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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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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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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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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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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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10 Aug
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Flowers to Savannah

  • August 8, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • art demonstration, art for the home, artwork, colorful painting, flower painting, how to paint, interior design, painting techniques, watch an art demo
It's always a welcome and gratifying thrill when I hear that one of my paintings has sold online.  "Flower Patterns" sold the other day through the online gallery, Zatista.  It's on its way to...

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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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16 Mar
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A Fun Color Test

  • February 28, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, artwork, color test, colorful art, using color in art
Bold Brush had a quick fun color test in their last blog.  Of course, I had to take it.  I got a "0".  I would usually cringe if I saw that score but in...

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24 Feb
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I Had a Goal

  • February 22, 2020
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, art for the home, artwork, colorful painting, landscape painting, living room art, photographing art
A few weeks ago I was called off the waitlist for the La Quinta Art Celebration in La Quinta, Ca.  For those of you who don't  know, this is kind of a big deal...

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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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