Colorado - Abstract Paintings

Landscape Abstract original oil painting on panel :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :...

In Dare To Dream the open skies are filled with diverse colors, symbolizing how each of us has desires, and every one of us must find our way on a journey toward our dreams. This ...

This piece was painted to and named after the song Twilight by Adam K and Soha. Materials used are spray paint and acrylic and it's finished with a final varnish. Sides are pai...

Take on the World was inspired by the empowering feeling that you can rise up and embrace the challenges all around you in your life. If you have faith in yourself and in your abilit...

Fleur d'espoir (Flower of Hope) was inspired by a brilliant bouquet of summer flowers. The flow and composition of the painting reminded me of the flow of a river. I built on the fee...

landscape abstract with women figure, original oil on panel :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signe...

"Three Figures Caught in Stained Glass" is a striking vintage semi-abstract oil painting by Denver modernist Edward Marecak, created in the 1980s. This captivating work features thre...

Beautiful Beginnings 36.0 x 24.0 x 1.5, 7.0 lbs Acrylic Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "'Beautiful Beginnings' draws inspiration from the vibrant autumn hues of earl...

Genesis 3, Original Abstract Painting, 2020 11" x 8.5" (HxW) Alcohol Ink on Paper Part 3 of KC Pollak's 'Genesis' series, she closes it off with another sim...

All Colors Lead to...? - Original Abstract Ink Painting, 2019 18.5" x 14.5" (HxW) Alcohol Ink on Plastic Substrate A fluid rainbow emerges from the center of the composition, with c...

Curious Route, Original Abstract Ink Painting, 2019 12" x 9" (HxW) Alcohol Ink on Plastic Substrate There is an incredible amount of dimension to this work by artist KC Pollak...

Sunset Splash, Original Abstract Painting, 2019 9" x 12" (HxW) Alcohol Ink on Yupo Paper This work by artist KC Pollak utilizes the complementary colors of ...

Roses, Original Ink Painting, 2018 Ink and pen on paper Artist Commentary: This original piece is alcohol ink on a clay panel board. The ink was moved around using an airbrush. The fine lines were created with a posca paint pen. This one looks somewhat like roses, but on a very abstract level. It has a warm flow to it that will invite someone to come look closer. This one has a special meaning to me because it started out as a very frustrating piece. I wiped my board clean about 3 times and started over. I stopped, took a deep breath and let the colors start melting together naturally. Then an image emerged ... roses. I then had a wonderful time turning this piece into what you see here. It's one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy it as well. About the artist: I have been an artist all my life, ever since I could hold a pencil. I have always loved to draw and paint. My styles have varied over the years from realism to abstract and everything in between. The mediums I most enjoy working with are: oil, colored pencil, charcoal, graphite, watercolor, pen & ink, alcohol ink, and acrylic. Currently I am experiencing a mammoth amount of creative freedom working on abstract art. In 2015, I donated one of my kidneys to a young woman who had only been born with one very diseased kidney. Since then she has been thriving and now going to college and living her life. What a blessing! I consider this a privilege and I'm so happy I was a match for her. I have lived all over the country (U.S.). I primarily grew up in Woodland Park, CO. Following living in Woodland, I lived in Durango, CO, Farmington, NM, Houston, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA and currently live in Montrose, CO (hopefully for good). I thankfully found my way back to Colorado. We live near Colona, in the shadow of Buckhorn Mountain (west/central Colorado) and absolutely love this place! It is remote, uncluttered, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. The inspiration I feel in my heart here is something I’ll be forever grateful for. It makes my soul sing! I love to ski and am glad I live near some great places. Telluride, Crested Butte, Aspen, etc ... when money allows. On February 12, 2017 I was in a ski accident in Telluride. Someone hit me from behind and knocked me unconscious for a few minutes (yes, I was wearing a helmet) and broke my collar bone. The guy hit me and left me for dead. He still has yet to be found. It's considered a felony to hit and run, just like in a car. Consequently, I suffered a concussion that has changed my life forever. My creativity has changed. Something happened to my eyes and I have a hard time doing the tiny details I used to do. But something also clicked in terms of how I approach my art. The freedom of abstraction has helped me heal and cope. Not only from the accident but with so many areas of my life. I have learned what true forgiveness means (to give as well as receive). I have a new appreciation for how fragile our lives really are and just how quickly life can be taken from us. A lot of things can change in the blink of an eye! That moment created a complete paradigm shift in my life. Mostly for the better. I’m involved in an art mentoring program called Art Partners. I mentor a young boy (age 10). He created a piece that won first place in the student category of the Ouray Alpine Artist’s Holiday art show (nationwide) as well as 1st place in The Montrose Visual Arts Guild 2018 art show. I love the fact that I get to help shape this young man's creative future. He's my lil buddy. There is an old cabin (100+ yrs old) on the property where I live that I have turned into my art studio. It’s my retreat and sanctuary. While I'm in this cabin, creativity just bursts forth in a riot of paint and color! This, I believe, is my heavenly father working through me. I'm still not sure what the grand purpose is but I keep my mind and heart open. I'm expecting adventure because, really, there's no way to know what's next. Like I always say, "the point is not to live forever but to create something that does." Keywords: alcohol, alcohol ink, abstract, ink, adirondak, fluid, flow, design, home decor, décor, fine art, colorado, airbrush, yupo paper, yupo, ranger, ranger ink, tim holtz, fluid art, flow art...

Solar Blast, Original Abstract Painting, 2021 Ink on paper Artist Commentary: Light and Darnkess from Within is a piece that was a happy accident. I was moving colors around and wa...

Artist Commentary: This piece is a riot of movement and color. It is titled 'War Dance' because if you look near the center/top you will see what looks like a headdress and arms moving out and up and then legs moving up and down at the bottom ... in a dance. It's an energetic piece to say the least! The American Southwest is the inspiration for this piece. The colors and culture all fascinate me endlessly. I wanted to depict this part of the world in a small way through this painting. However, there is so much more to it that cannot be communicated in one painting. However, what you see in this piece is what's most important. This one is already beautifully matted and framed in white, with museum glass. About the artist: I have been an artist all my life, ever since I could hold a pencil. I have always loved to draw and paint. My styles have varied over the years from realism to abstract and everything in between. The mediums I most enjoy working with are: oil, colored pencil, charcoal, graphite, watercolor, pen & ink, alcohol ink, and acrylic. Currently I am experiencing a mammoth amount of creative freedom working on abstract art. In 2015, I donated one of my kidneys to a young woman who had only been born with one very diseased kidney. Since then she has been thriving and now going to college and living her life. What a blessing! I consider this a privilege and I'm so happy I was a match for her. I have lived all over the country (U.S.). I primarily grew up in Woodland Park, CO. Following living in Woodland, I lived in Durango, CO, Farmington, NM, Houston, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA and currently live in Montrose, CO (hopefully for good). I thankfully found my way back to Colorado. We live near Colona, in the shadow of Buckhorn Mountain (west/central Colorado) and absolutely love this place! It is remote, uncluttered, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. The inspiration I feel in my heart here is something I’ll be forever grateful for. It makes my soul sing! I love to ski and am glad I live near some great places. Telluride, Crested Butte, Aspen, etc ... when money allows. On February 12, 2017 I was in a ski accident in Telluride. Someone hit me from behind and knocked me unconscious for a few minutes (yes, I was wearing a helmet) and broke my collar bone. The guy hit me and left me for dead. He still has yet to be found. It's considered a felony to hit and run, just like in a car. Consequently, I suffered a concussion that has changed my life forever. My creativity has changed. Something happened to my eyes and I have a hard time doing the tiny details I used to do. But something also clicked in terms of how I approach my art. The freedom of abstraction has helped me heal and cope. Not only from the accident but with so many areas of my life. I have learned what true forgiveness means (to give as well as receive). I have a new appreciation for how fragile our lives really are and just how quickly life can be taken from us. A lot of things can change in the blink of an eye! That moment created a complete paradigm shift in my life. Mostly for the better. I’m involved in an art mentoring program called Art Partners. I mentor a young boy (age 10). He created a piece that won first place in the student category of the Ouray Alpine Artist’s Holiday art show (nationwide) as well as 1st place in The Montrose Visual Arts Guild 2018 art show. I love the fact that I get to help shape this young man's creative future. He's my lil buddy. There is an old cabin (100+ yrs old) on the property where I live that I have turned into my art studio. It’s my retreat and sanctuary. While I'm in this cabin, creativity just bursts forth in a riot of paint and color! This, I believe, is my heavenly father working through me. I'm still not sure what the grand purpose is but I keep my mind and heart open. I'm expecting adventure because, really, there's no way to know what's next. Like I always say, "the point is not to live forever but to create something that does." Keywords: alcohol, alcohol ink, abstract, ink, adirondak, fluid, fluid art, flow, flow art, design, sunset, salad days...

Artist Commentary: As I was creating this piece I didn't see the Bluebird just to the left of the center of the big flower. It wasn't until someone else commented on it. Once they d...

Artist Commentary: This original piece is alcohol ink on a clay panel board. The ink was moved around using an airbrush. The fine lines were created with a posca paint pen. This one...

Artist Commentary: This is the 2nd in a series that was created out of a place of sorrow but comes from a place of healing. A dark place came bubbling out. But a beautiful one resul...

Artist Commentary: This piece was originally inspired by the Aspen trees that are all over the state of Colorado. They are my favorite trees and are beautiful all year long, even wi...

Artist Commentary: This is a larger piece (26" x 20") and I started this with my two favorite colors of alcohol ink, eggplant and flamingo. I wanted a soft, wispy, ethereal look. Wo...

Artist Commentary: This piece is a unique one for me because I am typically used to working in traditional sizes. This is a very long and narrow piece. It has been reworked several ...

Artist Commentary: This one was inspired by an old photo that was taken of a couple saying goodbye (or hello) to each other at either a train station or bus station. Are they embark...

Artist Commentary: This piece is a riot of movement and color. It is titled 'War Dance' because if you look near the center/top you will see what looks like a headdress and arms mov...

Artist Commentary: I am currently fascinated by the brown/pink color and pink/orange/red combinations. They seem emotionally charged, for some reason. Everyone that sees this piece ...

Artist Commentary: Virus is a piece that ended up being an accident. I was experimenting with trapping alcohol ink inside circular objects. I got frustrated at one point and dragged...

Artist Commentary: This piece is called ‘The Crab Walk’ because the overall shape reminds me of a crab. But it can be anything you see. It’s the eye of the beholder that determines ...

Artist Commentary: The long name for this one is 'Tearing Through the Sky in Wonder'. This one is very spiritual to me. I see this as being the event that signals the tribulation as...

Angel Ricardo Rios was born in Cuba in 1965, and he graduated from the Higher Institute of Art in Havana Cuba. Ricardo’s work has an eagerness to it, a blur of boundaries within the ...