American artist Chris Hayman has been painting for several decades. She plays with colors and space in her densely textured, energetic abstract paintings, which are inspired largely by the natural world.
Hayman was born in New York City. She earned her BA in art history at the University of Maryland and went on to earn a second degree in art at the University of Nevada, Reno. It was during her time in Nevada that she ventured into painting.
Hayman focuses on the dimensions of space within a given piece and has cited her interest “how forms are energized by the space around them.” While the artist has found inspiration in the work of painters such as Roland Petersen and Gustavo Rivera, she lives on a farm in Northern California and is surrounded by her livestock and the beauty of the great outdoors. The majesty of nature has long played a significant role in her work.
Hayman was also trained as a classical pianist and has always had a strong creative spirit. She is deeply involved in theater and the performing arts, and her affinity for music strongly informs her art, as is evidenced by the melodic fluidity of her paintings.
Hayman’s work is held in many corporate and private collections. She has exhibited widely, showing her work group and solo shows in galleries all over the United States.
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$14,750
Woodlands
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
East of Blue
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Reindeer Hill
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Across the Shallows
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Hidden Valley
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when...
Canvas, Oil
Garden Poem
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Hidden Forest
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Call of Spring
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Gray Shadow
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Blue Straight
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christine Hayman is an artist whose work revolves around the concept of space. She is particularly interested in how forms interact with the space sur...
Canvas, Oil
$15,275
Green Leaf
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Between Green
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
$14,100
Treble
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
BEFORE THE STORM
By Chris Hayman
Located in Three Oaks, MI
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Oil
Price Upon Request
RED FLIP
By Chris Hayman
Located in Three Oaks, MI
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
$6,900
H 48 in W 36 in
"Silence and Distance, " an Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Dierdre Schanen
By Deirdre Schanen
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Silence and Distance" is a contemporary abstract painting of light green, pink, black and gold. Oil on canvas, 2016. The artist signed the artwork on the verso. 48" x 36" canvas ...
Canvas, Oil
$660
H 6 in W 6 in
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jam Session III" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. This painting features a variety of abstract marks in bright green and yellow over a bright pink background. ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,685
H 22 in W 28 in
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Into the Sun II" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. It features a variety of abstract marks in pale colors. The expressive pink marks seem to be swimming in the c...
Canvas, Oil
Carnival Primary Abstract
By George Niehaus
Located in Soquel, CA
Variations on red, yellow and blue result in a dynamic Carnival abstract of geometric and curvilinear designs by San Francisco, California abstract expressionist George Niehaus (Amer...
Canvas, Oil
$1,900
H 12 in W 12 in
colorful contemporary abstract pink and blue oil painting with shapes
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Taming Space" is an abstract oil on canvas by Alayna Rose. Signed. 12" x 12" canvas Alayna Rose is a painter, jewelry designer and former illustrator. Alayna paints with watercol...
Canvas, Oil
Pool for David Hockney
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Canvas, Oil
$1,500
H 17.75 in W 20.63 in
"Puck, " Unique Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas signed by Matthew Schaefer
By Matthew Schaefer
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Puck" is an original portrait oil painting on canvas by Matthew Schaefer. The abstracted figure is a unique and colorful design priced under $3000. It's sizing makes it perfect for ...
Canvas, Oil
Abstracted Landscape -- Colorful Arches
By Dinkel
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold color of arches and partial spheres results in a dynamic abstract impressionist painting by unknown artist Dinkel (American, 20th Century). Signed lower right "Dinkel". Unframed...
Canvas, Oil
Montana Big Sky
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Canvas, Oil
$600
H 6 in W 6 in
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jam Session II" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. This painting features a variety of abstract marks in bright green and yellow over a bright pink background. ...
Canvas, Oil
Aquamarine and Camellia
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Foil
$900
H 8 in W 6 in
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pace III" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the painting on the side. This painting features a variety of abstract marks in green, yellow, purp...
Canvas, Oil
Fields After the Rain
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Trees
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
A Dream of Trees
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Territory VI
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Blue Translation
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Blue Spot
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Blue Charm
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Green Valley
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Prairie Song
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Gray Vigil
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Lost Horse Country
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil
Blue Dream
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are energized by the space around them, especially when incorporated into paintings wit...
Canvas, Oil