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Artist Oil Painting : Balance | Ballet Dancer

Karin — Mon, 29 May 2017 16:14:39 +0000

Oil painting of a ballet dancer alone in a studio wearing informal dance attire. I was drawn to the energy in her elegant pose as well as her being drenched in light, but most of all, with the at-one-ness and total focus of her physical expression. I have loved dance and the art of dance ever since I was a very young child, taking ballet lessons in a class of other hopelessly awkward little girls, who also had dreams of being on the stage someday. I was influenced and inspired at that young age by the work of Edgar Degas, and the three ballerina prints that hung on the walls of my bedroom.

Kind permission was given for use of this photo reference, by Lynne A. on Pixabay.

“Balance” received an honorable mention award in Cape Cod Art Association’s Easel Art – Summer 2016.

~ THIS PAINTING HAS SOLD ~

Oil on canvas ~ 18″ x 24″ © ArtistKarin Press Cohen – 2016

If you would like to have a painting done of this ballet dancer, I can create another one very similar to it, in various sizes. With all hand-done artwork, there will of course, be some small differences…no two paintings will ever be exactly alike. Please contact me using the form below.

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Artist Oil Painting : Gabriel

Karin — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:45:01 +0000

Artist Oil Painting : Gabriel

Oil Painting of a young boy tossing a penny into a fountain. While driving on Cape Cod, I spotted this charming little boy doing something that struck me as such a definitive act of childhood innocence, and I felt compelled to re-create it on canvas….making & believing in wishes. With his mother’s permission, I was able to capture this image which makes me smile whenever I see it.

Not For Sale ~ 16″ x 20″

Artist Oil Painting | Bo the Bull

Karin — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 06:44:10 +0000

Oil Painting on canvas, of a bull relaxing in the sunshine. I was treated to his massive presence frequently on my way to or back, along the road leading home. I was struck by how often he seemed to have chosen to be in the exact same spot each time I drove by. When I actually sat down to paint him, I was amazed at the array of colors making up his coat…many of which were much more vibrant than I had originally thought.

$225 (Originally $280, before 25% discount)

Oil on canvas ~ 18″ x 24″ © ArtistKarin Press Cohen (Simple black wooden frame included)

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Artist Oil Painting | Hara the Pit Bull Terrier ~ “I’m No Bully”

Karin — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 06:43:18 +0000

Painted in oils from a gorgeous reference photo by Shirley Davies on Paint My Photo…this is “Hara” the Pit Bull, (she is actually a Staffordshire Bull Terrier…one of several breeds that are often grouped together and called Pit Bulls). All the ‘white’ on Hara’s face, neck, and chest gave me the chance to add lots of cooler blues and purples, against the warmer yellow and reddish tones. The highlights in the deep brown on one side of her face had a bluish hue, which I used a bright pigment called cobalt blue to draw it out…whereas the fur on her shoulders being ‘brindle’, was achieved by using a mix of dark brown with reddish and yellow highlights.

Unfortunately, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, along with several other breeds, such as the American Pit Bull Terrier are being unfairly categorized as dangerous and vicious dogs… BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) has been introduced in some cities and states in this country, such as Denver, CO; where owning and keeping one as a pet is illegal. This is the case in approximately 12 other countries besides the USA. In many cases, family pets like Hara, with absolutely no history of aggression, are being removed from their homes; and taken to shelters. Often, since there are not enough adoptive or foster homes, they are even being euthanized.

There are many recent studies that show that these dogs make extremely loyal pets and companions, and when given temperament testing Pit Bulls score higher than many so-called ‘safer’ breeds. According to the American Temperament Test Society, 804 American Pit Bull Terriers were recently tested and 695 passed. Which means that 86.4% of Pit Bulls tested by the ATTS had a good temperament. The Pit Bull pass rating was above 121 other breeds of dogs, including Golden Retrievers. The only exception was the Labrador Retriever, who scored 92.4%.

I feel that these dogs are absolutely being unfairly targeted and malaligned by those, who out of ignorance that stems from being misinformed…especially by the media who has focused their attention on stories which are exaggerated and out of proportion. Stories about individuals who have raised their dogs to participate in the cruel sport of dog fighting, that many times results in the serious injury of the dogs, at times fatally… instead of reporting what are the much more prevalent stories about how loving, loyal, and heroic family members these dogs really are. I myself am a proud owner of “Bryn”…an American Pit Bull Terrier, our newest furry family member. On a sad note, unfortunately; we just lost our 11 yr. old Pit Bull/Lab mix; “Missy”, to cancer.

FOR SALE ~ $225

Oil on canvas ~ 16″ x 20″ © ArtistKarin Press Cohen – 2016

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Artist Oil Painting | Summer Daze

Karin — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:57:37 +0000

When I saw the reference photo by Lorri Lang on Pixabay, I just knew I needed to paint it! The scene reminded so much of the simpler times of childhood, and although this was not a memory of something I ever experienced myself, I think with that everything our children have these days, being either automated or electronic… seeing a child spending a lazy summer day with just a fishing pole & a pail is something to be treasured.

I felt that the original photograph had a very dramatic look to it, due to the fact that it was quite a bit darker and the colors were a lot less saturated…and that worked very well as a photo. As a painting, I felt that it needed a brighter, more colorful palette, so instead of the camouflage-patterned hat he had on, I decided to have him wearing a plain green baseball cap…which to me added to the ‘simple things’ theme I was trying to portray. I very much enjoyed exploring all the colors I ‘saw’ in the boards of the wooden pier, including the yellow that was in the highlights, and the blues and aqua tones found in the shadows…as well as all the different hues that appear in the metal pail which he had set nearby, for his future catch.

$275

Artist Oil Painting Portfolio : Native American Maliseet Child

Karin — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:22:06 +0000

Artist karin Portfolio : Maliseet Child

“Maliseet Child”

In northern Maine, where I have lived for the past 10 years; there are two Native American tribes; one of which is the called ‘Maliseet’, the other is ‘Micmac’. I never met this little girl, however; I thoroughly enjoyed doing this painting of her in her hand-made, traditional cowhide dress. Aside from being an adorable subject, I was struck by her happy, almost contagious expression; which to me almost looks as if she is about to burst out laughing or that she is trying to keep herself from revealing a secret.

Not for sale ~ 16″ x 20″

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Artist karin Portfolio : Madeline

Karin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:20:58 +0000

Artist karin Portfolio : Madeline

“Madeline”

This painting of this adorable young child, was an absolute delight to paint!! I found her walking with her family on the boardwalk of one of the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod, wearing a very sweet; brightly-colored sundress & sandals, clutching her favorite stuffed dog. The coloring on her face & skin, would seem to be indicative of an extremely saturated color; and normally would not work in a painting, if not for the fact that she was being back-lit by the late afternoon sun.

Not for sale~ 18″ x 24″

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