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Behind the Canvas
- Wee ‘Whiskey Paintings’ by Delhi’s Karen Graves October 14, 2024
- Karen’s First Virtual Art Show! May 11, 2020
- Tree Climber May 19, 2019
- Painting in Progress – Birdsong Farm January 7, 2017
- Little Delaware Birdhouse January 2, 2017
- Fall in the Catskills – a little info on how the colors work October 14, 2016
- My Pet Deer October 4, 2016
- Cairns September 25, 2016
- Cherry Tomatoes September 5, 2016
- Breakfast club in the Catskills June 19, 2016
Author Archives: Karen M. Graves
Wee ‘Whiskey Paintings’ by Delhi’s Karen Graves
Featured in November Show at Delaware Pantry A solo show of new wee-sized paintings by renown Delaware County watercolorist Karen Graves opens Nov. 2 at the Delaware Pantry in Delhi. The show features a new collection of 16 framed small … Continue reading
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Painting in Progress – Birdsong Farm
Jan 7 – painting on clay board. Continue reading
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Little Delaware Birdhouse
I have had this image waiting to be painted for a long time. I was attracted to it because of the colors ranging from turquoise to yellow. Really felt like I could improve on it so am working on another … Continue reading
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Fall in the Catskills – a little info on how the colors work
Can you tell a tree from its colors? You can use fall leaf color to help identify different tree species. Look for these leaf colors on the trees in your neighborhood: Oaks: red, brown or russet Hickories: golden bronze Dogwood: … Continue reading
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My Pet Deer
October 1st and the spots are done from the fawn. I only saw one fawn, hoping the other one is nearby. As you can see the doe is totally unafraid of me. I walked out on the cold, wet grass … Continue reading
Cairns
Forest sculpture – cairns Continue reading
Cherry Tomatoes
How to paint cherry tomatoes. I am a pretty amateur videographer so bare with me. Please leave comments if you have questions or suggestions.
Breakfast club in the Catskills
This is part of a 5 minute video. The doe has been eating up my host but I guess I will let her, for now, lol. Continue reading
Those Dam Boys – painting in progress
I started this painting by doing a few quick studies of the boys and the Joe Pye Weed. Then I worked around the painting, stepping back to check values to insure the range from the lightest to darkest values was … Continue reading
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Catskill Bedroom Community – A short commute from my back yard
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Almost Home – Winter Version to come
This is the winter photo from my Almost Home painting.. I think I have to paint this too! Continue reading
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Headwaters of the Mighty Delaware River
I had a great time on Sunday finding images like this. Next weekend I am heading farther up-stream. I think in a smaller stream I will find even better images. Stay tuned. Continue reading
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Ice on the Little Delaware – Catskills Mountains
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Red Fox in my backyard.
This beautiful fox walked through my backyard today. It’s tail was really huge and all puffed out when it stood still. Wish I could have gotten a better photo. Would make a great painting. Continue reading
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December in the Catskills
Christmas in the Catskills was without snow this year but very Merry anyway. Hiking and jogging are much easier without the snow and ice. This photo is on my hike. I often get to see deer. In the spring a … Continue reading
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How to Make 14 Wooden Crates Furniture Design Ideas – Craftspiration – Handimania
How to Make 14 Wooden Crates Furniture Design Ideas – Craftspiration – Handimania.
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Possible Painting
Possibly my next painting. Will have to wait to see if the deer make it.
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