About Kara Greenwell Art
Kara Greenwell is a California based visual artist who creates abstract expressionist works of self-reflection and societal investigation. Her gestural, mixed media paintings juxtapose vivid personal narrative with contemporary social themes. Ms. Greenwell holds a MBA from Harvard Business School. Kara attended Artist Residencies at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT and at ChaNorth in Hudson Valley, NY. Ms. Greenwell’s work has been exhibited at museums and galleries nationwide including, Oceanside Museum of Art (CA), Atlantic Gallery (NY), The San Diego Museum of...Read More
Kara Greenwell Art
Established in 20191stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
The Instructions are Missing
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, fine art, abstract painting, "The Instructions are Missing" is a playful, contemporary, mixed media work. The painting features a vibrant primary color palette in red, pink, yellow, navy and light blue, acrylic atop a layered white and beige background with black accents. Up-cycled paper, birlliant colors and mixed media markings layer the surface of this abstract painting. Created in 2022 by abstract artist Kara Greenwell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite
"Box of 64 with Built-in Sharpener" - Abstract Contemporary Painting 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, fine art, abstract painting, "Box of 64 with Built-in Sharpener" is a playful, contemporary work for the child in us all. The painting features brilliant red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink acrylic atop a layered white background with black line work. Up-cycled paper, vibrant colors and mixed media markings layer the surface of this abstract painting. Created in 2022 by abstract artist Kara Greenwell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Crayon, Acrylic, Graphite
"Is Anyone Listening?" - Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, contemporary, abstract expressionist painting, "Is Anyone Listening?" features dramatic gestural brushstrokes dancing across a layered creamy-white canvas. Soft pastel p...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Charcoal, Varnish, Crayon, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor,...
"Lizard Brain" - Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Painting 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, fine art, abstract expressionist painting, "Lizard Brain" combines vibrant teal, turquoise, and red paint with neutral cream, beige, white and black. Up-cycled paper, dramatic brushstrokes and mixed media markings layer the surface of this contemporary painting. Created in 2022 by abstract artist Kara Greenwell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Crayon, Acrylic, Graphite
"Drowning Out the Crowd" - Neutral Contemporary Abstract Painting 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, fine art, abstract painting, "Drowning Out the Crowd" is a neutral, contemporary work with mixed media layers of intrigue. Featuring a primarily monochromatic cream pale...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Charcoal, Crayon, Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite
"Intimate Invasion" - Contemporary Mixed Media Painting 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine art, contemporary abstract painting, "intimate Invasion" features vibrant red and gold acrylic combined with neutral brown, beige, cream and black, all sitting atop layers of up-cycled paper. It is an original, contemporary painting created in 2022 by abstract expressionist artist Kara Greenwell. Measuring 40 inches by 30 inches, this abstract painting is the perfect modern statement art to hang on any wall. The artist continued the painting extending around the edges of this gallery wrapped canvas, ensuring visual interest from all angles. This contemporary abstract expressionist work is hand signed by the artist on both front and back and is sealed with Archival, UV-resistant varnish. The painting can be hung a nail or picture hook...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Crayon, Acrylic, Graphite
"Running Around in Circles" - Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Painting, 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, contemporary painting in an abstract expressionist style, "Running Around in Circles" features gestural brushstrokes dancing across a multilayered canvas. It is an original fine art painting created in 2021 by abstract artist Kara Greenwell. Bold turquoise and red acrylic paint is offset by high-contrast black, white and gold mixed media markings. Measuring 36 inches by 48 inches, this large-scale abstract painting is the perfect modern statement piece to hang over your couch, console or table. The artist continued the painting extending around the edges of this gallery wrapped canvas, ensuring visual interest from all angles. This contemporary abstract expressionist work is hand signed by the artist on both front and back and is sealed with Archival, UV-resistant varnish. The painting can be hung a nail or picture hook...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint
"The Waltz of Id and Ego" - Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
A contemporary painting in an abstract expressionist style, "The Waltz of Id and Ego" features gestural acrylic brushstrokes and mixed media markings in soothing shades of green, pink, terra-cotta, cream and white. It is an original, fine art painting created in 2022 by abstract artist Kara Greenwell. Sophisticated creamy white blends with pumpkin, teal and salmon acrylic hues with energetic rust, black and teal drips and charcoal and graphite marks. The artist continued the painting extending around the edges of this gallery wrapped canvas, ensuring visual interest from all angles. Measuring 24 inches by 48 inches, this landscape-oriented abstract painting is the perfect modern statement piece for above a couch, table or console. The painting can be hung a nail or picture hook...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Crayon, Acrylic, Graphite
"Withering on the Vine" - Abstract Expressionist Contemporary Painting, 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, fine art, abstract expressionist painting, "Withering on the Vine" combines abstracted floral motifs with gestural markings. Created in 2021 by a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Graphite, Pigment
"You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" - Blue Abstract Expressionist Painting 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine art, contemporary painting in the abstract expressionist style, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" features vibrant blue, soft cream, rich tan and pale pink acrylic paint atop layers of handmade paper and up-cycled tissue paper. Gestural brushstrokes and mixed media markings in black, white, gold and red dance across the multilayered canvas. It is an original contemporary painting created in 2022 by abstract artist Kara Greenwell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Crayon, India Ink, Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Graphite
"An Ageless Patina" - Calming Contemporary Abstract Painting 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
An abstract, contemporary painting, "An Ageless Patina" features brilliant turquoise, copper metallic and warm rust hues on a neutral backdrop. It is an original fine art painting created in 2021 by abstract expressionist artist Kara Greenwell. Bold turquoise powdered pigment, shimmering copper metallic acrylic and rich bronze watercolor paint floats on the surface of a soft neutral cream beige, tan and white background. The artwork is painted on all sides. Measuring 40 inches by 30 inches, this abstract painting is an ideally sized modern statement piece for any wall. This contemporary abstract expressionist work is hand signed by the artist on both front and back and is sealed with Archival, UV-resistant varnish. The painting can be hung a nail or picture hook...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Pigment
"Love in the Eye of a Hurricane" - Abstract Expressionist Painting on Panel 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
A contemporary painting in an abstract expressionist style, "Love in the Eye of a Hurricane" features gestural acrylic brushstrokes and mixed media markings atop wood panel. It is an original, fine art painting created in 2021 by abstract artist Kara Greenwell. Sophisticated Payne's gray blue hues blend with beige, white and pale pink acrylic paint in contrast to dramatic black and white charcoal and graphite marks. The artist continued the painting extending around the edges of this gallery wrapped canvas, ensuring visual interest from all angles. Measuring 40 inches by 30 inches, this mid-sized abstract painting is the perfect modern statement piece for any wall. The painting can be hung a nail or picture...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil, Graphite
More About Kara Greenwell Art
Artist Residency Project at Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
"Date Night with Myself" First Place Winner at Ashton Gallery, San Diego, CA
Artist, Kara Greenwell
Artist, Kara Greenwell