Passage of TimeA rustic barn brings memories of bygone days. Acrylic on Canvas by Karen Roop Size: 18x21 About Karen Roop I am a plein air and studio painter. My plein air sketches often inform my studio pieces. I strive to convey a sense of place in my paintings and always look for patterns of light and dark in a scene. I am a member of ArtsWayland, Concord Art and an elected member of the Academic Artists Association.

but the spirit of the subject

creating a sense of calm and quietude

and Best of Photography

and I passionately believe that love and beauty will make our world a better and cleaner place

The gulls seem to be gazing out at the sea in a peaceful gesture

A black and white image beckons the viewer to enter a room from the past

All are in a series "A Little Like Love

Size: 22x34 (Sold with frame)

and has a thin metal frame

This composition came together very easily

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I sometimes used mixed media in between the layers of paint to provide depth and texture