Monday, February 28, 2011

Stargazers, Floral Abstract, Original, Acrylic Painting, Missouri Artist, Elizabeth Chapman


'Stargazers'
Acrylic on 24" x 24" x 1.5" canvas
Available

Contemplating this morning as to which one of the stargazer lily floral abstracts to post first.  This recent painting came about as a commissioned piece.  This person absolutely loved the color and texture of my floral abstracts.  Click here to see these on my web site.  Turned out I worked a bit more on the realistic side than what I usually do.  So..... rather than go back and change this painting I decided to keep it as it is, a bit more on the realistic side.  'Stargazers' is looking for a home to someone who enjoys realism with a bit of the abstract.  Could that be you?!!  ......I will post the abstracted version next.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Mesmerize, Modern Contemporary, Original, Abstract Painting, Expressionistic, Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman


'Mesmerize'
Acrylic on 36" x 36" x 1.5" gallery wrap canvas
Available


For whatever reasons I just can't seem to find the words to describe this painting, other than their was a flow that occurred in which their was a total consumption of the moment.  Captivated and mesmerized by it.  I like to think of it as a gift from God, the creator as His Spirit moves through me and as I respond with visual elements that speaks a language to others.  I believe that art does this for others too.


I received a comment last week that just so spoke, encouraged and confirmed to me that these abstract paintings really do speak.  This person had just found my blog as she was standing watch with her father in a hospital and the paintings had given her something that was helping her.  She had told me to keep painting.  This touched my heart to know that art was speaking to someone else's needs.  I hope that all is well.


Hopefully, I've been able to communicate some understanding here... I think Henry Matisse said it best..."Let the art speak for itself"

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Mosaic...Modern Contemporary, Original, Abstract Painting, Expressionistic, Elizabeth Chapman


'Mosaic'
Acrylic on 30" x 40" x 1.5" gallery wrap canvas
Available

SOLD

Finally able to get outside to photograph the newest paintings.  This one reminds me of an earlier work titled "Color Maze" (scroll down to see).  What do you think?

Friday, February 11, 2011

Friday Night Art Walk, Springfield, Mo. Obelisk Home,


Photos from last weeks First Friday Art Walk opening at Obelisk Home in Springfield, Mo.  Due to the major snow (blizzard 2011) last week we are having a Second Friday Art Walk tonight.  No Snow in the forecast for tonight!!  To see more of these photos click here.   Thanks Elsie for the post!  

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Color Maze, Modern Contemporary, Original, Expressionistic, Colorful Abstract Painting, Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman


'Color Maze'
Acrylic on 24" x 48" x 1.5" gallery wrap canvas
SOLD

This painting from several years ago reminds me a lot of another one that I just recently completed, "Mosaic."   Lots of paint!  I'm having a little bit of trouble with getting outside to photograph paintings with the cold and snow.  So... will post the new ones soon....until then...hope you enjoy this one!!

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Impromptu...Modern Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Missouri Artist, Original, Elizabeth Chapman


"Impromptu"
Acrylic on 24" x 30" x 1.5" gallery wrap canvas
Available

Snow.... snow.....snow.... we got eleven inches last week with the Blizzard of 2011!  It took four days before we could get out....so what do you do....paint...paint....paint!!  "Impromptu" was photographed inside so it's close....but I will get a better pic outside later.   We ventured out Friday night in yet another snow fall for my opening at Obelisk Home for the First Friday Artwalk in Springfield.  We had a wonderful time and then came the time to go home.  Almost home, when we got stuck in the snow...actually it turned out it gave us the opportunity to meet some neighbors who were sooooo wonderful to help us out.

I am linking an interview that Kelly Powers with Creative Catalyst Productions has so graciously written 
about my art.  It can be read by clicking, here.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Tao Triptych, Modern Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Original, Missouri Painter Elizabeth Chapman


'Tao'  (triptych)
Acrylic on 20" x 60" x 1.5" (X3) on gallery wrap canvases
Click on painting to get a closer look
Available

This is my first very LARGE painting.  It was done on three separate 20" x 60" that were hung on my studio wall.  Total measurement is a 60" x 60" square.  Working on this large of a painting was difficult in that I couldn't see what was going on on one side as I was working on another side.  So, I had to do a lot of walking away and standing back.   It was a new challenge... 

The painting will be in the February show at "Obelisk Home".