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Blessed Solitude, Original Painting
Blessed Solitude, Original Painting

Blessed Solitude, Original Painting

By Posey Gaines

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Emerald grasses sprawl into the distance of an open landscape. A peaceful scene as the sun rises. Trees stretch into the gradient sky drawing the eye to a flock of birds flying free. "I find that getting away to the country offers a quiet and peace that lends itself to times of reflection and meditation," shares artist Posey Gaines.


About the Artist
Using flowing watercolors, artist Posey Gaines creates atmospheric, high-contrast landscapes developed mostly from intuition. He often starts a piece by simply putting paint to paper and then decides on the elements to bring the composition together. He draws on memories of places he has lived and reference photos taken on road trips to arrive at the final serene and eye-catching view. Posey says that from a young age artistic inspiration has touched everything he's done in life. He plays the piano, the guitar and the bass guitar, writes poetry and wrote a book. Posey first discovered watercolor in the 1970s while auditing art classes at East Central College near his home. Over the years, he's honed his skills attending workshops and watching DVDs. Today, he enjoys painting from a tidy home studio while listening to music. True to his well-rounded personality, when he’s not making art, he works as a web developer.


Words that describe this painting: landscape, morning, sunrise, nature, quiet, hike, sky, clouds, desert...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Posey Gaines

Materials

Watercolor

Bright Sunny Day, Original Painting
Bright Sunny Day, Original Painting

Bright Sunny Day, Original Painting

By Posey Gaines

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A bright day in the high desert plains. Pastel yellow, pink and blue balanced with the earthy tones of the landscape. "Landscapes when viewed in the open plai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Posey Gaines

Materials

Watercolor

Open Spaces Open Heart, Original Painting
Open Spaces Open Heart, Original Painting

Open Spaces Open Heart, Original Painting

By Posey Gaines

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Cool air blows as the sun radiates warmth into the atmosphere. The early morning light glows from behind a stretch of mountains in the far distance. "I find t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Posey Gaines

Materials

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Living on Country Time, Original Painting
Living on Country Time, Original Painting

Living on Country Time, Original Painting

By Posey Gaines

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Getting away to the country offers a quiet and peaceful moment," says artist Posey Gaines. "It lends itself to times of reflection and meditation." Posey pai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Posey Gaines

Materials

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Fishing Weather, Original Painting
Fishing Weather, Original Painting

Fishing Weather, Original Painting

By Posey Gaines

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Light seeps between voluminous flowing clouds. A cool wind blows ruffling leaves from tall trees while birds fly away to the distance. "I find that getting aw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Posey Gaines

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Early Morning Meditation, Original Painting
Early Morning Meditation, Original Painting

Early Morning Meditation, Original Painting

By Posey Gaines

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A figure takes a quiet morning walk in nature. Warm sunlight dances across wispy clouds, creating a pastel display above the earthy landscape. "Getting away t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Posey Gaines

Materials

Watercolor

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Posey Gaines art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Posey Gaines art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Posey Gaines in paint, watercolor 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 abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Posey Gaines art, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Edith Isaac-Rose, Merton Clivette, and Karin Johannesson. Posey Gaines art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $800, while the average work can sell for $800.

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