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.

Hilo, Hawaii Farmers MarketHere I found the prettiest orchid just begging to be painted…

Karen Whitworth Painting at East Hawaii Cultural CenterI brought it with me to the center and got started. Meeting locals and tourists from all over the world was such a treat while I painted.

"Duet in Magenta" Oil Painting in Progress by Karen Whitworth

Karen Whitworth's Signature and detail of "Duet in Magenta"

"Duet in Magenta" Finished with Orchids - Painted from life

"Duet in Magenta" - Orchids, painted from life by Karen Whitworth

Here it is all finished and framed. “Duet in Magenta” 5×7 • oil on panel

This is one of the paintings to be featured at “Signs of Spring” a March First Friday Celebration in Anchorage, AK at Painted Ladies Gallery at Artic Rose. Click here for more information.

Thanks for looking! :)

6 Comments

  1. cathleen says:
    Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 5:05pm

    Karen, this is GORGEOUS! Luscious colors! You did good girl! ;-)

    Reply

  2. Terri Pfister says:
    Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 11:40am

    If I had a million dollars, I would buy them all!

    Reply

    • karenwhitworth says:
      Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 6:22pm

      We’re working on it, right!? ;)

      Reply

  3. Jill Griffin says:
    Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 10:10pm

    That is just wonderful!

    Reply

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