Showing posts with label contemporary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contemporary. Show all posts
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Friday, June 30, 2017
"A Spiritual Journey" by Lynda Cookson
The wind is howling today, spattering rain drops on windows and thoroughly wetting everything I have outside which I'm trying to keep dry! We've recently moved house and haven't been able to put everything in its allotted space yet. So I thought a little bit of peace and calm was required. Hence "A Spiritual Journey" with its calm green, dusky pink and cloudy blue.
"A Spiritual Journey" by Lynda Cookson
Detail of "A Spiritual Journey" by Lynda Cookson
Saturday, July 30, 2016
"It's Simply Lemon!" by Lynda Cookson
Tea pots, flowers, lemons and abstracts ... four of my favourite things.
"It's Simply Lemon!" can be purchased by CLICKING HERE or by clicking on the image or its title.
"It's Simply Lemon!" can be purchased by CLICKING HERE or by clicking on the image or its title.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
"Hercules" by Lynda Cookson
I was born in the Chinese Year of the Horses ... so, I had a period where I simply had to paint horses. I kept "Hercules" to myself for a few years but he is now for sale by CLICKING HERE or by clicking on the images or its title.
Sunday, July 24, 2016
"Happy To Be Inside" by Lynda Cookson
A fun abstract inspired by a tea pot on a windy day!
Please CLICK HERE to purchase, or click the image or its title.
Please CLICK HERE to purchase, or click the image or its title.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
"Mr Scrabble" by Lynda Cookson
I love humour and lighness in art! And it's so easy to find in the small, colorful daily paintings which come to life every now and then. This little painting is ink on paper.
Here's "Mr Scrabble" who can be purchased by CLICKING HERE or by clicking on the image or the title.
Here's "Mr Scrabble" who can be purchased by CLICKING HERE or by clicking on the image or the title.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
"Fancy Dance" by Karla Nolan, watercolor and ink
Okay,
I'll be up front. I do not plan to sell this painting. It was
extremely time consuming to paint, full of detail, which is not my usual
modus operandus. I went to the Northern Colorado Pow Wow a couple of
weeks ago with my husband and then with my young granddaughter. I love a
pow wow. The color, the spirit, the dancing, the drumming, nothing is
quite like it. So I attempted to capture a second of the fancy dance, I
was diligent in my effort, and I am so happy with it! Yaay!
"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!"
Saturday, April 16, 2016
"Southwest Panorama in Reds" by Karla Nolan, watercolor on paper
There is something about the colors of the cliffs, hills, mesas, and mountains in the Southwest United States that is so intriguing to me. There is no one shade of red involved, instead there are underlying purples, oranges, yellows, browns. Usually there is a bright blue sky with incoming storms fully in view when observing the clouds. I love it here in Colorado and also seeing the view in Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.
"Southwest Panorama in Reds", 11.5"x22" watercolor on paper, $195 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
"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!"
Sunday, April 10, 2016
"Vernazza Below the Cinque Terre Trail" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
This
painting isn't for sale. It's my gift to my husband for his birthday.
He took me to this fabulous place a few years back. I thought I was
prepared. No intention to hike, no thanks, that's not my thing! Once
we were there, however, it was obvious we had to make a trek on the
trail, at least some of it. One can take trains from town to town,
also, but to catch the best view, the dirt trail (and some mud) would be
involved. Unfortunately, I had not planned for this! I didn't bring
any sort of hiking shoe or sneakers, so I did a bit of slipping and
sliding. But I got some excellent photos and ended up having a grand
time! (Especially when it was over, a bright memory!) Ah, Italia!
"Vernazza Below the Cinque Terre Trail", 12"x9" palette knife oil painting on Wallis sanded archival paper
"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!"
Thursday, April 7, 2016
"Viewing Vernazza From the Cinque Terre Trail" by Karla Nolan, watercolor and ink painting
Hiking along the Cinque Terre trail in Italy was quite the adventure, especially since I had not anticipated this activity and did not bring the proper footwear. I'm not much of a hiker but I do enjoy a good view. I surely got one from here!
"Viewing Vernazza From the Cinque Terre Trail", 14.75"x9.5" watercolor and ink painting, $135 includes s/h in continental U.S.,
Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
"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!"
Monday, April 4, 2016
"Spring Has Sprung" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
This is a bit of revamp of an earlier painting. We have very little luck with forsythias in our yard, never
have figured out why. Our neighbors to the east of us have had good
luck this year, so I was inspired by their fortune. Spring days appear
to be here. Finally.
"Spring Has Sprung" 8"x10" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel, $125 includes s/h in continental U.S.,
Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
"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!"
Friday, April 1, 2016
"Solo Act: Red Indian Paintbrush" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
You
may have noticed that I love the color red, the energy, the vibrancy,
the fire. And so on. I painted this Indian Paintbrush a few years back
and was recently contacted by some folks in California interested in
purchasing it. I enthusiastically agreed, of course! It is going to a
good home and I am so happy!
"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!"
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
"My Iris" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
Okay, I'm jumping the gun on spring, I admit it. In fact,
it is snowing again as I type, heading into April. The green foliage
has emerged from the ground but the iris buds are not ready to peek out yet. I'm more than ready to see this iris plant once more. Enough with the snow!
"My Iris, 7"x5" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel, $45 includes s/h in continental U.S.,
Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
"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!"
Monday, March 21, 2016
"Mighty Masada (Israel)" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
It was a once
in a lifetime trip for me, I'd always wanted to go to Israel and "see
the sights", see old friends, see distant cousins. We were able to
travel to Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, the Upper and Lower Galilee, the Dead Sea, and Masada. You simply must go if you can, we felt safe the entire time and it was truly magnificent. The story of Masada is incredible, I'd suggest you learn about it if you can.
"Mighty Masada (Israel)", 8"x6" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel, $48 includes s/h in continental U.S.,
Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
"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!"
Saturday, March 19, 2016
"Poppies Among the Greek Ruins at Paestum" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
Several
years ago we travelled to Italy and visited a more southern region. It
took a while to reach Paestum, but the drive was worthwhile, as we were
able to walk around ancient Greek ruins, still standing to a degree. And, yes, of course, there were the wild red poppies! What a delight!
"Poppies Among the Greek Ruins at Paestum", 4x6" palette knife oil painting on linen panel, $45 includes s/h in continental U.S.,
Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
"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!"
Saturday, March 12, 2016
"Coalescence" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
I enjoy the late part of the day, just before dusk, especially when viewing anything relating to water (reservoir, lake, river,
stream, ocean). The way the light of the sky bounces off the water is
especially intriguing and putting all of the hue together makes for a
great challenge. I hope I've met it in the painting.
"Coalescence", 18"x24" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel,
Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
"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!"
Thursday, March 10, 2016
"Dusk In The Forest" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
The
most evocative time of the day for me, I love the sometime quietly
colorful skies at dusk. Imagine walking up the road in the forest at
this lovey time of day and you can see my vision. This is a small painting that is ready to pop into that frame and put on the wall!
"Dusk In The Forest", 7"x 5" palette knife oil painting on linen panel, $45 includes s/h in continental U.S.,
Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
"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!"
Thursday, March 3, 2016
"Sorbet Sunset" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting
The dark silhouette of the foothills and mountains, the warmth leaving the skies, nightfall is ahead. What does any of this have to do with sorbets, the light treat between meal courses? Nothing! Nothing at all! I was just inspired by the colors of the sorbets I recall having at a few fancy dinners. (Wink!)
"Sorbet Sunset", approximately 8"x18" palette knife oil painting on gessoed panel, $250 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
Thanks for looking!
"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!"
Thursday, February 25, 2016
"Golden Hour" by Karla Nolan, watercolor painting on paper
Some people say don't use metallic gold in your paintings, but I disagree with that notion. Rarely is it my go to, but in this case it captured exactly what I wanted, just a hint of shimmer in the late day. The "Golden Hour".
"Golden Hour", 5.75"x7" watercolor painting on paper, $45 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com
Thanks for looking!
"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!"
Saturday, February 20, 2016
"Poppy Dawn" by Karla Nolan, matted watercolor and ink painting
Something lighthearted and sweet, ready for your 8"x10" frame. Happy little red poppies at sunrise, welcoming you to the new day!
"Poppy Dawn", 4..5"x6.5" matted into 8"x20" off white mat, watercolor and ink, $45 which includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted
Thanks for looking!
"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!"
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