Like many creatives, Karina Gentinetta’s road to success wasn’t a straight line. Before she became a prolific abstract painter of mesmerizing, charged works in acrylics, pencil, oil pastels and charcoal, she was a lawyer.
Born in Buenos Aires, Gentinetta and her siblings fled with her parents during Argentina’s Dirty War, when thousands of people were killed or forcibly disappeared by the government. The Gentinettas arrived in New Orleans, where Karina later graduated from Tulane University Law School. She initially wanted to major in art, but her cautionary parents — her father drove a taxi in New Orleans — urged their bright daughter to study something more practical.
She practiced law for 13 years before Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, destroying her and her husband’s home. Gentinetta found herself at a fork in the road: law or art? She chose the latter. She also began to nurture her interest in the beauty of vintage objects and how they could be reborn, opening a shop for antique furniture. Some of her earliest paintings were made to complement her antique presentations.
Inspired by artists like Cy Twombly and Franz Kline, Gentinetta’s abstract paintings — typically pale canvases with calculated bursts of color — are emotional. Others bear a more stark palette of black and white with intense and sometimes graphic strokes. Gentinetta often uses materials that one might find at a construction site, like wall plaster and house paint, symbolically and tactilely responding to how her city was wrecked but has endured. Her collectors have included Courtney Love Cobain, and in 2016 she collaborated with RH Modern on a limited-edition series. Gentinetta’s work tells a unique story that does not end after a glance.
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"La Boheme" Large Scale Rose and Burgundy Acrylic & Oil Pastel Abstract 72"x72"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"La Boheme", 2026, 72" H x 72" W. "La Boheme" is a monumental contemporary abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Kari...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
$22,000
"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
"Divine Spontaneity II" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract in Reds 48"x36"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Divine Spontaneity II" 2023, 48" H x 36" W. An original vertical abstract painting consisting of acrylics, house paint, oil pastels, color pencils, and carbon pencils on canvas by ...
House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Oil Pastel, Color Pencil
"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 72" H x 60" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feat...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
$6,850
"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
"Earth Tone I & II " Acrylics in Brown Tones Abstract Painting Pair 42"x28" each
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Earth Tone I & II" 2026, 42" H x 28" W each, is a pair of contemporary vertical abstract paintings framed in black gallery floater frames by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentine...
Acrylic
"Earth Tone II" Acrylics in Raw Sienna Cognac and Brown Tones Abstract 42" x 28"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Earth Tone II" 2026, 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 "Earth...
Acrylic
"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
$4,850
"Labyrinth" Acrylics and Ink on Paper in Hues of Raw Umber, Black and White
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Labyrinth" 2021, 23.5" x 21.5" vertical drawing on paper by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, New York Times, Traditional Home, ...
Glaze, Ink, Acrylic
"Bodacious" Large Scale Black Blue White with Ochre Accents Abstract 72" x 72"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Bodacious" 2023, 72" x 72" square. An oversized, large-scale, bold and dramatic abstract painting consisting of acrylic, house paint, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Color Pencil, House Paint
"Petite Bodacious" Small Study in Black, Mint, White and Raw Sienna 2022, 21.5"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Bodacious" 2022, 21.5" x 21.5" square. A small but mighty abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on flat board canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Elle Decor, the New York Times, Traditional Home, Veranda Magazine, Luxe Interiors, and most recently in Introspective Magazine...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Color Pencil
$1,038
H 11.74 in W 24.93 in D 0.04 in
Original Set of 3-Primary Colour series-Awarded artist-gold leaf with oil
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
Shizico Yi's "Primary Series" is a series where she explores the relationship between colours and emotion, particularly the colour yellow ( using gold leaf as the chosen material for...
Gold Leaf
$6,500
H 51 in W 59 in
Iron Man, Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by William Hewes
By William Hewes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large, dramatic abstract oil painting by Contemporary artist Bill Hewes. William (Bill) Hewes is an American self-taught artist. Hewes was born in Easthampton, Massachusetts in 19...
Enamel
Liquify - Soft Abstract Blue Original Painting on Canvas
By Elisabeth Grace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Canvas
$1,150
H 18 in W 24 in
Space Talk - Original Textural Layered Figurative Abstract Shapes Colorful Art
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,376Sale Price|30% Off
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in
All I Think About Is You, flowers, wildflowers, landscape, Joan Mitchell, pink
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is from my series titled "The Untethered Soul." This series delves into the transformative power of nature, capturing the essence of what one feels rather than sees. In...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil
$5,000
H 49 in W 57 in
Magical Mycorrhiza - Original Art - Vibrant Exploration of Nature and Connection
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric
$1,900
H 35.83 in W 47.64 in D 0.79 in
The Guardians and the Carnival: Large Abstract Painting, Colorful, Joy, Modern
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians and the Carnival Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy Love the detail in this artwork by Karnish. This work is part of a serie...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Stretcher Bars
$295
H 17 in W 13 in
Blue Abstract - Original Expressive Colorful Mixed Media Painting on Paper
By Elisabeth Grace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
$1,700
H 35.83 in W 35.83 in D 0.79 in
Bold Contemporary - Abstract Painting, Colorful Texture, Large, Dream
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Interconnected Dream Bold Abstract Contemporary Colorful Masculine Investment Red Yellow Grey Blue Orange Texture Detail This series expresses our unity and our interconnect...
Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil, Gesso, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
Color Field - Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Color Field 24.0 × 24.0 × 2.0, 2.0 lbs Acrylic Paint Hand signed by the artist Artist's Commentary: "Color Field is part of my movement series in which I'm exploring the relation...
Acrylic
$5,400
H 57 in W 60 in
Wandering Backwards I Reach The End - Large Blue Figurative Abstract Original
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric
$758Sale Price|78% Off
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Beauty Beneath the Chaos, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Emmi Iida
By Emmi Iida Granlund
Located in Helsinki, Helsinki
“Beauty Beneath the Chaos” is an original abstract expressionist painting by multidisciplinary Finnish artist Emmi Iida, whose work blends raw emotion, layered symbolism, and poetic ...
Oil Pastel, Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 73.75 in W 109.63 in D 3.5 in
"Grand Overture in Green" Monumental Acrylic & Oil Pastel Painting 72"x108"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Grand Overture in Green", 2026, 72" H x 108" W. "Grand Overture in Green" is a monumental contemporary abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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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
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H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
"Earthen Series No. IV" Acrylics in Brown Tones Abstract 27.5" x 27.5"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Earthen Series No. IV" 2025, 22" H x 22" W (unframed - with frame, it measures 27.5" x 27.5") Abstract, square abstract painting consisting of acrylics and part of the new "Earthen...
Acrylic
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H 73.5 in W 109.5 in D 3 in
"Prelude in Blue" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Blue Hue Abstract 72"x108"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Prelude in Blue" 2025, 72" H x 108" W. Abstract, horizontal, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinett...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 61.5 in W 49.5 in D 3 in
"Petite Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils in Browns 60"x48"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Petite Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 60" H x 48" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinett...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 2 in
"Petite Serenade" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract in Blue Hue 36x36
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Petite Serenade" 2025, 36" H x 36" W. Square abstract painting consisting of acrylic, home paint, pencils and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feat...
Oil Pastel, House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 61.5 in W 85.5 in D 3 in
"Unbreakable Thread" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 60"x84"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Unbreakable Thread" 2025, 60" H x 84" W. Abstract, horizontal, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentine...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 85.5 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in
"Verdigris" Large Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Green Abstract 84"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Verdigris" 2025, 84" H x 60" W. A captivating large-scale abstract painting by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta, renowned for her work featured in Architectural Digest, Elle...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 61.5 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in
"Ranunculus III" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Rose Pink Abstract 60"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Ranunculus III", 2025, 60" H x 60" W. Abstract painting in a deep rose, magenta hue consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentine...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 31 in W 31 in D 2 in
"Blue Hydrangeas" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract in Blue Hues 30"x30"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Blue Hydrangeas" 2024, 30" H x 30" W. Multi-colored square abstract painting consisting of acrylic, house paint, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina G...
Oil Pastel, House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 73.5 in W 73.5 in D 3 in
"Autumn in Buenos Aires II" Oversized Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Autumn in Buenos Aires II" 2024, 72" H x 72" W. Oversized abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (fea...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
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H 73.5 in W 73.5 in D 3 in
"Autumn in Buenos Aires I" Oversized Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Autumn in Buenos Aires I" 2024, 72" H x 72" W. Oversized abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feat...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil