For her inviting abstract paintings and mixed media works, contemporary artist Chelsea Davine draws inspiration from the landscapes around her as well as the unheralded details of daily life in Spain. The shoreline near her studio in Barcelona, the range of colors in the piles of leaves on the ground at a local park, the dazzling show that the sky puts on in the morning and in the early evening hours — nature’s colors and the outdoors have indeed greatly impacted Davine’s work over the years.
Born in London in 1971, Davine studied at the Chelsea School of Art (now Chelsea College of Arts) from 1991 to 1992 before earning her degree in fine art from Middlesex University in 1995. While at Middlesex, she attended a three-month Erasmus sculpture program at the University of Valencia.
After her studies had concluded, Davine moved to Barcelona in 1998 where she was charmed by the city’s cultural dynamism, color and life. The country’s capital also came to influence her work. “In London, I used concrete and gray,” she said. “In Barcelona, I use steel, red and gold.”
Davine initially spent time creating bespoke furniture in wood and steel and working on interior design projects through her interiors/design studio, Milk, which she founded in 2006. In 2009, she debuted a selection of paintings, sculpture and photography at her first solo show at the Tasneem Gallery in Barcelona. The exhibition yielded commissions from local architects and a range of international clients.
Davine’s abstract, figurative paintings and landscape paintings have depth and reference her roots in sculpture — they offer a three-dimensional effect that materializes owing to the works’ layers of textures and rich colors. Her signature use of copper leaf, gold leaf and oil on steel or canvas is seen in many of her most recent pieces such as Archipelago, Pink Meridian and Horizon in Silver Steel.
Throughout her career, Davine has shown her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions across Europe, Asia and North America.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Chelsea Davine paintings and mixed media art.
Exhale - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on canvas Also available as a Diptych with "Inhale". For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shi...
Gold Leaf
$3,434
Horizon In Silver Steel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Silver
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Diptych. Oil and silver leaf on steel. For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold, silver and copper leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many ...
Silver, Steel
$3,400
H 36 in W 48 in
Fruity Ramen Alchemy: ARRIVAL - Meditative Abstract Blue Tone Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
Gold Leaf
$3,900
H 36 in W 60 in
TBG Origins: You Bring Me Joy - Large Meditative Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
Gold Leaf
$12,000
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"4 Figures" - Large Textured Oil Abstract in Black, Green, White, & Gold Leaf
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "4 Figures" 2025 Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. “4 Figures” by Frida Willis is a moody,...
Gold Leaf
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
"Dripping Dots - Mallorca" Multicolor & Gold Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold leaf with thick textured oils and glass t...
Silver
$3,400
H 36 in W 48 in
Fruity Ramen Alchemy: BUTTER - Meditative Abstract Yellow Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
Gold Leaf
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
H 18 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
"Buster" by L. A. Spowart - Bright Playful Abstract Animal Dog Painting on Wood
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Buster" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wire The artist signed the bottom left and back of the painting. "Buster"...
Wire
$645
H 12 in W 12 in
Elements No. 13 -Turquoise Blue Gold Organic Abstract Geometric Original Artwork
By Alexander Eulert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander Eulert's original mixed media paintings on wood panels are abstract propositions of worlds where divergent forces coalesce into harmonious geometric interactions. He draws ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$2,925
H 36 in W 36 in
Essentials Collection: BURNING DESIRE - Meditative Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
Gold Leaf
$750
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
"My Silver Leaf Heart" Contemporary Pop Oil Painting Wood White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Silver
$4,700
H 36 in W 60 in
Fruity Ramen Alchemy: THE ANSWER IS WITHIN - Large Meditative Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
Gold Leaf
$15,750
H 40 in W 60 in D 0.5 in
"After the Rains" by Holt - Large Blue, Green, Earth Tone Contemporary Abstract
Located in Carmel, CA
Katheryn Holt (American, born 1951) "After the Rains" 2022 Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wood, Wire The artist signed the back of the painting. Original: 40" x 60" x 1/2" Fram...
Wire
$6,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 48 in W 34 in D 3.25 in
'Surfacing II, ' by Dragana Milovic, Mixed Media Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 48" x 34" mixed media painting, 'Surfacing II,' by Dragana Milovic features an abstracted geometric composition featuring 3d objects adhered to th...
Gold Leaf
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H 59.06 in W 59.06 in
Summer Reflection - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists continue ...
Gold Leaf
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H 51.19 in W 51.19 in
Dusk At Sea - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists continue ...
Gold Leaf
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H 59.06 in W 59.06 in
El Bosque Nevado - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold, Forest
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists continue ...
Gold Leaf
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H 63.78 in W 44.89 in
Inhale - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on canvas Also available as a Diptych with "Exhale". For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shi...
Gold Leaf
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H 51.19 in W 51.19 in
Pale Winter Moon - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists continue ...
Gold Leaf
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H 51.19 in W 51.19 in
Black And Gold Moon - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists continue ...
Gold Leaf
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H 51.19 in W 76.78 in
Dappled Light with Copper - 21st Cent, Contemporary, Oil Painting, Copper Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and copper leaf on canvas The art critic Alex Bahna said that Chelsea wanted to bring out the whole harmonious, elemental process in her work, or as she puts it: “Make something...
Copper
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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in
Silver Leaves - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Mixed Media
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mixed media on canvas
Canvas, Mixed Media
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H 43.31 in W 43.31 in
Red Moon - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists continue ...
Gold Leaf
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H 47.25 in Dm 47.25 in
Calella - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Copper Leaf, Steel
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil, acrylic and copper leaf on black steel. For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary ...
Steel, Copper
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H 47.25 in W 70.87 in D 1.97 in
Halflight On Steel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Gold leaf and sea water on black steel. Her inspiration is the small, often unnoticed details which make up everyday life: Chimney smoke, burnished gold, patterns under peeling pain...
Steel, Gold Leaf
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H 43.31 in Dm 43.31 in
Pale Meridian - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Gold Leaf, Steel
By Chelsea Davine
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil and gold leaf on steel For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists continue t...
Steel, Gold Leaf