Saturday, March 28, 2015

"Poppies As Far As You Can See!" by Karla Nolan, unframed palette knife oil painting





Back on the poppy trail again.  Visit France or Italy in May, it's almost guaranteed to see something similar to the painting above!  Worth the trip, truly!

"Poppies As Far As You Can See!", 4"x6" unframed palette knife oil painting on linen panel, $48 includes s/h in continental U.S. click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

"Embers Sunset" by Karla Nolan, unframed palette knife oil painting


Okay, I'll admit it, I have never seen this scene!  I have quite the imagination, huh?  I can just envision a volcanic exploding over a mountain range, although it's a scary thought, I'll admit.  Always having fun with the paints.

"Embers Sunset", 9"x7.25" unframed palette knife oil painting on panel,  write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information


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Saturday, March 21, 2015

"Up On the Rooftop...In Italy!" by Karla Nolan, unframed palette knife oil painting




Years ago in Montepulciano, Italy, at dusk, we saw the residents of the roofs venturing out to view the sun go down.  I never forgot that fun time, watching those who could actually fly over the town, villas, orchards, vineyards, getting ready to settle in for the night in the enchanted countryside.  You might try singing the title, it's fun!

"Up On the Rooftop...In Italy!", 12"x16" unframed palette knife oil painting on panel,  write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information


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Friday, March 20, 2015

"Down in the Valley" by Karla Nolan, unframed palette knife oil painting



Driving south to Salida, along the Collegiate Range, I couldn't help but notice the houses nestled below the foothills and mountains.  This was during the fall, the colors were just beginning to turn, and I wondered, what would it be like to live down in that valley?  This question will never be answered, as I have no plans to move anytime soon, but to me it's the sort of place that so many visitors to Colorado just dream about owning!

 "Down in the Valley", 18"x24" unframed palette knife oil painting on canvas,  write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information



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Saturday, March 14, 2015

"Santa Fe Spring" by Karla Nolan, unframed palette knife oil painting






 Well, this painting took an eternity to paint to my satisfaction.  I wondered if the process would ever end!  Canyon Road is the most famous art gallery road in Santa Fe and there was a gallery behind this fabulous blooming decorate crabtree.  Years ago I painted it in pastel and finally succumbed to the urge to paint it in oils with primarily palette knives and an occasional brushstroke.  This has been sitting in my head, tempting me forever, and finally, here it is ready for framing and a wall.  Whew!


"Santa Fe Spring", 16"x20" unframed palette knife oil painting on canvas panel,  write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for price and more information


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Friday, March 13, 2015

"Sunset Sail" by Karla Nolan, unframed miniature palette knife oil painting


Another sunset, this with a sailboat and a different ocean -- the Pacific!  I'll take any ocean or bay or river, as long as I can look up at the skies and see the ever changing clouds.  Throw in a boat, and, wow, what great painting material!

"Sunset Sail", 4"x6" unframed miniature palette knife oil painting on linen panel, $48 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

 


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Saturday, March 7, 2015

"Newport Sunset" by Karla Nolan, unframed miniature palette knife oil painting




About a decade ago I visited my dear friend Missy in Newport, Rhode Island.  I love ocean sunsets and while we were preparing for dinner, having a glass of wine and an appetizer, I glanced outside the restaurant and, lo and behold, the sun was just beginning its trip down behind the Atlantic Ocean for another day.  I must have photographed 30 different phases of this sunset, being completely smitten with the wondrous sight.  Here is one of those quick seconds for you.  

"Newport Sunset", 4"x6" unframed miniature palette knife oil painting on canvas, $48 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

 

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Friday, March 6, 2015

"Aurora Borealis Over the Mountains" by Karla Nolan, unframed miniature palette knife oil painting

 


A disclaimer here, this is not the real aurora borealis, it's my imagination!  I had fun with this one, mixing colors in and out, deepening the silhouette of the mountain range with trees in view.  A little bit of artistic license, possibly, but a whole lot of fun to paint!

"Aurora Borealis Over the Mountains", 5"x7" unframed miniature palette knife oil painting on panel, $70 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

 

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Thursday, March 5, 2015

"Maui Beach Surf and Clouds" by Karla Nolan, unframed miniature palette knife oil painting


My husband and I traveled to Hawaii some years ago and stayed on the island of Maui.  There is just nothing in the world more soothing to me than the pounding of the ocean as the waves crash heading to the shore.  When I painted this miniature, my travel memories kicked in and there I was, lying on the beach once again, blissed out by the incredible sounds.  Ah, gotta love the ocean!  (I am, of course, landlocked in my own paradise, but painting revives the good memories...)

"Maui Beach Surf and Clouds", 4"x6" unframed miniature palette knife oil painting on canvas, $48 includes s/h in continental U.S., click Paypal button below or write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

 

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