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Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

Canadian, b. 1960
Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting. Fidelity to the landscape, the figure, or the still life is relative, as she isn’t interested in literal depictions; instead, it’s the abstract relationships of these shapes and colors, the abstract pictorial design that drives her work. Higgins’ paintings are rooted in the tradition stemming from Courbet, Derain, Bonnard, Matisse, Morandi, German Expressionism, and the Canadian Group of Seven (also known as the Algonquin School of landscape painters, 1920–1933). She is influenced by the work of her artist-teachers Paul Resika—himself a student of Hans Hofmann—and Robert De Niro, Sr. (1922-1993), as well as the paintings of contemporary artist Peter Doig. Her artistic evolution stretches across this continuum. It is the “in-between”, the hovering between representation and abstraction, that interests her, not the labeling effect of details; instead, she aims directly at the spirit of the painting—of making something come to life. John Goodrich wrote in her catalog essay, “Elizabeth Higgins’ direct brushwork and simplified forms suggest an energy, but crucially, reveal a painter who knows the power of color…” Elizabeth Higgins was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1960. As a Helena Rubenstein Award recipient, Higgins earned her MFA from Parsons School of Design, where she studied with Leland Bell, Paul Resika, Albert Kresch, and Robert De Niro, Sr. Prior to coming to New York in 1983, Higgins received her BFA from Queen’s University, Canada, where she studied painting and printmaking with J.C. Heywood, Ralph Allen, and David Andrew. Higgins’ work has been exhibited in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Toronto, as well as at galleries in Connecticut and Maine. She was included in the 2022 group exhibition Light of Day—The Language of Landscape at Westbeth Gallery in Manhattan, curated by Karen Wilkin. Her work is in corporate and private collections in the US and Canada.
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Artist: Elizabeth Higgins
Three Trees

Three Trees

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

Elizabeth Higgins Biography b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an insp...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Oil, Board

Irish Light - Sunset over Galway Bay II
Irish Light - Sunset over Galway Bay II

Irish Light - Sunset over Galway Bay II

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Fairfield, CT

Frame size: 28.75x23" Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to beg...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Monotype

Two Trees by Sea
Two Trees by Sea

Two Trees by Sea

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

Signed lower left Elizabeth Higgins (Canadian, b. 1960) Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting. Fidelity to the landscape, the figure, or the still life is relative, as she isn’t interested in literal depictions; instead, it’s the abstract relationships of these shapes and colors, the abstract pictorial design that drives her work. Higgins’ paintings are rooted in the tradition stemming from Courbet, Derain, Bonnard, Matisse, Morandi, German Expressionism, and the Canadian Group of Seven (also known as the Algonquin School of landscape painters, 1920–1933). She is influenced by the work of her artist-teachers Paul Resika—himself a student of Hans Hofmann—and Robert De Niro, Sr. (1922-1993), as well as the paintings of contemporary artist Peter Doig. Her artistic evolution stretches across this continuum. It is the “in-between”, the hovering between representation and abstraction, that interests her, not the labeling effect of details; instead, she aims directly at the spirit of the painting—of making something come to life. John Goodrich wrote in her catalog essay, “Elizabeth Higgins’ direct brushwork and simplified forms suggest an energy, but crucially, reveal a painter who knows the power of color…” Elizabeth Higgins was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1960. As a Helena...

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2010s Contemporary Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning Light

Morning Light

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

Elizabeth Higgins Biography b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serve...

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2010s Contemporary Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

View Across the River
View Across the River

View Across the River

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Fairfield, CT

Frame size: 34x26.5" Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begi...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Monotype

Morning Light
Morning Light

Morning Light

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Fairfield, CT

Frame size: 33.5x25.5" Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to be...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Oil

Long Island Sound #2
Long Island Sound #2

Long Island Sound #2

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Fairfield, CT

Frame size: 24.625x32.25" Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Monotype

An Untold Story

An Untold Story

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting....

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2010s Contemporary Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Break of Day
Break of Day

Break of Day

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting....

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2010s Contemporary Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

House Across the Pond

House Across the Pond

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

Elizabeth Higgins Biography b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an insp...

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2010s Contemporary Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

St. Mawes

St. Mawes

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting....

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2010s Contemporary Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cherry Tree

Cherry Tree

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting. Fidelity to the landscape, the figure, or the still life is relative, as she isn’t interested in literal depictions; instead, it’s the abstract relationships of these shapes and colors, the abstract pictorial design. Her work is rooted in the tradition stemming from Courbet, Derain, Bonnard, Matisse, Morandi, German Expressionism, the Canadian Group of Seven, to her artist-teachers Paul Resika, Robert de Niro Sr., and finally, the contemporary artist, Peter Doig. Her artistic evolution stretches across this continuum. It is the “in-between”, the hovering between representation and abstraction, that interests her, not the labeling effect of details; instead, she aims directly at the spirit of the painting – of making something come to life. John Goodrich wrote in her catalog essay, “Elizabeth Higgins’ direct brushwork and simplified forms suggest an energy, but crucially, reveal a painter who knows the power of color…” Elizabeth Higgins was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1960. As a Helena Rubenstein Award recipient, Higgins earned her MFA from Parsons School of Design, where she studied with Leland Bell, Paul Resika, Albert Kresch and Robert deNiro...

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2010s Abstract Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Road into Town

Road into Town

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting....

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2010s Contemporary Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflection

Reflection

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting. Fidelity to the landscape, the figure, or the still life is relative, as she isn’t interested in literal depictions; instead, it’s the abstract relationships of these shapes and colors, the abstract pictorial design. Her work is rooted in the tradition stemming from Courbet, Derain, Bonnard, Matisse, Morandi, German Expressionism, the Canadian Group of Seven, to her artist-teachers Paul Resika, Robert de Niro Sr., and finally, the contemporary artist, Peter Doig. Her artistic evolution stretches across this continuum. It is the “in-between”, the hovering between representation and abstraction, that interests her, not the labeling effect of details; instead, she aims directly at the spirit of the painting – of making something come to life. John Goodrich wrote in her catalog essay, “Elizabeth Higgins’ direct brushwork and simplified forms suggest an energy, but crucially, reveal a painter who knows the power of color…” Elizabeth Higgins was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1960. As a Helena Rubenstein Award recipient, Higgins earned her MFA from Parsons School of Design, where she studied with Leland Bell, Paul Resika, Albert Kresch and Robert deNiro...

Category

2010s Abstract Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Long Island Sound #1

Long Island Sound #1

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Fairfield, CT

Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an inspiration to begin a painting. Fidelity...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

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Monotype

Forgotten Landscape

Forgotten Landscape

By Elizabeth Higgins

Located in Greenwich, CT

Elizabeth Higgins Biography b. 1960 Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as a potential subject, an insp...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Elizabeth Higgins Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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