Bird paintings rooster and hummingbird palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

Time seems to fly lately,

is it a sign?

Well here are two new flights of fancy

 Hummingbird Dance

6x6

Rooster

12x12

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Original oil paintings Rooster and Cardinal palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

Two of my new favorite feathered friends!

Both 8x8

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A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer

It sings because it has a song. ~Maya Angelou

Original oil painting Regal Rooster palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

So much personality in these barnyard birds!

Check out the close up below and you can see, I don't skimp on the paint :)

Regal Rooster

12x12

Oil

close- up

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Original oil painting Rooster palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

Super thick paint on this little bird.

I think every kitchen deserves a colorful rooster.

Makes for a better cook, for sure!

8x8

Rooster with Personality

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Original oil painting Rooster Dance palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

12x12

Rooster Dance

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Thanksgiving! I know it's not a turkey but close! 

 I hope you enjoy all the simple pleasures of the day, even amid the chaos: the scent of the turkey roasting in the oven, the autumn leaves swirling outside the window, or seagull cries in my case and the sounds of lively conversation and laughter.

Original oil painting Cardinal bird by Karen Tarlton

Just a few of my feathered friends recently listed.

“I would like to paint the way a bird sings.” ― Claude Monet

 8x8

Red Cardinal

Oil

10x20

Regal Rooster Strut

Oil

SOLD

Original oil painting Rooster and Cow palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

 Two new

12x12

Barnyard friends!

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Here were the actual cow inspiration snapshots

from my visit to the dairy farm in Maryland.

 Such characters!

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

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Original oil paintings Rooster Dance and Barnyard Bird by Karen Tarlton

 New 12x12 and 12x16 Rooster paintings listed 

Birds of every kind are beautiful and so much fun to paint.  I love them all but roosters seem to have

the most personality!

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Original oil painting Roosters by Karen Tarlton

 12x12

Rooster Strut and Rooster Dance

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Just got a new shipment in of lovely gold plein air frames too, so let me know if you need 

a pretty frame to go with your artwork!

Original oil painting Rooster Dance by Karen

Rooster Dance

12x12

Oil

I'm enjoying my time in the mountains.

We went on a long 5 mile hike up to Cleo's Baths yesterday - photos and paintings from the trip will be posted soon

Here's a dancing bird I painted last week that just listed.

Have a great Thursday :)

Original oil painting Fancy Rooster Dance fine art impasto by Karen Tarlton

sold
Fancy Dance

12x12

Oil

Color, whimsy and a great way to start the day, 

a little rooster painting.

Thick swirls of the richest oil paint

one color on the next 

This is how he dances!

Roosters and Birds - Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

 Bad Barnyard Bird

11x14

Oil

Birds and Blooms

16x20

Oil

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

Hedy Lamarr

The holiday season is here for sure and a unique oil painting has to be the perfect gift.

Especially for someone that has everything.

I'm working like one of Santa's elves painting special holiday gifts for your loved ones

And  that gives me joy!

Barnyard Animals original oil paintings by Karen

12X12

OIL

SOLD

SOLD

12X12 

Rooster is yet available

but the first 2 are recently sold

Remember when you were young and you openend a brand new box of crayons?  I used to love the smell of the fresh pack and cherished the moment when the crayons were yet pristine, unbroken, and all in neat little rows.

I still feel that way everytime I open a new tube of oil paint. Can't wait to squeeze a big dollop on my palette and begin dragging and swirling my knife with the rich, creamy oil.

 I think art keeps us young at heart. Maybe that's why my work seems to get more and more whimsical with each passing year. I actually am getting older though  :)

All of these are sized 12x12

And a sweet plein air black frame is available for an additional cost.

  The possibilities of what you could do with that box of color seemed limitless. 

6x6 Rooster and Flower paintings by Karen

 Regal Rooster Dance

6x6

SOLD

 I just shipped the last two little 6x6 roosters off to a collector!

I'm enjoying painting these litte gems and more are on the way.

Let me know if you have any suggestions for new small works.

I always love to hear your ideas ;)

Spring Flowers

6x6

Oil

When I paint or draw

I keep my mind’s thought-garden 

Completely free of self-doubt-weeds.

The Artist in me has three  
Faithful, sleepless    
And self-giving friends:
A newness-eye, a oneness-heart
And a fulness-life.
  

The heart of my Art      
And the heart of a child
Are extremely fond of each other.
They love each other deeply;
They need each other constantly;
They are interdependent, sleeplessly.

              ~Sri Chinmoy

 

Rooster - palette knife fine art modern impressionism by Karen

Strutting Rooster

11x14

Oil

This painting and many others are on sale now for July only!

Having a studio clearout, post moving, Christmas in July sale so don't miss out.

Mr. Fancy Pants Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Mr. Fancy Pants.....................SOLD
9x12
Oil

Brand new and available for purchase!  This colorful bird is still very wet...dry in about a week!

Red Roses

"Art is your emotions flowing in a river of imagination."

Roosters and Roses today!

This is my first rose of Spring here in Vegas!!! An early bloomer.

20x24

Oil

Another great rooster!!!

Available for purchase

Red Roses

20x24

Oil

I love roses. One of my favorite flowers to grow!

To me roses symbolize romance, celebration, and rejuvination! These last forever!
Thanks for stopping by!

Spring Cotswolds England

Title: Spring Cotswolds England
12x16
Oil
I love the Cotswolds, although it was a little cold for me when we visited last Spring....and of course it was raining a bit. But it is the most adorable place. We stayed in a town called Bourton on the Water, a place right out of a Peter Rabbit story....Lovely!


Here are a few more you might like....all three just listed on my Etsy! See link to the right.

Strutting Barnyard Bird

Title: Strutting Barnyard Bird

Size: 12x16

Oil

SOLD

I love painting these whimsical roosters in brilliant color and texture. I used a bit of beautiful gold in the background of this beauty! This one is available for purchase now and is almost dry. I've just about finished all my holiday commissions and am ready to take new orders. Let me know if you have a special request!