"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

"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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"Just Sailing Along" by Karla Nolan, framed painting on glass

We have just returned from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and please keep in mind, I am not used to seeing so much water around us!  We are happily landlocked in northern Colorado but being near the H2O is quite refreshing and enjoyed our time there.  I painted this painting on glass some time ago and thought I'd show it to you here, in honor of all the blues that we saw while on vacation!  Best seen in person, of course, as are most paintings on glass.

 

"Just Sailing Along", 10.25"x17.5" measured edge to edge glass, framed as shown, write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

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"Last Glimpse of the Sun" by Karla Nolan unframed palette knife oil painting

Looming over the water, just coming into view, the last rays of the sun, the sun itself, dipping behind the water, moon on the rise.  These are the breathless moments of a sunset.

"Last Glimpse of the Sun", 8"x10" unframed palette knife oil painting on canvas, write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information

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"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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"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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"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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"Ocean Waves" by Karla Nolan, framed painting on glass

The ocean never fails to fascinate me.  Being landlocked in Colorado, but happily so, I especially like looking at the waves breaking and the skies overhead.  It can be turmoil to paint, but, hey, why not give it a try, onto glass, no less!

"Ocean Waves", 5"x7" painting on glass (measured edge to edge glass) in frame shown, $125 includes s/h in continental U.S., Paypal accepted, click button below or write me for more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com

 

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"See the Sea Anemones", original watercolor painting

Well, one might say I'm in uncharted waters!  I couldn't resist taking immense artistic license and stirring up the oceans, rivers, lakes, estuaries a bit -- I'm combining all water creatures in a few original watercolor paintings and am having a blast doing so.  The world is one big place and "they" say that the oceans are the new frontier!  (The lower picture is a close up....)

"See the Sea Anemones", 10.25"x5.5" original watercolor painting, $85

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"Awa'awapuhi Trail, Kauai, Where Sky Meets Ocean", unframed 11"x14" palette knife oil painting

I just recently rediscovered this artwork in my husband's office (aha!) and decided to post it here today because I finally realized that I was proud of how it turned out.  That could sound strange, I suppose, but sometimes when I attack the loaded palette knife to the panel, I'm not sure whether I will like the completed product.  That was the case here.  This was painted in 2009 after we had gone to Kauai and hiked the said trail in the title.  It was a form of torture both up and down that trail because it was tedious in both aspects.  Going down was dangerous, the fear of slipping and falling.  Returning to the top was agonizing because it was so steep and seemingly never ending.  Either way, here it is for you gaze upon, I hope you enjoy that incredible view!  Wow! 

"Awa'awapuhi Trail, Kauai, Where Sky Meets Ocean" 11"x14" unframed palette knife oil painting on gessoed panel, $300 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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"Glowing Clouds Near Seattle", 6"x4" miniature palette knife oil painting

I've only been to the northwestern part of the United States one time, but it was an impressive region to visit.  Luckily, it was springtime so there were some warm days.  I did notice how the clouds could just hang on one in Seattle, very unlike my beloved Colorado.  I'm so accustomed to blue skies and reddish/brown earth -- well, this terrain had floaty light grey or blue skies and the waters of the Pacific Ocean.  Delightful seafood, great sounds -- and, oh, by the way, did I mention some beautiful and inspiring sunsets?  

"Glowing Clouds Near Seattle", unframed 6"x4" 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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"Sand and Surf at Second Beach (RI)", palette knife oil painting

I have a dear friend who lives in Middletown, Rhode Island, right next to Newport.  She is so fortunate to have a house right around the corner from this particular beach, "Second Beach".  Am I envious?  You bet I am!  Every day she can go to the beach and listen to the pounding surf, view the changing skies, the ebb and flow of the waters.  There are fewer experiences more soothing than the sound and feel of the ocean.  I think I'm due for another visit!  

"Sand and Surf at Second Beach (RI)", 11"x14" palette knife oil painting on gesso board, $300 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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"Ireland's Rocky Coastline", palette knife oil painting

This scene is near Dingle, Slea Head, in Ireland.  It is a larger Irish painting than I've done in a while and it took a bit of forever to paint it -- I went back many, many times to get the shadows and rocks done to my satisfaction.  I'm happy with the results, all it needs now is a good frame and a good home.  Don't forget, St. Patrick's Day is next month, we're all Irish for a day! 

"Ireland's Rocky Coastline", 12"x16" palette knife oil painting on gesso board, $385 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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"Newport Harbor Dusk", miniature palette knife oil painting

Okay, I'll admit it, I had more fun with this miniature palette knife oil painting than I expected to have.  There is, in person, an almost iridescent glow in the sky, the boats are bouncy, and the water is serene with a little bit of oomph.  This is the fond memory I had of one of the evenings I spent with my dear, dear friend, Missy, in Newport, Rhode Island, some years ago.  Nothing like a sunset, is there?

"Newport Harbor Dusk", 6"X6" unframed palette knife oil painting on gesso board, $75 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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