Karen Barton

You Can Never Have Enough, Oil Painting

2021

Artist Comments
Four scoops of ice cream balanced perfectly on a cone with a red cherry on top. "The ice cream sundae is a popular treat and is frequently represented in art in an array of rainbow bright colors," states artist Karen Barton. She paints the quadruple scoop sundae using a thick layer of paint creating texture and a monochromatic color palette. The soft white, shades of grey, black, and a touch of cherry make this an eye-catching work of art. Its bold statement of a playful subject makes it a captivating contemporary piece.

About the Artist
Oil painter Karen Barton creates records of everyday objects through a historical and sentimental lens. With works that feature the ingredients of a PB sandwich or the iconic blue Morton's Salt container, Karen makes a connection through the goods that reach into our homes and possibly to our childhoods. As she explains, "my paintings are of a historical nature. They mostly represent contemporary culture and our current time in history while others are ‘timeless icons.'" Karen collects her subjects at local grocery, hardware, or antique stores where she often attracts curious stares while she intently examines the items. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Karen shares a studio with her artist husband, which she describes as a busy looking place with art supplies and a bright yellow futon with Libby, their beloved studio dog.

Words that describe this painting: cherry, sundae, ice cream, food, cuisine, snack, contemporary, monochrome, palette knife, minimal, dessert, still life, pop, still life, cuisine, oil painting, white

You Can Never Have Enough
Karen Barton
Oil painting on paper
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2021
24 in. h x 10 in. w
0 lbs. 3 oz.