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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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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
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Wine Tasting
Artist's Statement: When I was growing up, anyone who knew anything about fine wine understood that to speak of fine wine was to speak of...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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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
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Oyster Dinner in Mexico City
Artist's Statement: At the other end of the day from the breakfast in Tuesday's painting, and across an ocean and a gulf from Cornwall -...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Nov 22, 20202 min read
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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The Journey Begins
Artist's Statement: This painting was one of two offered to a Jewish bride for her fall wedding, to be printed on the chuppah – the...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Nov 3, 20201 min read
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Skull and Beetles
Artist's Statement: This series of paintings of the odd, the curious, and the strange, shows items I came across in two curiosity shops...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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Pink Elf
Artist's Statement: This series of paintings of the odd, the curious, and the strange, shows items I came across in two curiosity shops...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Oct 26, 20202 min read
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Lonely Monkey Puppet
Artist's Statement: This series of paintings of the odd, the curious, and the strange, shows items I came across in two curiosity shops...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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Masked Model with Plume and Bow
Artist's Statement: This series of paintings of the odd, the curious, and the strange, shows items I came across in two curiosity shops...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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Bright Eyes and Hats with Ribbons
Artist's Statement: This series of paintings of the odd, the curious, and the strange, shows items I came across in two curiosity shops...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Oct 12, 20201 min read
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Beautiful Hats and Colors Rule
Artist's Statement: This series of paintings of the odd, the curious, and the strange, shows items I came across in two curiosity shops...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Oct 8, 20201 min read
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Shy Little Boy and His Older Cousin - Charcoal
Artist's Statement: This posting is the third of three charcoals showing individual triplets, at the age of four, at moments of...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Oct 1, 20201 min read
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Portrait of a Young Girl - Charcoal
Artist's Statement: This posting is the second of three charcoals showing individual triplets, at the age of four, at moments of ...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Sep 28, 20201 min read
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Young Boy Opening Present - Charcoal
Artist's Statement: This posting is the first of three charcoals showing individual triplets, two boys and a girl, at the age of four....
Carolyn Kleinberger
Sep 25, 20201 min read
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Tree Nymph
Artist's Statement: The model for this painting is one of my very favorites – my daughter. She is an individual of remarkable depth, who...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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