Monday, September 27, 2010

'Renew' Modern Contemporary Original Expressionistic Abstract Painting


'Renew'

Acrylic on 8" x 8" canvas board
Available from my Web Gallery, click here

SOLD

I'm a little behind on my posting!  This one was actually completed a few weeks ago.  It is a small very colorful palette knife painting with lots of texture.  If this one is yours, it is available for purchase from my  web gallery or you may contact me: Elizabeth.

Friday, September 24, 2010

"Selah"


'Selah'

Acrylic on 12" x 12" canvas
Available from my Web Gallery, here

SOLD

'Selah'.... a musical pause.  I am not a musician but I am thinking a selah must be a lot like the negative space within a painting or drawing.  The space that surrounds an object is just as much a part of the whole.  It connects, gives the eye places to rest and all of it is a part of the plan, the bigger picture.  I see our lives like that as well... we all need times of pausing, resting and meditating to make us whole.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

"Autumn Equinox"


'Autumn Equinox'

Acrylic on a 12" x 12" x 7/8" canvas
Available for purchase from my Web Gallery

SOLD

Today is the last day of summer.... 

Saturday, September 18, 2010

'Fauna' Modern Contemporary Abstract


Fauna
Acrylic on 8" x 8" canvas board, $75.00
Available from my Web Gallery, here
or contact me: elizabeth
SOLD

Sometimes the most beautiful paintings emerge from what I am thinking is truly going to be the biggest mess ever made.  This is a heavily textured palette knife painting. There was much paint going on without a glimpse of the direction it would take, but I was determined to continue working until a painting emerged.  Layer upon layer.... and then there it was!  In the end I turned my palette knife on it's side to create the lines that carry it through.  A beautiful mess! (my daughter)... sound familiar?!!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Mestizo....Modern Contemporary Abstract Painting by Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman


'Mestizo'

Acrylic on 36" x 36" x 1.5" canvas
Contact me to purchase: Elizabeth

SOLD


This painting began as a palette knife painting a lot like a previous painting of mine titled "Merge".  I studied it for several days before I went back in, this time with a roller and worked in the horizontals and verticals.  It was also painted with the bottom being the top, but then liked this viewpoint much better.  "Merge" was inspired by a travel show I had seen on T.V of Greece.  Guess I was in my Mediterranean mood again!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Escapade...Modern Contemporary Abstract Painting by Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman


'Escapade'
Acrylic on 20" x 24" x 1.5" canvas
Available from my Web Galley, here
Click on image for a larger view.
Lots of texture!!


SOLD

Oops...just noticed that I haven't posted since last Sunday!  I try to spend my spare time wisely as I am now taking care of Penelope for a good portion of the day.  I've had to make some decisions in prioritizing my time .... and she is definitely it for now!  I am still painting at every opportunity that arises  and well... managing.  So, much less time on the internet, lately!   

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Daylong Two.... Modern Contemporary Abstract



'Daylong Two'
Acrylic on 36" x 36" x 1.5" gallery canvas
Commissioned (Sold)

I was contacted by an Art Consultants Group based in New York City and asked if I would be willing to  reproduce a smaller painting titled 'Daylong'.  Click here, to see it.  and so.... I've been busy with this one which is now ready to be prepared for shipping.  

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The Touch....Modern Abstract Rendering "The Creation of Adam"



The Touch
Acrylic on 24" x 36" x 1.5" gallery canvas
Commissioned (SOLD)

I was asked to paint an abstract rendering of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel painting of the "Creation of Adam" (Man) for a friend as a commissioned work.  There were only a few requirements... the colors.. black, white, grey, brown and a bit of red and still be able to recognize the image.  Other than that... I was set free to express.  I began with realism and then moved into the background with blues and green. Then came the time, as with most every abstract, of taking that risk... knowing that it is either going to make the painting or not.  It is a step of faith.

The painting spoke to me as I was working on it and then later as a completed work I have sat back to just ponder on so many levels as to it's original meaning and how it relates today.  It is a special work that I am sure will have it's own special message for Rhonda as well as for every person who views it.  For me it has spoken deeply about the importance of relationships.  Man was created to be in a relationship with God the creator of the universe.  Of course as usual we messed it up by our own desires and were separated from our creator.  The God of the universe then reached out again sending us his Son, Jesus Christ to create new life in all who believe in him.  He has been and his continuing to touch us for all time! It is important that we reach out and touch others with this light that brings life and meaning to this world.

For God, who said, "Let there be light in the darkness," has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ." 2 Corinthians 4:6