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25 Jan
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Throwback to Yesteryear

  • January 24, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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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11 Jan
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Having Fun

  • January 5, 2021
  • Posted by Karen Hale
Something new for me.  I had a 12x12 painting kicking around the studio that I had started years ago.  It has a gold metallic ground and a bit of acrylic turquoise blue.  I either...

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28 Dec
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Happy New Year

  • December 28, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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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16 Dec
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Oh, The Joy Of Saving 50%

  • December 15, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
My annual end of the year sales event is just about to start.  It's scheduled to launch tomorrow, Dec 17 and go through Dec 31.  Read all about it below.  Give me a call...

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30 Nov
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Small But Mighty

  • November 29, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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16 Nov
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Impressionistic Flower Painting

  • November 15, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
The two new series I have been working on are on their way.  I've mentioned the floral set in the past but am now uploading YouTube videos of the process.  One I posted a...

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02 Nov
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Sculpted Canvas

  • November 2, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • 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...

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19 Oct
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Just a Little Love

  • October 19, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • acrylic painting, artwork, encouraging words, inspiring words, painting on canvas, small gift
With the holidays coming up I'm making some more of my "encouraging words" small paintings for my Etsy shop and of course just because art simply makes me feel better.  You can see them...

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05 Oct
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Wrap It Up

  • October 4, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, acrylic painting, art packing, how to pack artwork, living room art, packaging art, packing a painting
Packaging and shipping a large painting can be difficult as well as time consuming.  The industry requires a 2" padding around the whole piece in order to meet the requirements for insurance.  The problem...

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21 Sep
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New Flower Series

  • September 21, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • art for the home, colorful painting, flower paintngs, interior design, living room art
Flowers are uplifting, pretty, have a wonderful fragrance and just make me happy. As an addition to the landscape series there is now a new floral one.  Flowers trigger your happy brain chemistry.  Really,...

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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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