Beach Girls original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

12x12

Beach Girls

Oil

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As time goes by so swiftly, I love to paint by memory moments that are etched in my mind like this, my daughters when they were little, hand in hand at the beach. They didn't often swim in the ocean but loved dancing at the edge of the waves and I can still hear their squeals of delight as each one crashes at their feet!

Paris Love Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Paris Love

20x24

Oil

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I love to combine all my favorite things into a painting! Of course anything Parisian is great but if you add flowers, colorful trees and a bit of romance, it's becomes a joyous memory and a feel good vision!

Romantic at heart that I am!

Original oil painting Tuscany Flowers palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

Tuscany Flowers

9x12

Oil

I love painting something really old with thick, chunky oils generated with my little palette knife!

I can create thick cracks and stonework detail this way and really get the old Italy feeling!

Italy is my happy place and I hope it brings a smile to you too!

Original oil painting Sunflowers by Karen Tarlton impressionism palette knife

Sunflower Joy

12x16 

Oil

Yes painting these is Joy and I hope they bring joy to someone's life in some small way.

Art can certainly brighten a room and sunflowers seem to be flowers celebrating life, sunshine and fresh summer air!

Whimsical animal painting by palette knife - Karen Tarlton

 Colorful Cow

20x24

Oil
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10x20

Wild Horses

Oil

I truly hope these whimsical animals bring a smile because they were a true joy to paint. Using pure colors and keeping them clean with my palette knife is the only way to go.

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New Orleans Jazz in the Rain original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

New Orleans Jazz in the Rain

10x20

Oil
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New Orleans is a soulful place so I always paint it in bold color! This one has thick paint and contrasting warm and cool colors to give it a moody feel. I hope it stirs some emotion and helps communicate something about this unique city.

City Lights original oil painting by Karen Tarlton impressionistic palette knife fine art

12x24

City Lights

oil

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I wanted to create sort of a foggy, or misty look so I used soft greys, blues and lavender for depth and warm pops of gold, yellow and red to really light it up! I love the look.....sort of mysterious. What city is it?  Well that's up to you!