Original oil painting Dance of the Hummingbirds by Karen

12x12

Dance of the Hummingbirds 

Oil

"She was a phantom of delight

When first she gleamed upon my sight;

A lovely apparition, sent

to be a moment's ornament;

A dancing Shape, an image gay,

To haunt, to startle, and way-lay.

And yet a spirit still, and bright

With something of angelic light."

Original oil painting Angus Cow commission palette knife fine art by Karen

36x36

Angus Cow

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Lovely eyes on ol Bessy :)

Original oil painting Paris Love by Karen Tarlton

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 20x24

Paris Romance 

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Paris Memory

10x10

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Brand  new urban vision of Paris in Love. These original oil paintings have a unique combination of color, texture, and modern perspective.

Paris Memory sold in minutes after listing.

Original oil painting Summer Beach Children by Karen

Summer Beach Memories 

16x20

Oil

 

"The artist's world is limitless.

It can be found anywhere, far from

where he lives, or a few feet away.

It is always on his doorstep."

~Paul Strand

 

A charming and special Summer beach memory in vivid, rich oils and my modern impressionistic style. I think it’s these special carefree moments in time that are the most precious, and the ones we look back on tearfully as our children grow up. This original oil painting is rich with color and texture. Thickly sculpted with expressive palette knife movements, I capture a young girl enjoying the wonders of the ocean. 

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Original oil painting Wonders of the Seashore by Karen Tarlton

Wonders of the Seashore

20x24

Oil

I don't care how old our kids get,

I think we always remember them as children

and are always our babies.

A charming and special Summer beach memory in vivid, rich oils and my modern impressionistic style. I think it’s these special carefree moments in time that are the most precious, and the ones we look back on tearfully as our children grow up. This original oil painting is rich with color and texture. Thickly sculpted with expressive palette knife movements, I capture a young girl enjoying the wonders of the ocean. 

Original oil painting Times Square Rain by Karen Tarlton

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Rain Dance 

Times Square Rain

16x20

Oil

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it" - Henry David Thoreau

Well if that's the case than I'm in luck!

What a busy week :)

Summer seems to fly by in a blink.

Only four weeks left with our youngest daughter and then she's off to college

on the east coast.

I'm getting ready to travel to NY again soon which is exciting :)

Love it - even in the hot summer it's a place that

reminds us to imagine, create and inspire!

Original oil painting Sunset Starry Winter by Karen Tarlton

Sunset Starry Winter

12x16

Oil

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Sunsets are dazzling

and let us know we are alive

life is good

A new day will come

"Strive not to be a success

but rather to be of value"

-Albert Einstein

(I love that guy)

Original oil painting Summer Beach Dunes and Sea by Karen Tarlton

Beach Dunes

8x10

Oil

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Spending a few hours a day watching the sailboats go by inspires me to paint scenes like this.

Right now we live a few miles from the beach so

it's possible to take a little jog 

along the boardwalk while looking out at water.

When I return to my studio to paint,

I remember colors much more vividly

than if I were still staring at the sea.

I close my eyes, listen to the ocean and paint!

Original oil painting Texas Bluebonnets by Karen Tarlton

Bluebonnet Dance

12x12

On my trip up north there were lots of wildflowers!

I think many are called lupine but really there are none as pretty

as the Texas bluebonnet

a tried and true favorite :)

Original oil paintings equine horse portraits by Karen Tarlton

Two brand new 8x8 Abstract horse portraits listing soon!

These look great hanging together as a pair.

Angel painting - palette knife oil - by Karen Tarlton

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Angel of Peace and Joy

Love, inspiration, color and happiness - that's what it's all about

Original oil painting Rooster Dance by Karen

Rooster Dance

12x12

Oil

I'm enjoying my time in the mountains.

We went on a long 5 mile hike up to Cleo's Baths yesterday - photos and paintings from the trip will be posted soon

Here's a dancing bird I painted last week that just listed.

Have a great Thursday :)

Original oil painting Romance landscape colors of Rain by Karen

18x18

Colors of Rain

I've had several requests for more abstract Romance landscapes

so

here you go!

Off to go on a hike up a huge mountain to a beautiful place called Cleo's Baths.

I'll get some photos and inspiration for sure!

Original oil painting Colorful Cow palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

12x12

Oil

Sweet eyed cow - no brown on this baby.

I love to push my color and texture,

We saw farms and cows on the drive up to the mountains.

Such peaceful sweet animals

Original oil painting spring birds and blooms by Karen Tarlton

10x20

Spring Birds and Blooms

  I'm planning on doing some plein air painting this week!

We're up in the mountains of California

weather is perfect and sunny

Wildflowers and singing birds everywhere!

My internet is sporatic at best but I'll do my best to post some of the latest!

Original oil painting Sunset Winter Poetry landscape by Karen Tarlton

Sunset Winter Poetry

16x20

Oil
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Ok I know it's summer but I love a sunset winterscape :)

Original oil paintings Harbor Boats and beach landscapes by Karen Tarlton

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Finished off a huge month of commissions.

I love painting custom paintings for my collectors.

Just finished a dozen new beach scenes and here are a couple :)

Original oil painting Summer Beach Girl by Karen Tarlton

Summer Beach Memory

20x20

Oil

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We had a lovely day running on the beach yesterday.

A BEACH RUN is the best painting inspiration!

 

My daughter and I are running together everyday now -

although I don't quite keep up with her yet, I'm getting faster!

(I think the new vegan diet helps with speed too)

There are lots of vacationing families enjoying the sand 

and I love to people watch,

especially the smaller children.

 

6 more weeks with my daughter before she goes off to college!

(I'll be painting lots more little girl paintings I think)