Showing posts with label Blue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blue. Show all posts

Sunday, September 16, 2018

'Free' Narrative Still life Oil Paintings by Paula Peacock

Free
12" x 16"
Oil on Linen

Pinocchio, the little wooden puppet who wanted to be a normal boy, represents my son in this painting. The controlling strings of this world are severed, the butterflies are angels leading him to a better place. This was the first painting I was able to do from start to finish after learning of my sons' homicide the year before. I cried when I completed it. I felt like I was saying good-bye to him all over again by putting down the paint brush. Something deep down believed that as long as I was painting it he was still here with me. The grieving became fresh again. I had  learned to suppress grief for the outside world and thought I was doing a pretty good job. But, grief is powerful. It refused to stay hidden. I couldn't simply slap on a bandage and expect it to heal

The wounds being exposed, it was yet another long period of time before I painted another piece.
  
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Sunday, April 15, 2018

Contemporary Red Aspen Birch Tree Painting "Red Aspen at Night" by Colorado Landscape Painter Laura Reilly


"Red Aspen at Night" - original painting 
14 x 11, black floater frame.

Scarlet red aspens evoke mystery and magic in the night time landscape. 
"I love this expressionistic interpretation!
  

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Still Life, Leaf, Blue, Green Fine Art Painting “Emeralds” by Mary Arneson Art-Works of Whimsy



    Wired, painted on all sides, ready to hang.

    8"x10"Acrylic on Canvas

    $125.00

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

'Unbound' Oil Paintings by Paula Peacock

'Unbound'
Oil on Linen
16" x 20"
by Paula Peacock

I don’t know what happened to make life bearable again. But, I started noticing a difference after completing this painting. The sky is a bit brighter as the sun rises, symbolic of a new day, with the heavy weight of darkness being pushed aside. A beautiful blue butterfly releases the restraints of grief and anger, allowing me the ability to breathe again and to look forward to what the day may bring. 

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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

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Contemporary Acrylic Landscape Painting, "Remember When" by Colorado Landscape Artist Laura Reilly


"Remember When" - original acrylic on canvas,

30 x 48 x 1.5 - Painting continues around sides for a beautiful finish, ready to hang without framing. 

This painting is about remembering . . . . a beautiful Colorado high country afternoon, when all was beauty, stillness and peace.




Friday, November 14, 2014

"Santa Fe Doors: Arch Over Blue", matted watercolor and ink painting by Karla Nolan





Another in my Santa Fe doors series.  Painting these doors have had me wanting to visit this charming city once again but with the early winter snows, I think I'll wait until it warms up a bit!  I believe that Santa Fe's altitude is even higher than ours is in Fort Collins!  It can get bitterly cold even though it's about seven hours south of us!  Go figure...

"Santa Fe Doors: Arch Over Blue", matted watercolor and ink painting, approximately 3.5"x4.5" image in off-white mat to fit 8"x10" frame, $100 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information
 
 

Thanks for viewing my art!  Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado

Friday, November 7, 2014

"Blue Mountain Water Falls", original watercolor painting by Karla Nolan




Water is so difficult to paint, in my opinion. I inadvertently started painting a waterfall while playing with watercolors.  I did not mean to start this, but, what the heck, why not proceed?  I rather like it --- I don't know if there are mountains named "Blue Mountain" here in Colorado, but there is one now -- on paper, anyway!
  
"Blue Mountain Water Falls", original watercolor painting, 4.75"x8.5", $60 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

 

Thanks for viewing my art!  Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado

Friday, August 22, 2014

"Blues Skies" by Karla Nolan, 36"x36" unframed palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas


Well, this is a biggie -- 3 feet by 3 feet, painted primarily in blue hues.  Hence, the name.  The clouds in Colorado are so beautiful, so numerous with the varying shades of the blues in the background, they light up everything!  Ready to hang, no need to frame unless you want to. 

"Blues Skies", 36"x36" unframed palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas, $1295 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information
 
 

Thanks for viewing my art!  Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado

Sunday, August 3, 2014

"The Arches of Utah Beckon" by Karla Nolan, 4"x12" unframed palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas





I love the red earth and blue skies of the West.  The U.S has so many varied regions in it but the wide open skies and the ruddy orange and vermillion tones of  Terra Firma speak to my memories.  I hope we go back to Utah soon and see the Arches, Capitol Reef, Zion and so on................

"The Arches of Utah Beckon", 4"x12" unframed palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas, $100 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information
 
 

Thanks for viewing my art!  Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado


Wednesday, July 16, 2014

"Busy Night Skies" by Karla Nolan, 4"x12" unframed palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas




My take on painting in any medium is this:  have fun!  Don't take yourself too seriously.  Experiment.  Try not to stress (good luck with that!)..  

"Busy Night Skies" is my interpretation in palette knife oils of what any given moment in the skies -- moon shimmering through the clouds, possible lightning strikes occurring, clouds rolling in, satellites blipping over the landscape.  And of course it all occurs over my beloved Rocky Mountains!  I had fun!  

"Busy Night Skies", 4"x12" unframed palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas, $100 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information




Thanks for viewing my art!  Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado

Sunday, June 22, 2014

"Moon at Midnight" by Karla Nolan, unframed palette knife oil painting





Yes, I am at it again, another night sky scene.  There is always so much happening in those dark skies, the moon shining, the stars shooting, the hint of a possible storm.  I am most intrigued, as I hope you are, also, by the mystery of the night!  

"Moon at Midnight", 4"x12" unframed palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas, $100 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information
 

Thanks for viewing my art!  Greetings from Fort Collins, Colorado

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

"Blue Moon" by Karla Nolan, 4"x12" unframed palette knife oil painting



I noticed the other night that we had a full moon.  It was just before our snowstorm struck, yet again delaying Spring.  Weather is rarely dull here in Colorado; wait 20 minutes, it'll change.  Then I started thinking about the "blue moon" -- two full moons in one month.  I have no idea if this is the month for such an occurrence but I am enraptured with painting moonscapes.  They are just so much fun!  Here's one for you....

"Blue Moon", 4"x12" unframed palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas, $100 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information