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Karen Barton
Big Bear, Oil Painting

2025

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£835.26
€955.18
CA$1,536.86
A$1,709.32
CHF 892.56
MX$20,800.65
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About the Item

Artist Comments
A grizzly bear exudes a quiet strength against a soft blue background. Artist Karen Barton used both palette knife and brush to build texture and depth. The result is a richly layered portrait that feels both powerful and serene.


About the Artist
Inspired by the beauty and intricate details of nature, artist Karen Barton captures the essence of what she observes in the world around her, especially in her own backyard. "I am particularly drawn to the delicate beauty of hummingbirds and butterflies," says Karen. Her paintings are created through a blend of observation, imagination, photography, and research. Using both brushwork and a palette knife, she manipulates the paint to create contrasting colors and textures. From bold expressions to subtle color nuances and intricate details, her work is represented in galleries across the United States. When she's not painting, Karen enjoys tending to her flower garden and baking artisanal breads.


Words that describe this painting: textured, brown, bear, grizzly bear, wildlife, portrait, impressionism, animals, oil painting, brown


Big Bear
Karen Barton
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2025
16 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.


  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Big Bear. Karen Barton. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Finished black edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 801481stDibs: LU922116702312

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