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Kristy Chettle Figurative Paintings

American, b. 1982
Kristy Chettle (b. 1968, Bellflower, CA) is a dynamic abstract artist who paints using only her hands. She works in a sort of “focused frenzy”, painting expressive works deep with bold colors in complex layers. After earning a degree in Art & Design, she began her professional career as a graphic designer and now seeks to deconstruct the confines of modern media. As a California native, she is compelled to explore themes such as nature, metamorphosis, and personal growth, which are reflective of the ever-changing environment of the region. Using a vibrant and sometimes unexpected color pallet, Chettle’s work is expressive featuring heavy strokes and dramatic motion. Using multiple layers she creates a complex, almost tactile surface, inviting the viewer to dive into the painting and explore its depths. The artist sees her style as a liberation from the rigid rules of marketing, yet she intuitively implements the disciplines she was taught. Working primarily with complimentary colors, her paintings are lively and raw with color vibrating throughout from layers deep within the work. Kristy has been a professional abstract artist for many years. Her artwork hangs in the homes of those who appreciate art that reflects expressive motion and color with thick layers of texture and meaning. Inspired by some of the greats—Picasso and Van Gogh in particular—she aspires to replicate the depth and life that their works portray.
(Biography provided by American Art Gallery)
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Artist: Kristy Chettle
'Reclining Nude - Resting Nude Large Contemporary Abstract Oil On Wood
By Kristy Chettle
Located in Carmel, CA
'Reclining Nude' is a captivating 28" x 65" oil on wood creation by artist Kristy Chettle, embodying the abstract figurative realm with a masterful interplay of color and form. Throu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Kristy Chettle Figurative Paintings

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'Envious' - by Kristy Chettle - Vibrant Figurative Nude - Oil on Reclaimed Wood
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"Envious" by Kristy Chettle is a striking contemporary figurative nude that marries the raw textures of reclaimed wood with the fluidity of oil paint. The elongated 46" x 12" composi...
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'Ooh La La' - Figurative Nude Woman - Contemporary Oil Painting on Wood
By Kristy Chettle
Located in Carmel, CA
In "Ooh La La," artist Kristy Chettle captures a raw and visceral beauty through a figurative contemporary piece, utilizing the unique medium of reclaimed wood. The work stands at 54...
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'Dances with Daffodils' - Colorful Textured Nude Woman - Vibrant Figurative
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This artwork by Kristy Chettle, titled "Dances with Daffodils," is a vibrant and textured figurative contemporary piece that showcases the natural beauty of reclaimed wood as a canva...
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'Blue Vase' - Nude Figurative Woman with Flowers - Textured Still-Life
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The artwork "Blue Vase" by Kristy Chettle is a captivating contemporary still-life that vividly captures the essence of everyday tranquility and the beauty of the mundane. This 41.5"...
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2010s Contemporary Kristy Chettle Figurative Paintings

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"Her Universe" Large Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Woman
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Kristy Chettle's "Rising" is a 72" x48" oil on canvas that embodies the raw, emotive power of abstract expressionism infused with figurative elements. Swirls of dark and moody blues ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Kristy Chettle Figurative Paintings

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'Tuesday Morning' - Nude Woman Figurative - Oil on Reclaimed Wood
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"Tuesday Morning," a striking piece by Kristy Chettle, marries the raw textures of reclaimed wood with the supple forms of the human body. The oil painting's elongated 57" x 19" canv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Kristy Chettle Figurative Paintings

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'Eve' Large Nude Woman Figurative Contemporary Oil On Wood by Kristy
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73" x 41" \ 185.4 cm x 104 cm. "Eve", a striking 73" x 41" oil on wood by Kristy Chettle, presents a bold abstract figurative journey into the essence of femininity and origin. Chet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Kristy Chettle Figurative Paintings

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