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14 Oct
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Setting Up An Art Display

  • November 15, 2019
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, acrylic painting, art display, art for office decor, art for the home, artwork sale, colorful painting, interior design, landscape painting, living room art, painting photo
Once a year in September I open my studio to clients who would like a glimpse into how I do things. My studio itself is open for people to see as well as a...

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07 Oct
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Less Is More

  • November 15, 2019
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, acrylic painting, art demonstration, beach painting, interior design, landscape painting, painitngs on canvas, paintings on sale, wall decor
Less is more...that's how the saying goes.  A few weeks ago I wrote about "Think Beyond What You Know".  This is the second chapter to that post and illustrates some of the minimal paintings...

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30 Sep
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Evolving As An Artist

  • November 15, 2019
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art for the home, colorful painting, interior design, landscape painting, original art
As an artist we seem to keep moving in different directions. I, for one, am never satisfied with remaining static.  A big part of developing as an artist  is experimenting with different genres, palettes,...

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16 Sep
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Think Beyond What You Know

  • September 2, 2019
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract paintings, art for the home, artwork, blue painting, how to paint, interior design, landscape painting, paintings on sale, water painting
Some years ago I was challenged by a designer with whom I was working to do some landscapes.  He was interested in neutral soft colors which was a stretch for me since I do...

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09 Sep
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Annual Sale- 50% Off – Art At The Source

  • September 2, 2019
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, acrylic painting, art for the home, art show, colorful art, interior design, living room art, office wall decor, open studio
Just thought you would like to know .....Once a year I hold an "Open Studio" event at my studio in Jackson, Ca. This is happening Saturday and Sunday, Sept 14-15, 10-5 I am fortunate to...

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29 Aug
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How To Add Gold Leaf To A Painting

  • November 15, 2019
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, abstract painting, acrylic painting, art demonstration, art for the home, artwork, colorful painting, how to paint, interior design
Add a little sparkle to your painting using gold leaf.  I love the way it catches the light as you walk by it.  It's easy to do.  The traditional way is to use red...

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08 Aug
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Vision Of Art

  • July 19, 2019
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract art, art blog, art demo video, art demonstration, art for the home, colorful art, corporate art, interior design, living room art
Starting a painting - facing an empty canvas can sometimes be daunting.  I usually start with a concept and a palette in mind but that quickly changes. Often I get it going with a...

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05 Aug
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What To Do?

  • July 19, 2019
  • Posted by Karen Hale
  • abstract painting, artwork, frame - able, how to jig, interior design, mounting a painting, painting on mat board
Carré d/Artistes is a gallery with whom I am associated.  It's based in France and they have 33 galleries worldwide.  They focus on the tourist trade in major cities so the paintings offered are...

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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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