Skip to main content

Chris Gwaltney Paintings

American, b. 1953
Balancing between abstraction and figurative, the works of Chris Gwaltney are evocative, luminous, and lush. He balances color with unexpected washes and scribbles; scraping physically from the surface as he generously slaps paint onto the canvas. Having studied Bay Area figurative painters - such as Richard Diebenkorn, Nathan Oliviera, and David Park - and influenced by the works of Joan Mitchell and Robert Motherwell, Gwaltney begins each work with a conversation in mind. He often starts with a vertical gesture, builds with foundations of layers, and allows the composition to reveal itself as he works. Gwaltney lives in Laguna Beach and holds a BA and MA from the University of California State Fullerton. He has exhibited throughout the US, including Peter Blake Gallery (Laguna Beach, CA), Seager Gray Gallery and Robert Green Fine Arts (Mill Valley, CA), Cadogan Contemporary (London, England), Anne Loucks Gallery (Glencoe, IL), Julie Nester (Park City, UT), and Tria Gallery (New York, NY). His work has garnered an international following and resides in numerous public and private collections. “Because his abstractions in progress bristle with visual interest—including an icing of drips and tangles of wild line—as each work moves toward its conclusion, Gwaltney plays the role of an editor, eliminating anything that he feels stands in the way of expressive clarity. “I think that what great poets do is distill feeling,” he comments. “I want to do the same thing in painting and present the absolute essence of an emotional state.” Because of his rigorous quest for pure feeling, viewers of Gwaltney’s work should understand that the essence of his art is this: what is left is what is needed.” John Seed, Art Writer
to
1
5
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
6
2
5
1
3
3
3
3
1
6
6
5
5
6
784
722
705
695
6
Artist: Chris Gwaltney
Be Ordinary
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

March
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Abstract Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Central Ave Bay Window
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil

Riff Raff
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Abstract Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

No Echo
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Reading Out Loud
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Related Items
Mt Shasta Spring Stroll on the River Beneath the Mountain Original Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Mt Shasta Spring Stroll on the River Beneath the Mountain Original Oil on Linen A solitary hiker on a trail with Northern California's Mt. Shasta in the distance by Joseph John Engl...
Category

Late 19th Century Hudson River School Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Late 19th Century Tonalist Landscape -- Afternoon by the Pond
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous tonalist oil painting woman walking in field by pond with home in background by Willis Seaver Adams (American, 1844-1921), circa 1880. Trees and an amazing sky in the background add depth and interest to this beautiful piece. Signed "W. S. Adams" lower right corner. Condition: Previous restoration includes relining of canvas. Frame is vintage gilt molded and wood frame and shows previous repair of molding losses. Image size: 20"H x 24"W. Auctions records for the artist exceed $6,000. Willis Seaver Adams was known for his landscapes of the Connecticut River Valley. A relative recluse for much of his artistic life, his loneliness can be seen in much of his works. Oil miniatures were the focus for almost all of his later works. He is credited with over 425 oils, watercolors, and drawings. Willis Seaver was born in 1844 on a farm in Suffield, near the Connecticut River. He intermittently attended the Suffield Academy, and always wanted to be a painter. A wealthy doctor became his patron, and financed his studies in 1868 at the Royal Academy in Antwerp. When the doctor passed away, Adams returned home and struggled to make a living painting. After working for a photographer for three years, he opened his own studio. Adams helped organize Cleveland's first watercolor exhibit in 1876. Soon thereafter, he completed a portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes, then governor of Ohio, prior to his becoming President of the United States. This portrait enhanced Adams notoriety. In 1878, Adams traveled to Italy where he opened a studio in Venice, and became friendly with neighbor James Whistler. Prior to returning to Springfield, Adams lived in Florence, Italy for three years. He returned to became an instructor for the Springfield Art Association, and began to exhibit his works at the galleries of James D. Gill. His first one-man exhibit was held there in 1894. Other successful exhibitions took place in Chicago, New York, and Boston. Although his works garnered respectable prices and reflected his success, Adams felt he was due more recognition. In 1906, he moved to Greenfield, Massachusetts and converted a barn into a studio. There, he fell into relative obscurity, accompanied mainly by his dog, Collie. In 1921, Adams passed away. Examples of Willis Adams works can be seen at the Kent Memorial Library, the Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Suffield Academy. Several Suffield residents are thought to own Adams paintings.
Category

1880s Hudson River School Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Gerberas - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realistic Little Girl Portrait
By Kamil Lisek
Located in Salzburg, AT
KAMIL LISEK (born in 1980) Studied under the guidance of prof. Maciej Świeszewski at the faculty of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. He graduated with distinction obta...
Category

2010s Realist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Linen

St Ives West Pier by Colin Taylor. Oil Painting on Linen with Wooden Frame
Located in Coltishall, GB
The view across St Ives harbour.
 Colin Taylor’s expressive paintings are created with oil, acrylic, pastel and charcoal on linen. Wooden Tray Frame Oil Acrylic Paint,Linen, pastel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil, Acrylic

Promesse I & II / Diptych - Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Promesse I & II ( Diptych) is a magnificent abstract oil painting of ephemeral clouds floating on an elegant deep blue sky . A unique view of clouds at twilight, in rich shades of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil, Wood Panel, Pigment

Back Rub, abstracted figure, portrait of woman on bed, yellow painting
By Emily LaCour
Located in New York, NY
Emily LaCour Back Rub 2018 Oil on linen panel 18 X 24 inches
Category

2010s Contemporary Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Sara in the Window Figurative Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vadim Zang Title: Sara in the Window Medium: Oil on Linen Year: 2019 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 12" x 9" x 0.8" inch (30 x 23 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wra...
Category

2010s Impressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

"Viva la France!" Contemporary Pop Art Modern Flag Minimal 23k Gold Oil Painting
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Viva La France!," 23 Karat Gold Leaf and Oil on Canvas, 32 x 48 Inches, is inspired by the French flag, elegant and whimsical, however it can also be viewed as a pure geometric abs...
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Drifting Mists
By Shivani Dugar
Located in Fairfield, CT
Shivani Dugar was born in Calcutta in 1979, and grew up in Bangalore, India. After completing her degree in finance at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. she decided to pursue he...
Category

2010s Abstract Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Drifting Mists
$5,520
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
"Straw Barge" on the Thames (after) Edward Duncan Oil on Linen 1898
By Richard Hayley Lever
Located in Soquel, CA
"Straw Barge" on the Thames (after) Edward Duncan Oil on Linen 1898 Well executed study of E. Duncan's Straw Barge circa 1881, painted by Richard Hayley Lever...
Category

1890s Impressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Morning Pond / oil on linen over wood
By Gail Chase-Bien
Located in Burlingame, CA
Green, yellow and bronze abstract Impressionist reflective scene alludes to light on water. Created with a rich range of golden tones. The late-career established artist paints thinl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil, Panel

Rachmaninov “Letter to Sergei" cello music inspired diptych oil canvas 6x18 feet
By Gail Chase-Bien
Located in Burlingame, CA
Inspired contemplative, warm cream, bronze abstract Impressionist diptych painting created in homage to the composer Rachmaninov, Sublime 'Rachmaninov “Letter to Sergei" is compris...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil, Panel

Previously Available Items
Unread Book
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Reading Room
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Intimate/Expansive
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

I Don't Live Here Anymore
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Alphabet
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Alphabet
H 78 in W 65 in
Aunt Jeans Backyard
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil

No Echo
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil

No Echo
H 40 in W 34 in D 2.5 in
Saturday
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil

Saturday
H 24 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Ballroom Dancing
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballroom Dancing
H 50 in W 88 in D 2.5 in
Fish Hooks
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fish Hooks
H 65 in W 57 in D 3 in
Chopsticks
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
CHRIS GWALTNEY is a painter from Southern California. He paints in a lush style, combining areas of abstraction with loose figurative elements. He experiments with sensuous surface...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chopsticks
H 50 in W 44 in D 3 in
Torso
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
Oil and cold wax on linen. In this latest series of paintings, Chris is starting to move away from the human figure as the central topic of his artwork. By using an abstract style, h...
Category

2010s Contemporary Chris Gwaltney Paintings

Materials

Oil

Torso
H 25 in W 23 in D 2 in

Chris Gwaltney paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Chris Gwaltney paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Chris Gwaltney in oil paint, paint, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Chris Gwaltney paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Daisy Patton, Gary Komarin, and Greg Miller. Chris Gwaltney paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,500 and tops out at $29,500, while the average work can sell for $17,450.

Recently Viewed

View All