Showing posts with label oil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oil. Show all posts

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

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

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


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

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

"Dusk Quietly Approaches" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting



Anyone who has followed me on-line knows how I am fascinated by the skies, especially at sunset.  I had painted this particular scene many years ago from a reference photo with a bit of a different composition.  Ten years later or so, here it is once again in a larger format, some different hues, and I find myself just as fascinated as ever as the sun goes down.

"Dusk Quietly Approaches", 12"x15.25" palette knife oil painting on gessoed panel, $325 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

"Memories of Maui" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting on canvas


It has been some years since we went to Hawaii and I was interested in viewing the sunset.  What a sunset it was, the sky on fire, the island across from us dark, the faint glimmer of reflections in the deep waters.  Unlike any other sunset I've seen, this is my interpretation.  


"Memories of Maui", 16"x20" palette knife oil painting on canvas, $640 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Saturday, December 12, 2015

"Mountain Forecast" by Karla Nolan palette knife oil painting on canvas







Inspired by looking out my northern Colorado windows!  This is what has been happening all day, snow, snow, and more snow on the way.  I guess it's winter!

"Mountain Forecast" 18"x24" palette knife oil painting on canvas, $750 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Saturday, December 5, 2015

"Orange Skies, Yellow Moon" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting


 A full moon in orange skies with mountains in the foreground, this is a small palette knife oil painting that was a delight to paint.  I love the skies, the moon, the sun, the mountains and I'm on a mission to share that appreciation with you!

"Orange Skies, Yellow Moon", 6"x8" palette knife oil painting on canvas, $90 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Monday, November 23, 2015

"Flying to The Moon" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas





Some more lunar fun.  This is a sizeable painting, perfect for over that sofa that needs freshening.  And who says a moon can't be pink?  Hints of waterfalls, obvious mountains, a bit more rugged terrain maybe?  Drifty atmosphere in the sky....and so on.
"Flying to The Moon", 24"x36" palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas, $1250, Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Saturday, October 24, 2015

"Seaside Moon" by Karla Nolan, 8"x10" palette knife oil painting




Many moons ago (no pun intended!), I visited my dear friend Missy in Newport, Rhode Island.  We went to a golf club for dinner that had quite the view, very reflective as the sun descended over the water.  This is my attempt to capture a sliver of time during that sundown.  I like it.  I hope you do, also.  By the way, I do not play golf, have no ambition to do so, as I know how my right arm would hate me, it already does from painting!  

"Seaside Moon, 8"x10" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel, Paypal accepted, contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

"Lilac Skies, Full Moon and Mountains" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting




 A return (again!) to the Lunar-tique series.  I had a very difficult time capturing the colors of the sky while photographing this particular artwork but finally feel that they are representative of this piece.  It's always hard to get exactly the right shades for the skies and incorporate other elements accurately but I didn't go for accuracy with this moon.  I prefer the imagination!

"Lilac Skies, Full Moon and Mountains", 16"x20" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel, Paypal accepted, contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

"Coral Moon Behind Mountains" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting




Wow!  Talk about synchronicity and timing and such!  The blood moon that occurred in recent days is all over the media and, amazingly, I am still in my lunar-tique phase, as you may have noticed from recent posts.  This painting is especially experimental, with the unusual lower mountains.  Challenging to paint, I'll say, but I am enjoying the final result.  What do you think?

"Coral Moon Behind Mountains", 11"14" palette knife oil painting on gessoed panel, Paypal accepted, contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Monday, September 14, 2015

"Moonrise" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas


 Several months ago I was contacted by a woman who had located my artworks on-line.  She had looked for some time for an artist to fulfill her vision of a moon rising over mountains and she found me!  Well, to be honest, I was a bit skeptical, as she informed me that she didn't want a lot of color in this painting.  I wasn't sure I could go without a lot of color, as that is sort of my trademark, but I thought about it and decided to stretch my boundaries.  We stayed in touch and gradually worked through quite the process, as it was also the largest painting I have done.  It was thrilling to have this experience and you might have noticed, if you read my blogs, that I am still in the throes of being obsessed by moons rising over the horizon!  Thank you, Deborah, this has been such a worthwhile and fun effort!

"Moonrise", 36"x48" palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas, sold, commissions accepted  Paypal, contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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Friday, August 28, 2015

"Golden Moon" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting on linen panel




Another in my "Lunar"tique series, this is the golden moon we see in our Rocky Mountain skies on occasion.  Of course, no two moonrises are the same and we are due for a full moon this weekend.  Perhaps it will look something like this painting!

"Golden Moon", 8"x10" palette knife oil painting on linen panel, contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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Monday, August 24, 2015

"Lady Moon" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting


Another painting in my "Lunar" Series, this has a more feminine quality to it, hence the name "Lady Moon".  I'm experimenting with different colors and palette knife styles, in addition to playing with various media to hasten drying or remove paint.  Isn't life just one big experiment, in some sense?  Not to get too heavy here....

"Lady Moon", 11"x14" palette knife oil painting on gessoed panel, contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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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


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



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


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

 


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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