UGallery Mixed Media

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Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates a portrait of a woman in elegant royal garments. "When you finally become comfortable in your own skin and feel complete, you have earned your wings," says Darlene. "There are no longer self-imposed restrictions on yourself." Darlene employs various materials to create dimension, texture, and multiple finishes for an engaging portrait.

About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.

Words that describe this painting: woman, portrait, feminine, people, text, mixed media...

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Artist Cynthia Ligeros presents an abstract that captures the night's magic and the moon's power. The night sky's deep blue and teal shades merge seamlessly w...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz presents a nude figure hanging from a wooden module. Part of her Climbers series depicting people ascending geometric wooden cutouts. Yelitza offers the piece with neutral colors and virgin wood for a minimalistic effect. Inspired by the moon, the carved circle overlaps with the base that interacts with each component.

About the Artist
Born in Venezuela, Yelitza Diaz;s life has been wrapped in the arts since childhood. She founded a gallery with her husband, who is also an artist, and was successful for many years until the crime and corruption in the local government became unbearable. They now live in South Carolina, where she makes art that explores human existentialism and the political and social developments of her native country. Her sculptures are made with ceramic techniques using a minimalist contemporary style. Fun fact: Yelitza designed the town seal for her native Municipio Falc;n in Venezuela.

Words that describe this painting: figurative, wall...

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Artist Darlene McElroy creates a portrait of a tattooed woman with her eyes concealed. "How someone appears on the surface may change once you open your eyes ...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz presents a clay figure standing with one foot on a wooden ledge. The olive green base complements the bronze finish of the lone nude. Yeli...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz presents a metallic figure as the central point, with the background drawn by hand and shaded to project the sensation of depth. Geometric...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz displays a figure painted to look like bronze as the pivotal element. She creates a patterned background, drawn by hand and shaded to proj...

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Artist Darlene McElroy portrays a man immersing himself in an aquatic territory. "He was an oceanographer and lived in a fish world," says Darlene. The subjec...

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Artist Darlene McElroy creates a portrait depicted as royalty with recurring accents of flowers in his accessories and in the background. "He never fit in the...

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Artist Terri Bell presents an abstract arrangement of detailed geometric forms. She paints soothing colors and patterns atop a rich mahogany-colored background. Circles and squares dance inside a loose grid. "This piece reminds me of those nights when I stay out late after a great evening, and all of the colors of the city seem to settle in," shares Terri.

About the Artist
Artist Terri Bell constructs highly detailed geometric fields that dance to life with engaging colors and soft edges. As a young child, Terri always wanted to paint, draw, or play imaginative games. She entered college as an art major and received important mentorship from several teachers. Unfortunately, it was at this point that Terri’s art career was put on hold. "I had to make a couple of detours along the way, and ended up changing my major to political science," she says, "which led me to work in a high stress, high profile state government position." Terri’s creative pursuits were more limited but ever-present. "Art was the balance in my life and I never gave up my dream." Through hard work and determination, she has returned to her calling as a full-time career artist. When she’s not painting, Terri enjoys cooking, container gardening, and spending time with her husband and two Yorkies.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, geometric, squares, circles, dots, grid, detailed, ordered, metropolitan, city, patterns, mixed media, bird's eye view, perspective, Denver, abstract, mixed media artwork, green

After Midnight...

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Artist Fernando Garcia depicts an abstract landscape evoking a serene atmosphere. "The sun king is a representative painting of the king of light," says Ferna...

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Artist Fernando Garcia presents the sun descending the horizon in an abstract seascape. Warm rays of light beautifully reflect on the ocean's surface. "After ...

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Artist Fernando Garcia illustrates an abstract landscape symbolic of the strength of mother nature. "You can feel the heat just by looking at the painting," s...

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Artist Yelena Sidorova paints a portrait of a ginger kitten lounging on a chair - an entry to her series inspired by the grace and eloquence of her two beautiful pets. "I am a cat person. I love having them in my home," shares Yelena. She paints the silk piece with vibrant hues and fascinating patterns that shine bright and intense brilliance.

About the Artist
Silk is the fabric of the soul. On it, Yelena Sidorova pours paint in colorful sheets that shimmer and glisten with emotion. The process of painting on silk requires a delicate approach. Yelena has the gentleness required to weave mysteriously provocative paintings. She says, "I transform the world around me: every drop of dye on silk is one drop of magic into my existence."

Words that describe this painting: cat, pet, animal, fruit, summer, silk, mixed media, vase, chair, flowers, bouquet, table, relax, patterns, fun, whimsical, fauvism, season, evening, animals, representational, mixed media artwork, red

Ginger Cat...

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Artist Darlene McElroy presents a portrait of a mysterious woman in a vibrant collage. Spinning tops hang ins strings depictin...

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Artist Crystal DiPietro depicts a breathtaking view of red paintbrush flowers blooming on the edge of a cliff. She captures Lee Peak and Charleston Peak in th...

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Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates an image of a mysterious woman from the victorian era bordered by an abstract background. ...

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Artist Nava Lundy presents a floral portrait of a rose on a checkered background. "Watch as this painting transforms throughout the day," says Nava. This hidden gem...

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Artist Linda Shaffer presents a vibrant, multi-layered abstract representation of a heart. Embedded monoprints, washi papers, mark-making, and original images...

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Part of the artist Scott Dykema's series of works with the American Bison as the subject matter. He depicts the hefty animal standing firm in a verdant landsc...

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A dancing lady throws her arms in the air with fervor in artist Libby Ramage's mixed-media piece. The work expresses the exuberance of a young girl in a flowi...

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Artist Libby Ramage presents an image of two human figures and an insect. She paints the glove crimson and attaches beads and pages of a book for a revolution...

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Two nude figures join hands in artist Libby Ramage's arresting primitive piece. The elderly couple braces themselves going into an uncertain future. "The firs...

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Relaxing waves smoothly drift along artist Nava Lundy's tranquil seascape. The direct view renders the composition in an abstract style. Thick impasto paint mimics the energy and movement of the ocean. Nava incorporates sand to create an extra dimension to this seascape.

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Nava’s romantic and heavily textured impressionist...

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Artist Rick "Marlowe" Schneider demonstrates a fresh perspective of Sonora, a desert state in Mexico. He uses bold colors, with handmade papers to create a breathtaking nature scene of the southwest. The partly collaged elements layer the canvas in vibrant dimensions. Cacti and agave distinctly pop in the foreground leading toward a craggy mountain range in the background.

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Artist Rick "Marlowe" Schneider creates mixed-media collages, combining the use of handmade paper with a raised dimensional technique. "This process produces distinct shadows which make the imagery jump off the canvas," says Rick. His work is a contemporary nod to 1930s and 1940s graphic design...

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Artist Terri Bell displays geometric forms in a minimalist abstract. She balances distinct sections of circles and close linear work...

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Artist Terri Bell demonstrates abstract geometric figures in organized patterns. She balances distinct sections of circles and close linear work. “It organi...

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"I've always been fascinated by what people see in my paintings," says artist Patrick O'Boyle. Through collage techniques and expressive paintwork, he demonst...

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Artist Linda Shaffer presents a lily pond in nine individual monoprints that can be freely arranged in various patterns. An assor...

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Artist Guigen Zha presents a quadriptych of pink lotuses in varying positions and stages of growth. He creates an eye-catching contrast by realistically painting the flowers over the abstract gradient background. Guigen collages the subject to perfectly integrate the three expressive painting techniques into the composition. "It can also be hung separately as four individual pictures of the lotus," says Guigen.

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From cross-cultural life experiences, artist Guigen Zha presents conceptual compositions of traditional Chinese art...

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Artist Tiffany Blaise presents a dreamy seascape with a sweeping view of the starry galaxy. She captures the spirit of the aurora borealis shining over mountain peaks. Inspired by the mystical feel of night skies and stars, Tiffany projects ethereal movement and radiant colors. She creates the piece with soft layers of oil paint, ink, and cold wax to achieve a luminous effect.

About the Artist
Tiffany Blaise draws on the natural grandeur of British Columbia to develop her dreamy, expressionist seascapes. Before venturing into her studio in East Vancouver, she spends time walking the beach, taking photos and simply sitting and observing the light around her. Tiffany explains that even with a photo, her goal is to capture the mood, feeling and gesture of the scene. She begins painting by creating a study of her reference photograph to map out the key visual elements and establish the color palette. Color matching is one of her favorite aspects of painting, and she finds that it is highly influenced by her mood and the season. As a young developing artist, Tiffany devotes time to experimenting with different mediums, researching new techniques and studying the work of other artists. “I'm putting in my 10,000 hours!” she says. “A defining moment for me was realizing my love for painting the wilderness while I was at an artist residency in a national park near Sydney [Australia]. Since then I have not been able to stop sourcing my imagery from hikes and adventures.” Tiffany’s work has been featured in the Montreal Art Matters Festival, The Ferry Building...

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Artist Lee Smith paints a golden-haired young woman walking her lively pup through a neighborhood. “Monica loves getting out in the...

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Artist Nava Lundy paints a closeup of a rose in soft neutrals. The flower exudes romance and delicate grace as it unfolds in elegance. Gold glitter accents the tip of its petals, highlighting the warm undertones of the bloom.

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Nava’s romantic and heavily textured impressionist...

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Artist John Gardner demonstrates a modern still life constructed with unconventional materials. The figure holds an instrument tha...

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Artist Linda Shaffer demonstrates a contemporary abstraction of an expression of love. She layers and sands over fifty coats of p...

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Artist Nava Lundy creates a meditative scene of pink lotus flowers flowing in a harmonious pond. "In stillness, we learn to be present at the moment," conveys...

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Artist Nava Lundy pictures an impressionist display of a tranquil waterlily pond. "The heart is believed to connect the physical and the spiritual world and p...

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Artist Terri Bell executes abstract sound waves into uniform horizontal lines. Each pattern stream sets the background apart in mesmerizing brown and beige sp...

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A compelling western scene of the Muddy Mountains lays out in the beautiful geography of the Mojave. Artist Crystal DiPietro paints an impressionist rendering...

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In artist Crystal DiPietro's jeweled-toned impressionist piece, a craggy mountain ridge sits in view. She paints on location at the muddy southwestern mountai...

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Artist Terri Bell creates abstract incorporation of low-key colors punctuated through a grid of dark grey and black. A series of squares and spheres connect and form dynamic textural structures. An intricate and bold geometric balance takes form. The composition retains a certain harmony despite the random nature of the application.

About the Artist
Artist Terri Bell constructs highly detailed geometric fields that dance to life with engaging colors and soft edges. As a young child, Terri always wanted to paint, draw, or play imaginative games. She entered college as an art major and received important mentorship from several teachers. Unfortunately, it was at this point that Terri’s art career was put on hold. "I had to make a couple of detours along the way, and ended up changing my major to political science," she says, "which led me to work in a high stress, high profile state government position." Terri’s creative pursuits were more limited but ever-present. "Art was the balance in my life and I never gave up my dream." Through hard work and determination, she has returned to her calling as a full-time career artist. When she’s not painting, Terri enjoys cooking, container gardening, and spending time with her husband and two Yorkies.

Words that describe this painting: grid, bold, intricate, subtle, squares, spheres, circles, detailed, linear, mixed media, abstract, neutral, abstract, mixed media artwork, beige

Spot On...

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Using wooden modules painted in solid shades of red and yellow, artist Yelitza Diaz builds a base influenced by Kazimir Malevich. She challenges the minimalis...

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Using wooden modules painted in solid shades of white and yellow, artist Yelitza Diaz builds a base influenced by Kazimir Malevich. She challenges the minimal...

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Artist John Gardner displays a modern abstract with elements of geometric minimalism. The figurative symbols explore the connectio...

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Artist John Gardner demonstrates an exploration of natural celestial events. In his new mixed-media works, John presents a skilled...

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A face surfaces within the abstract expression of artist Sharon Sieben's striking contemporary portrait. Cold wax mixed with oil constitutes a compelling image of her model in a meditative state. Sharon reminds us that sometimes, especially after a busy day, a quiet moment is most welcomed. "The subject in this portrait would agree," says Sharon.

About the Artist
Sharon Sieben prefers working in a loose, fluid technique and finds inspiration in the most unexpected things. Her parents bought her a set of oil paints when she was ten years old and it sparked her love of art. She especially admires the work of Impressionist artists such as Paul Cezanne because of how they broke tradition. When she's not making art, she enjoys reading and playing classical guitar...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz demonstrates two nude female figures trying to connect on a geometric window coated in classic bronze. She seeks to question the basic ide...

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Inspired by Kazimir Malevich, artist Yelitza Diaz creates a modern piece using primary colors on geometric figures. She seeks to question the basic idea of mi...

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Artist Roman Antopolsky displays an abstract interpretation of a bird. Expressive blue, red, and white strokes make up its thi...

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Artist Roman Antopolsky displays a striking abstract depicting motion. He uses a muted color palette painted in expressive strokes. The...

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Artist Roman Antopolsky displays subtle structures in a minimalist abstract. He unites bold segments of hard-edge colors and e...

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Artist Roman Antopolsky displays striking shapes in a gestural abstract. "The story behind this canvas is formal and fictional...

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Artist Roman Antopolsky creates a contrasting abstract between three solid colors. Structures of red, blue, and brown take for...

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Artist Roman Antopolsky shares a gestural abstract expression of a boat. "The vessel becomes an emissary, an emissary that bec...

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Artist Roman Antopolsky demonstrates a gestural abstract with elements of minimalism. Blocks of color permeate the division of...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz shares a symbolic modern composition of a man imposed on minimalist geometry. Inspired by Kazimir Malevich, Ye...

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Seeking to question the basic idea of minimalism, artist Yelitza Diaz adds the human form to the geometric composition. A figure h...

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"I've always been fascinated by what people see in my paintings," says artist Patrick O'Boyle. In this series, he hints at recognizable subject matter abstrac...

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"I've always been fascinated by what people see in my paintings," says artist Patrick O'Boyle. He displays an implication of a man traveling the deep void of brilliant hues. Part of his series of colorful abstracts with hints of recognizable subject matter that leaves the viewer room to explore. He combines techniques of collage and painting to unfold a dreamy and entertaining narrative.

About the Artist
Patrick O'Boyle primarily paints in a studio, rarely using reference material other than his own thoughts and dreams. He always paints in a series of five - at the end of the fifth painting he revisits and reworks all of them until he feels they're complete. Using extra-long handles on his brushes, Patrick paints at a distance from the canvas so he can see the works evolve as a whole from the one color he starts with to the vibrant array at the end.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, colorful, bright, texture, mixed media, mark-making, collage, people, abstract, people, mixed media artwork, purple

The Traveler...

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Artist Patrick O'Boyle exhibits an abstract landscape using a vivid palette. "This painting is purely an abstract reference to places I have sketched on location," says Patrick. He paints with an acrylic wash establishing shapes, color & texture placement. Using collaged material creates interest and draws the viewer closer to the piece.

About the Artist
Patrick O'Boyle primarily paints in a studio, rarely using reference material other than his own thoughts and dreams. He always paints in a series of five - at the end of the fifth painting he revisits and reworks all of them until he feels they're complete. Using extra-long handles on his brushes, Patrick paints at a distance from the canvas so he can see the works evolve as a whole from the one color he starts with to the vibrant array at the end.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, landscape, bright, mixed media, collage, colorful, mark making, abstract, landscape, mixed media artwork, pink

Landscape Abstraction Collage...