Liz Barber

"Summer Sway 3" Abstract Contemporary Mixed Media on Canvas Painting

"The Travelers" is a framed acrylic work on canvas by Charlie Bluett with abstract asymmetric forms in white against a black background. The ethereal layers of paint evoke the sereni...

"A Home for All with Yellow Roof" is a framed acrylic painting on canvas by Aron Hill, depicting abstract shapes in yellow, red, and blue on raw canvas. The carefully composed forms ...

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...

"Spring Rush" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Liz Barber, with abstract, asymmetrical forms in electric yellows, blues, magentas, and stark white. The artist's technique of...

"Gold and Color No. 140" is a framed mixed media and gold-leaf work on canvas by Takefumi Hori, with abstract color blocking in textured yellow and metallic gold. Despite the piece's...

"Gold and Color No. 29" is a framed mixed media and gold-leaf work on canvas by Takefumi Hori, with abstract color blocking in textured white and metallic gold. Despite the piece's s...

"Grant Me Speed" is a contemporary abstraction with mixed media such as textile by artist Vivian Liddell. This is one of her smaller and more simplistic compositions but an impactful...

"Dialogue" is a powerful series by Indian Artist Ritu Sinha. This series of 10 pieces boldly brings to the forefront a feminist discussion that culturally isn't part of everyday life...

Abstract Painting with Yellow Orange Red & Pink by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. This is the one of the earliest works from her Abstract Interior Design Series. A...

Abstract White Daisy Flowers on Turquoise Background by British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. This original is from the 'Spring Burst' Interior Design Series. Framed in the ...

Painting of Abstract Red, Pink, Yellow & White Wild Flowers on an Orange Background by British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. From the 'Spring Burst' Interior Design Series. ...

Painting of Abstract Red, Pink, Orange & Blue Wild Flowers on a Yellow Background by British Landscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. From the 'Spring Burst' Interior Design Series. Frame...