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Art as an Oasis
Art as an Oasis is a series of occasional postings from the art of Carrie Kleinberger
providing a temporary respite from both mundane and monumental cares
complimented by words of wisdom from a diversity of others.
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Together in a Mudbath
Artist's Statement: The inspiration for this painting is my daughter's work in Panama. She went there alone to take a job at the...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Mar 18, 20212 min read
China in a Box
Artist's Statement: While looking for art supplies during a visit to Beijing, I came across a number of beautiful boxes intended merely...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Thai Lions
Artist's Statement: This painting combines objects that originated 1500 miles apart. The two lions come from Thailand, a gift from my...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Annapolis Lion
Artist's Statement: In actuality, this lion is fewer than eight inches tall – it decorates one end of a wooden mantelpiece in a...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Feb 25, 20211 min read
Globes of Light
Artist's Statement: This painting depicts the large, ornate antechamber of a house of worship, and, like the painting posted last week,...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Curious Cat in a Carpet Shop
Artist's Statement: One small, curious cat sitting inside a brown cabinet. A seemingly endless number of folded carpets in a shop in...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Feb 11, 20211 min read
In a Parisian Market
Artist's Statement: This painting is the epitome of "imaginative painting." The oranges, their basket, its labels – are from a Parisian...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Apples for the New Year
Artist's Statement: At the Jewish new year (in the fall), Jews customarily share apples and honey to offer and share hopes for a sweet...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Jan 1, 20212 min read
Mangos in Ashqelon
Artist's Statement: Mango is a common enough fruit in Israel, but the presentation reflected in this painting is anything but common. The...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Turkish Breakfast II
Artist's Statement: Served always in a small cup and with its characteristic strength and fulsom grounds, Turkish coffee is found all...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 22, 20201 min read
Elegant Breakfast at the Drake Hotel
Artist's Statement: A few years ago a marvelous travel agent booked my husband and me into the Drake Hotel in London, where the service...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 18, 20201 min read
Eggs Benedict New Zealand Style
Artist's Statement: At home, I rarely have anything approaching a formal breakfast. When traveling, however, I look forward to breakfast...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Hummus and Green Peppers
Artist's Statement: Like Tuesday's posting, this painting recalls a meal in a Jerusalem cafe'. I like the contrast of colors - the green...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 11, 20201 min read
Vegan Feast with Pita
Artist's Statement: Pita can be found throughout the Middle East and beyond. The pita in this painting is from Israel - the "feast" was...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 8, 20201 min read
A Natural High
Artist's Statement: Since I first started working as an artist (initially in charcoal only), I have been fascinated with the interplay...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 4, 20202 min read
English Breakfast in Cornwall
Artist's Statement: In a time of minimalist breakfasts and the rushing about they connote, here is a blast from the past, a gift to the...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Winter Trees II
Artist's Statement: This painting, and the one posted last Friday, show the view from a kitchen (more precisely - standing at the kitchen...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Nov 17, 20201 min read
Winter Trees I
Artist's Statement: This painting, and the one to be posted next, show the view from a kitchen (more precisely - standing at the kitchen...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Guideposts Upwards - Trees After Leaf Fall
Artist's Statement: Fall has left very few leaves in these trees; despite the still-green moss, the emptiness connotes loneliness. At the...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Colorado Aspens
Artist's Statement: This painting is the one the bride and groom actually selected to be imprinted on their chuppah. The trees are in the...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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