"That's Hawaii!", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting, linen panel, miniature

 A quick note here -- my husband name this one -- I may ask for more assistance in titling in the future!  This title captures the essence of the little (miniature) painting -- what more can I say?

"That's Hawaii!",  palette knife/brush oil painting on 4x6" linen panel, $40 includes s/h in U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com and I'll mail you a Paypal invoice -- s/h in other locations to be determined at time of sale, of course. 

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Whilst in Lismore, Ireland", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting

Sometimes titling artwork can actually be fun, rather than frustrating or tedious.  Our family travelled some time ago to Ireland, a most delightful country, and we visited Lismore briefly.  I could not resist this title and hope you, too, enjoy the small bit of whimsy from a Yankee who really never uses the word "whilst"!

"Whilst in Lismore, Ireland" 12"x16" palette knife and brush oil painting on gessoed board, $215, unframed, s/h to be determined at time of sale.  Write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information or to buy through Paypal invoice.  Thanks for looking!

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Kauai: From Queen's Bath Looking at the Pacific Ocean", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting, gessoed board

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If you have ever visited Kauai, perhaps you've hiked down to Queen's Bath, a pool hidden away in a tranquil spot, very close to the Pacific Ocean.  This serene pool is fed by the ocean, is embedded with rocks, and frankly, is quite romantic!  At least I felt it was....looking out towards the ocean was marvelous and the entire experience has never left my mind.  What a joy!

"Kauai: From Queen's Bath Looking at the Pacific Ocean", 12"x16" palette knife and brush oil painting on gessoed board, $215, unframed, s/h to be determined at time of sale.  Write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information or to buy through Paypal invoice.  Thanks for looking!

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Cinque Terre, Misty Day", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting, gessoed board, modern, contemporary, impressionist, landscape, seascape

 My apologies, I have been swamped with family issues and haven't been able to paint for almost two weeks!  Unbelievable for me!  So....we're back to Italy, the Cinque Terre again, on a rare misty day.  This was a challenge to paint but it turned out fine in my book.  What do you think?

"Cinque Terre, Misty Day", 11"x14" palette knife and brush oil painting on gessoed board, $194, unframed, s/h to be determined at time of sale.  Write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information or to buy through Paypal invoice.  Thanks for looking!

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Cliffs at Dingle, Ireland", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting, gessoed board

 A bit more island hopping, from Hawaii to Ireland...I know that I'm repeating myself here, I'm prone to doing that, but there are hundreds of shades of the color green in Ireland!  Even in the ocean!  These cliffs were precipitous -- you don't want to lose your footing here -- but they were also so glorious -- did I catch them correctly with my painting?  I certainly hope so!

"Cliffs at Dingle, Ireland", 12"x16" palette knife and brush oil painting on gessoed board, $215, unframed, s/h to be determined at time of sale.  Write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information or to buy through Paypal invoice.  Thanks for looking!

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Awa'awapuhi Trail, Kauai: Where the Sky Meets the Ocean", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting,

Life has been a bit unsettling lately, family things and all.  I guess that's just how it goes these days.  The "sandwich" generation.  

Last weekend it snowed like crazy and I was unable, due to the icy roads, to go to Loveland to paint with my friends.  So...I set up shop in the kitchen on the breakfast table.  This is something I try NOT to do, as I do cook a fair amount and you shouldn't have oil paints near food -- more clean up time for me!  

However, I am happy to say that I enjoyed painting!  Two larger works came out of the day -- and here is the first of them:  "Awa'awapuhi Trail, Kauai:  Where the Sky Meets the Ocean" -- we were there a number of years ago and I'm no great hiking fan or great hiker!  Ultimately, I did enjoy the day, but with this trail you go DOWN first, UP last!  Aagh!  Hot, sweaty, warm weather, it was tedious but well worth the energy.  The Grand Canyon of Kauai and Hawaii, as I recall -- and I think it may be true!  At least I avoided the helicopter tour -- dysequilibium would have reigned!


"Awa'awapuhi Trail, Kauai:  Where the Sky Meets the Ocean", 12"x16" palette knife and brush oil painting on gessoed board, $215, unframed, s/h to be determined at time of sale.  Write me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com for more information or to buy through Paypal invoice.  Thanks for looking!


I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Spring Poppies", by Karla Nolan, framed oil painting

One of my latest projects has been to some oil paintings for a friend's incredibly unique store in northern Colorado. These vary from tiny little miniature palette knife oil paintings to larger artworks  for EsScentuals, here in Fort Collins. This painting measures 4"x6" and is framed in gold.  "Spring Poppies" costs $75.00; s/h is determined at time of sale. Should you be interested in this particular painting, please call EsScentuals at 970-484-7862 or write them at EsScentuals@comcast.net and someone will help you there. Thanks for looking, as always! 

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Slea Head, Ireland", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting, linen panel, dingle, contemporary, impressionist, landscape, seascape

Well, lads and lassies, here is Slea Head in Ireland.  We travelled there a few years back and I have been rummaging through many of my old reference photos to inspire me -- and inspire me they did!  Green, green, and more green, that's Ireland!  Right by the ocean, rocks jutting up -- a delightful place to be!!!!  

"Slea Head, Ireland" 10"x8" palette knife/brush oil painting on linen panel, $100 includes s/h in U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com and I'll mail you a Paypal invoice -- s/h in other locations to be determined at time of sale, of course. 

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Emerald Isle", by Karla Nolan, miniature, palette knife, brush, oil painting, linen panel

Ireland truly is the land of the greens shades, hues, whatever!  They are absolutely unbelievable and I firmly believe that you must travel there to believe it!  We traveled there in the early summer and the skies tended to be pale blue with traveling clouds, most unlike where we live, Colorado.  The lilt of the English there, then the Gaelic a bit further north, was so enjoyable to hear.  A traveler's must see place.

"Emerald Isle", 4"x6" palette knife/brush oil painting on linen panel, $36 includes s/h in U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com and I'll mail you a Paypal invoice -- s/h in other locations to be determined at time of sale, of course. 

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Autumn on the Beach, Kauai", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting, linen panel, beach, seascape, surf, hawaii, contemporary, modern

Ooh, ooh, ooh!  I remember this day!  It was several years ago, autumn, hot, beautiful Kauai.  Incredible place to go -- I really loved it!  We had the very best time hiking, swimming just a bit, going to Queen's Bath -- and the food was great!  I think I captured my memory pretty well here, just to brag a bit!  What do you think?  Love the varying shades of blues, also....Pounding surf....ah, travel memories.....

"Autumn on the Beach, Kauai", 8"x10" palette knife/brush oil painting on linen panel, $100 includes s/h in U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com and I'll mail you a Paypal invoice -- s/h in other locations to be determined at time of sale, of course. 

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Springtime in The Marche (Italy)", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush, oil painting, linen panel

Happy New Year!  I hope all of you had a pleasant holiday, no matter which one you celebrate, as well as a fine new year, 2011.  We have had some family illness occurring, it's ongoing, but I hope to resume a more regular schedule of posting and blogging shortly.

In the meantime -- welcome to The Marche in Italy ("mar-kay") -- we were there in spring a few years ago and it was simply a grand time.  Few people we met spoke fluent English, which seems fair as neither of us are fluent in Italian!  So...the fields were vibrant Emerald City hills, the skies were lovely blue, the food was incredible -- nothing new in Italy, huh?  I urge you to go this directions -- it's different from Rome and Tuscany -- and this is where the truffles grow, also!  Yum!

"Springtime in The Marche", 8"x10" palette knife/brush oil painting on linen panel, $100 includes s/h in U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com and I'll mail you a Paypal invoice -- s/h in other locations to be determined at time of sale, of course. 

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"Flower Urn in the French Garden", by Karla Nolan, palette knife, brush oil painting, linen panel

I am not 100% positive of this, but I think I recall this garden scene, complete with old and large flower urn, at Chateau de Chenonceau in France.  I do remember being in awe of such a gorgeous garden, replete with shade, sun, arches, urns, and amazing flowers.   I'd got back in a mere flash if it were only possible!!!

8"x10" palette knife/brush oil painting on linen panel, $100 includes s/h in U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com and I'll mail you a Paypal invoice -- s/h in other locations to be determined at time of sale, of course. 

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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"The Cher River From Chateau de Chenonceau", by Karla Nolan, palette knife/brush oil painting, linen panel

I must say I am very pleased with how this painting turned out.  Green is the most frustrating color with which I work.  There are so many shades, hues:  blues, greys, yellows, all play into the different shades of green.  Reflections are also a huge challenge.  You think:  oooh, I got it right this time, you step back, move forward to fix....maybe now?  All in all, painting is just one major analytical challenge!  But I still enjoy it!  Go figure!  

This part of France, the Loire Valley, is enchanting.  The Chateau de Chenonceau is a huge castle; the grounds were as lovely as the interior.  If you have the opporunity, put it on your "must see" list and go backwards in time. 

"The Cher River From Chateau de Chenonceau" 10"x8" palette knife/brush oil painting on linen panel, $100 includes s/h in U.S., contact me at KarlaNolan@gmail.com and I'll mail you a Paypal invoice -- s/h in other locations to be determined at time of sale, of course. 

I have set up a second website, Paintings On Glass, to showcase my paintings on glass.  There is a piece in progress as I type with sailboats.  That's a true challenge, showing proper structure and making the water look good.  Be sure to check it out, along with my new blogspot, listed below.

 

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