Abstract Painting "Chandeliers" by Elizabeth Chapman

Chandeliers

Acrylic on 40" x 40" canvas

Available

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More of my abstract paintings can be seen: HERE

From "Colors on my Palette, Artist Interviews"

Question: What do you listen to when you paint?

Answer: Music is inspirational to me. I listen to all kinds, Jazz, Classical, Rock, Country, etc., I seem to enjoy instrumentals the most. I go through periods when I will listen to the same artist for weeks at a time. I will definitely stick with the same CD through the entirety of a painting, as it sets the mood. My husband plays guitar and enjoys picking out music for me to listen to. There are times when I will paint without music. Not many, but I seem to go through those times as well. More of the interview can be read: HERE

This painting inspired by an older CD by Sleeping At Last, Storyboard. Lyrics by Ryan O'Neal. 🎶

ABSTRACT PAINTING "Stellar" by Elizabeth Chapman

Stellar

Acrylic on 36" x 36" canvas

Available

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More abstracts can be seen: HERE

Enjoy!!

Modern Expressionistic Floridian Abstract Painting "Equa" by Elizabeth Chapman

Equa

Acrylic on 30" x 40" canvas

SOLD

Another 2015 favorite inspired from a trip to Florida in February of 2015.  An aerial view of the Ozarks in the winter where we live is a patchwork of various tones of brown.  Seeing the palm trees and sunshiny colors of Florida captured my imagination.  This painting was the outpouring of that experience that I so loved. 

Visit my website to see more colorful modern expressionistic abstracts: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Modern Abstract Painting "Perusal" by Elizabeth Chapman

Perusal

Acrylic on 30" x 40" canvas

SOLD

This another one working in a new style that begun over the summer and has been developing. You can go to my website, click on the large abstract category to view all at the same time. See if you can find the other ones in this similar style?

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Modern Expressionistic Palette Knife Painting "Double Mesa" by Elizabeth Chapman

Double Mesa

Acrylic on 12" x 12" canvas

Available from my Etsy store: HERE

SOLD

Working through with a palette knife, lots of acrylic paint and a textured surface.

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Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Modern Expressionistic Abstract Painting "Arch" by Elizabeth Chapman

Arch

Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 1.5" canvas

Available from my Etsy Store: HERE

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SOLD

Sometimes in order to change things up a bit, I will work with the smaller canvases or on paper. This one is on a smaller canvas and one of three new ones I will be adding to my Etsy store. 

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Modern Expressionistic Abstract Blue Painting "Ingress" by Elizabeth Chapman

Ingress

Acrylic on 30" x 40" x 1.5" canvas

Available from VerandasFine Art & Gift Gallery

Fair Haven, New Jersey

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or link to a store from one of the side bars.

What inspires you? The initial spark that sets a painting in motion, where does it come from? Well, ultimately it is from the Creator of all things. But, from our perspective, what is it?  With each painting, there is an inspiration behind it. This one came to be from a memory of an image I had seen before that so impressed me...that well it stuck. I have gone back to it on many an occasion to attempt the idea finding it to be harder than it appears. So, "what is it?" you ask...

Although, I have never been to I absolutely love viewing images of landscapes, seascapes and in particular the houses in Greece.  The white houses trimmed with blue windows and doors and the color of the ocean water with so many variations of blue. SO, beautiful. In particular, it's been the boldness of the houses that captured my interest. Much harder to paint than it appears. How can you just use blue and white? this is the closest I have come! 

Here's one inspired from that same idea from back in 2010,  "Merge" (click HERE)

Wow! I remember beginning that painting with the same concept of just using  blue and white. Probably an ultramarine blue. Found it to be harder than I thought and introduced other colors into it. I'm sorry the photography of it is not so good. It did turn out to be a beautiful painting in real and has since sold. This one was begun with an indigo blue which is the darkest that you see in this image, not black. I did absolutely love the contrast that it created right away, but still not enough. I pushed forward with more blues, but trying to keep it just that.

Where does your inspirations come from?

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Modern Expressionistic Abstract Painting "Pied" by Elizabeth Chapman

Pied

Acrylic on 24" x 24" canvas

Available

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Lots going on here, I agree.  Once I got into the painting the challenge became to use as much color as possible and still pull off unifying the piece. The most difficult time came later as I was trying to decide which way to display the painting. Obviously, I can only show it one way. But, I found that it could be turned in several other directions for a pleasing composition. 

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Contemporary Abstract Painting "Ideal" by Elizabeth Chapman

Ideal

Acrylic on 10" x 10" canvas

SOLD

A combination of working with a brush followed by a palette knife. This one was worked over extensively which created a really nice surface texture. 

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

A Bit of Red Abstract Painting "Fabulosity" by Elizabeth Chapman

Fabulosity

Acrylic on 8" x 8" x 3/4" wrap canvas
Available $85

SOLD
Really contemplated being finished as I was attracted to less with this painting.  I loved the subtle value changes in the off whites and reds. Especially loved the coral on the red and bit of red in the dark.   In the end, I decided to go with it. What do you think?

Larger abstract paintings can be seen by visiting my website: HERE


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Ela, Mini Abstract ORIGINAL Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

Ela

Acrylic on 8" x 8" canvas

Available from Etsy: HERE


Another small abstract that is ready to go! 


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Original Abstract Expressionism "Lumina" by Elizabeth Chapman

Lumina

Acrylic on 24" x 48" x 1.5" canvas

Click on image for larger view

Available

Email: elizabethchapmanart@gmail.com

This one was painted weeks ago before venturing into painting the previously posted floral abstracts.  It went through three distinct stages each one could have been a painting in itself.  Sometimes continuing is a difficult decision to make when a painting is going well, yet you know it just isn't there yet.  It reminds me of a statement I once read from an artist's interview.  The question asked was "when do you know that the painting is complete?" followed by..."and aren't you afraid you might go past that point?" The answer was something like this..."there are endless amounts of time the painting could have been considered completed and it would have been ok. I simply don't worry about it, for you see if I should past that point and continue, another point of completion will occur." 

I took this painting past several points where I could have called it done, yet was not ready to call it finished. It was the third take in which I became totally immersed with enjoying the process of painting.  I remember thinking how this must be the way a child paints. Not so much thinking about "the rules" that we have picked up along the way, but more about, "oh, this area is so pretty, I think I'll circle it" or why not put this color over here....living in total freedom!

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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Floral Abstract Painting "Imperial" by Elizabeth Chapman

Imperial

Acrylic on 24"W x 36"H canvas

Available

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This one became another floral abstract although that wasn't the intent. It's called going with the flow of the painting. Sometimes it's just better not to fight it....

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Contemporary Abstract Painter

Floral Abstract Painting "Verdant" by Elizabeth Chapman

Verdant

Acrylic on 24" x 30" x 1.5" wrap canvas

SOLD

You can pick this out from the floral section in my website by clicking: HERE

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Now and then I'll take a notion to paint some florals.  There is something about painting from the real thing that keeps my interest.  This was a bouquet that I bought from our local grocery store and placed in a favorite vase of mine.  I began with a brush, but couldn't help changing over to a palette knife as the paint began to build.  The paint is thick, thick, thick.

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Fall Colors Expressionistic Abstract Painting "Bountiful" by Elizabeth Chapman

Bountiful

Acrylic on 17"W x 26"H  heavy paper
(click on image for close-up)

SOLD



Painting ever so freely here.  Sometimes it can be hard in deciding how much is enough.  Time.  Can value always be measured by time? A questioned that is often asked of artist is "how much time did it take you to paint that?"  The answer is always "all my life!"  


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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Gold Abstract Painting "RISE" by Expressionistic Painter Elizabeth Chapman

RISE
Acrylic on heavy (156lb) acid free paper
Ready to frame

Available: HERE

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Email: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


I don't always have this to show, but the painting below is a shot taken just before it was completed.  Honestly felt as if it was nearly done, but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Taking this image helped me to see that.  I left it to lay as I worked on other paintings.  One day, I walked in the studio with a willingness to take a risk and that was just what it needed!

Above image is the completed painting.

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Abstract Painting "Dream" ORIGINAL Contemporary Art by Elizabeth Chapman

Dream

Acrylic on 24" x 24" x 1.5" wrap canvas

Available

I so enjoyed working with the softer colors, neutrals and subtle texture variations.  Reminds me of the seasons changing here in the Ozarks.  The beautiful green colors of spring/summer have stayed with us this year due to a rainy summer.  Fall being in the air with hints of the richness of color that will come.  Then there is the bareness and restfulness of winter colors with it's neutral grays and whites.   Which is your favorite? or perhaps you enjoy all of them!  There are aspects of each season that I look forward  to and love.  It's wonderful to have the changes!

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Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist 

"Brave" Earth Tone Abstract Painting by Contemporary Artist Elizabeth Chapman

Brave

Acrylic on 36" x 36" x 1.5" wrap canvas

ORIGINAL 

Can you believe I worked on this one along side the three previous posted paintings? (scroll down) Quite different.  I believe it's ok to give yourself permission to try new things and to play.  Artists need this.  Even though this painting is more along the lines of the style I have developed over the years, there was experimenting with new ideas.  For one, working more with a vertical composition and secondly, using more neutralized color mixed from a limited earth tone palette.  Small steps, but never the less.

Planning to continue working with the paintings on watercolor paper alongside the canvases. Seems to be helping to allow more creative freedom working on several paintings at a time.  I'm wanting to try incorporating/merging drawing and painting from observation with the abstract.  Feel like creatively, I've been in the wilderness lately.  Just needing to remember that it is all part of the process? Expect more changes!

A portfolio with available paintings can be viewed in my online gallery by clicking: HERE

Enjoy! and please feel free to contact me for more information: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Blue Abstract Painting "One Fine Night" by Elizabeth Chapman

One Fine Night

Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper

17"H x 12"W

Ready to Frame

I guess I've just been needing to simply enjoy the process of painting in a childlike manner.  These have been helping me to break a creative block that has been going on for quite a while now.  Expect more!

"One Fine Night" can be found and purchased from my Web Gallery: HERE
....as well as many more of my expressionistic abstracts.  

For more information contact me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Contemporary Expressionistic Abstract "Divergent" by Elizabeth Chapman

Divergent

Acrylic on 24" x 24" heavy watercolor paper

Ready to frame

Available

Although done on watercolor paper, the layers of paint have been so built up that it has created a very sturdy surface with lots of texture.  There a many options for framing, further enhancing the painting.

This painting may be purchased from my website or by contacting me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

Please visit my website to view more of my colorful contemporary abstracts: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist