Sunday, June 24, 2012

by the sea.....

'Seaside'
Acrylic on 30" x 40" x 1.5" canvas

SOLD




Brilliant color just took over with my palette knife as I was working with this one!!  By going to my large abstracts category, floating on the upper right hand corner of "Seaside" and clicking on the + , you can zoom in to get a better look at the surface texture.  I've also been continuing the painting on the sides in a more contemporary wraparound fashion.  Cottages by the sea....a dream spot!!

Please visit my website to see more of my colorful abstracts.  Contact me: elizabethchapman@artlover.com for more information.

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist
 

Friday, June 22, 2012

Cupcake Three

'Cupcake Three'
Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas
Commission
SOLD 

Thank you, Alix!
 


A pastry chef contacted me inquiring about purchasing a painting titled "Cupcake Two".  I had nearly forgotten about it and had to go back into the file images for a couple of years ago.  "Cupcake Two" had been painted for some one who had seen "Cupcake One" (then sold) and had asked if I could paint a similar one for them.  To Alix's disappointment "Cupcake Two" had also been sold, but hey...how about if I paint "Cupcake Three".  Just emailed her the image awhile ago...and she so loves it...made her day!!   Has another series begun?!  perhaps... and then there was "Cupcake Four".


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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist   

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

More love......

"Heart Series"

Thank You, Ena!!!!


 'Gold Heart'


 'Supreme Love'


'Twilight Heart'


Recently, I had a request for some hearts to be framed and hung in a grouping for a guest bathroom.  In looking at my "Hearts" I realized that there were very few of these on paper left.  So, I got busy restocking the hearts.   I painted a total of eleven of these mixed media hearts on 140lb. watercolor paper, which do require framing.  The mixed media include watercolor, gouache, acrylic and pastel.
The new collection can be seen in the "Hearts" section on my website by clicking here.

Please visit my website to see more of my contemporary abstract paintings.

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Pirouette, Contemporary ORIGINAL Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman


'Pirourette'
Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas

SOLD

"Pirourette" and "Ferma" will be shipped together on Monday to their new place in a newlywed's home.  Congratulations!! and again, thank you!!  XOXO  Elizabeth


Please visit my website to see more contemporary colorful abstracts.


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Friday, June 15, 2012

Ferma, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Original Art, Elizabeth Chapman


'Ferma'
Acrylic on 16" x 20" x 3/4" canvas

SOLD

Thank you!!

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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Jubilant, Contemporary Abstract Heart by Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman

'Jubilant Love'

Mixed Media on 7.5" x 7.5" 140lb. watercolor paper
Ready to frame, $75.00





The "heart series" was in need of a little attention so I took some time to paint a few new works.  Three of these have just recently sold to a client who is going to frame them for a guest bathroom.  Thank you,  Ena!  This is a wonderful idea for small abstracts as they are collectible and can be used to fill a wall space.  Just another idea.....

God is love and in His love he gives us life to be celebrated with jubilance!


To see more of my colorful abstracts please visit my website.

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Monday, June 11, 2012

Visceral, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Origianl Art by Elizabeth Chapman


'Visceral'
Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas


SOLD

Must have been the storm and all the rain that blew in this morning....inspiring today's painting!


To purchase this painting through PayPal or to see more of my colorful works visit my website by clicking, here.

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Harvest, Contemporary Expressionistic Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

'Harvest'

Acrylic on a 36" x 36" x 1.5" canvas

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



 


If you've been following my blog you have probably noticed that lately I've been all over the place.  I have been working on some newer large abstracts, like this one that I am posting. Also, I have started a new pool side series which is more along the lines of figurative abstract, worked on a commission, small abstracts, floral abstracts and now... there is a new collection of small heart abstract paintings.  So, what's next?.....ah...rest...and then....more painting!!!

This abstract is my painting more with neutral colors mixed in with the bright colors, which is something that I had been wanting to work with and would like to pursue some more.  The colors, like the last one that I did, remind me of fall.  It was painted exclusively with a palette knife and once again was not signed at the time that I took this photo.  Once I saw the photo, I loved it just as it was so there were no more changes to make. It will be signed, rephotograph and sealed before it leaves.....
 could be to your space!


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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Friday, June 8, 2012

back in the day.....

'1959'

Gouache on watercolor paper
5" x 7" $50.00

Ready to frame





My mother, Corina likes to read our blogs so I am hoping she will recognize where the inspiration for this painting came from.  Another vintage photo...


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elizabethchapman@artlover.com


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Prelude, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Original Art by Missouri Artist Elizabeth Chapman

'Prelude'

Acrylic on 35" x 60" x 1.5" canvas

For more information or purchasing contact me:
elizabethchapman@artlover.com

SOLD




Reds! .... and LARGE!  I began this abstract by first determining my lights and darks...contrast.  It was a slow process of pondering, then adding one thought after another until I got to that moment.  I knew it was  time to take the risk... who's going to win this battle?!  So, on went the gloves and out came the rags and I tore into it by dropping the red on the left side, reworking some of the greens,  the whites on the bottom where pulled with my hands, brushes were used for detailing and there you have it...ta-da!  "Prelude"

To see more of my contemporary abstracts please visit my website: here

Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Painting

Monday, June 4, 2012

splash, splash....

'Pool Side Three'

Gouache on 8" x 10" 140lb. watercolor paper
Ready to frame.

May be purchased from my website, here or by contacting me:
elizabethchapman@artlover.com




If you have just happened upon my blog, this is the third painting in my figurative abstract category, the pool side series.  This one is of our daughter, Emma as a toddler playing in the backyard pool.  Gouache is a medium a lot like watercolors only opaque giving more of a flat appearance.  This type of painting would be matted and framed under glass for protection from the elements.

This morning I was reading a blog, that I found inspiring for cleaning out all that studio clutter.   If your an artist you know exactly what I'm talking about.  It's a lot like cleaning out a closet.  I have to work myself into the right mood, because I have a tendency to think to myself "oh, I'll use that one day or never know when I might need that" etc.,   So, if your like me and need that inspiration read this blog.


Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist

Saturday, June 2, 2012

summer days......

'Pool Side Two'

Gouache on 9" x 12" paper, $75.00


May be purchased through PayPal from my website, here
(figurative abstract category)  or by contacting me:
elizabethchapman@artlover.com




I'm getting ahead of myself painting and behind with posting.  Here is the second pool side painting in this new series from a vintage photo of my mom, dad and grandmother in 1962.  It all started when I posted the first one, not sure of a title, I asked for suggestions.  Carol Engles suggested the pool side series and title them one, two, three, etc...,  The first one has sold and on it's way to Jacksonville, Florida to be added to a collection.  I am excited about these and will continue on with them.  If anyone has any photos you would like to send my way?!

Last night was Friday night art walk....and we  did a last minute hang job at a salon/spa where my daughter-in-law Sarah works, Blue Skies Hair Art Studio, next to the Randy Bacon Studio.  I also have  large abstract paintings hanging at the Springfield/Branson Sky Gallery (airport), John Q. Hammons University Plaza Hotel and the Springfield Arts Council member's show.

With all these large ones out, I am feeling like it's time to work on another one, perhaps layers and with reds, could it be a fall prelude....we'll see were that goes~

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Elizabeth Chapman
Contemporary Abstract Artist