Enigma Modern Expressionistic Abstract Painting By Elizabeth Chapman

Enigma

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

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The story behind this one is interesting.  A simple line design with charcoal was the first step. Then the pouring of liquid acrylic paints on the canvas as you can see with the runs. A layering process of pouring white and blending with a brush occurred next. All of this was to be the undercoat. In the center I worked with heavy body acrylic paints and a palette knife. I left the painting like this with the intention of continuing the palette knife process later.  The next day when I walked into the studio to work, it took my breath away. I really, really liked it as it is and decided to leave it alone for a bit. Well, with the confirmation of several family members loving it as well, I decided to call it finished.

This isn't a bad picture of it at all, but in real it just seems to glow. The contrast between the two textures created by the liquid acrylics and the heavy body acrylics is BEAUTIFUL.  When do you decide a painting is finished? What do you think?

This one has been listed in my website and is available for purchase from me: HERE
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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

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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

Modern expressionistic abstract painting "Aureate" by Elizabeth Chapman

Aureate

Acrylic with metallic golds on 17" x 15" heavy paper

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I simply love creating and will work with a painting until it reaches that  breathless moment.  A big part of the success of this painting was the painting underneath.  Why do I say that? Because it weren't for that terrible, I can't stand it painting....I wouldn't have gone on and if I wouldn't have gone the beauty of the true meant to be painting would not have emerged. 

Persistence paid off as someone else has fallen in love with this one!  It will be used in decorating a new apartment.  Always love hearing from those who collect my work and what it means to them.  I am ever so thankful for each one of them! 

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Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Aureate

Aureate

Acrylic 17" x 14" on heavy paper

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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"!

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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

a time to enjoy

Ablaze

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

Ready to hang

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Here in the Ozarks we are just on the verge of having all the leaves turn color.  It's just too bad that once it happens it only last for about a week and then it's gone.  I will definitely be getting out to enjoy the fall color palette.  This is a 2012 painting that reminds me of many of those colors.  If you click on the image you can get a better close up.  Enjoy!!

This painting is currently available and can be found in my Web Gallery: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist