FAREWELL TO 2013

Wintertide

Acrylic on 48"H x 30"W x 1.5" wrap canvas

Available from Web Gallery: HERE

Painted back in January of 2013 this one was inspired by  a wintry snowy day in the Midwest.  It's one of the few verticals as I usually feel more comfortable working horizontally.  I would like to stretch myself a bit and work a few more verticals into my inventory.  

As the end of the year and a new year approaches resolutions and goals for 2014 are being made.  I try and keep mine simple as #1 i'll forget and #2 i'm really not a goal setter. Just ask my kids and they will tell you mom's philosophy is "it'll all work out".  However it has been helpful to me go back and study what was produced over this last year in a time of reflecting.

Here are some goals:

*work more specifically with large canvases
*continue experimenting with new developments in style
*phase out of the small abstracts
*take floral abstracts in a new direction
*incorporate figures into abstracts
*draw more

How about yours?!

Cheers to a New Year….

God Bless.

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Ultramod

Ultramod

Acrylic on 40"H x 60"W x 1.5" wrap canvas

Available

SOLD

One of my larger abstract paintings which can be purchased from my Web Gallery: HERE or by emailing me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com.

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

summertime blues....

Akin

Acrylic on 24" x 36" x 1.5" wrap canvas

Color palette testing

Testing the colors for a commission painting that was completed recently and posted in the previous post.  Playing around, warming up to the blues I used in "Wanderlust".   Later I came back to this canvas and painted on it, but the color palette of the previous painting was still with me. As these two paintings were completed back to back, there is an overflow of colors and similarities between the two.  

Akin...having the same properties.


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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

narrowest street.....

Kissing Street

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

SOLD

Now and then a city scape type of painting will occur.  I was just playing with the shapes and lines in order to pull this painting together.  Not being sure that I liked it all, I left it alone for awhile.  When I came back, I saw it. It's one of those scenes you might see in an Italian type city.  Imagine yourself walking through a narrow street with buildings on both sides.  The windows are open, there are clotheslines hanging outside, a cool breeze in the air...it's a busy day.

After having given this description to my husband, he immediately found the title.  The narrowest street in Italy is called the "Kissing Street"... This scene really does exist!!

This painting is in my web gallery: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

mishmosh....

Pastiche

Acrylic on 8" x 8" x 3/4" wrap canvas

Available

Mini abstract painting with patchworks of soft colors on a textured surface.  I initial these small abstracts on the side in order to give them more versatility for displaying.  I rotate the images once they are photographed, which helps me in finding the strongest compositional direction.  The decision can often times be a difficult one in that there may be several different strong placements.  My decision is based on what I feel to be the best view.  With the initials on the side of these mini's, collectors have a choice in how to hang the artwork and an option in changing them later to refresh the display.  Also, they can be arranged in a group and rotated to create new interest.

More mini's can be viewed, HERE

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

love.....

Convergence

Acrylic on 30" x 40" x 1.5" wrap canvas

SOLD

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or contact me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

As my thoughts are focused on my daughter Emma who will be getting married tomorrow, this painting has continually came to my remembrance as a visual expression. Rather than give you my thoughts, I'm going to leave this one to you.  But, would love to hear yours!!

We are very excited with all the activities and the bringing together of friends and family!

for this very special celebration!!

Peeks can now be seen: HERE

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

what have you been inspired by lately.....

'Nautica'

Acrylic on 8" x 8" x 3/4" wrap canvas
$75.00

SOLD

May be purchased through PayPal from my Web Gallery: HERE

or by contacting me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Inspiration....  what inspires you?

I made a list and thought I might share what keeps me coming back to the studio, especially when you hit those dry times.  Hope you find my list of inspirations an encouragement to you.

*sometimes it helps to just get away and do something different...live life!
this might mean family time, trying out new recipes, shopping, gardening, etc.,

*cleaning and organizing my studio/house always seems to have a way to de-clutter my mind and helps me to refocus on new ideas.  

*ordering supplies....love doing this... with each sale I re-invest in canvases or paints

*viewing artist's painting on you tube or just surfing the web

*a sale! or feedback...this one nearly always sends me back in the studio...gotta paint more!

*switch out to a different subject matter or medium, recently I have begun a visual journal

*walking and taking in all the beauty that we have been so blessed with, by God the creator of all.  Thankfulness.

*a trip to the mall soaking up all the colors in the clothing stores

*viewing a traveling show

*hearing "I love you"

*listening to music

*children's art

*probably the biggest one for me is believing...yes, go ahead and dream big!


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Expressionistic Abstract Painting "Elation" Original Art by Contemporary Artist Elizabeth Chapman

Elation

Acrylic on 24" x 36" x .75"

Gallery wrap canvas

SOLD

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

Reflections....  One thing I do now know for sure is that the bottom line as an artist is that you  have got to keep producing.  Lately, I've been reflecting back on the very beginning of this new chosen career of mine which begun five years ago and can actually laugh at myself, as I began without any technical knowledge or inventory.  One thing I knew, for my part it was going to take a lot of hard work and belief in what I was doing.  I spent my first summer....literally working from 8-5 , just as if it was a regular job.  The first half of my day was spent painting realistic florals and the other half of the day was spent learning the beginnings of how to market a product, working a digital camera,  transferring images online, starting a blog, sites to list on, how to list, pricing etc.,  How much did I make that first year for all my effort?!..well let's just LOL together!

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Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Year End Special, ORIGINAL Contemporary Expressionistic Abstract by Elizabeth Chapman

'Axiom'

Acrylic on 30" x 40" x 1.5" wrap canvas

SOLD

Homeward bound..... yay.... Axiom has found it's new home!!  Another of my Year End Special paintings sold.  If you haven't taken a look, please check it out here.  

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Painting

Year End Special, ORIGINAL Palette Knife Abstract Painting, "Fancy Flight" by Elizabeth Chapman

'Fancy Flight'

Acrylic on 24" x 30" x 1.5" wrap canvas, just SOLD.

To purchase email me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

A Celebration.... of the arts.  This painting was part of a live demonstration which I was asked to participate in two years ago as a celebration of the arts at the airport.  As an orchestra played in the background, I painted with a palette knife to the feel of the music.  I was not all that sure about painting in front of people watching me, but with the music playing I became focused on the orchestrating of color.  This is another painting that I have placed in my Year End Specials.

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Abstract Painting, ORIGINAL Contemporary Art "Alembic" Thanksgiving post by Elizabeth Chapman

"Alembic"

Acrylic on 16" x 20" x 3/4"

Available

 Thanksgiving....  a busy week as we will be hosting a large family/friends (of which I am most thankful for) gathering at our house this week.  As an artist I am thankful for being able to make an income with my gift of creating expressions of love that are displayed, bringing a sense of warmth to another's home.  Just recently three large paintings "Memerize", Elements and Traverse have found their homes.  I am currently running an end of the year special in order to clear out some of my older paintings and make room for new inspirations! Click this YEAR END SPECIAL link and email me for purchasing information.

My way to say, "Thank you"!!


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Abstract Painting "Sonsie" ORIGINAL Contemporary Art by Elizabeth Chapman

'Sonsie'

Acrylic on 8" x 8" x 3/4"

Available

Lime Green and Pink.....  reminds me of a floral I once painted "Mountain Flower" a commissioned work for a person who had just been to Colorado.  She had asked me to paint an abstract floral from a picture she had taken of a Columbine flower on her iPhone.  

Please visit my website to see more......

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist