Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Daily Painting - 'Walnut Strata' - 48x20 inches



This abstract painting is an earthtone textured oil painting on 3 gallery wrap canvases. The pattern is similar to what would be seen in layers of rock sediment or strata. I wanted these layers to appear as if they were almost wood-like, as in petrified wood.

At any rate, I hope that you find the painting interesting!

'Walnut Strata' - 48x20 inches - textured oil on canvas

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

'Flow' - Textured Oil - Daily Painting by AJ LaGasse



This latest abstract is a textured oil painting with a flowing sense of movement. Blue hues meander throughout this full-bodied textured painting!

'Flow' - 18x24 inches on gallery wrap canvas - Oil

Monday, April 28, 2008

'Indigo Travertine' - Textured oil on canvas by AJ LaGasse



This is an abstract painting in textured oil. I used one of my favorite colors in this one- 'Prussian Blue', with highlighted areas for visual interest!

'Indigo Travertine' - (2) 18x24 inch canvases - Oil on Gallery Wrap canvas

Saturday, April 26, 2008

'Vintage Fossil' - 24x36 inches - Melelina LaGasse


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This is a textured oil painting that Melelina finished yesterday. Crimson circles abound over a raw umber and ochre background. This is a single canvas painting that will fit into many a decor!

'Vintage Fossil' - 24x36 inches on gallery wrap canvas

Friday, April 25, 2008

'New Worlds' - 72x36 inches - Daily Painting by AJ LaGasse

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Today's daily painting is an abstract painting in green/blues, and umber with sienna browns. I wanted to create a distant focal point in the center with billowing color leading the eye from the edges back in towards this point.

'New Worlds' - 72x36 inches - acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

'TIME INDEFINITE' - Abstract Daily Painting by AJ LaGasse

Abstract Painting

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This is a new daily (abstract) painting on 3 canvases. The element of time is something that can seem so elusive. How appropriate for this painting, since, when I finished it, I noticed that several hours had passed, and it seemed like I was painting for only a few minutes! Well, you know what they say, 'time flies when you're having fun'. ;)

'Time Indefinite' - 72x36 inches on gallery wrap canvas

Monday, April 21, 2008

'Eternal Spring' - 24x36 inches - Abstract painting by AJ LaGasse


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This is a new abstract painting today. Colorful, and with a sense of movement, just in time for spring! This painting was done in acrylic, and has 2 coats of varnish, to protect from dust and UV rays.

'Eternal Spring' - 24x36 inches - Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

'Sumatra II' - 30x30 inches - Oil on gallery wrap canvas

Abstract painting - 'Sumatra'
This is a textured oil painting in deep crimson, with a yellow glow emanating from within. The sides are painted, so no framing is necessary!

'Sumatra II' - 30x30 inches - oil on gallery wrap canvas

Friday, April 18, 2008

'Chocolate Mint Explosion' - Textured Oil on Canvas - Melelina LaGasse


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This is a 3 piece textured oil painting that Melelina finished today. Deep browns (raw umber), meet a mint/teal, creating an 'explosion' of color that is making me think of some nice chocolate candy! Better yet, how about some Ben & Jerry's Mint Chocolate Cookie ice cream?

You convinced me, after this post we're heading out to get some! ;)

'Chocolate Mint Explosion' - Textured Oil on Canvas - 48x20 inches

'Slate Tide' - 72x36 inches - Acrylic on canvas

Slate Tide

'Slate Tide' - 72x36 inches - acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

Thursday, April 17, 2008

'Vintage Merlot' - 24x30 inches - Oil on canvas (textured)


This is my latest abstract painting in textured oil paint, a merlot with 'with a dark garnet color slowly turning to orange, with aromas of red cherries and red currants'.

Sorry, couldn't help myself, that's a description of the wine itself, but it applies to the painting as well (except the aroma part- the smell is of delicious linseed oil!).

'Vintage Merlot' - 24x30 inches - oil in gallery wrap canvas

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

'Mahogany Fossil' - 24x36 inches - Textured Oil Painting


This is an abstract painting that is textured oil! Sienna and umber brown hues were used in this painting, as well as crimson undertones.

'Mahogany Fossil' - 24x36 inches on gallery wrap canvas

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

'Strawberries #1' - 6x6 inches - Oil on gessoboard - AJ LaGasse


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This is a still life of strawberries that I painted after my friend Bill brought over a bunch that he and his family had picked in Plant City, FL. They were outstanding! You couldn't get them any fresher than that!

Hopefully, I've captured the essence of juicy plumpness in this painting, which you might say is a slight departure from my abstract style!

'Strawberries #1' - 6 x 6 inches - Oil on 'Ampersand' Gessoboard

Sunday, April 13, 2008

'POMEGRANATES' Abstract textured oil painting - AJ LaGasse



This is an abstract painting in textured oil- juicy reds with a hint of gold make up this delicious pair of abstract pomegranates!

'POMEGRANATES' - 32X20 - textured oil painting on canvas

Saturday, April 12, 2008

'DUNE' - 24X30 inches - oil on canvas by AJ LaGasse


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This is a new abstract oil painting with brown and blue hues. I decided to create smaller paintings again, for those that do not have the wall space, and/or just need an accent painting on a wall, instead of a large diptych or tryptich.

'Dune' - 24x30 inches - oil on canvas

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

'MONET'S GARDEN' 18X24 inches - Oil on canvas by AJ LaGasse



This is an original oil painting that I finished today as a study for a larger commissioned painting. The scene is of Monet's garden in Giverny, France with the japanese style bridge covered in white flowers. Water lily pads are seen in the water in the left foreground.

The painting continues on the edges, so you do not necessarily have to frame it!

I expect to offer this painting at auction within a week or two, unless someone wishes to forego the auction, and submit an offer via email. You may do so by using the email address at the bottom of my page at the Daily Art Painters website:
http://www.dailyartpainters.com/artists/aj-lagasse.htm


'Monet's Garden' - 18x24 inches - Oil on canvas

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

'Canyon Sunset' - Oil on canvas - Abstract Landscape




This is an abstract landscape in oil on 3 canvases. I've used light texturing to enhance the feel of this canyon scene.

'Canyon Sunset' - 54x24 inches - oil on canvas

Monday, April 07, 2008

'Geo Storm' - Daily Painting - Abstract painting by AJ LaGasse



This is a 2 piece abstract painting with a muted rainbow of color. I've incorporated a sense of movement that seems to merge near the center of the painting.

'Geo Storm" - 72x24 inches - gallery wrap canvas

Saturday, April 05, 2008

'TALISMAN III' - Acrylic on canvas - original painting



This is a commissioned painting, by a collector who loved the original design, and wanted to have something similar, but of course with an added 'flair' to make it unique!

'Talisman III' - 54x24 inches - acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

Thursday, April 03, 2008

'Nocturne' - Seascape by AJ LaGasse - 66x24 inches




A new panoramic painting today of a night seascape!

'Nocturne' - 66x24 inches - acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

'Cinnamon Bay II' - 30x30 inches - Oil on canvas



This textured oil painting has earthy hues along with gold/ochre highlights. I didn't want to create a deep texture, so I used just enough paint to raise the surface a bit.

'Cinnamon Bay II' - 30x30 inches - Oil on gallery wrap canvas