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Ken Elliott Abstract Paintings

American

Ken Elliot works with oil paints and pastels to bring abstracted scenes of nature to life. The Colorado artist’s frequently luminous landscape paintings, which feature trees, rivers, lakes, mountains and skies, ripple with energy. Elliot finds endless inspiration in the variation of the world around him, and the prolific colorist’s works are held in thousands of personal and private collections.

Elliot didn't begin painting until late in life. In 1967, he graduated from the University of Houston, where he studied art and advertising. His subsequent jobs as an art restorer, a picture framer and an art dealer in Texas exposed him to many styles and a range of mediums. Finally, in 1987, Elliot moved to San Francisco to embark on a painting career. He started by painting breathtaking sunlit scenes of Texas and California.

After a few years of teaching himself new skills and techniques, Elliot was accepted into a master class at the Santa Fe Art Institute. The class was taught by acclaimed painter Wolf Kahn — who studied with the legendary teacher and Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann — and Kahn’s insights have since proven indispensable for Elliot.

Elliot currently lives in Colorado, where he continues to create more Impressionistic landscapes. Sometimes he isn’t merely working on one painting — the artist usually has a number of works going at once and has said that the paintings can inspire one another. Elliot regularly exhibits at galleries in Colorado, New Mexico, Connecticut, Texas and New York.

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Artist: Ken Elliott
"Colors in the Breeze 1, " Abstract Landscape Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
This striking original oil painting by Colorado-based artist Ken Elliott captures the emotive rhythm and chromatic energy of a wooded landscape rendered in motion. Layers of rich pig...
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2010s American Impressionist Ken Elliott Abstract Paintings

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"Tangerine Evening II, " Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
Ken Elliott’s masterful handling of color and form transforms a peaceful landscape into a glowing, radiant experience. In this original oil painting, the horizon splits a luminous la...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Ken Elliott Abstract Paintings

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"Light Moving Across, " Abstract Landscape Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
"Light Moving Across", by American artist Ken Elliott is a radiant, large-scale landscape that captures the poetic energy of nature through bold abstraction and vibrant color. A ser...
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2010s Impressionist Ken Elliott Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Ken Elliott 'Sun Down the Yellow Field' landscape painting
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"Soft Light on the Pond, " Abstract Landscape Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
Ken Elliott is an abstract landscape artist based in Colorado. With over 40 years in the art business, his knowledge spans well beyond the easel. Of his work, Elliott says, "My focus...
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"Air Through the Forest, " Abstract Landscape Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
This colorful abstract landscape painting by artist Ken Elliott is made with oil paint on canvas. The painting pairs bright blue and teal trees in front of a warm yellow background, ...
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2010s Impressionist Ken Elliott Abstract Paintings

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Ken Elliott abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Ken Elliott abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ken Elliott in oil paint, paint, canvas 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 Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Ken Elliott abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 21 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Nelson H. White, Ben Fenske, and Marc Dalessio. Ken Elliott abstract paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,000 and tops out at $12,100, while the average work can sell for $7,800.

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