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- December 2nd, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
My Show at The Rusty Nail
Its up! With a lot of help from Michael we hung my show at the Rusty Nail - and stayed for a great dinner. Stop by and have a look.The restaurant website is http://www.therustynail.net/ complete with…
- November 30th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Christmas Ornament
I painted this ornament on 4x4" stretched canvas. I wanted to focus on the reflections in the glass and on the tableand so then, I thought lets see if I make it smaller~ this one is on an aceo blankan…
- November 19th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Paintings, Students and Shows
First, the paintings. These are two new ACEOS I did - a hen and a sheep. The point was to use color in an unexpected way. There's something about that burnt sienna and purple combo that I love. Then,…
- November 15th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Sincere
I couldn't resist this fellows big brown eyes. I painted him 8x8" and loved doing it. I can see a lot of dog paintings in my future.
- November 13th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
World Diabetes Day
The World Diabetes Day logo is the blue circle - the global symbol for diabetes which was developed as part of the Unite for Diabetes awareness campaign. The logo was adopted in 2007 to mark the passa…
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
The Secret
Royal College of Art unveils annual secret postcard exhibition - Times OnlineI had not heard of this event before. Reknown artists contribute a postcard size piece of their art with the proceeds going…
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
The Secret
Royal College of Art unveils annual secret postcard exhibition - Times OnlineI had not heard of this event before. Reknown artists contribute a postcard size piece of their art with the proceeds going…
- November 7th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Color!
I tried this as an aceo first and liked it... no tube of paint left un-capped! This landscape is 12x 24" I have the perfect frame for it and plan to use it in my December show. Now I need a good titl…
- November 5th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Local Color
"Local Color" is a movie that I watched the other night and I want to recommend it to everyone who loves art. It's based on the true story of a teen age boy who seeks out an elderly painter to be his…
- November 4th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Ohio Collage Society Show
"Remembering Betty Crocker" 22x 28" This is my entry in the 3rd annual Ohio Collage Society Exhibit at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. The show runs through November 27. With this piece, which inclu…
- November 2nd, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
ACEO on Stretched Canvas
I love using these little canvas. They look great on tiny easels - or framed.On close up photos like this the canvas weave shows but it is not so prominent to the eye.
- October 30th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
1949 - A Good Year
I thought was a fun subject to paint and may try it again as a larger work. It wasn't until after I was done that Michael saw it and said, "Oh, a 1949 Ford." (The man knows his cars!) How appropriate…
- October 27th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Birds Eye View
I was fascinated with doing this aceo because of the different perspective and the varying texture of the grass. I think I could repaint this over and over again. I posted this one on eBayIts been a v…
- October 20th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Honorable Mention
I'm thrilled to say that I have two paintings accepted in the 25th Annual Miniature Art Exhibition at the Council for the Arts of Chambersburg Pennsylvania.I first told you about the show here and di…
- October 17th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Mr October
Maybe in years to come I'll be known as the Scarecrow painter? I painted this 8x10 for my second submission to an online art competition hosted on Facebook,"The First Annual Autumn Arts Painting Chall…
- October 11th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Fall - Park Scene
This 8 x 10 was inspired by a paint out challenge in the Open Critique Forum on Wet Canvas! OCF is my home away from home where I'm known as Spyderbabe. [The name came from the kind of car I use to ha…
- October 10th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Country Road
This is typical of the farmland in central Ohio. I've seen similar scenes from the car window and made this up from memory. I am still fascinated with hay bales and in this painting use them to breaku…
- October 8th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
She's Never Satisfied
When I first paitned this in 2008 I was pleased with the contrasts of the snow and the dark woodline. The piece is 18 x 24" and all that white remains interesting because of all the color in the "whi…
- October 7th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Autumn Scenes
For all you Facebook junkies (like me) look for this painting in the"The First Annual Autumn Arts Painting Challenge and Competition on Facebook"... And once I get rolling with hay bales, look out, th…
- October 1st, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Art of the Figure
The Peninsula Art Academy is currently hosting an exhibit of figurative work. The opening of the show was Saturday night ( in conjunction with Blues Night).I have two pieces in the show. The Potter's…
- September 28th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Mr September
It was a busy weekend - starting with a clambake Friday night, the opening of a show at Peninsula Art Academy ( photos soon) and Lily's christening on Sunday. I did some framing and paper work for upc…
- September 25th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
A Mulligan
In the world of golf a mulligan is when you make such a bad shot that you ask for a do-over. Something I am heard requesting on a regular basis. This aceo is an art mulligan. When I first finished it…
- September 24th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Pennsylvania Here I Come!
Phew! Talk about Just in Time Delivery. I had been planning on entering the annual miniature show in Chamberersburg Pennsylvania for some time now and luckily I looked at the entry form yesterday. Ega…
- September 23rd, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Blogger Award
Thank you very much to Claire Beadon Carnell for including me in her selection of art bloggers for this award. Please go check out her blog and the other recipients of the award!I am going to pass thi…
- September 22nd, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Oil Painting Demo at HSA
Tonight for the first meeting of the year, Hudson Society of Artists had an oil painting demo by Larry Churski . An accomplished illustrator and painter Larry has studied with Don Stone, Richard Schm…
- September 13th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Different Cupcakes
This was my effort at the Different Srokes image this go round. I was excited to try it but once I got started it seemed like a lot of work. I don't know why. Even the sprinkles were not fun. Mabye I…
- September 11th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Remember
Ingebord Lariby September 11, 2001Ingebord Lariby dear family member and victim of Muslim terrorism. Rest in Peace.
- September 10th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
September
I'm starting this month with some new fall colors on my palette; reds, and purples and siennas. This is a traditional pastoral scene complete with grazing sheep in the meadow. Currently on ebay hereI…
- September 8th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Season Change
I got some painting done this weekend while working at the Peninsula Art Academy. In between visiting with patrons I painted SEVEN new aceos for my eBay listings. There's a broad selection of subject…
- September 3rd, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Buying Art
I came acrosss an interesting article in the Washington Post today with tips for buying art. They interviewed Allison Marvin who owns an art consulting business. I thought her advice to be excellent.…
- September 1st, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
I'm Back!
Things have been a little hectic the past few weeks. After Lily's arrival we had a family reunion at my house for a week. It was a wonderful time but after everyone left I got sick and then had a nast…
- August 20th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Museum of Fashion
My family is visiting this week and today we sent to the Kent State University Museum of Fashion. The current exhibit of fashions from the early 20th century is stunningly beautiful. The exhib…
- August 14th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Summertime
Two more summertime ACEOs with the intention of using yellows and light values.Thanks everyone for the letting me know that the link from the DSFDF site to my blog isnt working. Its my own fault. When…
- August 12th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Mellow Yellow
I've been playing with my yellows with early morning light in mind. I could have darkened the foreground to add more contrast but wanted an overall light value piece. ...same with the flowers, light,…
- August 7th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Welcome Lillian
Introducing Lillian Frances - she arrived in the world August 6 at 4:10 am and she is my first granddaughter. She joins her three little boy cousins as the newest Harrington.Lily and Mom and Dad are a…
- August 5th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
San Franciso
The first challenge in August on the Different Strokes from Different Strokes website blog was a street scene from San Francisco. As soon as I saw the photo I loved the composition of it.The backwar…
- August 4th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Marthas Vineyard
Years and years ago when we lived in Massachusettes our favorite vacation spot was Marthas Vineyard. We would rent a little house near Herring Creek. In fact the Vineyard is still is my favorite place…
- July 31st, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Gold
Every once in a while I open my gold paint and have some fun with it.I love using gold in the sky and for highlighting areas. I added it to this aceo of an oak tree ( with baby swing ) It doesnt alw…
- July 30th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
From the Mountains to the Valleys
This scene reminds me of my brother-in law's village in Southern Italy.Its on 140# paper, aceo size, watercolor. I love the scent of lavender - and the color too.From a ref photo of France. Watercolor…
- July 28th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Different Strokes Challenge
This is my painting of a man resting, from a photo by Karin Jurick on the Different Stokes Challenge. I did my entry as an ACEO, that is 2.5 x 3.5 inches in acrylic. The quest to do believable figure…
- July 27th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Elephant
The little ACEOS got me in the mood for more animal paintings. My dear friend Marion gave me a shopping bag of old calendars that have full size glossy photos and I found some great reference material…
- July 24th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Watercolor Friday
I decided to list just watercolors on eBay today ~ here are some of the animal paintings I'll be posting..all are ACEOS. Maybe I should call this Wild Watercolor Week?
- July 22nd, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
If It Aint One Thing...
Poor Ladybug - she just turned her back for a minute... luckily all the kids got out safely and she was insured. I did this as part of an artist paint out challenge on WetCanvas - my second home. Th…
- July 21st, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Land and Sea
I've been playing with colors, looking for the unusual without giving up harmony. I did a seascape with a pink skyand teal water and a stone wall/garden gate that is almost spooky with its skewed per…
- July 20th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Two Landscapes
I love this color combination together! And this one was inspired by a scene I saw Saturday morning along Route 303 in Peninsula: I'm getting ready to post new ACEOs Tuesday evening on eBay.. these w…
- July 19th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Boston Mills Art Show
I am lucky enough to live near the site of the Boston Mills Art Show which runs for two consecutive weekends - each weekend has different artists. I thought I would share some photos from the second w…
- July 16th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Out of White
A little ACEO - I'm still listing the ACEOs on eBay but my new 'Summer hours" are Tuesday night and Friday afternoon. I'll list all them then and they will all end then. I figure people dont want to s…
- July 13th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
ACEO on Stretched Canvas
"Mountain Stream" I'm excited about using mini gallery wrapped stretched canvas for my ebay ACEO auctions. They have a nice 'finished' look to them and look great on an easel...The back is clean and…
- July 9th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Barcelona
This is the scene in Barcelona, Spain that I found on Google maps.It is on the boardwalk on Calle de Sante Maria and Calle de Prim. The Mediterranean is on this fellow's left. I imagine that Barcelona…
- July 8th, 2009
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KSHPaints has posted a new entry on: Kathleen Harrington Paints
Dieter's Dream
Guaranteed to not stay on your hips ;-)ACEO 2.5 x 3.5 inches .... listed here on eBay now...
