Carolina Alotus

Valentine (Abstract painting)

2021

Invite a Cascade (Abstract Painting) Acrylic on canvas - Unframed. This artwork is on un-stretched canvas as per the artist's esthetic's choice and does not need to be stretched at...

Fume (Abstract painting) Acrylic on canvas - Unframed. Fume is part of a group of paintings exploring the edgeless atmosphere of anxiety during high pitched and demoralizing politi...

"Cha Dooky Doo" Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bright and dynamic abstract composition by Nancy B. Westfall (American, b. 1970). Made up of circular repeating shapes, this piece is layered and full of patterns. The background is a layer of very pale yellow over a base coat of grey-blue. There are circular shaped in light blue, brown, pink, and grey. Other shapes are made out of various shades of grey, yellow, purple, and pink. This piece is titled after the song by Art Neville. Titled and dated in the center right of the composition "Nancy B.". Signed in the lower right corner. Titled and dedicated on verso. Image, 24"H x 24"W x .5"D Nancy B Westfall (American, b. 1970) began studying at the age of 14 with renowned Hungarian artist Magda Mader, who focused on perspective, discipline, and respect of materials. Westfall continued her art studies through college, earning a Bachelor’s of Fine Art from the University of Georgia in 1993. Her studies took her abroad to Cortona Italy and introduced her to color theory, which has since greatly infuenced her use and application of color. Following her undergraduate years, Westfall apprenticed with several professional artists, until returning to graduate school to pursue a Masters of Art from East Carolina University in 1996. During her graduate program, Nancy B studied with Paul Hartley. Westfall shows in galleries across the country, including Gregg Irby...

"La Belle" - Oil and Acrylic on Canvas Oil and acrylic multicolor and multitextured abstract painting by Patricia Selin (American, B 1936-). Greens, purples, blues and whites take up the canvas, with a focal point depicting a thick blue line as the base, with pops of greens and purples mixed into the blues. White acrylic paint is splashed on the bottom left of the blue, giving a lifted texture and a pop of contrast. As the blue fades out, purple and green take over the center, fainting out to the bottom right of the canvas. Titled "La Belle" on verso. Signed "Patricia Salen" on verso Presented in a wood glossed frame. Frame: 27"H x 33"W Image: 23.5"H x 29.5"W Patricia Selin (Henrietta) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah where she learned to paint at a young age. Selin attended the University of Utah, where she graduated in 1960, receiving her bachelors of Fine Arts. She moved to California, where she continues to paint, currently residing in Salinas. Selins pieces have been shown in numerous galleries across California, including: The Valley Art Gallery (Walnut Creek, CA), Design Plus Gallery...