New Art for Sale - "I'm Not Dead Yet"

“To create one’s own world takes courage.” 

-Georgia O’Keeffe

Daily Painting #9

"I'm Not Dead Yet"

Acrylic, 12" x 9"

100.00

With apologies to Monty Python for the title.  This little guy is indeed, not dead yet.  It appears his compatriots have bought the farm, though.

This painting represents my gardening skills perfectly.  I kill everything.  I'm not neglectful; in fact just the opposite.  I have a tendency to 'love everything to death'.

Too much water.  Too much sun.  Too much fertilizer.

I believe this is a succulent of some sort.  The owner probably didn't realize how hot it gets on the balcony or the window sill in the midday sun.

Poor little guy.  Give him some love...and a good home...before it's too late!

To purchase either the original or a reproduction visit:

http://karyn-robinson.artistwebsites.com/

New Painting for Sale - "Last Light"

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." - Unknown

Daily Painting #8

"Last Light"

Acrylic, 12" x 9"
$100.00

Memorial Day is the official kick-off for the summer season and while many families will spend the day grilling hamburgers and playing games, more than a few of us will head to the beach.

In my painting "Last Light", a young boy lingers just a while longer near the swirling foam as the sun sets behind him, illuminating the sand and his tanned skin in a golden glow.  

I can imagine his mother gathering the blankets, sun screen, and toys while his father grabs the cooler and folding chairs.  They call his name.  He pretends not to hear.  "Just a little longer" he thinks to himself.  

"Just a little longer."

Purchase the original painting or a reproduction here.  Be sure to take a look at the variety of options like gallery wrapped canvases, and artwork printed on acrylic and metal.  Very cool!

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/last-light-karyn-robinson.html

Why I Love Fine Art America

"Buying art is the same thing as falling in love." 

-Nohra Haime

Daily Painting #7

"Chiles - Sweet Heat"

Acrylic on Panel

10" x 8"

Every artist needs to have a POD site.  What is 'POD'?  It's an abbreviation for 'print on demand'.  While I can only sell my original one time, through my POD site - Fine Art America, I can sell the image multiple times.

I especially like that Fine Art America gives my buyers a variety of choices.

Let's start with size.  I use a scanner to copy my paintings and upload them to the site.  This gives me an excellent copy of the original painting with very high resolution.  That allows FAA to create prints even larger than the original.  

For example, while this original is only 10" x 8", a collector could buy a print as small as 6" x 8" or as large as 24" x 30" without any loss in quality.

Want that image framed?  You can order mats and frames in a variety of styles and receive art ready to hang on the wall in just a few days.

You can also order the artwork on gallery wrapped canvas eliminating the need for a frame.  FAA also prints on acrylic and metal for a very contemporary look.

And all artwork is available as greeting cards which you can personalize.

Finally,  FAA's 30 day money back guarantee lets you purchase with confidence.

Buying a reproduction is smart.  It's an affordable way to decorate your home with unique art you won't find at every big box store.

To purchase either the original painting or a reproduction, visit here:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/chiles-sweet-heat-karyn-robinson.html

Daily Painting #6

"First Timer"

Acrylic on Panel

10" x 8"

Every mother who has ever taken a young child to the beach remembers this special moment.  Dropping those little feet into the cool water for the first time.  Trying to imagine what he's thinking being exposed to so many sensations; the smell of the ocean breeze, the roar of the waves, the soft sand shifting between his toes.  It's a memory she'll be replaying in her mind for days, maybe even years.  For the child, it's yet another 'first' to be checked off on his long list of life experiences.

It's nice to be able to revisit this moment.  To be taken back to that bright day on the beach perhaps many, many years ago.  Close your eyes and hear the gulls cry, feel the breeze and listen to those little squeals of laughter echo in your mind.

The original artwork has been sold, however you may purchase a reproduction here:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/first-timer-karyn-robinson.html

New Original Abstracts for Sale

"Inexplicable"

36" x 24" x 1.5"

"Fruit Salad"

36" x 24" x 1.5"

"The Arrangement"

24" x 30" x .75"

New Originals for Sale

I've currently listed three more of my large originals for sale.  While I love abstract art I find it conducive to my own creative process to mix things up on occasion.  

Right now I'm enjoying the challenge of painting 'small', very small by comparison.  

I enjoy sharing my art with you and welcome your comments.  Feel free to send me an email too!

Here are some thoughts on the pieces I've currently listed...

"Inexplicable"

This work has a feeling of constraint.  It has an energy which is contained; the reddish tones within the ovals, and the ovals within the squares.  I understand this work so well.  I think I really painted what I was feeling that day and yet it's so difficult to put into words.  Some things really are 'inexplicable'. 

"Fruit Salad"

The colors are bright.  The feeling is one of excitement.  The possibilities are endless.  This work is unconquerable.

Like a delicious fruit salad this painting contains the zing of a blueberry, the sweetness of cherry, the tang of tangerines, and the coolness of green and purple grapes with just a touch of sour from a lemon.  

Are you hungry yet?  A painting good enough to eat but you might just want to place it in your dining room and let the colors excite the palates of your dinner guests. 

"The Arrangement"

A little of this, a little of that...deciding what goes into an abstract is the easy part.  It's the arrangement; the transition from one area to another which poses the challenge.  Knowing when to say 'when'.  When to walk away.  Knowing when another stroke will be too much and understanding when simplicity might not be enough.

I call this piece, "The Arrangement" because that was the challenge.  Look at it and tell me what you see.  I see big rectangles and within those, squares.  I see squares and within those, circles.  I see the color, orange and its complement, blue.  The energy in this mixed media work comes from the combination of those two colors. 

To purchase the original painting or a reproduction in a variety of sizes or view my collection of paintings, digital art, and photography, visit here:

http://karyn-robinson.artistwebsites.com/

"Blue By You"

"Blue By You"

Acrylic, 36"x 30"
$600.00

I can't speak for other artists but I find writing a description for an abstract piece of art extremely difficult.  I don't want to tell the viewer what to see.  Rather, I prefer that the individual experience the work without prejudice.

This is a large work, at least by my standards, and it is without a doubt my favorite abstract I've created.  The colors are perfect together and the palette knife technique gives this painting a great deal of texture which contributes to its interest.

When I first started painting I only wanted to create abstracts.  In my opinion, creating a beautiful abstract is the most difficult thing to do.  I quickly discovered it is so much more than just putting random colors on a canvas.  There are elements like 'harmony' and 'balance' the artist needs to consider.

To purchase the original painting or a reproduction, visit here:

http://karyn-robinson.artistwebsites.com/featured/blue-by-you-karyn-robinson.html

Thanks for visiting. 

"Happy Hour"

Daily Painting #5

"Happy Hour"

8" x 10", Acrylic on Panel
$100.00

It's always 5 o'clock somewhere!

In recent times adding '-tini' to a beverage name has become popular, as in 'chocolate-tini' or 'apple-tini', so I guess that makes this a 'cherry-tini' although it bears little resemblance to a true martini.  I believe the naming trend has more to do with the shape of the cocktail glass in which this mixed drink is served.

I love to combine complementary colors when it makes sense to do so.  In this case the muted green background is a nice complement to the red cherry.  The 'distressed' background effect was achieved by applying many layers of thin color, or 'washes', which I then scrubbed off.  The accumulated paint has the appearance of an old chalkboard.

I'm so happy that I've decided to create smaller works.  It allows me to experiment because if it doesn't work out, it's usually not a big deal to go back a step and try again.  And by taking that risk and trying something new I'm growing as an artist.  I'm also completing work much more quickly which means I'm painting a larger variety of subjects - a good thing for a woman with a short attention span. 

Purchase the original painting or a reproduction in many different sizes from my online gallery here:

http://karyn-robinson.artistwebsites.com/featured/happy-hour-karyn-robinson.html

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Thanks for visiting, have a wonderful week!

Cheers,

Karyn

Daily Painting #4

"The Bowling Party"

For those of you who are following me, and I believe that's 'zero' people right now, you'll remember I started this practice of daily painting to improve my skills.  That means trying things I've never done before.

Such is the case with "The Bowling Party".  I've been painting now for a few years and I've avoiding painting the human figure at all costs.  Well, not anymore!

I like that I painted this sort of in an impressionistic style, which frees me from having to paint too much detail.  It was enough for me to create well proportioned people of a discernible sex.

The original painting has been sold.

If you'd like a reproduction, from a 6"x 8", all the way up to a 30" x 40", visit here:

http://karyn-robinson.artistwebsites.com/featured/the-bowling-party-karyn-robinson.html

And if you'd like to visit my gallery and see all my paintings, digital art and photography, visit here:

http://karyn-robinson.artistwebsites.com/index.html

Thanks for visiting!

Have a great day!

Karyn