The Essence of Jazz - Musical Art and Visual Sounds!

Up on stage, the Jazz band plays on!

Musical art on canvas - I love visualizing what I hear.

This is the first painting in the many years I've been creating art, where I just wouldn't care if it ever sold. Have never felt such a strong attachment to one particular painting, as it's always an honour for me when one leaves the studio and I know that it's getting a good home!

Have to say that it's really a freeing and tremendous feeling when one can create for oneself, as opposed to trying to please others. The work once again becomes a joy.

"The Essence of Jazz" - acrylic on canvas - 11" x 14" - Sold

by Karen Sloan

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Wordless Wednesday - Muskoka Haliburton - Ontario Landscape Art

A Cubist Coffee - The Bialetti - Form and Function

I don't know about you, but I'm nothing without my morning coffee. Well, the 2nd cup is even better. Then I can function.
This painting is a cubist take on a Bialetti coffee maker, which to me is like a modern sculpture. Form and function. The best of both worlds!

"Morning Coffee" - 16" x 20" - Acrylic on canvas - Sold

Copyright © Karen Sloan

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A Pop Art Purse - Whimsical Handbag Art

Admittedly, I have a purse fetish.

I just love perusing through second hand stores in search of that perfect vintage handbag, and usually for a bargain price, too! Gotta love that..

And while we're on the subject, I wouldn't turn my nose up at a new pair of shoes, either....
This purse has that daisy pattern that I remember from my childhood. Imagery from a quilt that my grandmother made me.

"No Baggage" - acrylic on canvas - 16" x 16" - by Karen Sloan

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Big Band Swing - Musical Pop Art - Visual Sound

Illustrative Jazz and Swing Art from Wall Flower Studio.

This band is hoppin' tonight.

"Big Band" - acrylic on canvas - 8" x 10" (Sold)

by Karen Sloan

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Musical Art - Abstract Jazz Trio

Three Musicians up on stage, partaking in the making of some beautiful music..

One wind and two strings forms a trio!

A little loose and somewhat illustrative.

"Trio" - acrylic on canvas - 8" x 10"- Sold

Copyright © Karen Sloan

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Sushi Anyone? Yummy Food Art on canvas!

Mmm, I love Sushi.

And as much as I love rural life, one thing missing from my previous life in the city is a much more ample cultural choice for food. Thai food, and of course Greek would also be on that list.... Getting hungry now. Thank goodness for microwavable popcorn.

"Sushi" - 11" x 14" acrylic - (Sold)
Copyright © Karen Sloan

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Chaise Lounge - Jazzy Pop Art Interiors @ Wall Flower Studio

I would love to own a chaise lounge. Think of those splendid and wasted afternoons, lounging in the sun, book in one hand and martini in the other....

We can all dream!

"Lounge" - acrylic on canvas - 24" x 24" (Sold)

by Karen Sloan

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A Pop Art Jazz Ensemble - More Musical Paintings

It would seem as though musical instruments don't always require musicians in order to play!

Be-Bop sounds in a cubist sort of style, visually speaking, on canvas.

"Jazz Ensemble" - acrylic on canvas - 16" x 20" (new /available)

by Karen Sloan

Have a musical day!

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Favourite Chair - Exaggerated Pop Art Interiors and Furniture

A really wonky interior, but I love the pattern on that chair.

Imagery from a quilt my Grandma had made me when I was a little girl...

Inspiration comes from all places. Past and present!

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"Favourite Chair" - 24" x 36" acrylic on canvas (Sold)

by Karen Sloan

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Ravens - In a somewhat monochromatic style

A painting of two Ravens with an almost monochromatic take to it.

Probably one of my favourite birds, next to Robins, that is...

They look so intelligent, almost as if they're planning or plotting some sort of mischief!

I just find them very appealing.

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"Two Ravens" - acrylic on canvas - 4" x 8" - (Sold)

by Karen Sloan

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Visual Jazz - Quartet - Musicians Jamming on Canvas

A lively little painting of a Jazz quartet, so that's what it's called.

I'm really enjoying these playful and colourful new works.

Just finished this one... Can almost hear the music!

"Jazz Quartet" - 8" x 10" acrylic (Sold)

by Karen Sloan

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China Cabinet - Whimsical Interior Art

I just love viewing the chair in this painting, since it really seems to be wandering around the room all by itself!

All the china in that cabinet is an ode to Clarice Cliff. She created some beautiful ceramic art way back when. That was the Art Deco era at it's finest.

"China Cabinet" - acrylic on canvas - 20" x 24" - Sold

by Karen Sloan

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Wonky Warped Whimsical Interiors - Club Chair Art

A bit of Alice in Wonderland meeting Dr. Seuss, with a little of my favourite music thrown in for good measure!

The imagery behind this painting actually originates from lyrics in a Steely Dan song called

"The Boston Rag", on their fabulous album, "Count Down To Ecstasy".

"Club Chair" - acrylic on canvas - 36" x 48" © Karen Sloan

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Shaken. Not Stirred ... Martini Pop Art at Wall Flower Studio

Just like James Bond...

"Shaken, Not Stirred" ~ acrylic on canvas - 8" x 10" (New & available!)

by Karen Sloan

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And, if you're in the area, please stop by my studio.

This weekend is the Haliburton Studio Tour...

Wall Flower Studio is letter "U" on the map!

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Now Playing - Jazz On Canvas @ Wall*Flower*Studio

Okay, so I'm listening to "Countdown To Ecstasy", one of my favourite Dan albums, while painting in the studio. It's gives me a real shot in the arm... Hope the neighbors like it too, since it's awfully loud.

Quite enjoying the pace, movement and direction these new canvases are going. Perhaps these fella's played at the Tower Room at Eden Roc or Anthony's Bar & Grill...

"Sax Solo" - acrylic on canvas - 8" x 10" - Sold

Copyright © Karen Sloan

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Bass Player - Art of Jazz

Having a lot of fun painting these sets of musicians.

Most of my art is influenced by the music I listen to whilst painting. The goal is to create lyrical movement on the canvas, aided by sweet sound of Jazz.

"Bass Player" - acrylic on canvas - 8" x 10" - Sold

Copyright © Karen Sloan

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Jazzy #Pop Art Interior Designs. Sharing some '70s Kitsch on Wednesday

The 1970's were way too kitschy to ignore, from an artist's point of view, at least. I'm diggin' the wallpaper.... Groovy.

"Nite Life" - acrylic on canvas - 24" x 24" (Sold)

by Karen Sloan

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Flowers Love Martinis, and Vice Versa...

... And in fact, they seem to like each other so much, that they want to dance!

A loose illustration which was fun to paint.

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"Martini and Flowers" - Acrylic on board - 6" x 6" (Sold)

by Karen Sloan

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The Art of Jazz for #MusicMonday

"Jazz Guitars" - acrylic on canvas - 10" x 12" (Available)

by Karen Sloan

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What are you listening to today? Hoping it's something that makes your foot tap!

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Art Deco on canvas - A little exaggerated, of course!

This painting was inspired with the Art Deco "style" in mind
Perhaps it truly came about while watching my favourite show, a great BBC tv series,
(from an Agatha Christie classic) entitled "Poirot".

The set decorations are just divine, and, I must say, David Suchet plays the character to perfection!
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"Art Deco" - acrylic on canvas (Sold)
by Karen Sloan

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Pop Art Jazz Style - The Afterglow

Jazz can be moody and the right album (cd), can set the tone for any evening.

Must have been listening to "Kind of Blue" by the late great Miles Davis when I painted this one.

Good music, like good art, feeds the soul...

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"Jazz Glow" - acrylic on canvas - 16" x 20" (available)

by Karen Sloan

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Pop Art and Pizza - Whimsical Interior Painting

"Curtain Call" - acrylic on canvas - 18" x 22" (Sold)

by Karen Sloan

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Whimsical interiors are a favourite of mine to paint.

This one has all the comforts of home, including wine, pizza and flowers!

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Tiki Time - Polynesian Pop Art - Gotta Love Kitsch!

"Tiki Bar" - 16" x 20" acrylic/canvas - (Sold)

Copyright © Karen Sloan

A little bit of retro kitsch.... Don Ho meets Blue Hawaii : )

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Abstract Interior Pop Art @ Wall*Flower*Studio

"Red Slippers" - acrylic/canvas - 36" x 48"- Sold.

Copyright © Karen Sloan

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Record Player - Retro Pop Art @ Wall*Flower*Studio

"Record Player" ~ acrylic on canvas - 24" x 24" (Sold)

Copyright © Karen Sloan

Music is my muse. Well, that and lots of colour.

The record on that turntable is more than likely a Steely Dan album!

And, if you don't know what a turntable is, go ask your parents. ; )

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Retro Baby! - Pop Art from Wall Flower Studio

"Bachelor Pad" acrylic/canvas - 18" x 22"

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Personally, I love the lava lamp.

Retro baby, retro!

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And don't forget the Haliburton Studio Tour is this weekend and next (Thanksgiving in Canada) too!

A self directed tour of 26 artists in Haliburton County. Drop in and see the wonderful art we're creating. I'm Wall Flower Studio - Letter "U", top of the map.

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Happy Friday!

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A Pop Art Pool Party - Now that's the life for me : )

Well, it's October now. May not be taking a dip now here in Canada, but somewhere in the world it's warm enough to have a pool party. Well, I can dream, can't I??! ; )

The grill is cooking, the martinis are flowing, the Tiki torches are on, and the water is warm!

"Pool Party" - acrylic on canvas - (Sold)

Copyright © Karen Sloan

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