Saturday, April 28, 2012
The power of abstract wallpaper gathered momentum as the century progressed. Younger artists emerging during the inter-war years embraced it in their quest to make sense of their uncertain, war-threatened world. Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, Mark Rothko among others found a freedom in abstract wallpaper that enabled them to make bold statements. They were highly individualistic in their approach to their art but all were united by a need to give voice to the strong emotions they were feeling. Theirs was the disturbing, unstable world of pre and post-war America.
The three major forms of blue abstract are cubism, neoplasticism, and abstract expressionism. Several artists are credited with the foundations of blue abstract. Among those artists, the most famous cubists were Pablo Picasso and Georges. Piet Mondrian's works are one of the best examples of neoplasticism. Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock are excellent examples of abstract expressionism.
Abstract is popular for many reasons a few being, it is perceived to be popular, meaning that because people believe it is popular, abstract art has actually risen in popularity. The second reason is that it is very open to interpretation which makes it excellent art for placing in a public office or other space where many people will see it because it is hard to be offended by something abstract. And lastly it is very easy to decorate with because it can often be used in many different spaces and situations without clashing with the owner of the space or their other pre-existing decorations and furniture. This is simply not the case with almost all other styles of art because unlike works done in more traditional styles, abstract paintings are not limited by any particular form or function and thus have a wider range of interpretation and influence on the area where they are placed.
'Radiance'
Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas
Available, $100
To purchase by check or paypal contact me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com
Peonies in our back yard have bloomed and I always love painting these each spring. It is usually around Mother's Day that they are in full bloom, but this year they have blossomed early here in Missouri. This a single flower on a small canvas painted with a palette knife capturing more of a gestural rendering than a realistic portrayal. Painting could be hung as it is or further enhanced by framing it. Next up I will post the vase and bouquet of these Peonies. Hope you are enjoying the spring collection of floral paintings....thanks for reading! Enjoy!
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Elizabeth Chapman
Missouri Contemporary Abstract Artist
Cross My Heart
60" x 20" Oil on Linen Gallery Wrap
This size canvas is really cool. It is very vertical, and if you have the right wall space, this canvas might work for you. The paints were applied with a palette knife, so there is alot of texture on the linen. I have purposely left the natural linen peaking through, giving the eye a rest. Thanks for viewing this blog....kay@kwyne.com.
Friday, April 27, 2012
If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.comAnd please visit AmyWhitehousePaintings.blogspot.com to see more artwork and learn about CHALLENGE 60.
Malibu Tidal Pools, LEFT HANDED CHALLENGE, Original Abstract Painting by Colorado Artist Carol Hein
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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles
Ballet Rouge
Watercolor on paper - 16 x 20 inches
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
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Sonoran Midnight, LEFT HANDED CHALLENGE, Original 6 by 6 inch Abstract Painting by Colorado Artist Carol Hein
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Abstract Geometric Ocean Seascape Oil Painting 2012-04-26.
9x12" Oil on Canvas Panel.
$150 Free US Shipping
'Shrubbery' 8 x 10 Acrylic Naturescape Painting of Foliage and Branches by Melody Cleary, Oregon Artist
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'Shrubbery' © Melody Cleary
8 x 10 x 1.5 canvas - sides painted black
$120 + shipping
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MELODY CLEARY - OREGON ARTIST - LANDSCAPE, NATURE, FIGURATIVE AND ABSTRACT ART
'Cantata'
Acrylic on 16" x 20" x 3/4" canvas
Available $150.00
To purchase by check or PayPal contact me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com
Next up is "Cantata" another palette knife painting with thick paint and textured surface. More of these floral abstracts can be seen on my website, click here.
Elizabeth Chapman
Missouri Contemporary Abstract Painter
Stand Tall
I received word yesterday that Heather at Adiebe Khadoure Fine Art has sold this painting to a collector from Manhattan. Thank you, Heather. That made my day! I was able to finish up two paintings yesterday. Time to let them rest and dry. Thanks for looking at this blog. Have an artful day.
"Lake Grapevine"
8" x 8 ", Oil on canvas
Commission - SOLD
Commission - SOLD
I haven't been taking my own advice. Blog often and visit other's blogs and leave comments.
I bought a house last year which was not in the best of state. It had good bones, i.e. no issues with foundation and the roof is fairly new. I was going to re-sell it right away so I left it vacant for the past year. At the beginning of this year, I realized keeping it vacant and not updating it was not helping it sell so I decided to fix it up and now I've decided to live in it.
Fixing a house to re-sell and fixing a house to live in is a little different. There are things I've been doing to the house to make it more comfortable. This has been eating up a chunk of my time and sadly I've put my blogging on hold.
It is a little hard to get back into the groove of blogging...it will be a challenge.
Website: JudyMackey.com
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If you are interested in purchasing a painting like this, please email me at judy@judymackey.com. If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.
Reflections In Motion #5, 12"x12"x7/8", Canvas, Original Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting by Colorado Contemporary Artist Kimberly Conrad
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Original abstracted landscape painting on 12"x12"x7/8" gallery wrapped canvas. The pattern continues around the sides for a beautiful finish, signed vertically on the side. This painting is wired and ready to hang.
$150.00/ $10.00 Shipping
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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