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Karen Barton
Looking for Sunshine, Oil Painting

2025

About the Item

Artist Comments
Two monarch butterflies flutter gracefully against a soft, green background. A subtle glow around them brings the idea of movement. Delicate patterns and details bring their wings to life. This piece takes inspiration from sunshine and the great outdoors.


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: butterflies, monarch butterfly, insect, flying, pastel, wildlife, pair, duo, vertical, impressionism, animals, oil painting, orange


Looking for Sunshine
Karen Barton
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2025
20 in. h x 10 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 11 oz.


  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
    Looking for Sunshine. Karen Barton. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Finished edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 793291stDibs: LU922116090022

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