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18 May

Bright and Bold

May 18, 2020
Posted by Karen Hale
abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art for the home, colorful art, colorful painting, interior design, living room art

It was time for something bright, bold, and happy. The studio is my happy place and I decided to create a painting that embodies all things joyful. I came up with “Shake It Up” done on a 30×30 canvas. The overlapping shapes and color variations give it a carefree and fun attitude. I left the studio smiling and contented. I’ll be posting a YouTube demo of this painting this coming Wednesday, the 20th. What are some of your happy moments?

acrylic paint found at: http://www.dickblick.com

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12 Jul

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Open Studio

July 11, 2021
abstract art, art event, art show, floral art, paintings for sale, paintings on display

Last weekend, July 1-4, 2021, I opened my studio for my annual open studio sale. I offer 50% all available artwork for these days. Even though the date has...

24 May

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Tools I Use

May 22, 2021
abstract painting, acrylic painting, how to paint, tools for paintng

I've had folks asking about the tools that I use so I thought I'd post this blog again for those who are interested. The right tools can give you the freedom to bring your artistic...

Among The Trees, 18x48, price on request

26 Apr

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Using An Inspiration Photo

June 7, 2021
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I've been having lots of problems with my computer and website lately. It looks like the header and menu will have to be rebuilt on the site...

05 Apr

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Playing With Crayons

April 2, 2021
abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art for the home, colorful painting, interior design, living room art, painting techniques

I forgot I had these! While rummaging around the studio a few weeks ago a came across these water based art crayons, that's what I call them. There are a number of companies that...

22 Mar

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Texture Technique

March 21, 2021
abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art demonstration, art for the home, colorful art, how to paint, painting techniques, watch an art demo

I don't like to waste paint so if I have some left over it usually goes on to a blank canvas to be dealt with at a later time. This week lots of bright...

08 Mar

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LIghts, Camera, Action

March 7, 2021
abstract art, acrylic painting, acrylic paintings, art demonstration, art photography, colorful painting, painting photo

Updating photos and doing very short videos has been my project the past couple of days. My store on Etsy.com encourages short (5-15 sec) videos for each listing. Since I have close to 300...

22 Feb

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Sunshine Yellow

February 21, 2021
abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic paintings, art demonstration, art for the home, colorful art, how to paint, interior design, living room art, painting techniques

In keeping with my obsession with color lately here is one with lots of lovely yellow hues. When I was working on this it was a cold blustery day and yellow was an ideal...

08 Feb

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In Love With Color

February 6, 2021
abstract art, acrylic painting, art for the home, artwork, colorful art, colorful painting, corporate art, expressionist art, how to paint, interior design, living room art, watch an art demo

I have always been in love with color. Since I am in business and earn my keep creating and selling my paintings, I do have to be aware of trends in color and design...

Dreaming In Color, 30x30, price on request

25 Jan

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Throwback to Yesteryear

January 24, 2021
abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art for the home, artwork, colorful painting, interior design

When I started painting my work was something like this. Color and blocked areas. I'm always a little surprised when I look back at my past paintings and compare them with what I'm doing...

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28 Dec

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Happy New Year

December 28, 2020
abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art for the home

Happy New Year - now get back to work. Everyone finds it difficult to get back into a daily routine after an extended time off whether it's because of the holidays or just the "I...

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30 Nov

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Small But Mighty

November 29, 2020
acrylic painting, art for the home, coastal paintng, colorful painting, flower painting, gift idea, impressionist landscape art, landscape painting, miniature paintings

Your painting vision can be expressed in many sizes, styles, and genres. Lately, I have been working smaller paintings than even my usual 6x6. I've added 4x4's paintings on canvas to the mix. I...

02 Nov

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Sculpted Canvas

November 2, 2020
abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, artwork, colorful painting, interior design, living room art, sculpted canvas, sculptures

These may be called sculpted canvas, crumpled canvas, or altered art. They are always a surprise when finished because I'm never exactly sure where they will end up. There are so many variables in...

Lewis Green says:

May 22, 2020 at 1:34 pm

Thanks for your fab piece. The colors, blending layers and shapes absolutely blew me away. Truly a pleasure to watch and learn from your vids
1. Karen Hale says:
  
  May 24, 2020 at 11:36 am
  
  Thanks for visiting and for your comment, Lewis. I appreciate your input and support.

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