Palette Knife Painters, International

"Life is an onion and one peels it crying."--French proverb Escapism. Defying time. Serenity and solace. Reliving treasured moments...the reasons I paint and make artwork. The creative acts are surely the most pleasant and yet difficult of all. Color and form are special friends. The challenge of perfecting artwork is monumental and exhilarating. This effort has grown to be both friend and family, which are the two most important aspects of my life. Judaica is my most challenging art...Hebrew and I don't always get along! I'm mainly self-taught in art, relying on intuition, experimentation, benefiting from studying books, visiting museums, galleries and learning painting techniques from other artist friends/relatives. I've studied pastels with Clive Tyler, taken oils with Daniel Edmondson. My newest medium is painting on glass, inspired by an Italian master, bringing this art technique home and applying my own topics. My oils are mainly with palette knife. This art style might be called "abstract realism", an oxymoron in its own right. Favorite contemporary artists include Cruciani, L Horowitz, Berberian, S Stork, C Tyler, D Edmondson. "Life is short, use color!"

Lake Series, 1 by Kim McAninch

8" x 10"

Oil on cradled panel

For Sale

This series is an extension of what I was doing in Abstract, 8. http://paletteknifepainters.blogspot.com/2012/10/abstract-8-by-kim-mcaninch.html

I plan give more consideration to the direction of the the light and create more depth.

Please visit my blog to view more of my work or contact me. I would love to hear from you. In fact, it would make my day. Thank you for looking.

Blog: kimmcaninch.blogspot.com

Kim McAninch

My goal is to deliberate the balance of representation and design. I am particularly moved by artists who are able to take abstraction further, offering more information with less detail. My work is not to reconstruct or comment on social, natural or cultural reality. While I have great respect for artists who do, I think my path has been towards the creation of studies of time and place using an acute understanding of design and color theory. I believe my work is expressionistic and is differentiated by the unique and arbitrary layering of complex colors. I am directed by the fundamentals of interior design and elements of design, especially intrigued by light. I am powered by my own highly personal vision and I encourage people who view my work to consider my process of decision-making. It is a course that is followed without hesitation and from which; I am not able to deviate. A day of successful painting is it the best of days. It is a selfish endeavor. I wish for the viewer to arrive at a personal determination, framed in their own experiences and therefore, apart from reference, I prefer not to name my work.

Just Because by Kay Wyne

Just Because

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Currently hanging in Dallas at the Dutch Art Gallery

kay@kwyne.com

"Poppy Hotlips" Original Palette Knife Poppy Painting by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

Original palette knife Poppy painting on 4"x12"x1" canvas.
This painting is $125.00 and is Available.
To purchase, contact Judith at lododuo@aol.com
To see more of my work, visit http://JudithBabcock.com
My daily blog: http://judithbabcockartist.blogspot.com

Autumn Horse, Palette Knife Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

© G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace Graphics One Design 2012

Autumn Horse
5x7 Oil on Canvas

Visit http://lauriepace.blogspot.com to view more of my work.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words by Pamela Blaies

Peach Roses and Mom's Teacup

12" x 16"

oil on canvas

Yesterday, I delivered some of my newest paintings to Steve Beasley, a professional art photographer in Dallas, to be photographed. There is no way to fully experience a piece of art unless you are viewing it right in front of you. But sometimes viewing artwork on a screen is the only option. Lighting, color preciseness and glare is always the biggest struggle when capturing my artwork on camera. Compare my best photo just below (which took forever to adjust on Photoshop) with the professional photo - need I say more.

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"Cascading Rhythms" Palette knife oil painting by Niki Gulley

12” x 24” textured oil on canvas

Water pounds its way down the falls: cascading, rushing, charging into the riverbed -- flowing over rocks, swiftly moving forward. Untamed, the surge finds its way over, under, around the boulder-strewn river. Tumbling waters drive up mists above the falls, the rhythmic sounds create a soothing harmony below. Autumn’s low light casts long lines through the Aspen trees and glowing verge.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings.

Please visit NikiGulley.com.

Niki Gulley’s passion for painting began in grade school when she had to draw something as mundane as shoes for art class, and loved every minute of it. Her parents enrolled her in private lessons and she was hooked. Following her childhood in Chicago, Niki relocated to Dallas to pursue an art major at SMU. Since she disliked the freezing Illinois winters, Dallas seemed like the place to stay after graduating. Next, Gulley entered the world of advertising, working as art director for a local magazine. After a few years passed, Niki felt like something was missing. So she started painting again every free moment. This is what she had been missing and she began to feel fulfilled again. It is from this feeling of true joy that Niki translates onto canvas. She seeks to capture the beauty of our landscape, utilizing vivid colors in oil paint and pastels to convey a particular mood. Gulley invites you to reconnect with nature and escape day-to-day responsibilities along with her in these creations.

Bold Day by Kay Wyne

Bold Day

48" x 48" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

kay@kwyne.com

"Iris Bling" Original Palette Knife Iris Painting by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

Original palette knife Iris painting on 4"x12"x1" canvas.
This painting is $125.00 and is Available.
To purchase, contact Judith at lododuo@aol.com
To see more of my work, visit http://JudithBabcock.com
My daily blog: http://judithbabcockartist.blogspot.com

Pony Express Two, Palette Knife Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

© G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace Graphics One Design 2012

Pony Express Two sold
8x10 Inches Acrylic on Canvas

Visit http://lauriepace.blogspot.com to view more of my work

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Dreaming of SunFlowers, Original Oil Painting by Karen Balon

"The Space Between"
16"x16"x1.5"
Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Available $350
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As the Shortest day of the Year approaches

I start to Dream in

SunFlowers.

Must have something to do with

only seeing the sun

for a few hours each day.

To me, the Sun is Mecca, something I desperately need

on a daily basis.

The sun gives my Energy and Life.

With the short days upon us,

I need the

Happiness and Cheer

these wonderful sunny flowers bring to me.

My own Personal Pick Me Up.

The Heart of My Art

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Karen Balon Art

Karen is an intuitive artist with an innate connection to the universe. Turning mediative visions into mesmerizing paintings. Using only a palette knife and bold colors Karen’s painting are intended to draw you in and caressing you like a lover. Sensual and tantalizing, whimsical and teasing, with curves that ebb and flow. Her pieces have been described as cosmic, relaxing yet full of energy, intuitive, erotic, fantasy, peaceful, organic and come from deep within her. You can feel her interconnectedness to the universe, she captivates you with her use of emotion, color and swirling tendrils that are a big part of her and her artwork. Karen’s goal is for the viewer to find their own unique interpretation in her paintings. To let the imagination run free for a while and connect with their inner most feelings.

"Yellow Boat Waiting, Venice, Italy" by Karla Nolan

Walking down a flight of stairs and then directly outdoors from the bed and breakfast in Venice, there was a small canal -- not like the Grand Canal where the vaporettos run (like buses on water) -- just a small side street, if you will. Here floated a small yellow boat, next to an old red brick building, under the red geraniums, waiting, waiting, waiting for its owner to take it further out onto the water -- maybe owner would be planning to pick up some groceries, get to work, meet up with friends? I'll never know, but it was a Venetian sort of comfort to see this yellow vehicle ready for the day....

"Yellow Boat Waiting, Venice, Italy", 8"x6" miniature oil painting on canvas, $95 includes s/h in the continental U.S.

Paypal preferred, write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information -- as always, thank you for looking!

Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado!

Original oil painting New York City palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton

Title: New York Frame of Mind

24x36

Oil

close up below

This modern new original oil is painted with expressive palette knife work. A hot and hip urban vision and one of a kind New York original to add to your fine art collection!

Painted in honor of one of my favorite cities!

My Blog: http://www.karensfineart.blogspot.com/

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Sunflower Painting by Judy Mackey

"For You Sunflowers"

40" x 30", Oil on Canvase
Available for Purchase

I had painted a smaller version of this early but with irises. My intention were to paint hands holding sunflowers but I did the irises first and on a smaller scale. I really like the way it turned out so here is the sunflower version.

Website: JudyMackey.com

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If you are interested in purchasing "For You Sunflower", please email me at judy@judymackey.com. If you like my work, leave me a comment, share this blog with your friends and "Like" me on Facebook at Judy Mackey Artist - Thank you!!.

Horizon Series: Abstract 1027 by Kay Wyne

Horizon Series: Abstract # 1027

22" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Palette Knife Painting

This abstract went through alot of changes before it was completed. When I started it, I was using a totally different color scheme and did not know I was going in this direction. I applied layers and layers of color...there is alot of movement and depth in this abstract. I used both the brush and palette knife on this one. Lines, shapes, color and texture...it is all on this canvas. I really like this size canvas...it hangs well above a dark piece of furnture or tilted up against the wall, sitting on a table or cabinet. This contemporary abstract is on gallery wrap canvas, so no frame is needed. It is ready to hang! Thanks so much for viewing this blog. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Have a great day! Kay

Contact me: kay@kwyne.com

"Poppy Love" Original Palette Knife Poppy Painting by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

Original palette knife poppy painting on 4"x12"x1" canvas.
This painting is $125.00 and is Available.
To purchase, contact Judith at lododuo@aol.com
To see more of my work, visit http://JudithBabcock.com
My daily blog: http://judithbabcockartist.blogspot.com

Pony Express Palette Knife Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Pony Express SOLD
8x10 Acrylic

Visit http://lauriepace.blogspot.com to view more of my work.

Monday, November 26, 2012

"Fire and Gold" Contemporary birch oil painting by Niki Gulley

oil on canvas • 36" x 48"

I love the first signs of fall – the crisp feel in the air, the crunching of leaves underfoot, the beautiful autumn colors, and being totally immersed in nature in the middle of a forest without a care in the world. In Fire and Gold I wanted to recreate that joyful feeling, choosing warm reds and yellows of autumn and using energetic strokes with my paint to heighten that mood. Building up first thin transparent layers and then thick textured layers of oil paint also add to a certain glow and magic in the final piece.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Or, visit NikiGulley.com to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

Kimberly Conrad Colorado Contemporary Artist-Modern Abstract Landscape Artist

Tulips Abstracted V, Original Contemporary Palette Knife Tulip Painting by Contemporary Artist Kimberly Conrad

Abstracted 5"x7" tulip painting on 246 lb acrylic paper.

This little painting will fit a standard 5x7 frame ( glass is not needed) or may be matted and framed to a larger size.

$47.00/ Free Shipping

Headstrong Abstract Palette Knife Horse Paintings by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Headstrong 12x12 inches-Oil on Canvas

Visit http://lauriepace.blogspot.com to view more of my work

Sunday, November 25, 2012

White Stallion Galloping Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

White Stallion Gallop - 12x12 - Oil on Canvas

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

New Orleans Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Bourbon St. Moon

20x24

Oil
SOLD
BUT Prints are now available on fine Art America karensfineart

A brand new favorite with a Starry Night take on it.

It stems from my love for both New Orleans and Van Gogh's work

and is loaded with texture and color.

"Dusk on Lake Como" by Karla Nolan

Recently we traveled to Northern Italy and stayed at a B&B in Plesio, on Lake Como (Lago di Como in Italian, the most musical of languages). I was quite surprised at the size of the lake, miles longer than I dreamed it would be. My husband does all the research and makes the reservations for dwellings on our trips, I'm sort of like the little puppy dog, tagging along. Mind you, I do make my special requests periodically, but I'm a perfectly happy camper with him lining things up. Maybe I'm lazy. Naaah!

Piero and Fiametta were the most wonderful, gracious hosts at their bed and breakfast. This was our view from the front door of our one bedroom apartment. It was breathtaking! Piero also paints and Fiametta is an avid and enthusiastic cook. We had the most splendid of times in Northern Italy, close to the Alps. I hope I've done this one evening justice and conveyed to you the warmth of that special time.

"Dusk on Lake Como", 5"x7" unframed oil painting on canvas, $70 includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal preferred

Thanks for looking!

Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado!

Kimberly Conrad Colorado Contemporary Artist-Modern Abstract Landscape Artist

Leaky Pot, Palette Knife Abstracted Tulip Painting by Kimberly Conrad

Original 8"x10" palette knife floral painting on 246 lb acrylic paper.
This painting will fit a standard 8"x10" frame (no glass needed) or may be matted and framed to a larger size.

Holiday Pricing $47.00/ 5.00 Shipping

Cockerel by Jeannette Johnston

Oil on Board

12 x 12 inches

Palette knife painting of a cockerel in the French countryside.

Please contact to me to purchase.

Fall Color by Pamela Blaies

Fall Color

12" x 24"

oil on canvas

Hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend of Thanksgiving with your loved ones. The weather has been fabulous this week here in Texas, with colorful leaves all around. Warm colors of fall are so inviting!

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Winter Storm Moving In Horse Paintings by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

©Laurie Justus Pace Graphics One Design 2012

Winter Storm Moving In
18x24 Oil on Canvas

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Friday, November 23, 2012

Sea Of Lavender, Abstract Wine Country Landscape by Janet Bludau

6" x 6"

Oil on Panel

Juried into the upcoming Higbee Art & Frame 6" squared show, opening on December 8th.

Bludauart@gmail.com

http://janetbludau.fineartstudioonline.com/

Janet Bludau Fine Art

I can't remember a time that I didn't have an artistic pursuit but I found my true love with painting. Although I enjoy exploring with different techniques and materials, I primarily work in oils with an abstract style. Thick paint placed with a palette knife and strong geometric shapes are often found in my paintings. After earning a degree in Business Admin/Marketing, I went on to several "Big Girl" corporate jobs and then owned and ran a design business in Hawaii, importing antiques from the mainland. My education was rounded out through the UC Berkeley Extension Art Program and the College of Marin Art and Design Program. I am fortunate to have had wonderful instructors as well as the insightful critiques of my fun, fellow painters.

Love Always Lily and Rose Garden by Texas Artist Nancy Medina

Love Always Lily and Rose Garden

by Nancy Medina

36X24

Palette Knife/Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Flower Painting Workshops

Nancy Medina Web Site

Love Always Lily and Rose Container Garden is the newest work in Flower Mound Studio, and was finished around 3 am. If it weren't for caffeine, I'm not quite sure I could have pulled this off! It's been a few days since I painted, and I just returned from one of the best Thanksgiving meals ever at Mom's house. My sisters and our family have so much to be thankful for, another year with Mom, being at the top of that list. Here's wishing you a wonderful holiday with lots of delicious things to eat and loved ones nearby!

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Abstract, 11 by Kim McAninch

6" x 6"

Oil on Belgian linen panel

For Sale

A little something I painted in the hotel in Buffalo on the way to pick up our daughter in

Geneva, New York for Thanksgiving break. I hope your holiday was enjoyable!

Please visit my blog to view more of my work or contact me. I would love to hear from you.

In fact, it would make my day. Thank you for looking.

Blog: kimmcaninch.blogspot.com

Kim McAninch

"Heightened Awareness" textured aspen painting by Niki Gulley

48" x 36" • Textured mixed media on canvas

In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and the heavens above. I chose vibrant, cheerful yellows contrasted against a violet blue sky filled with big, puffy clouds. And, by arranging the aspens in a circular pattern heightened by thick, curving paint strokes, that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery are enhanced.

If you'd like more information on my textured aspen and birch tree paintings, e-mail Niki Gulley.

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Starlight Wolf Palette Knife Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Starlight Wolf
16x16
Visit http://lauriepace.blogspot.com to view more of my work.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

First Dance by Judy Mackey

"First Dance"

9" x 12" x 1.5", Oil on Canvas

Alright, so I'd posted a couple of steamy hot tango dancers legs - how about a sweet one that you might reminisce your first dance on your father's feet? I know I did it long ago, and I'm sure a lot of little girls did...

Website: JudyMackey.com

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If you are interested in purchasing "First Dance", please email me at judy@judymackey.com. If you like my work, leave me a comment, share this blog with your friends and "Like" me on Facebook at Judy Mackey Artist - Thank you!!.

Starlight Run Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

© G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace Graphics One Design 2012

30"x40"
Visit http://lauriepace.blogspot.com to view more of my work

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

"Golden Transitions" textured aspen painting by Niki Gulley

textured oil on canvas • 36" x 60"

In "Golden Transitions," I wanted you to feel like you were deep in the middle of the woods surrounded by nature in all of its beautiful autumn glory. I painted these aspen trees with extremely thick oil paint so that the texture and colors leap off the canvas.

To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com.

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Beginnings of STARLIGHT, Palette Knife Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

© G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace Graphics One Design 2012

30"x40"
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

"Castiglione Falletto and the Full Moon" by Karla Nolan

Oh, this was just so much fun to paint -- and to research! I'm a lucky lady, my husband and I went to Italy, to the Piedmont region where the nebbia grapes grow and Barolo wines originate. We walked around this tiny little village for a bit -- it's really small, so we didn't walk at that long -- and came to the edge of the town by the stone wall. There it was, the moon, in its full glory during the day. The hills were distant, the next town over just shone, and I was just glad to be where I was at the moment, with my sweetheart and in Italy. What more could a woman want? (Other than homemade Italian food and drop dead wonderful wines, of course!)

"Castiglione Falletto and the Full Moon", 8"x6" palette knife and brush oil painting on canvas, $95 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, e-mail me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more info....thanks for looking!

Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado!

Tango Dancers by Judy Mackey

"Te Deseo"

9" x 12" x 1.5", Oil on Canvas

Another Tango couple painting.

Website: JudyMackey.com

Email: CLICK HERE

If you are interested in purchasing "Te Deseo", please email me at judy@judymackey.com. If you like my work, leave me a comment, share this blog with your friends and "Like" me on Facebook at Judy Mackey Artist - Thank you!!.

Horse of Fire Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

© G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace Graphics One Design 2012

Horse of Fire 24x36

Visit http://lauriepace.blogspot.com to view more of my paintings.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Transcending Luminosity by Niki Gulley now available in Canvas Prints

I decided it would be a fun challenge to create an extremely large painting this winter, and I wanted the final piece to be very uplifting, colorful and full of energy. Opting for warm colors and working with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives, I chose this water scene for its energetic flow and yet calming serenity at the same time, and positioned the water lilies and my paint strokes in a circular pattern to enliven that mood.

Now available in canvas prints.

I have added thick paint to the prints so they are loaded with texture.

They are UV coated and are stretched with the painting continuing around the edges on 3/4" stretcher bars so that they can be hung as is without a frame, or if you prefer a traditional look, they can be framed also.

20" x 30" for $295 • 28" x 40" for $495

A close up detail of the lily pads where thick paint has been added.

Print wrapped around 3/4" stretcher bars.

E-mail Niki@NikiGulley.com with questions or to order.

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