It's time for some thick paint and color!
Winter sunshine peaked through the clouds today
and between snow storms I painted.
Hope they inspire!
10x20
Fall Birch Strand
12x16
Wild Horses Three
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Original oil painting Portrait of a Girl by Karen Tarlton
Jessica
16x20
Private collection
This is a personal favorite because one of my daughters was the model,
and of course my dog :)
Her eyes were so much fun because they are so very beautiful
and I could stare into them for hours on end.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Original oil painting Kentucky Derby - The Stretch - Equine palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlon
16x20
The Stretch
Oil
Isn't life like a big race sometimes!?
We run, push ourselves, reaching as fast as we can.
It's exciting
a big Rush
colorful
Loud energy
Thunder
This is one of my favorites and I hope it inspires!
Listing soon.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Huge 24 x 48 Starry Night Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton
I don't often paint this large!
Once in awhile I can't resist and there's nothing better than a starry night I believe.
24x48
Starry Night Winter Poetry
Oil
Coming soon to my Etsy shop!
Monday, February 17, 2014
Original oil painting Venice Italy by Karen Tarlton
20x24
Venice in Afternoon Light
Oil
It's been awhile since I have painted this lovely, magical place and it was time.
I would love to go back, but my next trip will be to Sweden, Norway and England.
In the Spring, and many new paintings will hopefully come since Sweden will be
a new adventure!
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Original oil painting Rain Dance with dog by Karen Tarlton Karensfineart
It rained this morning and now it's turned to snow!
I love the seasons despite the cold. It's
natures clock, and helps me know what month of the year it is.
Wonderful!
16x20
Rain Dance with Dog
Oil - almost dry and listing soon!
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Original oil painting Winter Angel by Karen Tarlton
Winter Angel
12x16
Oil
Valentine's Day is in just a few days!
I hope you all have romantic plans
and a day of love!
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Original oil painting Luminous Peacock 12x36 impasto impressionism by Karen Tarlton
Here I am painting a colorful longhorn in my studio!
Just finished this peacock painting last week and it's listed now.
12x36
Luminous Peacock
Oil
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Original oil paintings New Orleans French Quarter Jazz and Moon by Karen Tarlton
16x20
New Orleans
French Quarter
Oil
Two brand new works just listing!
New Orleans is one of my favorite cities to paint, especially in month of February.
Lots of great weddings and memories have been made there.
These two glow with golds and teal colors.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Original oil painting Gallery Underground reception and art show - Karen Tarlton
2100 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
(571) 483-0652
These two brand new oil paintings will be in the show! Come to the reception this Friday if you
are a local in the Arlington area. It's a great show.
The show is titled: Visions of the Future
Original oil paintings Lion portrait and Autumn Romance landscape by Karen Tarlton
Love my studio space - it's so much fun!
Lovely new frame options too!
My etsy store
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Children's book Princess Josie illustrated by Karen Tarlton with original oil paintings
Sometimes a little dog can inspire so much!
Our children's book, "Princess Josie" is unique and doing quite well!
above is a link with a featured article in a California newspaper.
The book and the Toy Pack can also be purchased from princessjosie.com or from 3LPublishing.com. The book, by itself, can be purchased on Amazon.com.
Princess Josie
Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton Hummingbirds, Polar Bear impasto palette knife fine art impressionism
8x8
Polar Bear
Oil
10x20
Spring Hummingbird Dance
Oil
These two are brand new and available to purchase!
One of my favorite wintery animals the polar bear, and the other in honor of Spring
- I always like a bit of flowers and sunshine!