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07 Sep
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Art At The Source

  • September 6, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, art for the home, art showcase, art studio, artwork sale, colorful art, living room art
This is what my open studio usually looks like.  The deck is full of my artwork, the studio is kind of clean, the weather is perfect, there are homemade cookies.  Not this year, I'm...

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24 Aug
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Ready to Frame

  • August 23, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract paintings, acrylic paintings, art showcase, colorful art, landscape painting, living room art, ready to frame
I am part of a French Gallery that caters to the tourist trade in 35 galleries worldwide.  They focus on 4 small sizes of work that they then mat and put into a glassine...

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27 Jul
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Making a Gallery Wall

  • July 27, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, art for the home, art wall, artwork, gallery wall, interior design, landscape painting, living room art
It occurred to me recently that with all the large paintings I create, along with some minis, what about the bare walls that could use a gallery of smallish paintings?  Not too big and...

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15 Jun
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It Takes Steps

  • June 14, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, acrylic painting, acrylic paintings, art for the home, commission art, living room art, oversize art
A few weeks ago I was commissioned to do a large painting for a client in Washington.  The finished size will be 60x60 but  it will be shipped by rolling it so it can...

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18 May
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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" ...

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11 May
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Just Off The Easel

  • May 11, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art for the home, interior design, living room art
Sometimes, it takes awhile for a painting to come together.  That was the case with "Distant Memories".  I wasn't sure I could ever get it where I liked it.  I had a vision in...

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04 May
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Pop Up Sale

  • May 3, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art for the home, artwork sale, paintings on sale
I can't meet and chat with you at a show now so I thought with Mother's Day just around the corner I would offer a quick 7 day site wide website sale.  All available...

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20 Apr
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Art Simply Makes Me Feel Better

  • April 19, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, artwork sale, colorful painting, friend gift, gifts of love, words of encouragement
I think that's a quote from Van Gogh but am not quite sure.  In any case, the sentiment is true for me and who couldn't use a little of that right now? Presenting my new...

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13 Apr
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Time For Calm

  • April 7, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, art demonstration, art for the home, coastal paintng, impressionist art, interior design, landscape painting, watch an art demo, water paintng
With all the disturbing news I felt a calm and serene image was in order. "On The Edge Of Blue" is a minimal painting with a cool  tranquil palette. It was created before the...

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30 Mar
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On To A New Home

  • March 30, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art for the home, corporate art, interior design, living room art, living room decor, painting techniques, paintings, textured art, wall art
A few months ago I did a lot of experimenting with heavy texture and gold leaf on stretched canvas.  It was more texture than I have used before but thought I'd give it a...

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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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