Abstract paintings

Several artists paint abstracts either as their main 'subjects' or occasionally. Here is a selection of their work.

Night Fever

oil on box canvas
395 x 295 mm
Vivid and dramatic, contemporary abstract sunset painting based upon night time view of the wild rustic landscape. Hot and humid atmospheric vision of the evening sky and landscape. Vibrant orange, yellow, blue with white impasto and black oils on box canvas. Box canvas painted on all visible sides. Signed and dated by the artist. Ready to hang, no framing required.

The Two flowers

semi-abstract two yellow flowers painted inthick and tangible impasto oils. 30 x 40cm on box canvas

Wet Windows Large

AbstractAn original oil painting on 24 x 30 inch Box canvas. This is a larger version of the small Wet Windows Series. A reflection upon a wet window of how industrialisation - building, form, straight lines and control become diffused in the light reflected through a wet window. All that you see is interpretation an abstract of reality. Colours awash heightened, fading altered, the substance and harshness softened changed. It is that with which we observe we change - a Socialogical construct which holds truth through the development of mankind and the technology he uses to change the enviroment.

Scarlet Seduction

A vibrant piece of abstract acrylic art. This painting was designed to create impact with the deep scarlet background colour applied thickly with a brush using professional quality acrylic paints. The next stage was masking off certain areas of the red in order to create two elongated triangles in the centre of the painting. I then applied some metallic silver paint in this area using a paletter knife. Once that was dry I used a dropper to paint several splashes of bight red along the silver area. I also made some zig-zag lines in between the silver triangles using a silver acrylic paint from a fine nozzle. The dots of silver at the top and bottom end of the main image were done in the same manner. Finally I added some "bubbles" of red acrylic ink which I then outlined in black acrylic ink using a very fine brush. Some of the red ink which I applied to the painting I left to run down the image, these were also outlined in black ink.

Cheese Plant

mixed media on deep edge box canvas
420 x 520 mm
Expressive semi-abstract still life painting of a cheese plant in a rustic terracotta pot. Imposing figurative leaves and winding stalks burst from the pot across the canvas. The cheese plant features as an artistic study in most college life drawing classes. After discovering some old pastel sketches Andrea re-created this luscious plant in green, silver, blue, brown and black oils with mixed media and gold leaf on deep edge box canvas. Box canvas painted on all visible sides. Signed and dated by the artist. Ready to hang, no framing required.

Harmony

Abstract oil painting by Tony Broadbent original. Contemporay and modern this piece is restful, calm and peaceful, its has the warmth and strength of nature yet shows the more vibrant colours of light. Harmony is about balance, symbiosis, natural elements working and living side by side - the colours compliment each other , they make a whole. There is more to see everytime you look at it , it invites you to become in tune with it, it is easy, relaxing, non-violent and sits in the mind. This painting has been donated to a Charitable cause to save the enviroment wildlfe here in the UK. The auction will be held in November at Lower Moss Wood, Cheshire. Full details are available and fixed e-mail bid s are welome. est value £595/ $1100 though highest bid will win, expected to be in the region of £395 + Thank you for your support in this and I hope you feel you can help us. A limited edition print will be available after the auction. ALL SOLD

Tafts Bay, Orkney

semi-abstract seascape of a sandy bay in Orkney, Shetland Island. 30x30cm. mixed media on canvas.

Not A Blot On The Landscape

An acrylic and ink painting in an abstract style of a landscape by East Yorkshire based artist Helen Davison (Aitch). Painted on box canvas and all sides painted so no need for additional framing. Date of completion: 11th April 2008 Size 24 x 18 inches

Abstract Blue Expression

Abstract acrylic painting on two box framed canvases. A subtle variation in tone from top to bottom which helps to create depth to the painting. Each canvas measures 8 x 8 inches.

Grand Canyon Impression

An abstract acrylic and ink painting by Aitch. Painted entirely with a palette knife, in order to give the impression of the many layers of rock. It is inspired by the South Rim of the Grand Canyon as seen at sundown, which I saw during the summer of 2007. Colours used include red, brown, yellow and white. It is framed in a mahogany style frame. The overall size of the painting is 6 x 8 inches. The frame is 7.5 x 9.5 inches. Date of completion: 28th October 2007.

Hell Hath No Fury

An abstract acrylic painting with a textured black under-painting applied all over the canvas using a palette knife. The name of this piece arose as I painted it, the hint of hell appeared on the canvas as I laid the colours down, which in turn led me to think of the phrase "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned".

Exodus

An acrylic painting of the Pilgrim series. A semi abstract triptych on box canvas.

Sunset Abstract

24 x 16 inches. Acrylic on a deep edge box canvas. Rich, warm sunset colours complement and contrast each other in this relaxing painting. The paint has been applied in layers to create depth and a surface texture to create an unusual and contemporary look. The painting continues round the edges of the canvas frame so it comes ready to hang with no need for framing. This creates a very simple but effective style. This painting has been finished with a satin protective varnish.

Terracotta Temptation

An abstract acrylic and ink painting using various techniques resulting in several contrasting parts to the whole painting. A base colour of burnt umber was applied with a palette knife to the whole image. This was then left to dry. A second coat was applied with a mixture of crimson and burnt umber. Before it was dry, I scraped off selected areas to leave a paler segment underneath. I then used a metallic terracotta paint to draw swirls of small dots along the top half of the painting. These were left to dry, then I applied another coat of burnt umber over the top. This gave the impression that the metallic dots were raised within the painting rather than placed on top of it. I added lost more patterns of terracotta dots throughout the painting. Finally I used a dark brown acrylic ink to create a series of bubbles at the lower half of the image. This is an anstract painting which you can interpret any way you like. My mood was quite intense when I painted this, yet I knew exactly what I wanted to achieve regarding the final arrangement within the piece, therefore it is precisely painted, rich in colour and in depth.

A Bit Of Green

An abstract acrylic painting with a geometric design. The overall look is of a green painting, but with varying degrees of tone. I have have used emerald green, bright green, sap green, leaf green and several mixes of various blues and yellows to achieve the differing shades I wanted. Completion date:29th March 2008 Size 20 x 16 inches

Not Quite Everything is Black and White

An abstract painting in acrylic, which is a representation of the theory that not everything in life is black and white. This painting can be hung in any direction. Painted with acrylic paints for the black, white and grey stripes. I also used metallic pearlescent acrylic paints for the middle horizontal section, which I spread on with a palette knife, known to some as a trowel. The edges are also painted so that the pattern continues on both sides. It is painted on a box framed canvas, so you do not necessarily need to frame it, although the sides are slightly less deep than my usual ones at 3/4 inch. I painted this one when fellow artist Rob Kirbyson bought my other one recently. I liked it so thought I'd repeat the design. Nearly.

The Dark Side

oil on deep edge box canvas
203 x 508 mm
Bold and dramatic, contemporary abstract painting based upon a moody night time view of the British landscape. White fluffy clouds. Dark sky and lands. Black and white impasto oils on deep edge box canvas. Box canvas painted on all visible sides. Signed and dated by the artist. Ready to hang, no framing required.

Vase of Roses

mixed media on deep edge box canvas
500 x 600 mm
Expressive semi-abstract still life painting of a vase of white roses in full bloom. Colourful red, white, orange, yellow, green, purple, blue and gold oils, texture, mixed media and silver leaf on deep edge box canvas. Box canvas painted on all visible sides. Signed and dated by the artist. Ready to hang, no framing required.

A Bit of Orange

An abstract acrylic painting with a geometric design. The overall look is of an orange painting, but with varying degrees of tone. I have used gold and bronze as well as red, yellow, brilliant orange and yellow ochre. I plan to do a few more like this,having already done a blue version. Painted on box canvas 24 x 18 inches. This painting has now been sold, but commissions for similar would be considered.

Midas Touch

Abstract of the centre of a flower in golds, bronze and sepia ink, using wax for texture. 10" x 10". Mixed media on deep edge box canvas.

Arisaema #1

A monochrome floral study of part of an arisaema flavum leaf, but more of a semi-abstract architectural image than floral reference. A photographic image printed in carbon inks on a coated alpha cellulose paper.

Small Square Organic

Abstract.This is a multi-layered technique and a wasteful way of painting but to good effect. It consists of an overall 3 tone underwash, then swathes of straight from the tube oils are applied then wiped away in a circular motion, time and time again until the structure forms and a shape is seen in depth, then a couple more half tubes of paint are applied leving risen Impasto edges and bright and darkness - wonderful. SOLD. Commissions available. ( More to follow )

Last of the Lupins - Diptych

mixed media on deep edge wood panels
405 x 180 mm x 2
Expressive semi-abstract floral still life/landscape diptych painting. Delicate row of lupins in full bloom near the end of summer, swaying in the breeze. Vivid red, white, purple, yellow, green and gold oils, texture, mixed media and gold leaf over two deep edge wood panels. Panels can be hung above each other (as shown) or side by side to form a long row of flowers. Wood panels painted on all visible sides. Signed and dated by the artist. Ready to hang, no framing required.

Tulips in a Vase

mixed media on deep edge box canvas
255 x 255 mm
Expressive semi-abstract still life painting of a vase of red parrot tulip flowers in full bloom. Colourful red, white, black, orange, yellow, green, blue and gold oils, texture, mixed media and silver leaf on deep edge box canvas. Box canvas painted on all visible sides. Signed and dated by the artist. Ready to hang, no framing required.