Karen Tarlton: owl

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

The Owl and the Pussy Cat paintings by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism

"The owl and the pussy cat went to sea

in a beautiful pea green boat"....

8x8

"Owl Whimsy"
SOLD

SOLD

8x8

"Green Eyes"

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

DC Jefferson Memorial painting and Owl Whimsy by Karen Tarton palette knife impressionism

Two new favorites, perfect for this time of year.

One from one of my favorite places and one that's a favorite bird.

Hope you enjoy~

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, 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

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton - Lion portrait and Owl Whimsy palette knife fine art

A new new whimsical animal favorites just dry and off the easel.

Enjoy!

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Spring Tree of Life and Owl painting by Karen Tarlton palette knife impressionism

Another beautiful day awaits!

If you could say it in words, there'd be no reason to paint.
~ Edward Hopper

Spring Tree of Life

12x12

Wide Eyed Owl

10x20

Monday, December 26, 2016

Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton Wine for Two, Owl Whimsy and Autumn Glow

Happy Holidays!

And have a great New year.....2017

It's been a busy month!
Lots of family and festivity and commission painting but here are few of my latest and favorites :)

Friday, September 16, 2016

Original oil paintings Owl Whimsy and Sunflower Sunshine by Karen Tarlton

Two new 12x12 fresh off the easel.

These two newbies are almost dry

and equal in cheery color!

Friday, March 11, 2016

Original oil painting Owl Whimsy palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer
It sings because it has a song.
~ Maya Angelou

Sometimes I paint angels,

sometimes birds, and tomorrow whoooo knows.

Friday, December 11, 2015

Original oil paintings 6x6 palette knife gift sized by Karen Tarlton

These are all available just in time for Holiday shopping!

I think art makes such a unique and special gift.

Hope you find something you enjoy :)

Friday, November 27, 2015

Original oil paintings Hummingbird Dance and Colorful Owl by Karen Tarlton

A few more of my favorite feathered friends.

Whimsy, color and texture.....so much fun!

Hope you enjoy :)

12x12

Hummingbird Dance
SOLD

8x10

Colorful Owl

Monday, July 13, 2015

Original oil paintings The Birds and the Bees by Karen Tarlton

12x12

Birds and Bees

Oh Summer time, I get so distracted by it !

I have been working, I promise but just forget to post everyday

and of course the coast to coast move is keeping busy as well.

Much unpacking to do but paintings will be a welcome reprieve from the boxes :)

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton - Owl and Victorian Roses

I am beginning to think spring is coming!

The snow has melted and the birds are nest building.

The first buds of spring are rising from the ground; all is good.

A few new spring inspired paintings!

SOLD

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Original oil painting Birds, and more birds, Rooster and Owl by Karen Tarlton

6x6

Little Racy Rooster

Oil

I'm loving painting animals lately, especially birds.

We have birds all over our yard and they are amazing to watch.

These two list tomorrow!

10x10

Wise One

Oil

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Original oil painting Sassy Owl by Karen Tarlton

So many commissions lately, but I love to paint for you all.

Hopefully some of you will like some of these that just inspire me!

Here is my latest to list tomorrow.

8x10

Sassy Owl

Oil

Offered in a lovely gold frame if you like!

Check out my shop:

Monday, July 7, 2014

Original oil painting Wise Guy Owl Whimsy by Karen Tarlton

12x12

Owl Whimsy

Oil

He does look like he's a wise guy doesn't he?

I also sell these lovely gold frames to go with my artwork.

This is how it might look hanging in your home.

Close up zoom of his eye!

Come see more paintings in my Etsy shop:

Monday, June 16, 2014

Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton - Night Owl and Sunny Beach

Night Owl

8x8

Oil
sold

Sunny Beach

16x20

Oil

I was listening to the song "Some Beach Somewhere" when I painted this

I can hear the water and feel the breeze every time I close my eyes!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

A few new favorite original oil paintings owl portrait and Bluebonnet Sunrise by Karen Tarlton

12x16

12x12

Cheerful, colorful and whimsical.

Life is too short for art to be anything but joyous!

I hope you have a sunny day

and laugh out loud as much as you can today!

"The earth laughs in flowers" ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson