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12 Jul
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Open Studio

  • July 11, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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21 Jun
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My Paint Palette

  • June 20, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • art demo video, artwork, how to paint, modern impressionism, painting
Setting up a palette is troublesome for some painters. Should I use this or use that? My theory is to put as many paint colors on the palette that will...

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07 Jun
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What Was – How Art Used To Be Done

  • April 27, 2025
  • Posted by Karen Hale
I posted this to facebook a few years ago but thought I'd share this note about my Dad here too. Both of my parents were talented in different ways and we,...

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24 May
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Tools I Use

  • May 22, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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26 Apr
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Using An Inspiration Photo

  • June 7, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • artwork, colorful painting, modern impressionism, photo detail
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...

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05 Apr
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Playing With Crayons

  • April 2, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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22 Mar
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Texture Technique

  • March 21, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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08 Mar
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LIghts, Camera, Action

  • March 7, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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22 Feb
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Sunshine Yellow

  • February 21, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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08 Feb
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In Love With Color

  • February 6, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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My abstract paintings have been called dynamic, bold, explosive, and exciting.  I love the challenge of experimenting with new materials and ideas. My work can be found throughout the world in private collections and commercial enterprises.

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