Art for Sale | Abstract & Landscape Paintings | LaGasse Gallery

Latest Painting - going to Texas!

2011-06-03T06:04:00.002-05:00

This is one of four panels that I recently finished as part of a commission request. This set is heading to Texas (not me, in case you were wondering from the title -- though I'd love to visit one day!), and is textured acrylic on gallery wrap canvas.

I used extra heavy duty canvas and stretcher bars, so each canvas ended up being about 10 pounds -- very sturdy indeed!

These were nice muted colors, and made me want to make a set for myself. It's nice having the option of changing your art in your home around every so often. I wonder if other artists do that as well?

"Winds of Brilliance" | Art by AJ LaGasse | Acrylic painting - 54x24 inches

2011-02-23T14:18:00.003-05:00

This is a new sunset painting on 3 canvases, each one measuring 18x24 inches.

I like creating silhouette trees in this type of 3 piece sunset paintings, and I've also added a peace dove in flight to this painting. The dove's wings are back-lit as it easily navigates through the pressure of the wind!

"Winds of Brilliance" Art by AJ LaGasse Acrylic painting - 54x24 inches

'GARNET STONE' - ABSTRACT PAINTING by AJ LaGasse

2011-02-15T13:51:00.003-05:00

This is a new abstract painting that I've just added to our art gallery. I'm fascinated with archaeology, and the artifacts that are uncovered from their buried resting places. It's no wonder that I'm drawn to creating semblances of these earthly treasures, whether man-made, or natural deposits, fossils and minerals.

This painting incorporates my signature fossil-texture in paint, with a deep red-garnet color. The background is slightly textured as well. This, coupled with a high gloss on this piece, gives it a nice depth -- something you would see when polishing a semi-transluscent stone.

This is another painting that I want to keep myself, so that's my own personal indicator of how I feel about its quality. But hey, that's just me -- you may not be into this kind of abstract painting, which is why I create different kinds! ;-)

Thanks for looking, and you will find more images of this painting on my website!

'GARNET STONE' - ABSTRACT PAINTING by AJ LaGasse

New work close-ups

2011-02-08T12:40:00.003-05:00

These are close-ups of new paintings that I'm working on. Several different layers are required to get the effect that I want, so right now it just looks like stuff from another planet - lol!

New Auction - LaGasse painting - 4 piece set - Crimson Red!

2011-01-21T12:47:00.003-05:00

I'm starting a new auction today -- this time a 4 piece set in crimson red and neutral colors!

The auction starts today, Jan 21, 2011, and ends next Friday, Jan 28th...

Here is the link: http://www.lagassegallery.com/auction.htm

You will get a confirmation email with your offer amount -- any problems or questions, you can use our contact form, or via facebook!

GOOD LUCK!!

'UNEARTHED JEWEL ABSTRACTION' - Acrylic on Canvas - 36x36 inches

2011-01-14T16:56:00.003-05:00

This is my first un-commissioned painting this year! I've been working on several commissioned pieces, and wanted to create something new, so I created this 2 piece set.

I love textured art, and I decided to create an interesting background along with some textured paint. I love the way this came out, and like so many of my paintings, I wish I could keep it, lol!

But, I must share (must I?) - yes, ;-)

It's a great feeling when someone else shares my vision, and enjoys one of my paintings as much as I do. A bit narcissistic, true, but I believe that a painter needs to love his/her own work first, before anyone else does. Hope you enjoy it as well.... AJ

'UNEARTHED JEWEL ABSTRACTION' - Acrylic on Canvas - 36x36 inches - 1.5 inches deep Gallery Wrap canvas

'NIGHT SHADE' - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

2010-12-20T10:04:00.002-05:00

This is a recent abstract painting in black and silver, with copper hues in the background. The canvas measures 24x36 inches, and is gallery wrapped and ready to hang!

'NIGHT SHADE' - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

Abstract Painting - "Contempo Rhythm" - 48x36 inches

2010-12-10T12:54:00.002-05:00

This is a new abstract painting on 4 canvases. Rich, deep reds are matched with gold tones and deep chocolate hues. Hints of white complete the visual contrast, but not too much so!

Each canvas panel is 12x36 inches, and this set is 48x36 inches overall (4 feet by 3 feet).

To purchase this original painting, please visit my website, where you can find this, and other abstract paintings!

Abstract Painting - "Contempo Rhythm" - 48x36 inches

'Viridescent Fossil' - Abstract Art - Textured oil painting

2010-11-18T09:31:00.002-05:00

This is a two piece painting in textured oil. Greens rule in this one, with some help from the Sienna family! (raw sienna, burnt sienna)

'Viridescent Fossil' - Abstract Art - Textured oil painting

'LOOK TO THE FUTURE' - Abstract Art - 24x36 inches

2010-11-11T11:04:00.003-05:00

This is my latest painting -- a mixed media abstract, with a positive message created by my wife, Melelina! So it's more of a collaboration than just 'my' latest painting, lol!

I'm hoping to do more of these, since I believe that, as of late, the world is in need of some serious positive mojo. And I'm not talking about 'mojitos', though it sounds like a good idea...
maybe later... but ahh-humm, let's get back to the art.

This is a mixed media painting of oil and acrylic paint, and you can see more detailed close-ups of this abstract art on my website.

'LOOK TO THE FUTURE' - Abstract Art - 24x36 inches

"EMPOWERED" - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

2010-10-27T09:30:00.004-05:00

This is my latest painting - a LARGE, 3-piece abstract OIL painting!

That's right, I usually paint these large abstracts in acrylic because of the faster drying time, but decided to use oil on this one instead. I love working with oil paint, but dislike waiting for it to dry. This one will take about 2-3 weeks to dry before I can ship it out, but if you like it, don't wait it out-- someone else might get it! (If you want to be even MORE unique, check out the TEXTURED OIL paintings, which take about 3-5 weeks to dry before shipping -- definitely worth the wait!)

The overall size of this abstract is 6 feet wide by 3 feet high -- that's 18 square feet of color! The canvases are chunky: 1.5 inches deep gallery wrap, with the sides painted a dark raw umber, which creates a frame-like illusion.

See more photos of this abstract painting on my website.

The shapes within (and even the colors) may seem mild to the casual observer, but while painting, I envisioned them to contain explosive energy to be unleashed as needed. Hence its name...

"EMPOWERED" - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse - 72x36 inches

'THE JOURNEY' - Original Abstract Painting by AJ LaGasse - 24x36 inches

2010-08-19T10:22:00.003-05:00

This is a new abstract painting on canvas... a colorful piece for sure!

The title of this abstract art is a gentle reminder to try to be in the moment, and enjoy it -- all the while trying to stay positive for the future. Of course this sounds very challenging while juggling life's responsibilities - but you can do it!

Some day we'll think back and wonder how we did it, but one thing is for sure -- being optimistic can only help; it surely can't hurt your progress, right?

'THE JOURNEY' - Original Abstract Painting by AJ LaGasse - 24x36 inches

Abstract Art | Contemporary Modern Art

2010-08-02T08:04:00.003-05:00

This is our latest abstract painting given away Free! We select our lucky winners from those people that 'Like' us on facebook!

Just go to our facebook page: LaGasse Gallery, and click on the 'Like' button!

Good luck!

Textured Oil Paintings - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

2010-07-19T08:01:00.004-05:00

These are some of the textured oil paintings that I've been making recently.

These abstract art paintings are on 12x12 inch gallery wrap canvases. This is nice when you don't have a lot of wall space, so you can place them in different positions; for example, side by side, or vertically, or even zig-zag!

Below is a close-up of one of the individual paintings, showing detail of the textured oil paint:

The sky is the limit when it comes to the color variations -- if you have your own color scheme that you would like me to use for this type of artwork, feel free to contact me using my contact form on the website!

'Symbiosis' | Abstract Oil painting on canvas - 24x24 inches

2010-07-05T08:52:00.002-05:00

This is an abstract oil painting on gallery wrap canvas with various shades of brown siennas, with hints of highlights in the background.

I wanted this painting to be suggestive of a close-knit group of differing personalities, could even be man and animal. The relationship of the whole intertwines with the individuals themselves -- kind of like a....

'Symbiosis' - Abstract Oil painting on canvas - 24x24 inches

'World Wisdom' - Abstract Textured Oil Painting | AJ LaGasse

2010-06-22T07:36:00.004-05:00

This abstract oil painting is the second painting commissioned by one of the Marriott Hotels, to be displayed in their Meeting Room.

I couldn't avoid some glare in the upper left corner, because the oil is still wet, and I don't want to handle it too much. These are large pieces of art, (each 42x30 inches) on gallery wrap canvas (1.5 inches deep).

The background of this painting is a deep chocolate brown. To order your own custom oil painting, painted with your color scheme, just contact me through the LaGasse Gallery website!

'World Wisdom' - Abstract Textured Oil Painting AJ LaGasse

'Blue Paradox' - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

2010-06-16T08:06:00.003-05:00

This is an abstract painting done by request (commission). Three canvases of blues and teal that swirl rythmically across the painting...

Overall size of this artwork is 6 feet by 3 feet! If you have your own request, simply email me -- you can find my contact info at LaGasse Gallery.

'Blue Paradox' - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

'Northern Lights' - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

2010-06-09T07:17:00.003-05:00

This is a colorful abstract painting on 5 canvases. Each canvas measures 12x36 inches, which means that this artwork is 5 feet by 3 feet overall!

'Northern Lights' - Abstract Art by AJ LaGasse

Follow us on Facebook, and have a chance at our FREE Painting Giveaway!

2010-06-04T14:01:00.005-05:00

Starting today, the LaGasse Gallery will be giving away an original painting FREE, at the end of each month!

Winners will be selected from our Fans who 'Follow' us on facebook -- it's now also considered 'Like', but whatever! If you're already one of our 'Fans', you're already in the running!

You will need to use the 'Like' button at the top of the LaGasse Gallery page on facebook...

At the end of each month, I'll randomly select someone from our 'Fan Box', and contact the winner. If I don't hear back from the winner within 3 weeks (in case they are on vacation, etc.), I'll select the runner up.

Remember that you'll need to sign up with facebook (which is FREE), in order for us to contact you. A picture of the painting will be posted at the time of the drawing.

'Zinfandel Sunset' painting completed (for Marriott Hotel)

2010-06-01T08:37:00.005-05:00

So I finally finished this painting... Whew!!! I lost track of how many hours it took, but I'm happy with the end result!

Some facts about this painting:

I weighed the box containing the paint, and it weighed 50 pounds. I estimate that the empty tubes weighed about 5 pounds, so figure that there's approximately 45 pounds of oil paint on the canvas!

I used aluminum and aspen stretcher bars, with a special cross-bar reinforcement system to keep the entire painting lightweight and unaffected by changes in humidity. Using wood alone would have added dramatically to the overall weight, since a hardwood like oak or maple is very heavy!

This painting is abstract, and since it's representative of a sunset, it's considered a representational abstract painting.

The overall size of this single canvas, gallery wrap oil painting is 22 feet wide by 5.5 feet high (120 square feet).

The oil paint will take several months to dry enough to be able to be shipped to its destination, without damaging the textured oil. (No special solvents were used to speed the drying process, since they would interfere with the natural 'curing' of the oil paint.)

Oil paint dries by oxidation of the oil itself (much like the wearing down of our bodies, and why we are now always looking for 'antioxidants' in our food), whereas acrylic paint dries by evaporation.

'Grand Canyon Sunset' - Oil on canvas by AJ LaGasse

2010-05-20T07:08:00.003-05:00

This is an abstract oil painting (triptych) on gallery wrap canvas.

If you've ever been to the Grand Canyon, you know how spectacular it is just to be there! Then, as you witness the sun setting, and feel the temperature cooling off, you can't help but to be blown away by the experience.

This is one of my humble impressions of such majestic beauty... I intentionally wanted to create a 'distressed' look to this painting, to invoke the feeling of 'being one' with the canyon itself.

'Grand Canyon Sunset' - Oil on canvas by AJ LaGasse

Size of Commissioned textured abstract painting for Marriott

2010-05-12T08:51:00.007-05:00

This is to give you an idea of the size of the commissioned painting that will be installed in the lobby of a Marriott hotel. This will be a textured abstract sunset, executed in oil paint, applied with a palette knife....

I will also be creating 2 separate panels in oil, that will be installed in the hotel's 'Meeting Room'. Those will be abstract textured oil paintings as well, and will have an earthy, wood feel to them, similar to this:

I'll keep posting my progress with this project, so check back with me!!

'A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV' | Abstract Art | AJ LaGasse

2010-04-29T09:17:00.003-05:00

This abstract painting is a large triptych (painted on 3 canvases), measuring a total of 3 feet high by 6 feet wide. I tried to make the swirling action in this one a little more intense than some of the others in this series -- like you're inside a colorful whirlwind.

And since I did this without a preliminary sketch, I call it...

'A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV'

Commissoned Abstract Painting for Marriott Hotel - 22 feet by 5.5 feet!

2010-04-27T08:49:00.004-05:00

My latest commisson request is to create 2 textured abstract paintings for one of Marriott's Hotels here in the U.S.

One of them is a diptych (2 piece painting), with each one measuring approx. 2.5 feet by 3.5 feet. The other painting, however, is a tad larger:
a VERY LARGE 22 feet wide, by 5.5 feet high. That's 120 square feet of painting!

If you want to know how much paint I'll be using, since these are textured paintings, I'll tell you right now -- a lot!

Now, the Marriott is one of my wife and my favorite hotels (especially the Courtyard brand), and has over 3,000 properties worldwide, so this is a great commission! The other plus is that their logo and brand color is crimson, which is one of my favorite colors!

I'll keep you posted with updates to the process, and maybe some pics as well!

'Illuminated Bridge' - Impressionist Art by AJ LaGasse

2010-04-23T10:07:00.003-05:00

This is an oil painting of a bridge at night, done with a palette knife. This impressionist style painting is on a gallery wrap canvas, with the sides painted, so a frame is not needed -- it can be hung as is! Size: 24x36 inches

'Illuminated Bridge' - Impressionist Art by AJ LaGasse