tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74571201452137273012009-07-05T10:33:38.120-05:00Daily Paintings, Abstract Art, Contemporary paintings, abstract impressionism, realism and surreal art. Original, one of a kind paintings are available from painting a day artist AJ LaGasseAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.comBlogger485125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-63214283261334431332009-07-02T08:58:00.003-05:002009-07-02T09:03:28.169-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sky9LTYdX0I/AAAAAAAAP5w/c6ispU3aQVE/s1600-h/161_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353862058915749698" style="WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="Abstract Art" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sky9LTYdX0I/AAAAAAAAP5w/c6ispU3aQVE/s400/161_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">copyright AJ LaGasse</span><br /><br />This is a textured <strong>abstract painting</strong> on gallery wrap canvas. <strong>Crimson</strong> and <strong>siennas</strong> with some <strong>umber</strong> were used in this <strong><em>rich textured painting</em></strong>, measuring 3 feet on each side!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">'MOONDANCE' - 36x36 inches - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-6321428326133443133?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-37076875176774260152009-06-26T07:04:00.002-05:002009-06-26T07:10:25.465-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SkS5kbOsEVI/AAAAAAAAPw0/qufElN-cw-I/s1600-h/09_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351606292658786642" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SkS5kbOsEVI/AAAAAAAAPw0/qufElN-cw-I/s400/09_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">copyright LaGasseGallery</span><br /><br />This is an <strong>abstract painting</strong> on 3 canvases, measuring a total of 60 inches wide. <strong>Greens</strong>, <strong>gold</strong> and <strong>siennas</strong> make up this abstract painting. Some of the gold <strong>highlights</strong> are <strong><em>irridescent</em></strong>!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">'Turbo Eruption' - Abstract Painting by AJ LaGasse - 60x20 inches</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-3707687517677426015?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-31184023868848860482009-06-19T08:06:00.002-05:002009-06-19T08:11:05.990-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SjuNf4ot4OI/AAAAAAAAPkY/-PTk4uFaxdA/s1600-h/12_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349024561351221474" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 164px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SjuNf4ot4OI/AAAAAAAAPkY/-PTk4uFaxdA/s400/12_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a large <strong>abstract painting</strong> on 3 canvases, with <strong>color</strong> and a sense of <strong>movement</strong>. I've used a <strong>multitude of colors</strong> in this one, along with some <strong>irridescent</strong> hightlights!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">'Edge of Eternity' - 72x30 inches - Acrylic Abstract Painting</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-3118402386884886048?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-7190232179010061352009-06-15T08:29:00.002-05:002009-06-15T08:32:53.627-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SjZM0NyUfFI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/Hbv90qgxxGI/s1600-h/1448_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347546067486669906" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SjZM0NyUfFI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/Hbv90qgxxGI/s400/1448_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a <strong>large abstract painting</strong> on 3 stretched <strong>gallery wrap canvases</strong>. <strong>Crimson</strong> hues are the name of the game in this <strong>painting</strong>, with a bright center of interest!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">'Crimson Turbo' - Abstract Painting - 72x36 inches</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-719023217901006135?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-39812397450825526112009-06-11T07:43:00.003-05:002009-06-11T07:52:13.709-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SjD9FKtwNPI/AAAAAAAAPOc/emxTeS5APD8/s1600-h/1188_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346051022906209522" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SjD9FKtwNPI/AAAAAAAAPOc/emxTeS5APD8/s400/1188_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SjD8sf9_qfI/AAAAAAAAPOU/GuIFdNgOqRs/s1600-h/14_.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><br />This <strong>abstract painting</strong> is a <strong>black and white</strong> work of art on 3 canvases; a slight departure from my colorful style. Each gallery wrap canvas measures 18x24 inches. I've also used <strong>silver</strong> <strong>paint</strong> to create highlights in certain areas!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#666666;">'Cold Rolled Steel' - Abstract Painting on Canvas - AJ LaGasse</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-3981239745082552611?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-46485733465439041902009-06-04T07:47:00.003-05:002009-06-04T07:53:36.661-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SifCf5Gev1I/AAAAAAAAPOM/R1wjT12yCr4/s1600-h/1484_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343453336058117970" title="Abstract Art" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px" alt="Abstract Art - 'Infinity'" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SifCf5Gev1I/AAAAAAAAPOM/R1wjT12yCr4/s400/1484_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a large <strong>abstract art</strong> triptych (3 piece painting) from my 'Ethereal' series, so named because of the cloud-like atmosphere. I enjoy creating these <strong>colorful</strong> pieces- I'm almost in a trance when I make them, and I guess it shows - hahaha :)<br /><br />Three <strong>gallery wrap canvases</strong> make a total of 72x36 inches of painting!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993300;">'Infinity' - Abstract Art</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-4648573346543904190?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-86290638267484660622009-05-31T08:52:00.002-05:002009-05-31T08:58:05.817-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SiKLx2enPFI/AAAAAAAAPMg/bOavM5jKIYg/s1600-h/1307_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341985796568595538" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SiKLx2enPFI/AAAAAAAAPMg/bOavM5jKIYg/s400/1307_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is a large <strong>abstract painting</strong> in <strong>vivid color!</strong> Each <strong>gallery wrap</strong> canvas is 24x36 inches, and has 2 coats of protective varnish. Of course, I love <strong>movement</strong>, so this painting is no exception in that department ;)<br /><br /><span style="color:#336666;"><strong>'Spectrum' - Abstract Painting by AJ LaGasse - 72x36 inches</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-8629063826748466062?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-20185663152239720612009-05-23T08:01:00.003-05:002009-05-23T08:04:45.078-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Shfzvfm0EMI/AAAAAAAAPJY/99W0GzxHZGY/s1600-h/1490_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339003880534708418" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Shfzvfm0EMI/AAAAAAAAPJY/99W0GzxHZGY/s400/1490_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is an <strong>abstract painting</strong> in rich chocolate colors. The <strong>canvas</strong> is pretty large, 24x36 inches, and is <strong>gallery wrap</strong>, so that you don't necessarily have to frame it!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#663300;">'Chocolate Swirl' - Abstract Painting by AJ LaGasse</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-2018566315223972061?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-90011958721659403802009-05-18T07:46:00.002-05:002009-05-18T07:50:18.128-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/ShFY15K7YTI/AAAAAAAAPH8/51MgPS6LkXQ/s1600-h/1234_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337144716313714994" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/ShFY15K7YTI/AAAAAAAAPH8/51MgPS6LkXQ/s400/1234_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a colorful 3 piece abstract painting- perfect to help wake up your walls! Each canvas is 24x36 inches (2 feet by 3 feet!).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">'LABYRINTH OF LIGHT' - 72x36 inches -Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-9001195872165940380?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-22032378093428933152009-05-14T08:16:00.003-05:002009-05-14T08:22:16.804-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SgwZzO9u-zI/AAAAAAAAPGo/kes9j4chGVk/s1600-h/1233_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335668026508245810" title="Abstract Art" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="Abstract Art" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SgwZzO9u-zI/AAAAAAAAPGo/kes9j4chGVk/s400/1233_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a large (6 feet wide!) <strong>abstract painting</strong> on 6 canvases. This painting is all about movement of color and contrast!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">'Aurora Australis' - Abstract Art - 72x36 inches - AJ LaGasse</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-2203237809342893315?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-3616483302748854512009-05-09T08:12:00.003-05:002009-05-09T08:15:39.766-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SgWBR_WBkhI/AAAAAAAAPFE/b4hA_y7eY48/s1600-h/20_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333811479751791122" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 149px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SgWBR_WBkhI/AAAAAAAAPFE/b4hA_y7eY48/s400/20_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is a <strong>seascape</strong> painting on 7 <strong>canvases</strong>, with a full <strong>moon</strong> aglow in the center panel. <strong>Mountain</strong> ranges appear as silhouettes in the distance, while the <strong>surf</strong> splashes in the foreground!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">'Restless Seas' - 66x24 inches - Acrylic Painting on canvas</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-361648330274885451?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-65256511532699060342009-05-06T08:48:00.002-05:002009-05-06T09:04:09.815-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SgGXVEqxLLI/AAAAAAAAPDk/WHQ9QvzijeA/s1600-h/17_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332709822069550258" title="Abstract Painting" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px" alt="Abstract Painting" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SgGXVEqxLLI/AAAAAAAAPDk/WHQ9QvzijeA/s400/17_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a <strong>colorful</strong>, 3 piece <strong>abstract painting</strong>. I wanted this <strong>painting</strong> to exhibit a <strong>koi</strong>-like <strong>movement</strong> within the <strong>abstraction</strong>, and I'm satisfied with the results.<br /><br />I'm thinking of doing another one, maybe on a single panel, and with <strong>textured oil paint</strong> - we'll see how that goes! :) You know that, as an <strong>artist</strong>, you sometimes have one thing in mind, and before you know it, something else starts to appear, and you move in another direction!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">'Soulful Passion' - Abstract Painting - 72x30 inches</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-6525651153269906034?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-19214254429588707502009-05-02T07:39:00.002-05:002009-05-02T07:46:21.565-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sfw_L4eOeXI/AAAAAAAAPAY/a4edJgUdEYw/s1600-h/07_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331205532270098802" title="Art for Sale Online" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="Art for Sale Online" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sfw_L4eOeXI/AAAAAAAAPAY/a4edJgUdEYw/s400/07_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">copyright LaGasse Gallery</span><br /><br />This is a <strong>blue abstract oil painting</strong> on 2 <strong>canvases</strong>, also known as a <strong><em>diptych</em></strong>. <strong>Textured oil paint</strong> makes this painting visually interesting, especially when seen against the light!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">'Twin Rivers' - Art for Sale Online - 36x24 inches - Oil on Canvas</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-1921425442958870750?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-64978459794580399912009-04-28T20:29:00.004-05:002009-04-28T20:37:51.915-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SfetmSD46xI/AAAAAAAAPAQ/LJXc7nr45Os/s1600-h/21_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329919557211056914" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SfetmSD46xI/AAAAAAAAPAQ/LJXc7nr45Os/s400/21_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">copyright AJ LaGasse</span><br /><br />This is a <strong>triptych</strong> (3 piece) <strong>abstract</strong> <strong>painting</strong> on <strong><em>gallery wrap canvas</em></strong>. This painting is 54 inches wide, on (3) canvases that are 18x24 inches each.<br /><br />This painting is in <strong>neutral</strong> hues of <strong>sienna browns</strong>, <strong>umbers</strong>, <strong>gold</strong> and <strong>black</strong>! Perfect for color-coordinating that room with <strong><em><u>warm brown colors</u></em></strong>.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#996633;">'Cabaret' - Abstract Painting by AJ LaGasse - 54x24 inches</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-6497845979458039991?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-53796274129115207032009-04-24T07:59:00.002-05:002009-04-24T08:02:52.677-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SfG3x8bQbuI/AAAAAAAAO2Y/tn2OpVYB0QI/s1600-h/06_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328241902817930978" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SfG3x8bQbuI/AAAAAAAAO2Y/tn2OpVYB0QI/s400/06_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is an abstract textured oil painting in blues. I used deep prussian blue, with pthalo and cobalt blue in this single canvas abstract painting.<br /><br /><strong>'Blue Worlds' - Textured Abstract Painting - AJ LaGasse</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-5379627412911520703?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-29282812142744218232009-04-20T08:05:00.002-05:002009-04-20T08:47:38.761-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sex8TLwau6I/AAAAAAAAOz4/514DtKmdWYQ/s1600-h/1389_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326769128287681442" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sex8TLwau6I/AAAAAAAAOz4/514DtKmdWYQ/s400/1389_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is a 7 piece <strong>abstract</strong> <strong><em>seascape painting</em></strong> with a full moon. The water reflects a green-blue, with a <strong>mountain</strong> range in the background!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">'Oceanus' - 66x24 inches - Acrylic on canvas</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-2928281214274421823?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-12117729874984822932009-04-16T06:09:00.003-05:002009-04-16T06:14:51.697-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SecSEL_iqBI/AAAAAAAAOlo/sgOCA_zF5KY/s1600-h/1479_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325244947536979986" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 138px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SecSEL_iqBI/AAAAAAAAOlo/sgOCA_zF5KY/s400/1479_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a 2 piece (<strong>diptych</strong>) <strong><em>abstract landscape</em></strong> painting in <strong>acrylic</strong>. I've used a <strong>crackle-effect</strong> for some of the background of this <strong>painting</strong>. You can see the sky opening up and reflecting its light over the mountain range in this <strong>sunset painting!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">'Shimmering Passage' - Abstract Landscape - 72x24 inches</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-1211772987498482293?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-3762683788071412482009-04-13T08:42:00.003-05:002009-04-13T08:53:39.494-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SeNBYybSBlI/AAAAAAAAOlc/JXF8MZ4VJos/s1600-h/02_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324171078590924370" style="WIDTH: 334px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="Abstract Art" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SeNBYybSBlI/AAAAAAAAOlc/JXF8MZ4VJos/s400/02_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">copyright AJ LaGasse</span><br /><br />This is a <strong>textured abstract oil painting</strong> in <strong>crimson</strong> hues. This painting has a <strong>juicy texture</strong> that invites you to touch it! (Of course, this is only when it's dry! These textured oil paintings dry to a leather-like surface).<br /><br />You may see more of my <a href="http://www.lagassegallery.com/abstract-art.htm">abstract art</a> on my website: <a href="http://www.lagassegallery.com/">LaGasseGallery.com</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">'Mosaic Feline' - 24x30 inches - Textured Oil on canvas</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-376268378807141248?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-71615794575743362302009-04-09T08:47:00.002-05:002009-04-09T08:51:52.565-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sd38wkLfbkI/AAAAAAAAOjI/k3Kz8QesOUk/s1600-h/ember_30x30.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322688245897588290" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 397px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sd38wkLfbkI/AAAAAAAAOjI/k3Kz8QesOUk/s400/ember_30x30.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">copyright AJ LaGasse<br /></span><br /><br />This is a <strong>textured abstract oil painting</strong> in earth colors with crimson and yellow undertones.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993300;">'Ember' - Abstract Art by LaGasse - 30x30 inches - Oil on Canvas</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-7161579457574336230?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-88778894814119207202009-04-06T08:05:00.003-05:002009-04-06T08:15:38.106-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sdn-cZWw8SI/AAAAAAAAOgM/ZEQRtnpYFeU/s1600-h/11_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321564198511112482" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/Sdn-cZWw8SI/AAAAAAAAOgM/ZEQRtnpYFeU/s400/11_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">copyright AJ LaGasse<br /><br /></span><br />This is a <strong><em>textured</em></strong> <strong>abstract oil painting in blues</strong>, with a touch of yellow. I incorporated a swirling motion in this <strong>painting</strong>, almost a <strong><em>Yin/Yang</em></strong> in a way! - :)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">'Dynamo' - Abstract Art - 24x36 inches</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-8877889481411920720?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-31580939929948924792009-04-02T08:30:00.005-05:002009-04-02T08:50:48.927-05:00<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SdS-FUNlNDI/AAAAAAAAOgE/xXIVYgj_T84/s1600-h/bali_20x24.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320086058365695026" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 340px" alt="Bali Terrace" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SdS-FUNlNDI/AAAAAAAAOgE/xXIVYgj_T84/s400/bali_20x24.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;">copyright AJ LaGasse</span> </div><br /><div>This is an <strong><em><span style="color:#009900;">abstract oil painting</span></em></strong> in <strong>spring-greens</strong>! I used a <strong>palette knife</strong> to create a <strong>texture</strong> in <strong>oil paint</strong>, and wanted to create the illusion of those steps that the farmers create in <strong>Bali</strong>. Do a Google search, and you'll see what I mean!<br /><br />In fact, here is a link to a photo that I found from a search: </div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="http://gallery.photo.net/photo/2952922-lg.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px" alt="" src="http://gallery.photo.net/photo/2952922-lg.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2952922&amp;size=lg">http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2952922&amp;size=lg</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">'Bali Terrace' - Abstract Art - 20x24 inches - Oil on canvas</span></strong></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-3158093992994892479?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-53941882866337329032009-03-30T09:01:00.002-05:002009-03-30T09:08:03.283-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SdDRATkfOlI/AAAAAAAAOdc/5DFl2j_DZj4/s1600-h/flow_20x24.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318980963108076114" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/SdDRATkfOlI/AAAAAAAAOdc/5DFl2j_DZj4/s400/flow_20x24.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Copyright AJ LaGasse<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">This is a textured <strong>oil painting</strong> in blues and white. I used several different <strong><em>palette knife</em></strong> patterns on this <strong>abstract painting</strong>, and tried to create a sense of <strong>movement</strong>!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">'Indigo Flow' Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse</span></strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-5394188286633732903?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-38806947501146997642009-03-27T08:38:00.003-05:002009-03-27T09:52:14.771-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/ScziFC9PBfI/AAAAAAAAOX4/qtOzWTspJAs/s1600-h/crocus_18x24.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317873836338644466" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/ScziFC9PBfI/AAAAAAAAOX4/qtOzWTspJAs/s400/crocus_18x24.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a <strong>floral oil painting</strong> that I completed some time ago- (late 2003). I had a good time with this one- it was a fast rendition of a bunch of <strong>crocuses</strong>. I like the way that the yellow/orange in the center of the flowers creates a <strong>warm contrast</strong> against the blue-purple petals.<br /><br /><strong>'Crocus Melody' - 18x24 inches - Oil on Canvas by LaGasse</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-3880694750114699764?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-74823873011869495762009-03-25T08:09:00.002-05:002009-03-25T08:14:59.862-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/ScotrMsyfmI/AAAAAAAAOXw/YDMFJ0leIoE/s1600-h/pyramid_40x30.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317112530231000674" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/ScotrMsyfmI/AAAAAAAAOXw/YDMFJ0leIoE/s400/pyramid_40x30.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a quick study in oil for a larger painting... seems I'm on a roll with an Egyptian theme? :)<br /><br /><strong>'Khufu Mirage' - 15x20 inches - oil on canvas</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-7482387301186949576?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457120145213727301.post-10223170651909760342009-03-21T08:20:00.002-05:002009-03-21T08:24:45.658-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/ScTpzrNYFxI/AAAAAAAAOV8/VMEijUaMScs/s1600-h/cerise_30x30.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315630534185457426" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 389px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ohEO2DY2fCA/ScTpzrNYFxI/AAAAAAAAOV8/VMEijUaMScs/s400/cerise_30x30.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a commission request, an <strong>abstract textured oil painting</strong> in reds and brown (siennas). Some areas of the browns also contain gold, to add flair!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#993300;">'Cerise Melody' - 24x24 inches - Textured Oil Painting by AJ LaGasse</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7457120145213727301-1022317065190976034?l=lagasse.blogspot.com'/></div>AJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845326934773320475noreply@blogger.com0