Gail Ragains

Christina #2, Abstract Painting

2020

Artist Comments
Using gestural ink washes, artist Gail Ragains captures a live model's pose with the direct application of ink. She uses expressive application to quickly capture the subject's form, followed by more thoughtful lines created using a bamboo reed dipped in ink. The piece exudes a sense of urgency and intuition as she strives to capture the subject's energy within five minutes.

About the Artist
Artist Gail Ragains paints abstract figurative works defined by strong color combinations and intuitive mark-making. "I approach each creative process as an open-ended improvisation," says Gail. "It is an evolving journey without preconceived plans for a predictable outcome. I react to the materials at hand, stripping away the non-essentials to give a loose interpretation of form, movement, and human expression." Inspired by the physical gestures and emotions of people, the human figure dominates Gail's art. As a young person, Gail was active in dance, ice skating, and gymnastics and competed in triathlons in her 20s. While pursuing a career as a massage therapist for 25 years, Gail simultaneously attended art classes through community colleges, the local Art League, and workshops with artists she admires. Having lived in California her entire life, Gail is influenced by the California colors—golden hills, clear blue skies, swimsuits, and swimming pools. Today, her studio is in her backyard just a few steps away from the home she shares with her husband. “In this workspace, I have everything I need. Good light, music, fresh air, and my studio mate, Sadie, the cutest 14 lb. mixed-breed rescue pup.”

Words that describe this painting: ink, figurative, abstract, expressive, female, live model, gestural, drawing, paper, nude, charcoal, abstract, nudes, ink artwork, grey

Christina #2
Gail Ragains
Ink artwork on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2020
14 in. h x 11 in. w
0 lbs. 1 oz.