Modern Expressionistic Abstract Painting "Volition" by Elizabeth Chapman

Volition

Acrylic on 30" x 40" x 1.5" canvas

Available

To purchase or for more information contact: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

More Elizabeth Chapman abstracts can be seen on my website: HERE

 For me there comes that time while painting when I have to be willing to let go and take a risk.  This can be a very difficult thing as it could mean the making of a good abstract painting or a disaster.  Choosing can be the hardest step. Totally, worth the risk for success! 

Elizabeth Chapman

Modern Abstract Painting

Beach Time with "Oceana" Modern Expressionistic ORIGINAL Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

Oceana

Acrylic on 30" x 30" x 1.5" canvas

Ready to hang

ORIGINAL

This painting may be purchased by contacting me: elizabethchapmanart@gmail.com

Please visit my website to see more of my available colorful abstract paintings: HERE

FRESH OFF THE EASEL!!

That's right this one is just coming down from the easel. Phew! It was one of those that I began but then came back to a few weeks later to resolve.  This is not always something that I like to do it, as I find that it is much easier to make daring decisions when I stick to one painting at a time. But, that can be stressful too. Wait a minute, don't they say painting is suppose to be relaxing? True, it can be. For the most part though, there are so many ideas, decisions, frustrations, etc., to work through that it can leave a person drained.

There were a lot of frustrations as I worked to find my place with this one. Once there, it was just plain fun!  I pretty much have an awareness of the whole piece as I am working myself through various parts. Totally, thinking color, lines and shapes. Not really thinking about if it looks like anything. The important part to me is in finding each paintings own unique groove.

When I finally reached that point in which I had a feeling of completion, I stood back to look at the painting from a distance.  It was so much visual fun imagining a beach scene with piers sticking out of the water.  The bottom half being the sandy beach and you can even see a little snack shack to the left. Plenty more to see if you just imagine for yourself! That's what I love about abstracts!

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Contemporary Palette Knife Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

Salvo

Acrylic on 30" x 30" x 1.5" canvas

ORIGINAL

SOLD

To purchase this painting or for more information email me: elizabethchapmanart@gmail.com

This one was done with a palette knife painting. Colors are dipped out from a jar of paint, applied and mixed on the canvas. It has been a while since I did one of these and really enjoyed getting back into it.  I don't believe the image of the painting does it justice as there are so many tiny pieces of color that the camera reads much of it into one color. Much merging of color occurs.  

You can get a better close up of this painting by visiting my website: HERE

Float over the top of the painting and click on the + top right corner.

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Expressionistic Abstract Painting "Mas" by Elizabeth Chapman

Mas

Acrylic on 6" x 6" heavy paper

Ready to frame

I've got this little jewel listed today on my DPW site: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Delecta Contemporary Expressionistic Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

Delecta

Acrylic on 24" x 30" canvas

SOLD

Available from my Web Gallery: HERE

email: elizabethchapmanart@gmail.com

As I was beginning to feel finished with this painting and stood back for some perspective, my reaction was "OH what a delight!" I knew then, that it was completed.  The title has been derived from the word delight.  A feast of color!



Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

inspiration.

Inspira

Acrylic on 36" x 36" x 1.5"

SOLD

Just sold.  Amazing how a sale can bring times of refreshment ,encouragement and inspiration! It also brings me  joy knowing that a work will be loved and bring much enjoyment into another's life. 

 More abstracts can be seen: HERE 

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

January Paintings Collaged

Collage of January's "30 paintings in 30 days challenge"


Created this collage of January's paintings using PicMonkey.  Kinda neat being able to see them all together. I actually painted a bit more than this last month.  Begun a couple of figurative abstract paintings that will be given to a couple of sisters from their mom. Almost, done. Also, a very large abstract that I will share next. Check back!

My Web Gallery is HERE

Elizabeth Chapman
Conemporary Abstract Artist

30 paintings in 30 days….Day Fifteen

Adowa 

Acrylic on 24"H x 36"W x 3/4" wrap canvas

Available

Day FIFTEEN….. This is actually a painting that I have revised giving it a little bit different of a twist. I love the surface texture that working on a previously painted canvas will give you.  If you would like to see the older painting, I will link it here.  I was willing for it to become a totally new painting, but I wanted it to remain a vertical and keep the same title. It was already wired on the back for a vertical and the title had been written. Seems to have retained the same feel to it and somewhat similar overall color.  Adowa is an African dance…can you feel the movement?

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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

SALUTE

Salute

Acrylic on 8" x 8" heavy paper

$100, can be purchased: HERE

JUST SOLD!

O.k. so I am playing catch up on the "30 paintings in 30 days" challenge.  It's been good for me to begin this, as the holidays kinda got me out of the groove.  I am painting again now, everyday, but it will be a bit before I catch up.  Plus January in Missouri has begun with lots of cold weather and snow.  Getting new works photographed in a timely manner will also present a challenge!

"Salute" can be purchased from my Web Gallery: HERE

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Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Faith, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

'Faith'

Acrylic on 24" x 30" x 1.5"

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elizabethchapman@artlover.com

 As I was painting this abstract I was thinking about how it is so important for ME to BELIEVE in the art making process and that there will be a beautiful painting.  It is so easy to get wrapped up in thoughts that come from the world, rather than allowing myself to be totally engulfed in child like faith.  The result here was a bright and colorful abstract with a child like feeling, playing and having fun.

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Convergence, Modern Art, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Elizabeth Chapman

'Convergence'

Acrylic on 30" x 40" x 1.5" canvas

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Titles ...... my wonderful husband is always so much help to me when it comes to titling my artwork.  The painting can sometimes come so easily for me, as it did with this one.  But, then when it is at the point of coming up with a title I could work for days and days ............ and still not have a good title.  So, he has done it again!  Convergence.... the bringing together of contrasting colors.

My husband thought that this painting would be a GREAT wedding present. To him the abstract looks like a coming together of the two circular objects, a drawing near to each other. This has a lot to say about unity and two becoming one as in a marriage. You know, when two hearts beat as one!

Web Gallery:  www.melizabethchapman.artspan.com

... a burst of color

Color Frenzy


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Expressionistic Palette Knife Painting

Acrylic on 11" x 14" 140 lb. paper

Bring on the color!! I was just looking at the sky here today and thinking what a beautiful blue it was and all the shades of green from the trees up against it. Anyway, that has nothing to do with this piece, but color is everywhere and I love it. Take some time each day to pay attention and be thankful for all the color that surrounds us each day.

Color Frenzy was painted with lots of layers of thick acrylic paint on 140lb. paper. It is not framed but it can be framed to a standard 11" x 14" frame or custom framed. Does not require matting or being under glass. If interested in the purchasing of this piece I would be happy to quote you a price with and/or without framing. Contact me at: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

To see more of my work please visit my Web Gallery.

moving on....

Entrance


SOLD

Abstract Expressionism

11" x 14" canvas

Well, it's almost been a year since I began this journey of following what I believe to be my calling. It was a giant leap of faith to leave a well paying job and move on. I've learned more than I ever expected. There is a lot more to art and the business of art than meets the eye. More on this I sure as I approach my one year anniversary.

Lately, I've been faced with making decisions which basically have left me once again, to believe and rely on that which I can not see. This first year has brought me to a point of knowing and building my confidence as an artist. I am now ready. I had absolutely no idea of where to even start one year ago. I just began with what I did now, believed and it all began evolving from there.

This recent painting reminds me of a calm, peaceful, serene and inviting environment. A place to enter and be at rest. Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the hard work and discipline required of an artist in order to make a living in this business. (doubly so in this economy) I believe this is all in preparation for what will be needed and required of me. Recent decisions and occurrences have brought me peace in what I am doing, yet I am still finding myself counting the cost before I enter.

moving on......

Daily Abstract Painter Elizabeth Chapman

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Continuum

Continuum

Contemporary Abstract Painting

30"x40" 

I've had a difficult time photographing and editing this painting.  This is as close as I could get it, but still don't feel like it does it justice.  I love the simplicity and yet the elegance that this painting has.  We have it hanging in our living room behind a table that has a large green jar with deep blue- violet tall stem gladious flowers.   It looks really awesome!  For any further information I can be contacted at elizabethchapman @artlover.com  Enjoy!

Daily Painter Abstract Elizabeth Chapman

yay a productive weekend....

Star Maker

Palette Knife Acrylic Painting

24" x 36"

I got a lot of painting done this weekend.  I went right to the large canvases that I had gotten away from for awhile.  They just seem so intimidating.  Once I get started the creative flow seems to take over along with different thought processes.  So much of the time I am feeling as if I am making a mess, but when I stand back or come back after a time I see a beautiful mess! 

Star Maker is a palette knife acrylic painting on a gallery wrap canvas that measures 24" x 36" by 1 /2" sides.  The sides have been painted and wired on the back ready to hang.  Finished with a UV protective sealant and highest quality paints used.  E-mail me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com for purchasing information.

all things work for good.....

Magical Moment

Contemporary Expressionistic Abstract Art

Acrylic paint on 8" x 8" canvas panel

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  Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.  But they delight in the Law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.  Their leaves never wither, and the prosper in all they do.  Psalm 1:1-3

Mostly, when I paint purely abstractly one thing leads to the next.  The story to this one is that as it was laying drying I accidently dropped another painting (paint side down) on to this one.  It then had colors from the other painting in the hanging tree limbs.  My first thought- oh no, it's ruined.  My second thought- now how can I make this work.  So, I decided to go with adding more of the specks of color. Flowers or fruit?  A magical moment was created!!

Abstract Daily Painter Elizabeth Chapman