Cow painting and Elephant painting by Karen Tarlton palette knife fine art impressionism

"What day is it?" asked Pooh

"It's today" squeaked Piglet
"My favorite day!" said Pooh
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Elephant painting palette knife fine art impressionism by Karen Tarlton

He's in the room!

People are so difficult. Give me an elephant any day.

"Elephant Friend" 11x14

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Elephant in Grays Original Oil Painting by Hallie Kohn

I have been on an elephant and octopus kick, painting larger again too. Just when I think I've found my niche, I'm off in another direction! Just enjoying the ride!

This one was painted on a black gessoed canvas, like most things I've been doing lately. Nice and loose with fun bits of the black peeking through.

20x24 on 7/8" gallery wrapped canvas
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"Elephant" Original Oil Painting by Hallie Kohn

I remember the days when all I used to paint were elephants! Beyond thrilled to say that this painting came to me the same way as my previous post--completely organically. It is so loose and I had the best time painting it. It's taken me about two years, but it kind of feels like I've come full circle with this one.

20x24 on 7/8" gallery wrapped canvas

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"Orange Elephant" Oil Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art

It has been a long time since I've painted an elephant. I wanted to do a bright one, and am always so drawn to this color combination. He was done completely with brush, then I added some palette knife details to make it more juicy and interesting.

10x10 on 3/4" gallery wrapped canvas

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Original oil paintings by Karen Tarlton - Elephant and Bluebonnets

 Wild Elephant

16x20

10x20

Wild Bluebonnets and Barn

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Wow this month has flown by.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

Here are a few of my latest creations.

"Covered in Blue" Original Oil Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art

It's been a while, both for painting an elephant, and also for painting so loosely. I know it was loose and fun because I was covered in blue paint! Painting elephants just makes me happy, and to do it in blue is just a double-bonus. This one is available!

12x12 Oil Palette Knife Painting

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"Elephant Surfer" Original Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art

I have been busy doing a few commissioned pieces this past month. This piece is the third painting of elephants for this collector. The first two were a front and rear view in bright greens, blues, and yellows. For the last piece he wanted an image showing his son surfing an elephant. You know I am always thrilled to do elephant paintings and really appreciated the cool idea! 

Looking forward to seeing the three pieces together in a custom frame the owner will make himself. 

6x8 Oil on Museum Quality Panel

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"Elephant in Reds" Original Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art

Elephants have always been one of my favorite things to paint. They are such large and peaceful animals that represent strength, good fortune, wisdom, patience, family, and society. I love how in this one, it seems to be light coming out of the darkness. This painting is available for purchase on my website.

12x12 Oil on Museum Quality Panel
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Wild Elephant original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

Wild Elephant

18x18

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I see pink elephants, blue horses and purple cows - doesn't everybody?

Original oil painting Portrait of an Elephant by Karen Tarlton

Portrait of an Elephant

16x20

Oil

"I have not tried to reproduce nature: I have represented it." ~Cezanne

Bits of red, gold and blue come together

creating shape and form in this impressionistic creature.

A wonderful and noble animal deserving of a portrait or two. :)

Noble Elephant original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

12x12

Happy Cow

This original oil painting captures a colorful and whimsical cow in extreme texture impasto oils! 

18x18

Noble Elephant

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The Elephant - Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton

The Elephant

16x20

Oil

The Elephant is a majestic, beautiful, intelligent animal so I thought he was worthy of at least one portrait.

Abstract and a bit whimsical but the eyes are always what captures the spirit and so are the most fun to paint!

The paint is super thick on this original so it took quite some time to dry and is finally ready to list.

Good news! My work can now be found in two new forms.

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Making my artwork challenging!

And on aFrame High-fidelity speakers by TruAudio

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Making my artwork musical!