"GEMSTONE 5" mixed media geologic abstract by Carol Nelson Fine Art

Gemstone 5

This is a demo piece I did at my recent Granbury workshop.  I pretty much went all around the color wheel on this one.

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"BURNISHED" 12006, acrylic copper geologic abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Burnished

This geologic abstract has a mat that I painted with two shades of copper acrylic.  Since there is copper and gold paint in the painting, I thought it really enhanced the work.

The bevel on the mat was white.  I painted the bevel black and let the paint smudge out on to the mat a bit. It looks very much like the mat is made from copper metal.

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"MIDAS TOUCH" 12003, metallic mixed media geologic abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Midas Touch

 

I love everything about this painting.  If you've been following my work at all, you know how fond I am of this color palette.  It has other things I love too such as metal leaf and texture.

In this extreme close up, you can see the blue and turquoise notes that are not very evident in the above photos.  I just LOVE adding those little complimentary touches toward the end of a painting.

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WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENTS:  I have posted several workshops I will be conducting in the coming months on my website.  Take a look at what's coming up - you might find the perfect workshop to jump start your creativity.

"LAVENDER SHALE" 11077, mixed media geologic abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Lavender Shale

Similar in technique to yesterday's post, this one is in a palette I don't use that much.  I love lavender, turquoise and purple, but I don't reach for those colors as much as the earth tones.

This 4x11 inch painting is mounted on a black panel for a clean, contemporary look.  Click here for more information.

"SANDSTONE WALLS" 11076, mixed media geologic abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Sandstone Walls

This is another abstract painting that can be in a vertical or horizontal orientation.  It is heavily rough-textured except for the square area on the left, which is very smooth and shiny.  I like the contrast between the different textures.

For more information about this 4x12 inch abstract, click here to go to my website.

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Workshop announcement:  There will be a one day workshop in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on 2/11/2012.  Please click here for details.

More upcoming workshops will be posted soon.

Abstracted Aspens-Snowy Night III, 8x8x7/8, Original Contemporary Abstract Aspen Tree Painting by Colorado Abstract Artist Kimberly Conrad

Original"poured"contemporary abstract aspen tree painting on 8x8x7/8 gallery wrapped canvas..the sides are painted..ready to hang.I love this piece..I did a few similar last year..love the snowy night series. I have big aspens out my front upper studio windows...one of my favorite things is to paint there on a snowy night!!!
I am still working on small pieces for my upcoming Miniatures show at Bell Gallery.
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