Sunday, December 31, 2017

Illumination painting landscape by Karen Tarlton fine art impressionism in oil

Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself. 
                                                                              ~ Rumi

Have a safe and Happy New Year!
More to come in 2018 :)

20x24
Illumination

Friday, December 22, 2017

New Orleans Jazz Glow painting by Karen Tarlton fine art impressionism

This is my favorite month of the year!
Love the smell of a fresh tree and the feel of festive lights
and the coziness of a crackling fire.
All the paintings are shipped and packages boxed up
for the season.
Happy Holidays!


20x24
New Orleans Jazz Glow

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Custom commissions by Karen Tarlton original oil painting palette knife impressionism

There is still a little time left to buy original art in time for a holiday gift.

"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul". ~ Vincent Van Gogh

30x40
Glory in the Sky
SOLD custom commission

Monday, November 27, 2017

Sailing paintings by Karen Tarlton original oil water and sky palette knife fine art impressionism

If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.
~ Marc Chagall
Living here near the beach in San Diego is ever inspiring.
These little gems painted at last light make unique gifts for the water/sky lover

6x6
Last Light on the Water


6x6
Sailing into Evening Light

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Sunrise Sailing and Beach Babes by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism in oil

I've been very sick last week but finally thanks to really great meds feeling human again
and back to painting in my beach studio :) yay
Here are a few of my latest to warm up your chilly Halloween day!


Thursday, October 19, 2017

Ocean Beach Pier at Dusk painting by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism

This is my third OB pier painting.
I've painted it at sunrise, sunset and now dusk.
Still need to paint a foggy scene and maybe an early morning light we'll see.
It's amazing how the light is never the same twice.

Ocean Beach Pier at Dusk
20x24
Oil painting on  canvas

Monday, October 16, 2017

New 6x6 palette knife oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. ~Winnie the pooh

                                    "Angel of my Heart" 6x6 by www.etsy.com/shop/Karensfineart

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton - Sunset Cliffs Sunrise and Owl Whimsy palette knife impressionism

A few new ones, still a bit wet but listed recently.
Painting a little this morning than I'll go take a few photos of my favorite lunch spot down the road at Sunset Cliffs and see if I can paint another soon from a different angle.

 12x16
Owl Whimsy
20x24
Sunset Cliffs Sunrise

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Angel Hugs oil painting palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

So much loss in the world these days that I have no words.
There are angels among us though and love in the hearts of so many good people

We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by
embracing one another. ~Luciano de Crescenzo


8x10
Angel Hugs

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Flower paintings by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism

Let yourself become living poetry. 
~ Rumi

                                                                             


                                      This painting, and many others, is off to a new gallery in Maryland called                                                         Square Art Gallery.

These are a few of my favorite things

Friday, September 22, 2017

Friday, September 15, 2017

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Beach Besties painting original oil by Karen Tarlton

Hold on tight all my friends in Florida. I hope you all left and went north and my heart is with you all. Be safe and big hugs.
"Beach Besties" 12x12 by www.etsy.com/shop/Karensfineart

Beach Besties
12x12

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Bluebonnet paintings by Karen Tarlton - palette knife fine art impressionsm

Texas on my mind....
Two new paintings to represent the beautiful folks of Texas

 11x18
Texas Bluebonnet Flowers
12x12
Bluebonnet Dance

Monday, August 28, 2017

Rhino painting original oil palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

It breaks my heart that these beautiful creatures are being
killed off for their horns (fingernails)
Once you know a rhino you fall in love
#savetherhinos
 12x12
Rhino Friend

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Angel Love by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism

I really do believe the world needs 
many more angels in it, and I'm doing my best to contribute!
They symbolize love, joy, hope, healing and much more.
Enjoy, and I hope it makes you smile.

Angel Love
8x8
SOLD

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Angel, Owl, and Flower paintings original oil palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

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


Some new little 6x6 gift sized and collectable paintings



Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Original angel oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

A large finished commission that my collector
beautifully framed. 
So nice to see these photos.


Angel of my Heart
12x12

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Italy Bike and Flowers oil painting palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

I love these two quotes and they seem to suit my prolific style:

"I dream a lot. I do more painting when I'm not painting. It's in the subconscious." ~Andrew Wyeth :::
 "When I work, I work very fast, but preparing to work can take any length of time." ~ Cy Twombly ::: 


Italy Bike and Flowers
20x24

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Italy Bike and Beach Chair by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism

Working on some new relaxing get away paintings this week.
Step right in with me......

 Italy Bike
12x12
Sold
Beach Chair
8x10

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Custom original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not. 



   
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson





I sure enjoy painting special paintings for my collectors.
Here are a couple finished lately I hope you enjoy.

 24x30
Lake Como Bike
30x30
San Francisco Memory
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