Monday, June 30, 2014

Abstract Contemporary Painting "Jewel" by Elizabeth Chapman


Jewel
Acrylic on 12"H x 16"W heavy paper
Ready to frame
Available: HERE


More abstracts can be seen and "Jewel" can be purchased directly from my website: HERE


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Friday, June 27, 2014

Abstract Mixed Media ORIGINAL Painting "Carolina" by Elizabeth Chapman


Carolina
Mixed Media on 19"H x 20"W heavy paper

SOLD


May be purchased directly from my Web Gallery: HERE

or email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Abstract Blue Painting "Akin" by Contemporary Artist Elizabeth Chapman


Akin
Acrylic on 24" x 36" x 3/4" canvas

SOLD


May be purchased directly from my Web Gallery: HERE

or email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Blue Abstract Commission Painting "Wanderlust" ORIGINAL Contemporary Art by Elizabeth Chapman


Wanderlust
Acrylic on 36" x 36" x 1.5" canvas
Commission
SOLD


Click HERE to see more of Elizabeth Chapman's contemporary abstract paintings. 

To discuss creating a special customized work email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Abstract ORIGINAL Painting "Afterglow" by Elizabeth Chapman


Afterglow
Acrylic on 36" x 36" x 1.5" canvas
Available

May be purchased directly from my Web Gallery: HERE

or email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist


Monday, June 23, 2014

Abstract Expressionistic Painting "Adowa" by Contemporary Artist Elizabeth Chapman


Adowa
24" x 36" x 3/4" canvas, $700
Shipping Included
Available

May be purchased directly from my Web Gallery: HERE

or email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Monday, June 16, 2014

Aureate


Aureate
Acrylic 17" x 14" on heavy paper

SOLD


Although this painting was completed awhile back, I am just realizing that I have never blog posted it.   It is a painting that completely changed it's course in order to bring it to that point of….done,done.  I can't remember now exactly what it was, nor did I photograph.  I believe that it was an attempt at a floral painting with lots of pinks, purple and bright colors.  Just wasn't working and so I began covering it with neutral colors, allowing some of the pink to show through, adding the burnt oranges and embellishing with golds.  I guess you could say this paintings story is…."If all else fails, try, try again"!

Full portfolio of available works can be seen in my website by clicking, HERE

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Saturday, June 14, 2014

loving pink.


Grata
Acrylic on 24" x 24" x 1.5" canvas
SOLD

Thank you, Amy!

Inspired by the color of the year "orchid" this painting just sold last week along with...



Tres 
Mixed Media on 9" x 11" paper
SOLD

…..this smaller painting which will be framed to be hung by-



Quatra
Mixed Media on 9" x 11" paper

this painting which was a request to compliment "Tres".

Overall it's been a pretty pink week!


More available works can be seen by clicking; HERE

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist



Thursday, June 12, 2014

simply fascinated.


Fascinae
Acrylic on 8" x 8" wrap canvas

SOLD


My favorite area on this one, is that lone pale yellow brushstroke, over the purple on the bottom right hand side.  Which is yours?

Web Gallery: click HERE

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

studio dilemma


"Wed"
Acrylic on 36"H x 48" x 1.5" wrap canvas

SOLD


I am still struggling with working in my studio.  Only now it is because we've had to so some unexpected work on the basement ceiling, (not my studio) which curtailed removing the previous ceiling texture and replacing sheetrock.  It is a mess.  Therefore, I only tip toe through when I really, really need to get something. Not feeling like working down there with all that mess.  Plus, still working on the lighting in my studio.  This painting was completed last week before all this begun.  

Yesterday, I just needed to paint. So, I brought my watercolors, gouache, brushes and paper upstairs.
I've now set up a temporary studio in the kitchen!  Here I have decided I will use up the watercolors and gouache paint.  Because I mostly paint with acrylics the watercolors have not been used as much over the last few years.  Good watercolor paint is expensive, but a little bit goes a long ways and so they can last a long time. Only, if not used up over many years they will turn gummy like in texture which is what has happened. Gouache is another watercolor medium.  It is more opaque than watercolors.  I call it the oils of watercolors.  Love the feel of being able to mix and blend with them, especially with white.  To resolve the problem I'm having with the watercolors having turned gummy like, I'm mixing  white gouache into them.  Mixed media.

Back to the studio dilemma.  I feel like a broken record going over and over the struggle I've been having getting back into feeling at home in my new studio space.  It takes time to get things to where they are working for you.  I was encouraged this morning by reading another artist's struggle with this dilemma.  I've always admired her work and is pretty much a daily read of mine: Texas Artist Laurie Pace  Not feeling so alone now, in my struggle.

This painting can be viewed and purchased directly from my web gallery: HERE
or email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

another adventure


Seraphic
Acrylic on 48"H x 36"W x 1.5" gallery wrap canvas

SOLD

Another adventure.  It's been slow getting back in and working after having moved into the new studio space.  I don't know how else to explain it other than I've heard of artist that put on and listen to the same music each time they begin a studio session.  After a while,  each time you put that particular music on there is an automatic "it's time to get to work" response. Kinda like that. I've been a little lost without  the familiarity of the same place where you step in and it's time to work.  Stepping in.  Below you see a start to the above painting.  I had no idea where it would lead, only that it was time to go on a new adventure. Like going on a vacation without a plan! just go...

I liked the initial start, yet knew it was nowhere near a completed painting.  I was actually stumped here, really stumped with parts that I didn't like. So, that led to … , how and what to cover up  these areas.  Modeling paste.  Liberally applied.  Wish I would have taken a picture of that step, because it was at that point that I really liked and began seeing the potential or what some might call the flow to this painting.  From that point on, every next color, layer, shape, etc., led to the next idea….until I reached that point of heavenly delight!




"It brings me much joy just to be the brush in the Master Painter's hand and to realize that His creations are made to bring great joy to all.  My paintings are a form of song, dance and praise in response to the beauty of life."   -Elizabeth
"Seraphic" is available from my Web Gallery: HERE
or email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist