions this month

but I do enjoy it.

Here are is one just completed that I really like:

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Please contact me for your own special painting!
and now prints of all kinds are available at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/karen-tarlton.html

Montmartre Paris original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

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20x24

Paris Staircase

Oil

Valentine's day is around the corner and I can't think of a more romantic

place than Paris.

This is one of my favorite spots and has been painted by many artists,

some famous like Van Gogh and others.

Part of the romance of this city is the rich history.

You can just sit on these steps and feel it.

Hope to go back one day!

Original palette knife oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

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 Red Poppy

10x10

My Valentine

10x10
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I thought I better paint a few smaller works!

One bright red and one chilly blue

but both great valentine gifts of love

to brighten someone's day.

Love is unpredictable Love is uncontainable
Love is reliable Love is infallible 

Original oil painting Provence Lavender Breeze by Karen Tarlton

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Provence, France Lavender Breeze

16x20

Oil

Bright, cheerful and light with expressive palette knife work.

This is Provence; great light and the rich scent of lavender in the air.

We didn't get to take a trip there this year but I'm hoping by next year.

It's been awhile and it's time to see my favorite places again.

Until then, I have the canvas to bring it to light!

Original oil painting Angel with Flowers by Karen Tarlton

Angel with Flowers

11x14

Oil

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I've painted another lovely angel inspired by my daughters.

Our oldest goes back to college in two more days

but she is always on my mind.

You can view many more angels and other past works on 

my Pinterest boards.

The images are building up and I may need to delete a few.

I've been painting a painting a day for over 7 years now.....Wow

I just took out my calculator and that's over 2548 paintings.

I figure I have a few years left in me!

I'm walking down at the beach today to get some inspiring beach photos.

It's supposed to be a beautiful 72 degrees later today....Yay!

Original oil painting Owl portrait by Karen Tarlton

Whimsical Oil

12x12

Oil

I'm VERY excited to announce my newest licensing partner for 2013! Dianoche Designs is now offering some of my designs on Illuminated Wall Art ~ http://www.dianochedesigns.com

Original oil painting A Stroll in the Park couple landscape by Karen Tarlton

Stroll in the Park

12x16

Oil

 Well our oldest daughter is 20 years old today.

I am still in shock.

Blink your eyes and she's two and again and she's 20.

We stroll through life together

Hoping to hold on to every moment a minute longer

So this painting is symbolic of our journey together.

We all have a similar one I think.

It's a celebration!

Original oil paintings Winter by Karen Tarlton

 Winter Poetry

12x12

Oil

Winter Romance

12x24

Oil

New winter scenes just dry!

I started these a few weeks ago, as soon as the temp started to dip

but it's been so cold that they have taken awhile to dry.

All the soft grey/blue colors of the snow and sky

really help the brilliant gold colors

of the lights glow!

Baby it's cold outside

Original oil painting Downhill Ski Racer by Karen Tarlton

Downhill Ski Racer

11x14

Oil

I've been inspired by all this cold weather here in Southern California

and remembering the old days growing up in Tahoe and watching my 

husband race down the mountain (back when we were young)

It's in the low 50's as a high so I'm up in my sunny studio where it's the brightest and warmest

painting snow scenes!

more to come!!!!!

Original oil painting The Lion by Karen Tarlton

The Lion

12x12

Oil

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Another new animal inspiration!

So grand this animal.....must be painted thick!

I've had inquiries lately about frames so here's  few tidbits on the topic:

Go with your style:  I love the French and rather shabby chic style, so I love a weathered gold frame, with or without art in it! This lion would be handsome in an elegant antique gold frame.  

Like a great black dress,  gold is truly timeless !  

Also always hang your art, framed or not, at eye level. People shouldn't have to crank their necks up to see it floating up near the ceiling. And by that I mean slightly taller than my eyes, so at about 5'10" or so.

Original oil painting Abstract Cow and Paris Kiss by Karen Tarlton

 Holy Cow

18x24

Oil

She makes me smile ;)

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Paris Kiss in the Rain

11x14

Oil

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These are two new favorites that are just dry and listed.

I got carried away in abstraction on both of these 

and I love the plays of blue, and gold with bright pops of red!

Paris....what's not to love?

Original oil paintings Lion and Sailboat by Karen Tarlton

Come Sail Away

6x6

Oil
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The Lion

10x10

Oil
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I'm listing some new smaller works, while also trying to complete a few larger 

paintings to list this month.

2013 is here with a roar!

It seems like time soars by so quickly lately.

I'm enjoying painting colorful animals this month

with whimsy and impressionistic charm.

"I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals."

~Brigitte Bardot

Original oil painting Ladies in the Rain palette knife impressionism by Karen Tarlton

12x24

Ladies in the Rain

Oil

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It's a large rainy day painting!

Lots of whimsy and I hope this brings a smile on a chilly winter day.

Make sure and check out my updated website www.karensfineart.com

You'll see lots of new donations added to my charity page and I always love to contribute

so let me know if you have a great cause!

Owl and Longhorn original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 Little Owl

12x12

Oil
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Texas Longhorn

12x12

Oil
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Starting the new year with a few of my favorites!

Some of you know I have an owl thing so here is my latest

and a colorful longhorn because you gotta love a longhorn....it's those eyes!

Wish I had those lashes.

Original oil painting Wild Fox by Karen Tarlton

Wild Fox 

12x12

Oil

My maiden name is Fox so of course I love to paint this animal.

It's been a great start to the New Year.

Took a nice long walk on the beach to clear my mind

and think about my new goals and ideas for this year.

I find if you write them down they will come to be,

and I always tell my daughters to do this every year or more often.

I don't have any huge resolutions other than these three:

Tell each person I love, each day, how important they are to me and appreciated and loved.

And take the time to work out each day in some way.

Paint just about every day from the heart.

Simple

Each of us needs find our own way, our passion and inspiration.

Life never has just one certain path.

Choose your way with your heart and your mind and don't hesitate.

Keep the faith and have a great year!