Karen Barton

Passing By, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Soft clouds blend with a bright blue sky, where five birds soar in a serene atmosphere. The scene takes inspiration from artist Karen Barton's observation of these delicate creatures coming to land on a copse of trees overlooking a pond. It is a moment of freedom and tranquility.

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: bird, flight, flying, pastel, cloud, sky, perspective, cloudscape, vertical, impressionism, animals, nature, acrylic painting, white

Passing By
Karen Barton
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
16 in. h x 8 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 5 oz.