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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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