Karen Barton Paintings

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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 ...

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Five blue butterflies spread their wings across a soft, neutral background. Their graceful arrangement evokes a sense of freedom and tranquility. This painting ...

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Artist Karen Barton illustrates a still life of Flamin' Hot Cheetos—a classic snack. "You can find these at any gathering," says Karen. She paints with a brus...

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Artist Karen Barton illustrates a still life of a luminous bottle of Grand Marnier. She paints with a brush and a palette knife to ...

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Artist Karen Barton shares a still life of salt and pepper shakers—two perfect spices. She paints with a brush and a palette knife to exhibit lovely colors and subtle textures. "They would definitely look good on any kitchen or dining wall," says Karen. The neutral tones create a balanced relationship with the light blue background.

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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...

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Four popsicles on sticks in a playful medley of pink, yellow, and orange. Set neatly against a soft pink background that hints at bright summer days. Artist Kar...

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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 ...

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"These two cute friends painted in beautiful, bright colors create a feel-good happy painting," shares artist Karen Barton. The inseparable characters of Bert...

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"Good ; Plenty are plenty good to eat if you love licorice," quips artist Karen Barton. This bright pink and white candy-coated licorice is an iconic candy. With its purple box, Karen opted to expressively paint the background in beige, allowing for the vivid colors to pop. Karen describes her paintings as being of a historical nature. She seeks out subject matter that represents contemporary culture and also acts as a timeless icon. The results are aesthetically pleasing pieces that offer a freeze frame of our fast changing culture and attach to personal memories.

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: food, cuisine, licorice, candy, Good and Plenty...

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"Pearls are black olives in a beautiful, bright can. They make a fine accompaniment in many foods," says artist Karen Barton. Karen describes her paintings as b...

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"Snoopy is sweetnin' his swing with chocolate M;M's. This painting represents both an iconic character and an iconic candy," says artist Karen Barton. She descr...

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A vintage package of grape-flavored Kool-Aid. Artist Karen Barton references 50's pop culture with this painting. She describes...