Art by Medium: Acrylic
1970s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Plaster, Polystyrene, Acrylic
2010s Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic, Masonite
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Acrylic
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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
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21st Century and Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Street Art Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Maple, Acrylic, Mahogany
1990s Expressionist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic, Birch
20th Century Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Street Art Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Stencil
2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Acrylic
2010s Art by Medium: Acrylic
Mixed Media, Resin, Acrylic, Magazine Paper
2010s Pop Art Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic, Canvas
20th Century Surrealist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic, Gouache, Handmade Paper
2010s Surrealist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Maple, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Plexiglass, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Foam, Acrylic
2010s Other Art Style Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
In artist Gail Ragains' figurative piece, a woman takes a breather on the beach. She reclines comfortably on a green chair, in a mix of gestural marks within a thought-out composition. The muted color combination allows the warm and cool shades to play off each other.
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.â€
Words that describe this painting: figure, figurative, people, Richard Diebenkorn, gestural, expressive, colorful, beach, sand, paper, acrylicpaint, portrait, expressionism, people, acrylic painting, beige
Beach Chair...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic
2010s Academic Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Street Art Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Paper, Found Objects, Ink, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Art by Medium: Acrylic
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1970s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Masonite, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Poplar, Acrylic
2010s Neo-Expressionist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic, Birch, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Maple, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Birch, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Acrylic
1990s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
1990s Conceptual Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Acrylic
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
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20th Century Art by Medium: Acrylic
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Acrylic, Pencil
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Oil, Acrylic
20th Century Surrealist Art by Medium: Acrylic
Acrylic, Gouache, Handmade Paper
Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Archival Paper, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Karen Hansen plays with earthy colors and lavender hues to create a conceptual abstract piece. Its purpose is to serve as a visual tool for meditation, h...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
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Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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21st Century and Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Ink, Acrylic
2010s Street Art Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Wood Panel, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Acrylic
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Acrylic
Wood, Ink, Acrylic