"Barnum"

001, originally uploaded by abbottsusu.

36" X 48", acrylic on canvas. Strike up the band, the circus is in town! "Barnum" was created as part of my "Americana Series". This piece is a carnival of color and texture using over 50 tiny images plus the large main event image.

"Americana"

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20" x 20", acrylic on canvas. Americana is defined as the concern with ordinary aspects of historic American culture. Jazz, carnivals, muscle cars, baseball and folklore are all unique to the American experience. What I wanted to accomplish with the series was to give the effect of a painting created on old barn wood, or possibly the notion of an heirloom quilt with it's myriad of colors and panels.

"KInd of Blue"

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36" x 36", acrylic on canvas. This piece is named for arguably the best American jazz album ever created. Like jazz, this work is many small notes brought together to form the whole. Over 75 smaller images make up the entire painting.

"Gatsby"

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24" x 30", acrylic on canvas. "Gatsby" is part of my new Americana series. This series is a study of the aspects and artifacts of American culture. Gatsby is a unique American character with multiple layers, personalities and textures, just as the painting.

"Eichler"

eichler, originally uploaded by abbottsusu.

24" x 48", acrylic on canvas. Named for the iconic mid-century architect, "Eichler" is meant to imbue my favorite form of residential architecture.

"Village"

village, originally uploaded by abbottsusu.

24" x 48", acrylic on canvas. Another in the "Figure Series". I wanted to depict how we are all one when it comes to community. We can either take center stage or only be a bit player, but, as it's been said before, it takes a "Village".

"Middle Management"

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36" x 48", acrylic on canvas. Part of the "Figure Series", "Middle Management" has a moody, industrial feel. This piece is a departure from almost everything that I've done in the past. Figurative factories and little worker drones are a narrative for what's left of the American dream.

"Stained Glass Series"

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36" x 48", acrylic on canvas. A super nice example of my 'Stained Glass Series". Translucent, iridescent, and textured acrylic paints and mediums give this piece the look and feel of stained glass. Neat!

"Organic"

su selects may 07 004, originally uploaded by abbottsusu.

36" x 48", acrylic on canvas. OK, I'll admit that I've used this name for a couple of pieces, it's not exactly a series , but these pieces have a wonderful richness in the palette and depth of texture that I could only name them "Organic".

"Stained Glass Series"

su selects may 07 002, originally uploaded by abbottsusu.

36" x 48", acrylic on canvas. A softer version than my usual "Stained Glass" series pieces, this one has more of a quilt-like feel and is an early study for what will become my "Americana" series.

"Crush"

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36" x 36", acrylic on canvas. Part of the "Pop" series, "Crush" was named for the delicious orange soda of my childhood. Mmmmmm sugar.

"Adrenaline"

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36" x 48", acrylic on canvas. "Adrenaline" was a rare piece that was created all in one big rush. Most of this piece was still wet while the other parts were being created. Pure adrenaline for me.

"Bayou"

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30" x 40", acrylic on canvas. Moody and dark, just like me! Kidding, of course. "Bayou" is a study of nearly 25 subtle shades of blues and greens heavily textured using modeling paste and textured mediums.

'Southwestern Series'

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12" x 48", acrylic on canvas. This series is my abstract way of visualizing an aerial view of a southwestern river bed or canyon. Tiny patches of blues, greens and reds add a little pop of color and iridescent gold, stainless and copper add a richness.

"Two"

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36" x 48", acrylic on canvas, part of my "Figure Series", over 30 orange and red variations make up this stunning piece depicting the power of "Two".

"FIgure Series"

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30" x 30", acrylic on canvas

"FIgure Series"

su figure series 002, originally uploaded by abbottsusu.

36 X 48, acrylic on canvas.

"Trance", acrylic on canvas, 48" x 48"

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Originally uploaded by kleint.

Right now this painting hangs over the mantle in my living room. I used an incredibly diverse color palette including six different irridescent paints. These paints grab the changing light of the day giving it virtually a different look hour to hour. I hadn't named the piece until a friend of mine said she felt like the piece put her into a 'trance'. $1800.00

"Primal", acrylic on canvas, 36" x 60"

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Originally uploaded by kleint.

This painting came together rather quickly at the end of a dreadful day for me. I was dealing with a wide range of emotions and was powerless to do anything about it. Basically out of frustration, I locked myself in my studio and threw myself at the canvas. The result was this visual 'primal' scream. $1800.00

Sorry "Primal" has been SOLD. Please contact me to see what else I'm working on!

Watermark, Acrylic on Canvas, 36" x 36"

Watermark
Originally uploaded by kleint.

I named this piece 'Watermark' because the mica infused paint creates a shadowing effect that looks much like a watermark you'd find in our currency. Speaking of currency...this can be yours for $750!

SORRY this piece has been sold. Please contact me for others similar to it.

"Neverland" 36" X 48" Acrylic on canvas

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Originally uploaded by kleint.

Having just watched the amazing film 'Finding Neverland' I was inspired to find my own interpretation of J. M. Barrie's Neverland. Sorry, this piece has been sold. Please contact me to paint you something special!

"Dune", 48"X36", acrylic on canvas

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Originally uploaded by kleint.

While it's not difficult to see why I titled this piece "Dune", it is really a departure from my usual 'style'. I created the dune effect by using an acrylic modeling paste and carving out small pockets to hold the contrasting blues and greys. A few more thin layers of yellow completes the image. You gotta see this piece! Sorry, "Dune" is no longer available.

"Mask" #42, 30"X40", acrylic on canvas

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Originally uploaded by kleint.

If you stare at this long enough you'll eventually see the faces looking back at you. (a couple of drinks helps too!)I wanted this to have a sort of primal feel without slipping into stereotypes. This piece has gorgeous texture, and although it's predominantly white, it's amazingly vibrant.