Sunday, March 1, 2009

Red River on my Mind

I am often asked where the idea for a painting came from. My answer is that often it is in my mind. Sometimes I will start with a photo from a place visited, or a tear sheet from a magazine. Then at times it will take changes in form and color palette.

This painting I am adding texture in the lower section, so it may still evolve a bit. It is fun though to see where it goes, the direction it could take.


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12 comments:

  1. MarieMonday, March 02, 2009

    Hi Karena-
    Your artwork is fantastic! J'adore the one titled Blue for the Blues. Thanks for reading my blog and leaving me a comment. Keep on painting!
    - marie

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  2. cotedetexasTuesday, March 03, 2009

    Very interesting!!!! nice painting too!!!

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  3. KarenaWednesday, March 04, 2009

    Thanks Joni and Marie, I really appreciate your support!

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  4. annechovieWednesday, March 04, 2009

    Looking good, Karen!

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  5. AnonymousSaturday, March 07, 2009

    Love the painting especially the color palette.

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  6. KwanaMonday, March 09, 2009

    Beautiful.

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  7. KarenaMonday, March 09, 2009

    Much Thanks to M, Kwana, and Anne for your encouragement!

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  8. pve designTuesday, March 10, 2009

    Looks intuitive to me, that it just comes from within.
    No explanation needed.
    Paint on!
    pve

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  9. KarenaTuesday, March 10, 2009

    Yes Patricia, intuitive is the right word!

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  10. hello gorgeousTuesday, March 10, 2009

    Great painting! I really love Blues for the Blues, too!

    Paint on, indeed.

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  11. JoyceWednesday, March 11, 2009

    Karena, your paintings are beautiful. I like the color choice on this one. Calm and yet deep withint something is stirring and ready to come alive. Could it be spring?

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog and your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it. Enjoy!

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  12. Sit A SpellThursday, March 12, 2009

    Just wanted to say HI. Isn't it great to express yourself through art? I painted a bit before I had kids. Someday I'll paint again.

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