Catherine Mansell

Catherine Mansell

My work has a minimalist style that reflects both the natural environment and a love of abstraction. Asian brush painting, Encaustic, and Fresco combine .

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Murmurs in Blue by Catherine Mansell Image: "Murmurs in Blue" is an evocative abstract painting characterized by its intricate textures and rich color palette. The artwork blends encaustic, mixed media, stucco, pigments, and ink in a harmonious dance of colors and textures. Dominant shades of blue interweave with earthy tones of beige and brown, punctuated by vibrant whites that lend a feeling of lightness to the piece. The textured surface creates a layered appearance, drawing the eye to its varying depths and contrasts. Dark horizontal brushstrokes mark the central area of the canvas, providing a focal point that invites contemplative thought. The lower portion is more saturated with blue hues, offering a sense of mystery and depth, while the upper section blends white and beige, contributing an airy openness to the composition. "Murmurs in Blue" captivates the viewer with its dynamic and thought-provoking nature, emblematic of abstract expressionism. The creation process involved a spontaneous and quiet approach, infusing the piece with an element of the mysterious and the ancient, making it a truly unique and engaging work of art.
"Murmurs in Blue" is an evocative abstract painting characterized by its intricate textures and rich color palette. The artwork blends encaustic, mixed media, stucco, pigments, and ink in a harmonious dance of colors and textures. Dominant shades of blue interweave with earthy tones of beige and brown, punctuated by vibrant whites that lend a feeling of lightness to the piece. The textured surface creates a layered appearance, drawing the eye to its varying depths and contrasts. Dark horizontal brushstrokes mark the central area of the canvas, providing a focal point that invites contemplative thought. The lower portion is more saturated with blue hues, offering a sense of mystery and depth, while the upper section blends white and beige, contributing an airy openness to the composition. "Murmurs in Blue" captivates the viewer with its dynamic and thought-provoking nature, emblematic of abstract expressionism. The creation process involved a spontaneous and quiet approach, infusing the piece with an element of the mysterious and the ancient, making it a truly unique and engaging work of art.
  • Catherine Mansell
  • Murmurs in Blue
  • Fresco Substrate, Indigo Ink, Encaustic Medium, Oil
  • 18 x 18 x 2 in
  • $825
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This artwork is an abstract painting characterized by a mixed palette dominated by blue, white, and hints of earthy tones. The overall texture is layered and somewhat chaotic, creating a sense of depth and movement. Dark, irregular lines streak horizontally across the upper central portion, contrasting with the lighter background. The bottom of the painting features broader, more pronounced blue strokes which give a fluid, almost water-like impression. The blending of colors and textures, along with the dynamic interplay of light and dark elements, evokes an emotional and contemplative response.

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