"Daffodils" by Paula Formanek

Happy to say, on this little sunny (aka mostly cloudy) day, that my 'Daffodils', thick oil with knife impasto on canvas original painting now has a new home ... part of my 'Little Gems Series' ...

Thank you customer and Kingston Frameworks!

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"Daily Baguette" by Lynda Cookson

After a bit of a break from painting to spend more time on photography, I've had a good year for commissions so it's back to the easel for me with another commission to complete.

"Daily Baguette" now belongs to one of my clients who is requesting another commission .... yay! an excuse to play with oils and palette knives again!

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Dog Portrait, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 16x20x1.5 Animal Painting, SOLD

Today, I am posting a commission painting.  I find that doing a commission is a whole different ball game.  Do you agree?

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 The client was asking for three paintings of his two dogs.  One of each, and one of both animals.

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This is the first painting.  I always second guessing myself when I work on a commission.  Does the client want this, or do that want that.  Is it too dull for them, or too bright, or too much detail, or not enough.  It is hard guessing what a perfect stranger would like!

Add to that the dreaded deadline!  In this case, I had only a short time to complete the artwork, due to my schedule.  What if I failed and produce a suitable painting in the allotted time?

While commissions are stressful for me, I always welcome them.....I just have to remeber the sense of accomplishment I have, when the project is accepted by the client.

I believe a little stretch is good for everyone, especially us artists

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"Fish Truck" by Arlon Rosenhoff

Fish Truck
9” x 12” 
Palette Knife Oil 

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Skier, Ski Art Paintings,Winter Art,Colorado Mountain Snow "Ringer" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

 Figurative, Skier

 11x14 Oil on Canvas/Available

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Sunflower Oil Painting, Daily Painting Small Oil Painting, 9x12" Oil SOLD

Sunflowers are always a fun subject to paint.  Today, I am posting a few of my favorite sunflower paintings.

My most recent........

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This one is a palette knife piece.

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Another palette knife piece, and one of my favorites.

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And another palette knife piece.

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Thanks for visiting my blog today.  I hope you have a very SUNNY day.

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Colorful and whimsical animal paintings, horse and cow by Karen Tarlton

I'm a busy painting little elf this month.....working on all of the wonderful folk's holiday gifts for my collectors.  Thanks for trusting me with that and I do enjoy painting for you.

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"Snow" by Jim Larimer

Last nights first measurable snow of the season brought this palette knife painting to mind! Painted in 2009.

"Snow" by Jim Larimer

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"Left Out" by Arlon Rosenhoff

"Left Out" by Arlon Rosenhoff

20" x 24"

Palette Knife Oil

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architecture painting, daily painter, house painting, impressionist house painting, landscape painting,

This little cottage is on my morning walking route in North Carolina.  I am also attracted to the patterns of light on this little house, snuggled up to the trees.

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 The atmosphere is isolated woodlands, but in fact, this is a law office on Main Street in the town of Waynesville, NC.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Carol Schiff

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Palette Knife Aspen Tree Landscape Painting “Rejoice” by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

Original Palette Knife Landscape Painting

24"x30" Oil on Canvas/Available

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Abstract Oil Painting, Daily Painting, Textured Art, "Rainy Day in Albany" 10x10x3" Contemporary Art SOLD

This painting was a happy accident!  Well, maybe not the painting, but the total effect.

I purchased some art supplies online and was very surprised (and maybe dismayed) to see that two sizes of canvases we actually 3" deep!  How did that happen?  I thought about returning them, but after calculating the return shipping, I realized that would not work.

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 So what to do?  They seemed so in-your-face, not the right canvas for a delicate rose.
I decided abstract was the way to go.  I wanted lots of texture, but still need contract in the texture.

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Yes, it can go on the wall.....but why?  I love it sitting on a shelf, pretending to be a sculpture.

And guess what!  A manufacturer loved it too, so it is licensed and may be appearing in a department store near you soon, pretending to be a pillow or maybe a duvet.

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Floral Palette Knife Painting "Color Symphony" by Judith Babcock Colorado Artist

      30"x36"  Oil on Canvas

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Palette Knife Aspen Tree Colorado Landscape Painting "Along The Stream" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

36"x30" Palette Knife Oil Painting/Available

This painting is currently framed in gold, the framed dimensions are 43"x37".


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A Collection of Animal and Bird Paintings, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting

I was looking at some of my images and was really surprised to see how many bird and animal paintings I have done.  I thought today would be a good day to post a few of my old time favorites.

Great Blue Heron
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It is always interesting and educational to review the painting journey that you have been on.  I like to line up older paintings, chronologically, which helps me to see the improvements I have made and the ones I would like to make in the future.  Always an interesting exercise.

Have a painterly day and thanks for visiting!

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Thistle Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, SOLD

This small oil painting is a tribute to thistles. The lowly thistle, thought to be a weed, in my eyes, a brilliant floral beauty.

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 I photographed this thistle while taking a summer walk in the valley. Armed with my image, I painted it in oil, with lots of texture to suggest the spikey flower. Some of the texture comes from my use of the palette knife, and some of it was applied direct to the canvas. The sides of the canvas are finished, allowing it to be hung with or without a frame.

This is a picture of me, doing my favorite thing!

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Lake Como Italy Reflections painting by Karen Tarlton fine art impressionism

I have a smaller (study) version of this one as well.

This place is lovely and so it deserves a large version.

Lake Como Italy Reflections

24x36

Oils/ palette knife

"To send light into the darkness of men's hearts--such is the duty of an artist."--Shumann

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Early Paintings, How Far Have You Come?, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting

Every once in awhile, I like to review my painting files.  I think it is extremely helpful, to see how your painting style has changed over the years.

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When I started painting, I did lots of still life.  These two have encouraged me, to get back in the still life mode, doing set-ups in my studio.

Sometimes we just need to shake things up a little.   I think I am there, now.  Let's get a little new inspiration!

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Palette Knife Aspen Landscape Painting "Rocky Sunrise" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

                                

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 Original Aspen Tree Colorado Mountain Sunrise Landscape Painting

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California Landscape, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 11x14" Oil Landscape

My good friend, and excellent photographer, Ted Fuhrer,  has done it again, supplying me with so many inspiring images to paint from.  On of the many places he has lived was the coastal region of California.

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Ted, I hope you think I did justice to your work.

I am always in awe of the western coast of our country.  Living on the east coast is great, and I am so blessed to be here. We have gentle surf, warm water, island music.... But to me, the west coast is larger than life.  So rugged, so big, a constant test to exist there. The boulders are larger than houses, the mountain streams are full of rushing rapids. The pioneer spirit is still alive there.  I cannpt wait to visit again.

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Denver Skyline Landscape Painting,Palette Knife "City Flower" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

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Autumn Serenity painting palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

Every time I paint a colorful fisherman painting, my heart experiences an intense feeling of calmness and peace. I know exactly that this feeling comes from the relaxed atmosphere of this serene landscape and it's beauty is intensified because of this sense of calm. 

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Autumn Fishing Serenity

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Abstract Seascape Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 11x14" Original Oil Painting

It is so hard to believe, that we have been living in the mountains of North Carolina for 9 months.  I marvel at the beautiful mountain scenes outside my door.  Asheville has sooo much to offer!

But there is something it cannot offer...the beach, the sea, the salt air.  

Maybe that is why I was moved to do this abstract.

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I had fun playing with the direction of my knife strokes.  Still a minimalist painting, but with a little added interest.   Hmmmm, I see a mountain abstract in my future!

The perfect wall decor for a beach house, or for someone dreaming of a beach house.

We will be heading back to the beach soon, and I will have sand on my toes, once again.

Have a blessed day!

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Fall Landscape, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, One Last Autumn Painting, 6x8" Oil on Canvas

I know, I know!  By now, you are sick and tired of hearing me go on about fall in the mountains!  I promise, this is my last little autumn painting.

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I am trying to bring additional color, and different color into my art.  This time of year is perfect!  I tend to be a cool hue kind of girl, so inspiration is easy with fall colors everywhere.

Hmmmm!  I think I could become fond of the "other" side of the color wheel.  In any case, change is always a good thing.

Feeling Orange,
Carol
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Palette Knife Abstract Flower Painting "Blooms of Summer" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

 24"x12"x1.5" Oil on Canvas
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Fall Landscape Painting, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting, 6x8" Oil on Panel

Today I am posting another new autumn painting.  I am so inspired by the beautiful landscapes beyond my windows.

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There is nothing better than a bright, sunny, fall day, with those gorgeous leaves, highlighted against a bright blue sky.

This is a cute little house, down the road, in Waynesville NC.  A little story book house!

Time for pumpkins, burning leaves, and roasting marshmallows.  The local orchards are full of apples and cider.  YUM!  If I could just find a hay ride, life would be complete.

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Original Palette Knife Flower Painting "Coming of Spring" by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

Original Palette Knife Abstract Sunflower Iris Poppy Painting

8"x10"x7.8" Gallery Wrapped Canvas/Available

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Holiday paintings, Santa and Snowman by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art in oil

I can't believe it's already November but I do know how fast

this month is going to slip by.

Thanks to my collectors that remind me to paint some winter scenes!

On it.

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