Karen Barton

Big Ben, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
A bison peeks in from the side, its massive presence softened by a neutral beige backdrop. The thick, rugged texture of its coat contrasts beautifully with the calm background tones. Using both palette knife and brush, artist Karen Barton captures the creature’s strength, character, and quiet beauty.

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, bison, buffalo, wildlife, profile, portrait, animals, contemporary, oil painting, beige, brown

Big Ben
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
20 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 3 oz.