Al Held Art
1960s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Acrylic
1960s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Acrylic
1950s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Canvas, Oil
1960s Abstract Al Held Art
Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper
1960s Al Held Art
Paper, Ink
1960s Al Held Art
Al Held Art
1970s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Acrylic, Masonite, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Al Held Art
Ink, Watercolor, Bamboo Paper
2010s Abstract Al Held Art
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
2010s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Oil, Canvas
1950s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Masonite, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil
2010s Abstract Al Held Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper
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 Al Held Art
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Al Held Art
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Al Held Art
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Expressionist Al Held Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s Abstract Geometric Al Held Art
Etching
1980s Abstract Geometric Al Held Art
Acrylic
1990s Abstract Geometric Al Held Art
Screen
1990s Abstract Geometric Al Held Art
Screen
1990s Abstract Geometric Al Held Art
Aquatint, Etching
1990s Post-War Al Held Art
Aquatint
1960s Contemporary Al Held Art
India Ink
1960s Al Held Art
India Ink