Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

Summertide, ORIGINAL Contemporary Abstract Painting by Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman

'Summertide'
Acrylic on 8" x 8" x 3/4" canvas

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SOLD


 Another small painting in the "mini series"


Please visit my website, here to see more contemporary abstracts.


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist  

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Fractal, Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

'Fractal'
Acrylic on 8" x 8" x 3/4" canvas

I have started a new series of small abstracts that I will be posting on my blog.  This one being the first is "Fractal".  These little ones could be collected, combined and displayed on wall together.



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SOLD

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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Monday, July 23, 2012

New Growth, Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman


'New Growth'
Acrylic on 24" x 48" x 1.5" canvas

SOLD


Please visit my website to see more of my contemporary abstract paintings.

Email: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Pulse, Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman


'Pulse'
Acrylic on 36" x 36" x 1.5" canvas

SOLD

  "Pulse" has now been completed!  

Please contact me for any further information concerning this painting at:
elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Inbetween, Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman


'Inbetween'
Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas, $150.00

Between seasons with layers and layers of paint and lots of surface texture.


 Original

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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Monday, July 16, 2012

Spectrum, Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman


'Spectrum'
Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas

ORIGINAL


Please visit my website, here to see more of my small abstracts or for purchasing "Spectrum".


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist


Saturday, July 14, 2012

Rosefield, an original painting in progression by Contemporary Artist Elizabeth Chapman

'Rosefield'
Acrylic on 16" x 20" x 3/4" canvas, $200.00
To purchase, Email: elizabethchapman@artlover.com 
or here. 



Inspiration..... what is it?  For me, it is experiencing something in such a way that it leaves such a strong impression that it compels me to give it an expression.  It is not necessarily a realistic reproduction but perhaps more to capture the essence or to translate an experience into a unique work that speaks a visual language.   I wrote about this somewhat in a previous post about a painting titled "Merge", read more hereThe painting did not in the end represent the scene that I had seen, but the initial inspiration did lead to a beautful painting.  For me it is important to not get wrapped up in painting it just as seen, but more of letting go and going with the flow of the painting.

 I have set out to illustrate this concept through this post.  As you scroll down I will explain each step of the work that evolved from the initial "Inspiration"



Step one: The initial inspiration  I was visiting my daughter's studio loft this past week when this scarf, just stood out.  I thought it was sooo beautiful and instantly invisioned a painting.  I mentioned it to Elsie, who said " Oh, you can have it Mom, it was something I designed and have not known what to do with it."  So, there it was stuck in my mind, and the wheels began turning as to the approach I would take for a painting.





 ugly?! uh....i agree.



Step Three:  Swirls Next, I decided that I wanted to add a feeling of the swirls and surface texture. Using some modeling paste and palette knife, the outlines of roses were added.  The white value of the paste helped to begin imagining and seeing the roses that would be further enhanced.  I knew the next thing that I would want to do was to begin blocking out the background with various tones of yellow, leaving  blacks and reds that I wanted to keep showing through.   But, first I would have to let the paste dry.  I thought a lot about the next step before proceeding....

To help alleviate my fears I reassured myself that it did not have to look like the scarf.  That it may end up having a color palette with  a likeness, but being  totally different than what I was attempting.  And that would be o.k as this is the letting go.

Step Four:  Lights over darks. It was at the last stage that I began adding variations in reds, pinks for the roses, greens for the leaves and black for the gesturally drawn design, working with both a palette knife and brushes.

Sorry, I did not get this last stage photographed as I got wrapped up in the process and the painting progressed rather quickly,  to the final painting seen here on the easel with the scarf.
 



Website

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Friday, July 13, 2012

Preface, Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

'Preface'
Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas

SOLD

 

One of the smaller canvases I've been working on lately.  Felt like I was influenced by a large abstract "Prelude" that was hanging in front of me were I was working. 
 

Please visit my website, here to see more of these small abstracts.


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Sold......



'Flux Flow'
Acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas

JUST SOLD, THANK  YOU!


How wonderful and encouraging to check your Email and see a sales notification!  Makes my day and makes me just want to JUMP in their and paint another one!!  True, part of the excitement is based on the earning of an income.  But, the fact that someone has enjoyed my work SO MUCH that they are willing to spend their hard earned money to own an original painting is humbling, an encouragement and a joy to me. I am always very thankful!!!

This is Flux Flow, which I posted back in May.  It was painted in a fun, playful manner...can you tell?!  You can read that original post here.   Feeling encouraged and inspired!  Just started an other one this morning in which I've been inspired by a scarf that I recently acquired.  Taking pictures and hope to post about inspiration and "being inspired" in another "work in progress."  

Please visit my WEBSITE, here to see more contemporary abstracts.

 Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

a work in progress....


Untitled
Acrylic on 36" x 36" canvas


I am posting this one as it is the latest painting that I have been working on, but it is unfinished.  The last thing that I did was to darken the upper right hand corner, giving it the contrast I felt it needed.  Thought I was done, but having given it a day or so of perspective, I decided I wasn't quite happy with that corner.  I think the dark works, but would like to enrich it. My intent now is to work with   matching it up more to the colors that are in the dark strip to the way left side.  Only problem, I ran out of the Azo Yellow I was using so this one will have to wait until my order of paints comes in.  In the meantime, if your interested in this one OR if you have any suggestions for a title, I would love to hear from you.   I will post it again, when it is finished.  Thank you for reading!


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Email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Friday, July 6, 2012

Cabernet, Original Contemporary Abstract Painting, Elizabeth Chapman


 'Cabernet'
Acrylic on 24" x 48" x 1.5" canvas
900.00 plus shipping

SOLD

Available
Contact me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


(float over image in website and click on + for close-up)


"Cabernet" was painted over another painting once titled "Intermission", which now no longer exist.  I had always liked the composition but felt that I had just not gone far enough with it.  One of those that remained in my mind to do something more with.  My initial intent was to just punch up the colors in it.  Well, that I did and more!  It pretty much changed ALOT!!  Having painting over another work created much surface texture for this one, which I love.


Please visit my website, here  to see more of my colorful abstracts.

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Pool Side Series, Contemporary Figurative Abstract Painting, Elizabeth Chapman



'Pool Side Four'
Gouache Watercolor on 7" x 10" 140lb. paper
Ready to frame



It's summer and what better place to be than by the pool, especially this Fourth of July!!  Today, I was inspired to paint another figurative abstract painting to add to the new 'Pool Side' series that I have recently begun.  Click here, to see these works in progression.

Happy Fourth of July!!


Please visit my, Website to see more of my contemporary abstracts.

Email: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Painter


Monday, July 2, 2012

A New York Girls Get Together


'Overture'
Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas

SOLD

Thank you!





If you would like to read more about and see more photos from this trip please visit the blogs of Everyday Emma and Everyday Elsie on A Beautiful Mess, New York in Photos, where you will find Adventures in New York, The Big City, Snapshots, Thankful for These, I Love New York and Cocktails With Mom.



Our first day out on the streets together...
We walked as most New Yorkers do, everywhere....
Emma using her iphone GPS for directions...
Took many pictures of these vendor carts and shops for paintngs!

We visited and tasted many cupcakes along the way...
Elsie at Antropology...one of our many shopping stops...
I Love New York!!

 

                                   
 Thank you Elsie and Emma!!

I love you both so very much!!! XOXO
MOM



Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist