Figurative Abstract Painting "Bicycle Girl" by Elizabeth Chapman

Bicycle Girl

Acrylic on 20" x 24" canvas

Figurative Abstract Commission

SOLD

For information on commissioning your figurative abstract painting, email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

More of these can be seen in the figurative abstract section of my website: HERE

The latest figurative painting completed recently as a commission for my water aerobics instructor, Margaret. Having gone through my website, she fell in love with a painting that I had done years ago of my daughter, Emma.  It reminded her of her own daughter, Tamara. I knew she wanted it to be similar, but at the same time I wanted this painting to have a life of it's own. So, I also worked with the original photograph of Emma and the bike. She also asked if I couldn't perhaps make the skin color just a little darker. As I was painting, I realized that I had never mixed color for black skin. Had to google it! Why had I never done this before? I loved the richness of the colors. There wasn't much skin to cover with this painting but I mixed SO much paint just enjoying the learning process. Thank you, Margaret! Hope your enjoying "Bicycle Girl" up there on your mantel!!

Figurative Abstract Painting "Adorn" by Elizabeth Chapman

Adorn

Acrylic on 10" x 10" canvas

SOLD

If interested in created custom ordered figurative abstract painting, contact me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

I worked on another commission for a figurative abstract this last week.  I will admit these always make me a little nervous. Then again, that can be a good thing right? A good challenge.  Not that the large abstracts aren't, is just that with these I feel the expectations of those who have entrusted me to create a cherished piece.  

I have been developing a process of approach that is consistent and works for me. It begins with getting acquainted with my subject by drawing directly on the canvas. Then I will block in the negative space adjusting and correcting any drawing problems. Next, I will move in to the subjects(s) and begin finding and painting flesh tones. I'll need to break and leave it for awhile. When I come back I am able to continue with a back and forth flow between background and subject. The last step is the very hardest. At this point, I have gotten to know my subject(s) and it's time to be willing to take a risk. It's the giving of life.  Brushstrokes and colors are boldly and confidently placed. Hopefully, it's all worked out and I can send an image to the client for approval.  Lastly, is the celebration stage... and I can sit back and enjoy the work!! Hope you do too!

More of these can be seen in my website: HERE

or in my Etsy store: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman

Modern Abstract Artist 

Figurative Abstract Painting "Venture" by Elizabeth Chapman

Venture

Acrylic on 12" x 12" canvas

Commission (sold)

ORIGINAL 2016

If interested in commissioning a figurative abstract or for more information, email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


One more. I think. This is the last one just completed from a series I've done over the last month. Scroll down to see the others. There's a lot of paint on those mountains! They weren't easy. I really kinda hate that I'm done with these, as I was developing a rhythm.  Beginning with a sketch, then going to the background and back into the figures. For the next session, I begin with the figures going into the background. Lastly, I work back and forth merging, working with soft/hard edges. Somewhere there towards the end I push myself to work with out the photograph as I'm needing to remember that this is a figurative abstract  and not a realistic painting.

Visit my website to see more of my modern abstract paintings: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Painting

Figurative Abstract Painting "Endear" by Elizabeth Chapman

Endear

Acrylic on 10" x 10" canvas

Sold

ORIGINAL 2016

If you would like a figurative abstract, email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

This is the first one in a pair that I did for Katy and her son. Scroll down to see the second one of Katy's mother and her son.  These were a couple of very special pieces as I felt I got to know this family as I painted them. Always, such an honor to be asked to paint a figurative abstract.

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Figurative Abstract Painting "Devoted" by Elizabeth Chapman

Devoted

Acrylic on 10" x 10" canvas

SOLD

The second one (I'll post the first one next) in a pair that was commissioned through my Etsy store.  This was of the grandma reading to her grandson.  

To contact me for your original customized painting from a photo, email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

Visit my website to see my modern abstract paintings: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Figurative abstract mother and child painting, "More Love" by Elizabeth Chapman

More Love

Acrylic on 10" x 10" canvas

SOLD

For your custom order you can follow the link on Etsy: HERE

or contact me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

This painting was done as a commission for Elise Cripe.  Two years ago I did one for her first born, Ellerie  and her together. This one is Elise and her second born, Piper.  The paintings "Mother's Love" and "More Love" are being paired up and displayed in her home together.  Working on a couple more this week and an order next week.  Seems like once started...they just keep coming!

Visit my website to see my modern expressionistic abstract paintings: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Figurative Abstract Painting "Brother's and I" by Contemporary Abstract Artist Elizabeth Chapman

Brother's and I
Acrylic 16" x 18" canvas

Commission Sold

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I was contacted through my Etsy shop and asked if I wouldn't consider painting a figurative abstract. It was from a very special time in which these siblings had been re-united while visiting a brother who was recovering from injuries while having been deployed.  I was puzzled as Etsy was not the place that I had done these, so...how did she know about them?  Later, she told me she had seen them on Instagram and had really like them. Would I do one for her?  Immediately, upon seeing the photograph ideas began to formulate. So, how could I not?  Although, these always do make me a bit nervous to paint I will.  Maybe it's because I don't want to offend anyone by the way I have abstracted them and because I know how special the photograph means to them. It's really more about capturing a feeling for the painting than a realistic representation.

I don't do these often enough and should as they've been well received. I have decided to begin a listing for them in my Etsy shop. It won't be on there for a few more weeks, so in the mean time if your reading and think you might be interested contact me: elizabethchapmanart@gmail.com

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Painting