Oil Painting of the Little Su River by Karen Whitworth

Landscape Painting Workshop with Karen Whitworth

Posted on 05/24/11 2 Comments

May 23rd, 2011 I had the pleasure of giving a painting workshop at Pandemonium Booksellers in Wasilla, AK. The focus of this class was capturing light in a landscape even when using less than optimum photo reference.…

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Winter Bull by Karen Whitworth Alaskan Moose

Winter Bull – New Release by Karen Whitworth

Posted on 05/24/11 4 Comments

“Winter Bull”
By Karen Whitworth

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30×40 • Oil on Panel • 2011

Details of texture and knife work…

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Glacier Crop

“Illuminations” a show at Town Square Art Gallery

Posted on 04/11/11 No Comments

On April 9th I was honored to participate in a Painted Ladies group show at Town Square Art Gallery in Wasilla. It was here that I unveiled my latest painting “Orca Sunrise”

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"Kamaole II Beach" Maui Plein Air oil painting by Karen Whitworth

“Kamaole II Beach” Maui Plein Air Painting

Posted on 03/11/11 2 Comments

“Kamaole II Beach”
9×12 oil on panel
Original is Available

Had the wonderful opportunity to spend a day at the beach with an artist friend. We enjoyed the Maui sun and sand while we painted. So…

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Koki'o 'ula - Hawaiian Red Hibiscus Original Painting by Karen Whitworth

“Koki’o ‘ula & Palila” Hawaiian Red Hibiscus and Palila Bird – Step By Step

Posted on 02/22/11 No Comments

This is one of my favorite paintings from my East Hawaii Cultural Center Exhibit. It is titled ” Koki’o ‘ula & Palila ” – Hawaiian Red Hibiscus and Palila Bird. All I had for reference was a small…

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Karen Whitworth talking with a guest about her work

Have art, will travel – A solo exhibit in Hawaii

Posted on 02/20/11 6 Comments

From September 2010 – January 2011 I locked myself in my ‘art cave’ and flung paint. Bright, bold paint. Paint in colors that Alaskan artists don’t normally get to use in winter time.

…I could get…

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"Duet in Magenta" Oil from Life By Karen Whitworth

Signs of Spring • A First Friday Celebration

Posted on 02/19/11 7 Comments

While in Hawaii for my exhibition at East Hawaii Cultural Center I had an opportunity to do a live demonstration. Before arriving at the center I swung by the local farmers market.

Here I found…

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Chickadee Bird Oil Painting Close Up

My Alaska Railroad Poster Contest Entry for 2012 – Step-By-Step

Posted on 02/18/11 7 Comments

Back in the studio now from a whirl-wind visit to Hawaii and my exhibition at East Hawaii Cultural Center. I had previously decided that entering a piece in the Annual Alaska Railroad Poster Competition was not a logistical option. So…

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Something Blue by Karen Whitworth Original Oil Painting

“Something Blue” Silent Auction for a great cause! (UPDATED)

Posted on 01/19/11 2 Comments

**UPDATE**

FEBRUARY 25th FROM 7-10PM

LAST FRIDAY IN SPENARD – Closing of Silent Auction and Meet & Greet Artists! Click for Event Details.

Be sure to swing by Blaines Art in

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“Birds of Paradise” Opening Reception Friday February 4th

Posted on 01/18/11 No Comments

When one visits the Islands of Hawaii for the first time, an intense appreciation for their unique beauty quickly develops. A paramount example of this tropical splendor is the colorful flora and feathered fauna of Hawaii. From the native species…

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