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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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