Thursday, April 30, 2015

Original oil painting Ballerina Lacing Up by Karen Tarlton

Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf.
12x12
Lacing Up
Oil
SOLD


When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Original oil painting Sailing by Light of the Moon by Karen Tarlton


9x12
By the Light of the Moon
Oil

This is my new Plein Air painting spot.  If you are walking by this spot in San Diego, you might see me painting near the Yacht Club in Point Loma.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Original oil painting Spring Cherry Blossoms and Girl with book by Karen Tarlton

12x16
Spring Time a Girl and her Book
Oil

This one is just dry. Finished it after our day on the tidal Basin looking at all the lovely trees.
For two weeks in the D.C area in the spring it is so very beautiful. Love it.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Original oil painting Wave and Heron beach scene palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

I haven't forgotten to paint the beach although I do sometimes get side
tracked with owls and bees ~~~~~ more from my beach series coming soon!
#luvtheocean


16x20
The Wave and the Heron
Oil


close up below

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Original oil painting Light Dance by Karen Tarlton

"The rich mind lies in the sun and sleeps, and is Nature" ~ Emerson

A brand new 10x20 
"Morning Light Dance"

Every beam of light, each bee and butterfly, leaves in the wind are each a miracle to enjoy.





Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Original oil painting 24x36 Spring Canopy of Love by Karen Tarlton

Spring Canopy of Color
Romance Landscape in Oil
 24x36
Sold

 Went to see the Cherry Blossoms blooming at the Tidal Basin in D.C. last weekend  ~ stunning!

Like a pink and white fairyland and so inspiring!

Friday, April 10, 2015

New Orleans Jazz original oil painting by Karen Tarlton


A magical, crazy place for sure. 
But who doesn't have a story to tell about New Orleans, and many memories!
Gotta love all that Jazz too.

New Orleans Jazz
12x16

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton ~ "Some Beach Somewhere"

Missing the beach and looking foward to sunnier days ahead!
The sound of a child laughing and the ocean waves crashing.
What's better?

16x20
Some Beach Somewhere
Oil
SOLD

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Original oil painting Sunrise Sailing Landscape by Karen Tarlton

For most people, we often marvel at the beauty of a sunrise or the magnificence of a full moon, but it is impossible to fathom the magnitude of the universe that surrounds us.
Enjoy this colorful weekend!

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, and drink the wild air." ~ Emerson


12x16
Radiant Sunrise Sailing
Oil

Friday, April 3, 2015

Original oil painting Texas Bluebonnet sunrise by Karen Tarlton


There is just something special about a blue flower.
I'm not sure what it is, but I do think the blue varieties are rare, and 
the delicate but hardy bluebonnet and wild Sierra Lupine are a few of my favorites
for sure.

Texas Bluebonnet Sunrise
16x20
Oil