San Diego inspired paintings by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism beach, ocean decor

So many inspiring scenes here in San Diego.

Here are a few of my latest and favorites!

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Two San Diego inspired paintings by Karen Tarlton - ocean, surfer, sailing art

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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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Sailboats Starry Sky and Key Bridge Morning Light by Karen Tarlton palette knife impressionism fine art

 12x16

Sailing into Starry Sky

Key Bridge Morning Light

12x16

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Sailing and surf paintings original palette knife in oil by Karen Tarlton fine art impressionism

Rage, rage against the dying of the light. ~Dylan Thomas 

12x16

Sailing into the Blue

9x12

Sunrise Surf

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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

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Original oil painting Three at Sea palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

Sailing smoothly into summer now that's it's July 

12x16

Three at Sea

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Sailing into the Sun and Fisherman's Warf Grey Eve painting by Karen Tarlton palette knife impressionism

 Sailing into the Sunset

8x10

Experiencing some June Gloom in S.D. so playing with Grays again.

Fisherman's Warf Grey Evening

8x8

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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

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New Original oil paintings Sunset Sailing and Autumn Fishing by Karen Tarlton

 12x16

Red Sailboat Sunset

Oil

We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

I have several new favorites that are just finished 

in time for the holidays!

Art is the perfect unique gift and I am always 

happy to paint for you!

24x30

Radiant Autumn River Fishing

Oil

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Original oil paintings Sailboats sun and Moon by Karen Tarlton

“hark, now hear the sailors cry, 

smell the sea, and feel the sky 
let your soul & spirit fly, into the mystic...” 
― Van Morrison

 Moon Light Sailing

8x8

Oil
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Calm at Sunrise

6x6

Oil
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Moody, colorful, light inspired nautical works.

I have the ocean on my mind :)

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Original oil painting Breezy Sailing by Karen Tarlton

I've lived at the beach or near it many times in my life.

San Diego, Manhattan Beach, Fort Walton Beach, and probably

a couple other places I can't remember. 

But I do remember the feel of the cool breeze in my hair, the salty fresh smell from the pier

and the sailboats on the horizon.

Breezy Sailing

11x14

Oil

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Original oil paintings Sunset Sailing by Karen Tarlton

 New nautical works!

Above:

Sunset Sailing in 8x10

Below:

Sailing into Serenity

24x30

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It's super cold here so I'm in the studio painting away!

Dreaming of somewhere where it's 75 and sunny!

Original oil painting Flowers by the Sea by Karen Tarlton

Flowers by the Sea

12x12

Oil

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We have left the beach and are now city living in Virginia.

I'm excited to be back and am looking forward

to watching the leaves change color soon!

I just visited my new studio and it is fantastic.

I should be moving into it soon

and will post photos.

First studio tour will be in October :)

Original oil painting Sail Away All Day by Karen Tarlton

Sail Away All Day

10x20

Oil

Art should invite you in

take you away

and lift your spirits.

Speak to you in silent images

and awaken a DREAM

Come Sail Away with me.....

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Original oil paintings Lion and Sailboat by Karen Tarlton

Come Sail Away

6x6

Oil
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The Lion

10x10

Oil
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I'm listing some new smaller works, while also trying to complete a few larger 

paintings to list this month.

2013 is here with a roar!

It seems like time soars by so quickly lately.

I'm enjoying painting colorful animals this month

with whimsy and impressionistic charm.

"I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals."

~Brigitte Bardot

Evening Sailing Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

 We rode our bikes to the beach today to watch the volleyball open. Such amazing athletes.

Inspiring and so much fun to watch. The beach was beautiful too. Lots of swimmers, paddle boarders and boats. More ocean works to come for sure!

Evening Sailing

10x20

Oil

My favorite color combinations used in this one.

 The sky is aglow and lighting up the water.

Ahh......the end of Summer

Sailing Through the Pines - Original oil painting by Karen

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20x24

Sailing Through the Pines

Oil

Painted from my memory and my imagination with lots of texture and layers of rich color! Love this place where I grew up so every once in awhile I love painting it in beautiful colors. Maybe my childhood memories are more vivid than life but I see it always in jewel tones of sunset, emerald green and sapphire blue!

Sailing Beyond the Wildflowers

I'm totally allergic to cats but for some reason everywhere we live, and we move every few years, cats find me. This one belongs to my neighbor but he comes on in and hangs out with me while I paint everyday, for the last 3 months or so. I swear he is the reincarnation of a cat I had a few years ago. He's not at all afraid of our dog, in fact Maggie is a little scared of him, and just makes himself at home. I'm taking allergy pills again I guess.....he's my muse.

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Sailing Beyond the Wildflowers

12x16

Oil

A tranquil little landscape in rich thick oil with palette knife and brush. Vivid blues and greens reminds me of Scotland.

"You can keep a dog but it is the cat who keeps people; because cats find humans useful domestic animals."-- George Mikes

Sailing Through the Pines Tahoe Sunset

Title: Sailing Through the Pines at Sundown

Size: 20 x 24

Oil

Brrrr....baby it's cold outside! I'm thankful right now we are in warm Las Vegas, where it is plenty cold for me. My husband just returned from DC and said it was 10 below with windchill and I am happy not to be there this winter.

I get a nice warm cup of coffee in the morning and start painting to the morning light that streams in the windows of my studio. This one was painted from memory and my imagination. I grew up in a small town near tahoe so basically grew up on this lake and I think to this day it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. When I was a little girl we used to go out on the boat and the water was so pure and blue you could see down into the depths a long long way....so beautiful. This piece has lots of my signature palette knife texture and I hope it inspires you in some way.

Thanks for checking in....stay warm and give someone a hug today!