Pink Sunset and spring Lake Como Italy painting by Karen Tarlton fine art impressionism

                                                                       

“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.” 

― Mary Anne Radmacher

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Hanalei Bay, Hawaii

Title: Hanalei Bay, Hawaii
Size: 16 x 20
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas

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PAINTING and INSPIRATION:

I always enjoy painting a tropical scene, especially in the winter. When it's cold outside and I miss the sun, I can picture myself on this beach. It's painted in my palette and brush technique, mostly knife on this one and lean to fat, heavier on the white waves and foreground colors. It has lots of interesting textures which is one of the reasons I love oil paints. You have to reach out and touch it!

Kapalua Bay, Hawaii

Title: Hawaii Kapalua Bay

Size: 16 x 20

Medium: Oil on gallery wrapped canvas

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PAINTING:

I painted this in my loose plein air style and I used my favorite blues and sandy beach colors, knife and a bit of brush. I'm wondering if I should make another, newer U-tube to show how I paint this style, it's lots of fun. What do you think?

INSPIRATION:

I took out some old Maui photos and it really makes me want to go to my favorite island when I do that. Maui is great. Kapalua Bay has warm golden sand, swaying palms, calm waters. What more can you ask for? Maybe a nice cold drink?

Beach Palms in Paradise

Title: Hawaii Palms in Paradise

Size: 11 x 14

Medium: Oil on gallery wrapped canvas

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PAINTING:

This little painting takes us outside to a sunny retreat dominated by blues and greens. Light is painted in vivid golds and indian yellows to give the impression of warmth and sun. You can almost feel that nice breeze. Here my palette is lighter and although I use mostly palette knife, I have some brisk, fleeting brushmarks.

INSPIRATION:

We actually had a warm sunny day today and the sun always puts me in a good mood. I thought someone somewhere might like a reminder of better days during some of winter's colder ones. Hope you enjoy!