"Gold Rush".... Modern Contemporary Expressionistic Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

Gold Rush

Acrylic on 24" x 48" gallery wrap canvas


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I've been working quite extensively lately on larger canvases in preparation for a show at Hawthorn's in May. (I posted "Rich"a palette knife painting several days ago) This one is much like one titled "Concentre" that sold there last fall.  There is a lot of layering color and a play with shapes as I am working in this manner.  This one is now hanging on our revolving wall! .....so we will get to enjoy it for a bit. 

'The Crossing' Modern Expressionism Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

'The Crossing'

Modern Expressionism 

Acrylic on 30" x 40" (1.5) canvas

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$400.00

I have been back and forth to the easel with more ideas for this painting and yet each time my hand just stops.  Presently, it is hanging in our living room (the rotating wall) where I have pondered it's completion.   ..... and I have decided that it is finished.  'The Crossing' is much like my other recent paintings 'Concentre' and 'Equipoise' only it has a softer, lighter feel.  Still working in the warmer earth tones yet with a punch of vivid color. The photograph does not show it, but this painting is loaded with actual texture as well. Another feature about this painting is that it can be hung either horizontally or vertically maintaining a strong composition.  To see more of my work visit my web gallery.

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......another baby

Eight

Acrylic on 40" x 30" canvas

..........leaves home!!! Thought I would post the feeling of the emptiness when another baby leaves. This painting was a customized special painting with Kendra in mind. You can read more about it by clicking here. This was a painting that was completed several weeks ago and I had it hanging in our living room where I was enjoying it, with my morning coffee. So a bit of sadness, but the emptiness is replaced with joy in knowing that it was created to speak to, be enjoyed and be a part of Kendra's home. Thank you, Kendra!!!

Would be happy to customize a special painting for you! To see more of my work please visit my Web Gallery. and you may contact me at: elizabethchapman@artlover.com

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....new beginnings

Eight

"Modern Contemporary Abstract"

Acrylic on 40" x 30" gallery wrap canvas

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Well, I am sitting here this morning enjoying a cup of coffee and this newest painting as it is hanging on our wall. This one was specifically painted with Kendra in mind. Kendra had been the original inspiration for "Nine", see in web gallery, in which she had suggested a painting with red, yellow and green and shades of. At the time I took it as a challenge and "Nine" was created. The number Nine emerged and actually a ninety-one which had significance to me at the time. I had no idea though that she was going to be interested in the purchase of the painting, and before she had the opportunity it was sold.

Many other paintings have been painted since and always in my mind I thought perhaps this one will be the one for Kendra- but never did I have the the surety of it as I did with this one. Eight is a number that I recently found out has major significance to Kendra. This painting was customized with the original red, yellow, green and shades of- and her personalized number.

She absolutely loves it!! So both "Nine" and "Eight" have found their rightful homes..... just a matter of time and waiting.

....a new beginning...... the numerical series?

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another baby leaves home.....

Ya, isn't that crazy?!! ....but it did feel like another one of the children was departing from the nest. This painting is titled "The Show" and it has been written about on my blog (in fact just a few days ago) and can also be seen on my Web Gallery. Erica has been absolutely in love with the colors in this work and is taking it home to hang above their couch.

Lately, I've been humbled by the interest and joy I see owning a work of mine brings other. I'm sorry to say that I enjoy the whole process of creating so much and of course the end result of that is to sell the work, that I had never thought a lot about how it makes the buyers feel.

Erica and Joe, it makes me so happy in knowing that this painting brings you joy and means so much to you. Thank you so much!!! "The Show" will be making it's new home in Omaha, Nebraska.

long story short....

Second Act

Modern Contemporary Abstract

Acrylic on 36" x 48" gallery canvas

I painted this one to replace another painting, THE SHOW, that someone was absolutely in love, in love with but then couldn't purchase it because it had sold.... or so we thought..... that's the long story short. BUT, because of this the idea for a theatrical series gave birth. This is the SECOND ACT, which will be followed by FINALE and lastly CURTAIN CALL.

I found it very difficult and procrastinated for days in starting this one. I was hung up on re-creating one like the first one, "The Show". Once I began and put that first mark down, it began to unfold and I simply allowed myself to go with the creative flow. This one has it's own uniqueness that I absolutely love. To see "The Show" and "Second Act" go to My Web Gallery (large abstracts) and they can be viewed side by side. Click on the photo for larger version and the magnifying glass to view detailed color. The reds in the photo of Second Act tend to all blend in the photo but under the magnifier it's possible to see all the golds, yellow, coppers and oranges that make this area so rich. The photographs are close but again just really do not give the paintings justice. The colors in both of these are beautiful!!

No two will ever be the same. I can't believe now that I thought I would be able to recreate the first one. My husband pointed out that it is just like having kids. That is so true. I even did that with them. After Elsie the oldest, who was born with the darkest hair and eyes I assumed that the second one would be just the same. Really I did. (you know dark hair and eyes are dominant) Well, then Emma came along and she looked a lot like her sister but had lighter hair and blue eyes. Then Doren, the youngest had blonde hair.

So now, because of this long story short there is a theatrical series, two paintings and a person who will be needing to make a decision.... or maybe not and take them both home!!!

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life is good....

Garden Life

Just sold!!!

Abstract Expressionistic Painting

Acrylic 24" x 30" on gallery canvas

Today, I went to pick up art work from Hawthorns Galleries here in Springfield, Mo., as they are preparing for their next featured artist. VERY..VERY ...very thankful for the work that has sold. I am also excited that they are going to continue to carry my work. If you happen to be in Springfield, Mo. you might just want to pop in and see what they have. I will also be carrying a few original works on my daughter Elsie's online store Red Velvet Art .

This painting that I have posted today was one that I brought home today. I painted this last winter during a time that I guess you could say I was making a transition between the realistic and abstract. It began with a photo I had taken at a lawn and garden show. Having worked for many months realistically with transparent watercolors my intent was to paint this realistically with acrylics on canvas. Well, inspiration took over and before I knew it there was this painting that to me represented more of the feeling of the life of these flowers than the actual physical appearance.

Garden Life...... life is good!

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