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The abstract was NFS for years as it resided in the bathroom, because I loved the colors and looking at this abstract. Maybe I should give up and sale it? One of the first forays into making a mixed media abstract. Collages have always been a favorite and this has collage elements on a scale of 20 x 16 on wrapped canvas. The gold metallic underpainting peeps through all around. I'll miss it if it sells. I have been told ,"do not fall in love with your paintings"  For more art work go to :www.sallyfraserfineart.com sngfraser @gmail.com .com

Using the palette knife and experimenting with oil and cold wax , I was able to change this piece of art into a more dynamic abstract. 'ANOTHER PEACH" is also a monotone work in the Southwestern colors that appeal to me. This contemporary painting is on a 9x12 board with one half inch sides. View www.sallyfraserfineart.com sngfraser@gmail.com

  CACTUS DRAMA   A palette knife painting on a 24x24 wrapped canvas. Dramatizing the size of the cactus paddle for a more abstract look and using a lot of texture with the palette knife. Living here in Austin, Texas spring brings lovely blossoms from the Tunas. Various cactuses abound all over the Hill Country and many are used for yard landscaping. Cactuses are very Southwestern and a regional type of art ...................! Sally Fraser    sngfraser @gmail.com       www.sallyfraserfineart.com

DYNAMICS  by Sally Fraser What a great feeling to see a painting improved . When your eyes and your mind can analyze an abstract in a more informed artistic manner, because of training, this art was transformed recently. Acrylic on a 14x11 canvas board, many layers, with transparent harmonious colors and angles has a dynamic look.   Soon after I changed  this painting  it was SOLD.  A word to the wise, dont be afraid to change a painting !       more abstracts go to www.sngfineart.com .       sngfraser @gmail.com                                                      

Mountain Memories Oil on 11 x 14 canvas done with my favorite tool, the palette knife.  Sanded and redid this painting today. The colors and focal point were off and the values are improved. Simplicity and monotone colors are my favorite way to paint. Geometric angles are sometimes seen in my paintings. To view more go to :www.sallyfraserfineart.com sngfraser @gmail.com    

te Creating Collages in Italy   11x14 on paper Another collage created while attending an art sojourn in Italy.  One of my favorite activities is exploring papers, watercolors, acrylics and textures while putting together a collage. It is always a surprise what happens in this process.  Minimal colors are my choice along with texture.  www.sallyfraserfineart.com              sngfraser @gmail.com      

Creating in Italy 2017    11x14 on paper While in Italy on an art excursion, we played with creating collages using acrylics, watercolors, and making our own papers. Layers and layers were used in this composition. Colorful and full of texture. Minimal colors are my favorite choice as you will see if one views my website. www.sallyfraserfineart.com

s   JUBILEE by Sally Fraser 30 x 36 on wrapped canvas. A lively, colorful , and heavily textured acrylic painting. It flows with energy, patterns and uninhibited painting to create a visual response. Colorful and lively! www.sallyfraserfineart.com             sngfraser @gmail.com  

Abstract on black with oil and cold wax with several layers using a sponge brayer, ribbon, paper and texture with a variety of tools.  There is a surprise when nothing is planned except keeping the colors to a minimum.  Exploring and opening up new avenues keeps the creative juices flowing www.sallyfraserfineart.com           Some of my oil and cold wax paintings are on my website.

  More posts on discovering oil and cold wax on paper. Using a sponge brayer to roll out some colors, paper glues down, scratching and texturizing and getting the look I like. A small experiment. A fun experiment. A loose experiment!  And this paper has a shine to it!  9x11 See more paintings at www.sallyfraserfineart.com sngfraser @gmail.com          

                                                                                    WALTZ UNDER THE MOON by Sally Fraser Oil and cold wax, mixed media, done with a pallete knife scraped and layered to get an abstract look. A colorful painting on board with 2 inch sides. 14 x 11. contact sngfraser @gmail.com        www.sallyfraserfineart.com

An oil and cold wax painting done with the pallet knife as it is one of my favorite tools.  Instead of an up and down piece of pottery I decided to cock the pottery to give it a more playful presence with very textured cactus and a colorful abstract background. I recently made it more dramatic with bolder colors as accents. 14 x 11 on canvas. www.sallyfraserfineart.com           sngfraser @gmail.com