Modern Abstract Painting "Impetus" by Elizabeth Chapman

Impetus

Acrylic on 36" x 48" canvas

SOLD

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Now and then a painting of mine will sell fresh off the easel. This is one of my latest, Impetus.  I had it posted on Instagram and sold within four hours. Can I not just have that happen every day?!! No, it doesn't work like that, but what a joy it is when it does. Actually, every painting that sells however way the timing works is one that brings me joy and thankfulness.  For several reasons.  One being that it is my income and for that I am thankful.  Secondly, it is a joy in knowing that I have so connected to someone through the gift of creativity that they are willing to spend their hard earned money to own and hang the painting in their home to be loved and admired.  Not all will be sold and not who view my work are purchasing it, but if it brightens some one elses day then that makes me happy too.

Enjoy!

Elizabeth

Modern Abstract Painting "Iridium" Acrylic on 12" x 12" canvas by Elizabeth Chapman

Iridium on 12" x 12" canvas

Acrylic, $185

Available

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So many layers! Layer upon layer of acrylic paint which created lots of rich surface texture and color. 

Let me know if your interested in this one!

Free to dream.

Daydream

Acrylic on 30" x 40" canvas

SOLD

"Everything starts as somebody's daydream." Larry Niven

Ever daydream?!

"What was the artist thinking while creating this work?" is a common question asked by collectors. Here are my thoughts:

It's good to dream and might as well dream big.  I am so thankful to be able to bring dreams to reality through the process of creating.  When I posted this painting on instagram the question was asked of me as to what the dream was about?  The short answer, "A world in which every one truly loves each other"  The longer version, is it was painted on election day here in the US (Nov. 8th), I was thinking about the division/sadness this election has caused in our nation, among family, friends, communities, etc., Like no other I have ever seen. Crazy. The dream was that we could all get along, loving each other and living in peace. What's so wrong with a little peace, love and understanding?! We ought to at least be able to respect each other's opinions and beliefs. That is what living in a free country is about. Anyway, just a dream....elizabeth


This painting can be purchased directly from my studio, contact: elizabethchapman@artlover.com
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Modern Abstract Painting "Pinna" by Elizabeth Chapman

Pinna

Acrylic on 32" x 44" canvas

SOLD

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Modern Expressionistic Abstract Artist

Colorful Contemporary Abstract Painting "Lea" by Elizabeth Chapman

Lea

Acrylic on 10" x 10" canvas

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Similiar color palette to the last one I posted only on a bit larger canvas. Not intentional. Just the way it worked out. Lots of color!

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Email: elizabethchapmanart@gmail.com

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Contemporary Abstract Artist

Petite Landscape Abstract Painting "Vista" by Elizabeth Chapman

Vista

Acrylic on 8" x 8" canvas

ORIGINAL 2015

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"Vista" may also be purchased from my website: HERE 

Presently working on a large 30" x 40" canvas painting inspired by my recent trip to the Sunshine State, Florida! As I'm working on resolving it, taking a break to post this small abstract.  Thinking on how these little ones can take as long or longer to paint than a large abstract.  Someone recently made the comment to me that it's not about the size but about concept. Had to think on that one for a while. I believe there's a lot of truth there. Each painting is unique and has to be brought to that place where it feels right. I have often found that reproducing one of  my own paintings is really not that hard for me. The struggle that was once there in bringing it all together has already been done.  I know what colors I mixed, layers, textures, even music that I played to create that piece and can pretty much paint it again. Easy enough. It's not about size but in being true to each paintings direction.  As I'm looking at "Vista" I can see brushstrokes that begun the painting, and later worked over with a palette knife.

Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Mini Contemporary Abstract Painting "Alight" by Elizabeth Chapman

Alight

Acrylic on 6" x 6" 156lb watercolor paper.

ORIGINAL

May be purchased from DPW Auction: HERE

From the newest mini series....this one has a textured surface.

Website: HERE

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Contemporary Abstract Artist

Avola, Red Abstract Contemporary Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

Avola

Acrylic on 24" x 24" x1.5" canvas

$450 includes free shipping

Available

I love working with reds, but also find it a difficult color to balance and especially to photograph.  Truth be known, this is/was a painting from 2011 that I have updated.  More like total re-do as I gessoed over the whole painting. It's not such a bad thing. I love the texture that a previous painting brings to a new work.  Also, you don't have the intimidation of a white canvas to begin with as shapes and colors can be seen through the gesso. This inspires ideas, a fresh start and of course when working intuitively one idea leads to the next. Another adventure!


This painting can be purchased from my website: HERE, 
 from my Etsy Store or by emailing me: elizabethchapmanart@gmail.com 


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Sonority Expressionistic Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

Sonority

Acrylic on 24" x 24" x 1.5" canvas

Auction begins at $100 with $35 shipping to anywhere in the continental USA. Ends next Wednesday, 12/10.

Great buy!

This painting is an original work from 2010. It is on a gallery wrap canvas with the 1.5" depth sides painted black. I use Golden acrylic paints for their saturation and longevity of color. It is also coated with an acrylic polymer varnish. Wired on the back and ready to hang. 

I have place it on the Daily Paint Works site on auction. If your interested and would like to bid, you may follow that link: HERE   

A bit more about this painting:  An image of this work was sold and used for a poster promoting "The Haydn Concert at Christ Presbyterian Church"....Mass for Troubled Times by F.J.Haydn in Canton, Ohio / 2011 ORIGINAL Certificate of Authenticity

Abstract Expressionistic Painting "Elation" by Contemporary Artist Elizabeth Chapman

'Elation'

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


Fresh off the easel!  ….and the last of these size canvases. I'm needing to order more canvases, but having a dilemma with which sizes to order.  I love working on so many different sizes.  This size is handy in that it can easily be taken off the easel and turned on a table.  With each turn there is a fresh perspective which helps in creating balance.  On the other hand, the large canvases have a lot more space to play in.  The smallest are actually the hardest and take the longest for me.  So, I'll scratch those off the list for now.  

Anyway, I can wait a bit longer on that decision. However I can not on the bubble wrap.  I sold a painting this week! yay!…and used the last of it for packaging.  This has got to be done soon…like today. We buy a super large roll here locally, which requires a trip with the truck.  The roll is so large that we can not get in through any of our doorways!  It has to be rolled out in the driveway where it is cut in half and roll up into two rolls for storage.  Something, that we do about once a year and we usually get it done before running out.  We still have some cardboard left, so that can wait for another few boxes to be made.  So, as you can see there is more going on behind the scenes than just painting.  Working on catching up!  


This painting along with a full portfolio of available works can be viewed in my web gallery by clicking: HERE


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Contemporary Abstract Artist

Abstract Contemporary Painting "Savvy" by Elizabeth Chapman

Savvy

Acrylic on 24" x 24" x 1.5" canvas

Available

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Blue Abstract Painting "Allure" by Contemporary Artist Elizabeth Chapman

Allure

Acrylic on 30" x 40" x 1.5" canvas

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loving pink.

Grata

Acrylic on 24" x 24" x 1.5" canvas

SOLD

Thank you, Amy!

Inspired by the color of the year "orchid" this painting just sold last week along with...

Tres 

Mixed Media on 9" x 11" paper

SOLD

…..this smaller painting which will be framed to be hung by-

Quatra

Mixed Media on 9" x 11" paper

this painting which was a request to compliment "Tres".

Overall it's been a pretty pink week!

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Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist

studio dilemma

"Wed"
Acrylic on 36"H x 48" x 1.5" wrap canvas

SOLD


I am still struggling with working in my studio.  Only now it is because we've had to so some unexpected work on the basement ceiling, (not my studio) which curtailed removing the previous ceiling texture and replacing sheetrock.  It is a mess.  Therefore, I only tip toe through when I really, really need to get something. Not feeling like working down there with all that mess.  Plus, still working on the lighting in my studio.  This painting was completed last week before all this begun.  

Yesterday, I just needed to paint. So, I brought my watercolors, gouache, brushes and paper upstairs.
I've now set up a temporary studio in the kitchen!  Here I have decided I will use up the watercolors and gouache paint.  Because I mostly paint with acrylics the watercolors have not been used as much over the last few years.  Good watercolor paint is expensive, but a little bit goes a long ways and so they can last a long time. Only, if not used up over many years they will turn gummy like in texture which is what has happened. Gouache is another watercolor medium.  It is more opaque than watercolors.  I call it the oils of watercolors.  Love the feel of being able to mix and blend with them, especially with white.  To resolve the problem I'm having with the watercolors having turned gummy like, I'm mixing  white gouache into them.  Mixed media.

Back to the studio dilemma.  I feel like a broken record going over and over the struggle I've been having getting back into feeling at home in my new studio space.  It takes time to get things to where they are working for you.  I was encouraged this morning by reading another artist's struggle with this dilemma.  I've always admired her work and is pretty much a daily read of mine: Texas Artist Laurie Pace  Not feeling so alone now, in my struggle.

This painting can be viewed and purchased directly from my web gallery: HERE
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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

it is good.

Tetrad

Acrylic on 18"H x 14"W heavy paper

Available


Worked on this one simultaneously while painting "Innermost" from a few post back.  Each new painting is a challenge in itself.  They say that artist's are people who are easily bored. True. That's why we have a need to be making things. Creating an abstract painting keeps me engaged and focused on the piece until it is completed.  How do I know it is finished? It's that aha moment, this is good or wow which for some reason tends to occur just as you thought it would not. This is where perseverance pays off. With some paintings this moment will come together rather quickly, whereas others are may take a time of being contemplated over.

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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

less color.

Innermost

Acrylic on 24" x 36" wrap canvas

SOLD

If you care to take a look at the 2010 version of Innermost you will find there us been a change!  An update, a revision, a redo or whatever you want to call revisiting an older painting.  As the layers of acrylic gesso and paint were built up with a palette knife my thoughts where captivated by the beauty of subtleties.  The mixing of whites into the existing colors creating such soft tones of color and texture.  Less color for a change.

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Contemporary Abstract Artist

climb every mountain.

Alpa
Acrylic on 48" x 48" x 1.5" wrap canvas
Available


I was having lunch with a couple of friends of mine last week when the title for this painting came to me.  I work intuitively and began this one with purple. Why purple? Well, it was the first color that came to my mind as I began. That led to the next color(s)/idea(s) and from their the painting began to emerge.  I'll have to admit working with the purples and green felt a bit unusual for me and really wasn't all that sure about it.  But, I do feel it is important to allow and follow each paintings flow and uniqueness. So, what does lunch have to do with this?

My friend Emily had taken off on a trail and is talking about a trip to Peru.  She is describing how BEAUTIFUL the Andes Mountains that run through Peru are with all the purples and greens.  I'm visualizing this scene that she is describing when instantly this painting that I had been working comes to my mind.  I interrupt (artist friends are use to these interruptions in conversations with each other as ideas are being tossed around) to show her a picture from that mornings painting on instagram. Which then leads us into a conversation about instagram…see how artist's converse with each other! It's like talking in circles, but amazingly much is accomplished.

Longstory short, later I googled for information and images of the Peruvian Andes Mountains and saw those colors that she was talking about. I then began seeing this painting in a different light and imagining. It is now hanging on one side of our living room wall, against a cafe colored wall.  Very striking and enjoying it much, well until one day.  The title comes from Alpamayo one of the highest peaks in the chain close to the Alpamuyu river. Can't be afraid of pink either for this one!


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Contemporary Abstract Artist

inspiration.

Highlight

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

SOLD!
Thanks Jennifer!

It worked!  The initial spark of this painting came to me while we were driving down the road.  My husband likes to do the driving, not that I'm a bad driver….just the way he is. Men. So, anyway what to do.  Well, for a creative person it's a great time to work on ideas!  I envisioned a landscape composition with a beach in the foreground, bluish purplish mountains and sky.  Not sure that the blue area looks like mountains, but hey maybe it's water.  Now you know the initial inspiration for this painting and the outcome is pretty much true to that idea.  However,  it could have taken a different direction and then I would have had to been willing to let go of that idea.  Either way, that first inclination drove this painting.


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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Day EIGHT

Spectra

Acrylic on 15"H x 23"W heavy watercolor paper

Ready to frame, $300

Available: HERE

Day 8 of the "30 paintings in 30 days" .  This one was painted on heavy watercolor paper.  It is off of a roll of 156lb Arches watercolor paper that I purchased last year.  Cutting the paper off the roll is difficult as it continues to curl up on me.  Smaller pieces aren't so bad, but the larger ones have a tendency to curl up. Once cut, I will place the large piece in the bath tub and soak with water.  This flattens it out.  I then lay the paper on my studio table and the first strokes of lines/colors are placed.  I always love this first step as it is like a new adventure in not knowing where your going to be taken.

I'll be starting another one of these today along with working on a few others.  Because I am beginning on wet paper, I can only take it so far and then have to allow it time to dry.  This gives me perspective time.  I work intuitively, whether it is a piece in which I work on for hours at a time or a slower one in which it is covered in steps as in this type.  Often times when I come back I will see the next idea to work with which then leads to the next.  The wonderful thing about working on paper is that composition can be adjusted by cropping. In the end this one had about seven inches on the right side that continued on with the darks. I was bothered by it but found that by cropping I could create the right  amount of tension with out having to resolve it with painting.

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Contemporary Abstract Artist

Day seven…

Premier

Acrylic on 32"W x 36"H x 1.5" canvas

Available from: HERE

Day seven of the "30 paintings in 30 days" challenge.  This painting is part of a collection in which I have been experimenting with new techniques.  I am working here with creating more of a translucent surface.  This is difficult for me as I have been working opaquely for several years with lots of thick paint which creates lots of surface texture.  Nothing wrong with all that, just that I am in a season of desiring new things with my work.  I say all this and I found myself yesterday back to working with a palette knife and thick paint.  But, tomorrow….   Anyway, I am trying new things.

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Elizabeth Chapman

Contemporary Abstract Artist