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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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Esther Preparing for Audience with the King
Artist's Statement: Last week’s post showed a charcoal sketch of Esther preparing for her audience with the king. As I explained, I made...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Aug 19, 20212 min read
Esther Preparing for Audience with the King - Charcoal
Artist's Statement: The woman shown in the charcoal below had as much wealth and status as was possible for any woman in 5th century...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Aug 13, 20212 min read
Egyptian Princess
Artist's Statement: In previous posts discussing the way I use charcoal sketches as prototypes, I have mentioned that sometimes a...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Jul 30, 20211 min read
Dancing with Your Baby
Artist's Statement: "Dancing with Your Baby" has been accepted into the 2021 Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition. This will be the...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Jul 27, 20211 min read
Fearsome and Fearless
Artist's Statement: In last week's post I described my experience drawing in charcoal and explained how currently I use charcoal almost...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Tulips and Ladybugs
Artist's Statement: If memory serves, my husband gave me these tulips. Two days later, I found myself distressingly anxious about a...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Jun 17, 20211 min read
A Sign of Friendship
Artist's Statement: Despite the lyrics quoted below, in the language of flowers yellow roses symbolize friendship – hence the title of...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Poppies in the Field
Artist's Statement: I remember first hearing the word “poppies” as part of a sleeping spell cast by the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz...
Carolyn Kleinberger
May 27, 20211 min read
Egyptian Princess
Artist's Statement: Passover begins in two days, on the evening of March 27, 2021. The holiday marks the beginning of a people's travel...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Mar 25, 20212 min read
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
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
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
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
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
Always Room for Cheesecake
Artist's Statement: Cheesecake is my favorite dessert, edging out even pumpkin or pecan pie. Charry topping is my favorite topping for...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Nov 20, 20201 min read
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