Gail RagainsBeach Chair, Original Painting2016
2016
About the Item
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
Gail Ragains
Acrylic painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2016
36 in. h x 48 in. w
0 lbs. 4 oz.
- Creator:Gail Ragains
- Creation Year:2016
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Condition:Beach Chair. Gail Ragains. Acrylic painting on paper. Ready to frame. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
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