In 2000, Julia Contacessi earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Pratt Institute in New York City. Over the years, her eye for composition coupled with her love of painting, design and photography has earned Contacessi numerous awards in such publications as Photographer's Forum and Creativity along with inclusion into the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library Special Collections (ALSC) in New Haven, Connecticut. Julia never strayed far from texture, paint and the mixing and layering of mediums, which are important components to her work. Her most recent abstracts focus on deconstructing painted color palette studies through isolated images and then rebuilding those studies with new form and composition. She lives in Norwalk, Connecticut, with her husband and son. She spends most weekends tackling new projects and getting into all sorts of adventures with her little guy, Neo. She loves painting and photography, the occasional five-mile run and feisty discussions across the family dinner table on Sunday evenings.
"Delightful Chaos, " Abstract Metallic Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting is made using mixed media including linen and gold. It features a cool blue and white palette, with large, expressive strokes layered over textured linen, with...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Origins" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract statement painting by Julia Contacessi features a cool palette with washes of muted blue, cool grey, and a white accenting wash that flows through the center of the hor...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Cascading Waters " Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This contemporary abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features light, washy layers of blue tones through the middle of the canvas, with lighter, textured layers on either side, Ove...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Edge of Forever, " Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract statement painting by Julia Contacessi is made with acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas. It features a cool blue and warm violet palette, and is fluid in compositio...
Acrylic
"Silence Follows " Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This contemporary abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features light, washy layers of blue tones through the middle of the canvas, with lighter, textured layers on either side, Ove...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sea Smoke, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Yardley, PA
Soft, smoky blues, greens and tones of cream and white layer with a touch of deep gray and meld into this abstract piece creating depth and intrigue. The edging is finished in gold o...
Acrylic
$37,000
H 73.75 in W 109.63 in D 3.5 in
"Tosca" Large-Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract 72"x108"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Tosca", 2026, 72" H x 108" W. "Tosca" is a large-scale mixed media painting informed by the structure and emotional range of Puccini’s opera of the same name consisting of acrylic,...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
$11,000
H 49.5 in W 37.5 in D 2.5 in
"Divine Spontaneity II" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract Painting 48"x36"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Divine Spontaneity II" 2023, 48" H x 36" W. Vertical abstract painting consisting of acrylics, house paint, oil pastels, color pencils, and carbon pencils on canvas by Argentine-bo...
House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Oil Pastel, Color Pencil
$28,000
H 85.5 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in
"Ranunculus II" Large Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Blush Rose Abstract 84"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Ranunculus II", 2024, 84" H x 60" W. Large-scale abstract painting in hues of blush crimson consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
$6,850
H 25 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
"Untitled" Acrylics, Pencils, Oil Pastels on Paper in Neutral Hues of Taupe
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Untitled" 2019, 25" x 31" horizontal drawing on paper by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, the...
Glaze, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil
$15,000
H 40 in W 50 in D 1.5 in
"Love for Meadow VIII", Colorful Bright Abstract Painting, Textured Impasto
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Love for Meadow VIII" 2026 Acrylic and mixed media on stretched canvas The artist signed the back of the painting. "Love for Meadow VIII" is a ri...
Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$20,000
H 73.5 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in
"Rhapsody in Red" Large-Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract 72"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Rhapsody in Red", 2025, 72" H x 60" W. Large-scale abstract painting in hues of a warm, desaturated crimson consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-bo...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
$1,410
H 20.87 in W 32.68 in D 1.19 in
Urban Abstraction (ripped off posters) Italian Expressionist Painting on Canvas
By Andrea Spinelli
Located in Firenze, IT
The present work of art titled "Urban Abstraction (ripped off posters)" is part of a series of paintings that the artist composed in the 1980s and 1990s inspired by the observation of the urban reality of those years. The artist take the cue from his walks in Florence, both in the center and in the suburbs, and by the observation of billboards and posters scattered throughout the city. The mass of information, colors, messages and words were carried on the canvas with acrylic colors, ideally reconstructing the tears and overlaps of all the information and advertising contained on these huge sheets of paper that invade our cities. The geometric lines are overlaid with jagged lines, overlaps and color dripping and also the choice in the color palette, with different shades of white, gray, rose, orange red and blue helps in rendering the result of the tears and ripped paper. The result is a beautiful multicolored modern abstract canvas, both aesthetically and ethically, with many rich layers of color, texture and expression in which the artist leaves his own message. The painting is housed in a simple modern white lacquer wood frame. Andrea Spinelli...
Canvas, Acrylic
$24,000
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Challenge 16" - Energetic Abstract Expressionist in Blue, Red, Black, and White
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Challenge 16" 2019 Oil paint, Acrylic paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting....
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$9,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 50.5 in W 63.5 in D 1.5 in
"Friendship Garden" by L. A. Spowart - Vibrant and Pastel Tone Large Abstract
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Friendship Garden" 2021 Acrylic Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Canvas The artist signed the back of the painting. Friendship Garden by Lesley ...
Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$3,400
H 48 in W 72 in D 1 in
"Untitled 5" - Contemporary Abstract Art -Acrylic on Canvas
By Jacqueline Jandrell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jacqueline Jandrell is an emerging artist who is South African by birth. She immigrated to the UK with her family after the loss of her father and grandfather. Becoming an immigrant ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,873
H 57.49 in W 44.89 in D 1.58 in
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth colors
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of A...
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
$9,600
H 42 in W 28 in D 1 in
"Earth Tone" Acrylics in Raw Sienna and Brown Tones Abstract Painting 42" x 28"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Earth Tones" 2025, 42" H x 28" W (framed - unframed, it measures 40.5" x 26.5") Abstract, vertical orientation abstract painting consisting of acrylics and part of the new "Earthen...
Acrylic
"Hopeful Tomorrow" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract statement painting by Julia Contacessi features a cool palette with washes of light and deep blue, and white and metallic gold accents at the center of the painting's c...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Pearl Sky No. 1" Framed Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features a blue palette, with light blue tones on the top half of the composition, deep blue on the bottom, and a metallic gold organically...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Pearl Sky No. 2" Framed Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features a blue palette, with light blue tones on the top half of the composition, deep blue on the bottom, and white and metallic gold org...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Land of Nod" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract statement painting by Julia Contacessi features a cool palette with washes of deep blue and white, and subtle metallic accents at the top of the composition. The painti...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Unity No. 1" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features a light, coastal blue palette. Washes of blue and white are softly blended together with metallic gold paint layered over top in s...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Unity No. 2" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features a light, coastal blue palette. Washes of blue and white are softly blended together with metallic gold paint layered over top in s...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Haven" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features a soft coastal palette with blue tones and layers of blush, white, and gold metallic accents blended together in a balanced compos...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Golden Hour" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract statement painting by Julia Contacessi is made with mixed media on canvas. It features a light, balanced composition with blue-grey and blush tones, and metallic ...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Delight in the Dawn" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features a light, coastal palette, with washes of varying blue tones on the bottom of the composition and light blush and white tones at th...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Symphony" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract statement painting by Julia Contacessi features a cool palette with washes of deep blue and white, and metallic accents at the center and corner of the compositio...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Blush Lucite" Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract statement painting by Julia Contacessi is made with mixed media on canvas. It features a light, balanced composition and a warm neutral palette with blush tones, ...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Dreams I, " Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract statement painting by Julia Contacessi features a light coastal blue, cream, and off-white palette, with layers of light washes creating a coastal aesthetic. A la...
Canvas, Mixed Media