Latest Painting - going to Texas!

This is one of four panels that I recently finished as part of a commission request. This set is heading to Texas (not me, in case you were wondering from the title -- though I'd love to visit one day!), and is textured acrylic on gallery wrap canvas.

I used extra heavy duty canvas and stretcher bars, so each canvas ended up being about 10 pounds -- very sturdy indeed!

These were nice muted colors, and made me want to make a set for myself. It's nice having the option of changing your art in your home around every so often. I wonder if other artists do that as well?

"Winds of Brilliance" | Art by AJ LaGasse | Acrylic painting - 54x24 inches

This is a new sunset painting on 3 canvases, each one measuring 18x24 inches.

I like creating silhouette trees in this type of 3 piece sunset paintings, and I've also added a peace dove in flight to this painting. The dove's wings are back-lit as it easily navigates through the pressure of the wind!

"Winds of Brilliance" Art by AJ LaGasse Acrylic painting - 54x24 inches

'GARNET STONE' - ABSTRACT PAINTING by AJ LaGasse

This is a new abstract painting that I've just added to our art gallery. I'm fascinated with archaeology, and the artifacts that are uncovered from their buried resting places. It's no wonder that I'm drawn to creating semblances of these earthly treasures, whether man-made, or natural deposits, fossils and minerals.

This painting incorporates my signature fossil-texture in paint, with a deep red-garnet color. The background is slightly textured as well. This, coupled with a high gloss on this piece, gives it a nice depth -- something you would see when polishing a semi-transluscent stone.

This is another painting that I want to keep myself, so that's my own personal indicator of how I feel about its quality. But hey, that's just me -- you may not be into this kind of abstract painting, which is why I create different kinds! ;-)

Thanks for looking, and you will find more images of this painting on my website!

'GARNET STONE' - ABSTRACT PAINTING by AJ LaGasse

New work close-ups

These are close-ups of new paintings that I'm working on. Several different layers are required to get the effect that I want, so right now it just looks like stuff from another planet - lol!

New Auction - LaGasse painting - 4 piece set - Crimson Red!

I'm starting a new auction today -- this time a 4 piece set in crimson red and neutral colors!

The auction starts today, Jan 21, 2011, and ends next Friday, Jan 28th...

Here is the link: http://www.lagassegallery.com/auction.htm

You will get a confirmation email with your offer amount -- any problems or questions, you can use our contact form, or via facebook!

GOOD LUCK!!

'UNEARTHED JEWEL ABSTRACTION' - Acrylic on Canvas - 36x36 inches

This is my first un-commissioned painting this year! I've been working on several commissioned pieces, and wanted to create something new, so I created this 2 piece set.

I love textured art, and I decided to create an interesting background along with some textured paint. I love the way this came out, and like so many of my paintings, I wish I could keep it, lol!

But, I must share (must I?) - yes, ;-)

It's a great feeling when someone else shares my vision, and enjoys one of my paintings as much as I do. A bit narcissistic, true, but I believe that a painter needs to love his/her own work first, before anyone else does. Hope you enjoy it as well.... AJ


'UNEARTHED JEWEL ABSTRACTION' - Acrylic on Canvas - 36x36 inches - 1.5 inches deep Gallery Wrap canvas

'NIGHT SHADE' - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

This is a recent abstract painting in black and silver, with copper hues in the background. The canvas measures 24x36 inches, and is gallery wrapped and ready to hang!

'NIGHT SHADE' - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

Abstract Painting - "Contempo Rhythm" - 48x36 inches

This is a new abstract painting on 4 canvases. Rich, deep reds are matched with gold tones and deep chocolate hues. Hints of white complete the visual contrast, but not too much so!

Each canvas panel is 12x36 inches, and this set is 48x36 inches overall (4 feet by 3 feet).

To purchase this original painting, please visit my website, where you can find this, and other abstract paintings!


Abstract Painting - "Contempo Rhythm" - 48x36 inches

'Viridescent Fossil' - Abstract Art - Textured oil painting

This is a two piece painting in textured oil. Greens rule in this one, with some help from the Sienna family! (raw sienna, burnt sienna)

'Viridescent Fossil' - Abstract Art - Textured oil painting

'LOOK TO THE FUTURE' - Abstract Art - 24x36 inches

This is my latest painting -- a mixed media abstract, with a positive message created by my wife, Melelina! So it's more of a collaboration than just 'my' latest painting, lol!

I'm hoping to do more of these, since I believe that, as of late, the world is in need of some serious positive mojo. And I'm not talking about 'mojitos', though it sounds like a good idea...
maybe later... but ahh-humm, let's get back to the art.

This is a mixed media painting of oil and acrylic paint, and you can see more detailed close-ups of this abstract art on my website.

'LOOK TO THE FUTURE' - Abstract Art - 24x36 inches