16x20 acrylic on canvas, available at
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Showing posts with label new york. Show all posts
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Manhattan Bridge, Cityscape by NY artist, Celeste Plowden
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Cleo's Playist, gouache paintngs of New York artist, Celeste Plowden
11x14 Cityscapes and abstracts by Cleo. Check out my other line of artwork of whimsical gouache paintings at Cleo's Playlist Blog,
all for sale at Chairish.com
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
View of teh Brooklyn Bridge by NY artist, Celeste Plowden
8x10 acrylic on canvas, sides painted, wired and ready to hang, available on chairish.com
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
A View from Brooklyn, by New York artist, Celeste Plowden
Art Deco shades of mauve and grey depict the New York, or Manhattan skyline as seen from Brooklyn. Empire and and Chrysler buildings dominate this minimalist cityscape. Acrylic an canvas, UV varnish, sides painted, wired and ready to hang, Painted with and palette knife and also finger painting for softness as well as texture. Available at
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Original oil paintings Central Park New York Autumn by Karen Tarlton
have two brand new New York paintings inspired by Central Park from my last visit a month ago, and here is one of them.
We stay fairly close to the park and my husband is a marathon runner, so while he goes for miles
and miles, I run/walk/jog stop to sketch and photograph
this amazing place.
Yes I like the Gapstow Bridge area best!
And here are my creations.
I hope you enjoy!
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Original oil painting New York Summer Night Inspiration by Karen Tarlton
12x16
New York Summer Night Inspiration
Oil
This painting is shipping off to a gallery in Alabama next week!
We just recently got back home to D.C. from our weekend in New York
and it was amazing!
The most emotional part for us was the trip to ground zero which is now one
of the great wonders of our world; the new One Trade Center building, Two waterfall memorials built in the footprints of the two buildings, and the museum.
There museum there is so impressive and awesome - so
inspirational, just like the people of New York.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
High Line View NYC by Janice Tingum
High Line View NYC
by Janice Tingum
oil on panel
9"x12"
I tried out Gamblin's Fastmatte Alkyd Oil Colors for this painting and loved it. I started by brushing on an acrylic underpainting to block in the major shapes and colors. From there I switched to my palette knife and the oil paints. Except for a few small details at the very end, I used the oil paint in its original consistency without diluting it with mediums or mineral spirits. With the fast-drying properties of the paint, I was able to go into recently painted areas rather quickly to add additional color and details.
Despite the fast-drying paint, a lot of time went into this painting (not to mention the trip from North Dakota to New York City where I spotted this scene). Both the trip and the experience of painting this contemporary urban landscape were a lot of fun. I hope you discover some of that joy in the painting!
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Original oil painting Rainy Romance city scenes by Karen Tarlton
Super thick paint on these two romance scenes.
I'll be touring D.C. tonight for some extra inspiration, and
it looks like rain of course :)
Two new Romantic urban rain scenes
Painted on Archival canvas covered board panels
Ready to frame
Friday, March 7, 2014
Original oil painting City Rain in Red by Karen Tarlton
16”x 20” on 1/8" thick museum-quality canvas panel.
Extremely thick paint on this one!
Painted on archival quality canvas covered board
This is a new favorite of mine and will soon be sold in canvas giclee on Overstock.com
I have it framed up in silver and it looks something like this:
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Original oil painting Times Square New York by Karen Tarlton
20x24
Times Square New York
It's almost 2014 - Wow!
I always think of Times Square and remember
so many great moments with family and friends in the city!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Original oil painting Times Square New York Rain by Karen Tarlton
12x16
Times Square Rain
I love the city at night
when it's all a glow
in reflective rain
clean and fresh and ready
for anything!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Original oil painting Times Square palette knife fine art by Karen Tarlton
This brand new 9x12 - rememering this day - 9/11 - listing soon.
Hug your children. Hold your head high. Light a candle. Feel the sun on your face. Call an old friend. Say hi to your neighbors. Volunteer your time. Show your family you love them. Give what you can. Take a moment to pause. Imagine a better world. Make good on your dreams. Reflect on the sunset. Look forward to the sunrise. Together, we remember September 11, 2001.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Original oil painting Times Square Rain by Karen Tarlton
Times Square Rain
16x20
Oil
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"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it" - Henry David Thoreau
Well if that's the case than I'm in luck!
What a busy week :)
Summer seems to fly by in a blink.
Only four weeks left with our youngest daughter and then she's off to college
on the east coast.
I'm getting ready to travel to NY again soon which is exciting :)
Love it - even in the hot summer it's a place that
reminds us to imagine, create and inspire!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Original oil palette knife painting Times Square Rush Hour by Karen Tarlton
Times Square New York Rush Hour
20x24
Oil
Big drags of rich oil and riotous color! This cityscape is a bit avant-garde and I describe it's style as abstract expressive impressionism! I like to capture the reflective dynamics of color as a moment in time unfolds. I also love to paint NY in bold color and here I use pure pigment, straight from the tube and quite a lot of it, to bring this scene to life!
My Blog: http://www.karensfineart.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Karensfineart
Galleries: City Lights Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
The Arlington Arts Gallery, Arlington Virginia
Galerie Severn, New Orleans Louisiana
SAC's Gallery, Montgomery Alabama,
Monday, October 17, 2011
New York City Rain - Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton
12x16
City Rain
Oil
The city light up in night rain. Images blur and colors emerge in masses of light and energy.
Galleries: City Lights Gallery, Las Vegas, NV The Arlington Arts Gallery, Arlington Virginia Galerie Severn, New Orleans Louisiana The Stonehenge Gallery, Montgomery Alabama SAC's Gallery, Montgomery Alabama KR Designs, Fort Myers,FL
My website: http://www.karensfineart.com/
My Blog: http://www.karensfineart.blogspot.com/
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Original oil painting Late Night City Rain by Karen Tarlton
12x16
Late Night City Rain
Oil
One of my favorite places to visit...NY! Love the late night rainy night and the all the electric energy of the Big Apple!
My website: http://www.karensfineart.com/My Blog: http://www.karensfineart.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Karensfineart
Galleries: City Lights Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
The Arlington Arts Gallery, Arlington Virginia
Galerie Severn, New Orleans Louisiana
The Stonehenge Gallery, Montgomery Alabama, SAC's Gallery, Montgomery Alabama,
KR Designs, Fort Myers,FL
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
NY Cityview by palette knife painter Ann Gorbett
City View 3
by Ann Gorbett
Oil with a palette knife on cradled artist board
8" x 8" x .75"
Click on the image to enlarge
is an award winning artist who paints exclusively with a palette knife. She holds a fine art degree and has worked as a professional graphic designer for many years. She began painting in oil again after taking a palette knife workshop through the Copley Society of Art in Boston and was immediately hooked. The thick, painterly, yet highly detailed strokes of color are trademarks of her style.
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