Mixed Media Geologic Abstract, "Crevice" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Crevice" 8x6 geologic abstract by Carol Nelson

This heavily textured mixed media geologic abstract was a demo for some students working in my studio.  It features two types of modeling compound and crushed abalone shells.

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Mixed Media Geologic Abstract, "Crevice" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Crevice" 8x6 geologic abstract by Carol Nelson

This heavily textured mixed media geologic abstract was a demo for some students working in my studio.  It features two types of modeling compound and crushed abalone shells.

 8"x6"x1.0" Mixed Media on Panel/Available

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 View more of my work at http://carolnelsonfineart.com

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Geologic abstract painting, "Rockglow" © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Rockglow" 24x24 geologic abstract by Carol Nelson

This painting is a redo of a painting I did a couple years ago. I redid the color palette. The old painting did not have enough value contrast, plus it was all pretty much the same two colors. I'm much happier with it now. 24x24 mixed media by Carol Nelson


 24"x24" Mixed Media on Canvas/Available

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"Wood Rock" mixed media geologic abstract painting © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Wood Rock" 36x24 mixed media

This painting was based on a piece of petrified wood I found in a gem and mineral store in Taos.

The wood/stone was polished on one side, but the other side, which was rough, was the one I chose to paint.

I added more "stones" in the center crevice.  Those "stones" are actually pieces of shells and broken auto glass. 

It was a lot of fun to paint a geologic abstract with the model, with it's amazing subtle color variations, sitting right in front of me.

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"Ancient Mysteries" geologic abstract with glass beads © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"Ancient Mysteries" 36x40 inches

First painting of 2014!  It's a departure from my normal saturated earthy palette.  It even has pink in it - a color I usually hate, but it seems to work here.

This painting was torturous for me.  There must be 8 or more layers of paint as I struggled to find the right color combination.  Close inspection reveals some of the previous color choices.

The unusual texture is achieved with Golden's Glass Bead Gel.  The little beads are about the size of a period on this page.  That isn't very big, but when you spread them out on the surface with a palette knife, they refract the light in an unusual manner.  It's also interesting the way you can charge in another color after they're dry, and watch the color working it's way into the beads.

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