"Fancy Dance" by Karla Nolan, watercolor and ink

Okay, I'll be up front.  I do not plan to sell this painting.  It was extremely time consuming to paint, full of detail, which is not my usual modus operandus.  I went to the Northern Colorado Pow Wow a couple of weeks ago with my husband and then with my young granddaughter.  I love a pow wow.  The color, the spirit, the dancing, the drumming, nothing is quite like it.  So I attempted to capture a second of the fancy dance, I was diligent in my effort, and I am so happy with it!  Yaay!  

"Southwest Panorama in Reds" by Karla Nolan, watercolor on paper

There is something about the colors of the cliffs, hills, mesas, and mountains in the Southwest United States that is so intriguing to me.  There is no one shade of red involved, instead there are underlying purples, oranges, yellows, browns.  Usually there is a bright blue sky with incoming storms fully in view when observing the clouds.  I love it here in Colorado and also seeing the view in Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. 

"Southwest Panorama in Reds", 11.5"x22" watercolor on paper, $195 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

"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

"Viewing Vernazza From the Cinque Terre Trail" by Karla Nolan, watercolor and ink painting

 Hiking along the Cinque Terre trail in Italy was quite the adventure, especially since I had not anticipated this activity and did not bring the proper footwear.  I'm not much of a hiker but I do enjoy a good view. I surely got one from here!

"Viewing Vernazza From the Cinque Terre Trail", 14.75"x9.5" watercolor and ink painting, $135 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

"Spring Has Sprung" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting

This is a bit of revamp of an earlier painting.  We have very little luck with forsythias in our yard, never have figured out why.  Our neighbors to the east of us have had good luck this year, so I was inspired by their fortune.  Spring days appear to be here.  Finally.

"Spring Has Sprung" 8"x10" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel, $125 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

"Solo Act: Red Indian Paintbrush" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting

You may have noticed that I love the color red, the energy, the vibrancy, the fire.  And so on.  I painted this Indian Paintbrush a few years back and was recently contacted by some folks in California interested in purchasing it.  I enthusiastically agreed, of course!  It is going to a good home and I am so happy! 

"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

"Nestled In the Italian Hills" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting

 Amazing to me but true, this is my 600th blog post.  That is simply incredible, I didn't realize I had been writing and showing my art works this much but I must say, this fact makes me pretty happy!  The travels with my husband and my children have inspired me greatly and, of course, the skies and the flowers have contributed mightly, as well!

"Nestled In the Italian Hills", 10"x8" palette knife oil painting on linen panel, $125 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

"Mighty Masada (Israel)" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting

 It was a once in a lifetime trip for me, I'd always wanted to go to Israel and "see the sights", see old friends, see distant cousins.  We were able to travel to Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, the Upper and Lower Galilee, the Dead Sea, and Masada.  You simply must go if you can, we felt safe the entire time and it was truly magnificent.  The story of Masada is incredible, I'd suggest you learn about it if you can.

"Mighty Masada (Israel)", 8"x6" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel, $48 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

"Poppies Among the Greek Ruins at Paestum" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting

 Several years ago we travelled to Italy and visited a more southern region.  It took a while to reach Paestum, but the drive was worthwhile, as we were able to walk around ancient Greek ruins, still standing to a degree.  And, yes, of course, there were the wild red poppies!  What a delight!

"Poppies Among the Greek Ruins at Paestum", 4x6" 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

"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

"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

"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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"Golden Hour" by Karla Nolan, watercolor painting on paper

 Some people say don't use metallic gold in your paintings, but I disagree with that notion.  Rarely is it my go to, but in this case it captured exactly what I wanted, just a hint of shimmer in the late day.  The "Golden Hour".

 

"Golden Hour", 5.75"x7" watercolor painting on paper, $45 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, contact me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

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"Poppy Dawn" by Karla Nolan, matted watercolor and ink painting

Something lighthearted and sweet, ready for your 8"x10" frame.  Happy little red poppies at sunrise, welcoming you to the new day!

"Poppy Dawn", 4..5"x6.5" matted into 8"x20" off white mat, watercolor and ink, $45 which includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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"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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"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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"Crimson Fields" by Karla Nolan, watercolor and ink painting

After a small hiatus, I am back.  Life can get pretty busy sometimes, but I have a bright outlook!  This painting is just a sentimental remembrance of the endless poppy fields which I love so much, what, a trip down memory lane in the fields of Italy or France in the springtime!

"Crimson Fields", 8.25"x11.5" watercolor and ink (unmatted), $150 which includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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"Quartet" by Karla Nolan, original watercolor and ink painting on paper

I feel that you can see the past, present and future in this poppy painting.  Fitting for the season, eh?  The seeds have formed from the flower having bloomed, ready to throw to the next generation.  The poppies are in various stages of bloom and there are a couple of buds just ready to burst open!  Ah, Mama Nature strikes again!

"Quartet", 9.5"x7.5" watercolor and ink (unmatted), $115 which includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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"Poppies Times Eight" by Karla Nolan, original framed and matted watercolor and ink painting

Here's another original watercolor and ink painting to show you from my recent show at the sweetest shop in town here in Fort Collins, Colorado!  Mind you, we are going on 12" of snow here in town, which makes me ache for spring!  Anyway, feel free to touch base with EsScentuals for more information on this little painting.

"Poppies Times Eight"", original 5"x7" watercolor and ink painting, matted and framed as shown, $75, contact EsScentuals at 970-484-7862 for more information

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"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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"One Poppy" by Karla Nolan, framed and matted original watercolor painting

 Just a single red poppy on the background of happy dots, this original watercolor and ink painting on paper is already framed and matte and ready to hang on the wall!  This is another artwork from my "Poppy Love" show at EsScentuals here in Fort Collins, Colorado, the loveliest store in town.

"One Poppy", original 10"x8" watercolor and ink painting, matted and framed as shown, $125, contact EsScentuals at 970-484-7862 for more information

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"Happy Fields" by Karla Nolan, original framed and matted watercolor and ink painting

This is a wonderfully priced framed and matted artwork available at EsScentuals in Fort Collins, Colorado, owned by beautifully designed by my dear friend, Meg.  It is, of course, depicting my dearly loved Italian and French poppy fields and will, as the title attests, make you happy (I hope)!

"Happy Fields" original 5"x7" watercolor and ink painting, matted and framed as shown, $75 contact EsScentuals at 970-484-7862 for more information

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"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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"Poppy Field Near Trevi, Italy" by Karla Nolan, original watercolor and ink painting on paper

 From the moon to the poppy fields again (my last blog was a lunar blog) -- we were near this field but above it when we first saw it, standing near a wall in Trevi, Italy.  Visiting in May, the delightful red flowers were everywhere and we drove all around so I could get some reference photos.  Luckily we were successful in navigating to this field, so here you go, some more poppies from me to you!

"Poppy Field Near Trevi, Italy", 5.5"x8.5" watercolor (unmatted), $85 which includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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"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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"Poppies at Paestum (Italy)" by Karla Nolan, original watercolor and ink painting

 Located in the southern part of Italy are ancient Greek ruins and, what else, poppies growing near them!  They are a marvelous site to see, the combination of blue skies, cypress, the actual Greek ruins surrounded by field stone walls, and the bright red poppies, seemingly unfazed by history long gone by.  Visit this extraordinary site if you can, you won't regret it.

"Poppies at Paestum (Italy)", 8.5"x5.5" watercolor (unmatted), $85 which includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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"Carmine Hills" by Karla Nolan, original watercolor painting on paper

 You know, sometimes simpler just seems to be better and in the case of this watercolor painting, it seems to work!  Almost pure color, although at a close up view you'll see different hues and shades of reds.  Ah, I just love color!

"Carmine Hills", 10.5"x4.75" watercolor (unmatted), $95 which includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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"Vermilion Hills" by Karla Nolan, watercolor on paper

This painting is something of a compilation of the many poppy fields I've seen in both Italy and France.  Lots of red, wouldn't you say?  How can these beautiful flowers not make one smile?  I love seeing them!

"Vermilion Hills", 9.5"x4.75" watercolor (unmatted), $85 which includes s/h in continental U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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"Poppies for D" by Karla Nolan, watercolor and ink painting on paper

Yes, more poppies!  Experimental for me, as watercolor always is and will be (hard to control the water part of it!), I started this painting in Rome and finished it in Fort Collins, having a great time in the meantime!  More coming, as I really do enjoy playing with the colors and the ink outlines.  

 

"Poppies for D", 5"x8.5" watercolor and ink painting on paper, SOLD but commissions accepted, contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information, Paypal accepted

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