Leila McConnell was born in 1927 in Los Angeles, California. Her family moved to Houston when she was six and, after graduating from high school, she enrolled at Rice Institute (now Rice University). At the time, Rice had no department of architecture but McConnell sought inspiration from iconic professor James Chillman. After earning her BA from Rice, she continued her art studies at the Museum School (now Glassell School) at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. In the summer of 1949, she attended the San Francisco School of Fine Arts and was fortunate to study under Mark Rothko. After her classes with Rothko, she began to paint more abstract pieces. In 1956 she married fellow artist Henri Gadbois.
Realizing that she had a vivid imagination, McConnell embarked on a trip to Europe in 1960. The stucco buildings of Italy greatly impacted her vision and caused a change in her paintings. Her colors became soft and blended, often misty and portraying a sun or moon, causing the artist to deem many of her works “sky paintings.” In 1976, McConnell began creating paper collages, a diversion from her painted works. Although small, her collages impacted the way McConnell created her paintings — her edges became harder, mixed with the mistiness of her skies, and her compositions became more symmetrical. McConnell continues to paint in her unique style and develop her oeuvre of “sky” pieces.
Quadriptych - Mixed Media Abstract, Landscape Collage
By Leila McConnell
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four Leila McConnell abstract landscape cut paper mixed media collages completed in the 1970s. Image sizes range from H 7 in. x W 7 in. to H 5 in. x W 7 in. Artist Biography...
Paper
$495
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.05 in
Geometric Line Study C - 7 by Murray Duncan Mix Media on paper
By Murray Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Geometric Line Studies C- 7 is an original mixed-media work on paper by Toronto artist Murray Duncan, part of his ongoing exploration of gestural geometry, spatial rhythm, and atmosp...
Paint, Paper, Ink, Pencil
$455
H 24 in W 18 in
8.19. #6 - Color Drenched Expressive Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,800
H 30 in W 22.25 in
Tribute to Robert Motherwell - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Tribute to Robert Motherwell - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Drawing...
Paper, Acrylic
"The Seed of Life" Microscopic Spore Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 22.5 by 12.5 inches overall and 22 x 12 painting alone. Signed on verso "Paola Asse" Framed in a wood moldin...
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
$6,500
H 24 in W 22 in
Mixed Media Abstract Trompe L'oeil Collage Oil Painting Cecil Touchon Texas Art
By Cecil Touchon
Located in Surfside, FL
Cecil Touchon (1956-, Austin, Texas) Z-A / PDP165CT95 Abstract Composition Oil, collage on canvas Hand signed and inscribed verso Dimensions: 24 x 22 in. Cecil Touchon (born 1956, ...
Canvas, Paint, Archival Paper
$635
H 9 in W 9 in
Sunrise II - Original Vibrant Yellow Tone Textured Abstract Artwork Framed
By Frederic Paul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The delicate and poetic artworks of painter Frederic Paul reference his Asian roots in expressive and elaborate compositions. Inspired by the bold colors, spices, flora, and landscap...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Rice Paper
Internal Mythologies
By Laura Moriarty
Located in Dallas, TX
encaustic on paper
Paper, Encaustic
Squish
By Laura Moriarty
Located in Dallas, TX
encaustic on paper
Paper, Encaustic
$5,500
H 34 in W 26 in D 2 in
Unique abstraction (Abstract Expressionist color field painting) Signed, Framed
By Lamar Briggs
Located in New York, NY
Lamar Briggs Untitled color abstraction, ca. 2008 Mixed media oil and gouache on paper Hand signed by Lamar Briggs on the lower center front Frame included: held in the original off ...
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Gouache
$1,250
H 30 in W 20 in
Handmade Paper Art For Sale, Abstract Art, Letter Art-On All Counts I
By Addison Jones
Located in Delaware , OH
Handmade Paper Art For Sale, Abstract Art, Letter Art-On All Counts I A B O U T T H I S P I E C E : “On All Counts I” is a piece of letter art that is featured on unique handmade ...
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.25 in W 28.13 in D 0.75 in
"Morning Bay" - Mixed Media Monochromatic Abstract Landscape on Handmade Paper
By Grace Eichholz
Located in Soquel, CA
Mixed media abstracted landscape composition on handmade paper of a town on the edge of a lake, in monochromatic orange tones with white accents, by Grace Eichholz (American, b. 1927...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Handmade Paper
Paper collage Abstract Expressionist painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful collage painting by unknown artist. Acrylic on torn paper segments, reassembled as collage. Art object assempled on rectangular sheet of hand made rag paper measures 12.5...
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
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H 17.25 in W 13.25 in D 1.75 in
"Sun and Moon" Contemporary Minimal Abstract Painting
By Leila McConnell
Located in Houston, TX
Minimal contemporary abstract painting of a sun and a moon suspended in a blue space. The work is signed and dated by the artist in the bottom corner of the canvas. The work is frame...
Acrylic
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H 9.5 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Collaboration Landscape by Henri Gadbois and Leila McConnell
By Leila McConnell
Located in Houston, TX
Collaboration landscape painting by Leila McConnell and Henri Gadbois. The work is framed in a thin brown frame with a grey matte. The corners are signed by either artist. The back h...
Oil
Dark Landscape - 2011
By Leila McConnell
Located in Houston, TX
Dreamy Abstract Collage of a sunset by Leila McConnell from 2011. Signed and dated by artist. Artist Biography: Leila McConnell was born in 1927 in Los Angeles, California. Her fami...
Magazine Paper
Modern Pastel Whimsical Geometric Abstract
By Leila McConnell
Located in Houston, TX
Large pastel-colored Leila McConnell Abstract Painting from the 1970s. The painting is framed in a thin silver frame. Artist Biography: Leila McConnell was born in 1927 in Los Angel...
Oil, Canvas
Leila McConnell- Abstract Red Painting
By Leila McConnell
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract painting of diffused yellows, oranges, and reds with a blue line crossing through it by Leila McConnell from 1970. Signed and dated by artist. Artist Biography: Leila McCo...
Oil