Oversized Geologic Abstract Painting, "Seductive Sediment" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Seductive Sediment", 60 x 40, by Carol Nelson

This painting is taller than I am, so it was a bit of a struggle for me to handle.  I found the inspiration for this painting in a slab of rock that I purchased at a gem and mineral show.
The pattern and colors were so bold, I just knew I had to paint it.

What you can't see very well in the photographs are the heavy texture, the sparkling glass and mica chips, even the 50,000 year old fossilized fish.


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Canyon Colors III, mixed media geologic abstract, © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Another in my geologic series. A rainbow of colors and a variety of textures are in this painting. Ready for framing. Shipping included. 

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Mixed Media Geologic Abstract Painting, "Sweet Discovery III" by Carol Nelson Fine Art

This is a heavily textured geologic abstract in tones of turquoise, green, warm browns, gold, and touches of purple.

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Media Geologic Abstract "Petroglyphs", © Carol Nelson Fine Art

 

"Petroglyphs" , 24 x 18, by Carol Nelson

This mixed media piece is done in a neutral palette. The earthy brown tones warm up a generally cool gray, black and white palette. I started the painting by layering three kinds of paper on the canvas: brown packing paper, red rosin paper, and textured wallpaper.

Then I added some premixed stucco repair (found in the paint department at Home Depot). I was interested in how the three different papers and the texture medium would absorb the paint. Sometimes you are surprised how a single swish of paint can look so different depending on the absorption of the substrate. For more information about this painting, please click here to go to my website.

24"x18"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas /Available

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"Boulder Field", Geologic Abstract Painting © Carol Nelson Fine Art

 

Both of these geologic abstracts feature the same color palette.  It is not natural for me to paint in these soft colors, so it is a good exercise to do so.  Boulder Field is a collage with many different papers, heavy. body and fluid acrylics on a canvas board.  Chalk Cliff is painted with fluid acrylics on watercolor paper, and mounted on a cradled wood panel.

12"x12"x.75" Mixed Media on Canvas/Available

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In-Person Workshops! Nov 11-14, 2021, ART OF THE CAROLINAS

 

I will be teaching four workshops at ART OF THE CAROLINAS, in Raleigh, NC, 

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GEOLOGIC ABSTRACTS

DOIN' THE MESSAROUND

                                                                    

                                                    MINATURE GEMS

                                                                  

ABSTRACT TREE COLLAGE

Nov. 11-14,2021

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It's only the beginning of August and some classes are over half-filled already.  Don't miss out on the amazing experience that is ART OF THE CAROLINAS.

Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Abstract Painting, "Celebration of Blue" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

 

This modular abstract features aluminum, pewter embossing metal, blue steel cut tacks, acrylic modeling compound and metallic acrylic paints on a 24x24 panel.   Several shades of blue combine with browns, grays, and blacks for  a dramatic, contemporary look.  Simple black wood frame included.

 24"x24x1.5" Mixed Media on Panel/Available

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Mixed Media Geologic Abstract "Petroglyphs", © Carol Nelson Fine Art

 

"Petroglyphs" , 24 x 18, by Carol Nelson

This mixed media piece is done in a neutral palette. The earthy brown tones warm up a generally cool gray, black and white palette. I started the painting by layering three kinds of paper on the canvas: brown packing paper, red rosin paper, and textured wallpaper.

Then I added some premixed stucco repair (found in the paint department at Home Depot). I was interested in how the three different papers and the texture medium would absorb the paint. Sometimes you are surprised how a single swish of paint can look so different depending on the absorption of the substrate. For more information about this painting, please click here to go to my website.

24"x18"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas /Available

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Mixed Media Geologic Abstract Fine Art Print "Crystal Find" by Carol Nelson Fine Art

 

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Canyon Colors III, 10x10 mixed media geologic abstract, © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Another in my geologic series. A rainbow of colors and a variety of textures are in this painting. Ready for framing. Shipping included. 

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Abstract Mixed Media Painting "Copper Curls" by Colorado Mixed Media Abstract Artist Carol Nelson

This was a demo piece for my Metals and Mixed Media class in Phoenix at Art Unraveled.

It demonstrates hammered copper wire, cut sheet copper, copper tacks, and embossed aluminum foil, along with other texture elements.

 6"x6"x1.2" Mixed Media on Panel/Available

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Mixed media geologic abstract painting, "Artifacts 2" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Artifacts 2" , 10x10 inches, by Carol Nelson

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

This geologic abstract focuses on hand made clay pieces that resemble ancient pottery artifacts in an archeological dig.  At least, that's my artistic interpretation - my apologies to actual archeologists and geologists.

I just love the color palette in this one.  Can't go wrong with complements, right?  But notice in the turquoise section there is some olive green areas.  That's where I added some of the orange to the turquoise.  In the upper orange section, there are brown tones added.  There I added some Van Dyke brown to my orange mixture.  Those subtle color shifts soften the strong contrast of warm and cool tones.

  10"x10"x1.5"" Mixed Media on Canvas/sold

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Geologic abstract mixed media painting, "Rock Spiral" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Rock Spiral", 8x8 inches, by Carol Nelson

This painting was a demo for a recent Geologic Abstract workshop I held in my Colorado studio.
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  8"x8"x2" Mixed Media/ on Panel/Available

 $200

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Geologic Abstract Painting, "Pinnacle" by Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Pinnacle", 36x36, by Carol Nelson

This is a geologic abstract commission piece I did for a geologist couple in Evergreen, CO.
 It is heavily textured and richly colored. Thank you Andy and Cheryl.

COMMISSIONS KEEP ME VERY BUSY....COMMISSION YOUR VERY OWN PIECE TODAY!!

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Mixed Media Geologic Abstract, "Sediment" by Mixed Media Artist Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Sediment" by Carol Nelson

This little gem was a demo painting in a recent geo abstract workshop. I love the collection of "stuff" that adds so much texture to the piece.

  9.5"x4"x1.5"Mixed Media on Paper on Panel/Sold

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Mixed Media Geologic Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art “Crystal Find” by Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Crystal Find", 9x12 geologic abstract painting by Carol Nelson

detail 

This painting was a demo for a Geologic Abstract workshop I taught at Donna Downey Studio in North Carolina. You can see the heavy texture, including crackle paste, that I used to texture the rock forms. A recent discovery (at Michaels) was the broken mirror glass. I love the sparkle they give to this painting.

 9"x12"x1.5" Mixed Media on Panel/Available

 $325

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Mixed Media Abstract, "Golden Mantle" by Mixed Media Artist Carol Nelson Fine Art

This triptych is on 3 gallery wrapped canvases of varying widths of 8 inches, 18 inches and 24 inches. Each canvas is 24 inches in height and 1.5 inches in depth. Final dimensions of the piece, not counting spacing between the canvases are 24 inches tall and 50 inches wide. The heavy texture was achieved using flexible modeling paste. 
The metallic elements are metal leaf in gold and copper, although they appear yellow in photos.


 24"x50"x1.5"Mixed Media on Canvas/sold

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Mixed Media Abstract Painting, "Inscrutable" by Colorado Mixed Media Abstract Artist Carol Nelson

This painting has embossed aluminum foil, rusted paper, glass bead gel, an acrylic "skin" with metallic paints, and a drizzle "skin".

I'm showing it with a black wood frame which really enhances to painting.  Frame included in price.

 8"x8"x1.5"Mixed Media on Panel/Available

 $230.00

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Abstract Mixed Media Painting "Copper Curls" by Colorado Mixed Media Abstract Artist Carol Nelson

This was a demo piece for my Metals and Mixed Media class in Phoenix at Art Unraveled.

It demonstrates hammered copper wire, cut sheet copper, copper tacks, and embossed aluminum foil, along with other texture elements.

 6"x6"x1.2" Mixed Media on Panel/Available

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Mixed media geologic abstract, "Marble Palisade II" by Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Marble Palisade II", 12x9 inches, by Carol Nelson

This painting, measuring 12x9 inches, is a small version of a 36x36 inch painting I did a few years ago. The "marble" formations have a slight amount of iridescent pearl paint that gives them a glow when the lighting is right.

 Iridescent Pearl (Fine) is one of Golden's line of iridescent colors. I use the fluid acrylic version. I find they are excellent for adding a bit of shimmer to other colors. It's easy to overdo shimmer or shine, but that is harder to do with these paints because they are also quite transparent.

  12"x9" Mixed Media on Panel/Available

 $300

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