Eric Abrecht

Malecón XCV

"A Whisper No. 2" is a framed oil on canvas painting by Joseph Adolphe, depicting an abstracted floating sheet atop a warm, glowing landscape. The tension of the wrinkled, disheveled...

"Dubble Bubble No. 1" is a framed oil on canvas painting by Joseph Adolphe, depicting an abstracted piece of bubblegum still in its iconic wrapper. The bright yellow, red, pink, and ...

Born December 12, 1965 in New York City, Michael's father owned a fine art moving business and his mother was a playright/director. They were surrounded by a diverse crowd of artists,such as filmmaker Gary Galsworth and painter Charles Mingus Jr.. Michael’s family moved across the USA, living in Madison and Santa Fe, and finally settled on Whidbey Island in Washington State. He spent his teenage years clearing a six acre plot of land with his family and building a seven sided geodesic dome house. Michael attended The Evergreen State College from 1983-87, studying film and photography. After graduation he took his camera and, over a ten year period, traveled extensively throughout Europe. While travelling he lived with, performed with, and documented circus performers and their communities. With no formal education as a painter, Michael draws on his eclectic past for inspiration - strongly influenced by his travels throughout Spain and France and rich colors and textures marked by time. Michael moved to St. Louis in 2001, where he works as a full time artist and raises his daughter and twin boys - a lifetime dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide. "My paintings are meditative studies done with rich colors and bold graphic compositions - I often incorporate circles, grids and stripes. The universality and appeal of this symbology pulls the viewer in and holds them there to explore the subtle details. I try to create work that both captivates and calms. I work with abstractions because I want to put forth something universal that can be open to interpretations that are unique to each individual and can continue to evolve over time. A common theme in my painting is the relationship between rigid linear form and the organic flow of nature, order and disorder. I feel this is reflective in many ways of our society and peoples’ longing for something more than the sterility of technology in our modern lives. I believe inclusion of these two elements creates a certain universal harmony in many of my paintings. My pieces are also about the act of painting itself. I explore the physical nature of my materials and push to use unique and original methods of applying them. Many times there is strong evidence of my physical relationship to the canvas as I paint - using my body motion as a natural pendulum and the random arcs of my markings. Other works are done on wood panels that I coat with a plaster mixture and carve into before it sets. The geometrical markings bring to mind old nautical maps...

"Interval" is a framed oil on canvas painting by Ben Schwab, depicting an abstracted cityscape in vibrant colors. The artist's technique of layering architectural forms and the refle...

"Toro Bravo No. 83" is an unframed oil on canvas painting by Joseph Adolphe, depicting an abstracted bull. The pose of the animal about to charge adds an element of tension to the ex...

"A Message From Home No. 4" is an unframed oil on canvas painting by Joseph Adolphe, depicting an abstracted landscape with a floating sheet. The tension of the wrinkled, disheveled ...

Oil and gold leaf on canvas Sold as a Diptych, and also available individually For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer...

A composition of acrylic paint, pigment and collaged canvas, Hugh Byrne illustrates the tensions between structure and dynamism through combining textures a...

Heavy impasto abstract work from British artist Paul Wadsworth

Steven Rehfeld's 24" x 24" masterpiece is a testament to the versatility of contemporary abstract art. The canvas is alive with a rich mosaic of colors, from the fiery hues of red an...

Steven Rehfeld's 24" x 24" contemporary abstract mixed media artwork is a captivating blend of vibrant hues and textures. The piece showcases a diverse palette encompassing vivid red...

This 30" x 30" contemporary abstract mixed media piece by Steven Rehfeld is a symphony of texture and color. Dominated by hues of rich crimson, deep brown, and stark white, the paint...