Completed Large Mixed Media Abstract on Canvas by Terry Aley

May 18, 2013 by triangle12013

Size: 5 feet wide x 7 feet tall (on canvas, unstretched) What starts as a simple abstract develops more complexity as I continue adding layers of color, definition and depth. A couple years ago I became fascinated by the combination of urban decay and the street art you might see in an abandoned inner city building. Layer after layer of artists stopping by to leave their own creative mark, as the elements contribute character by continuing to weather their artwork […]

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A Larger Abstract I’m Working On

May 14, 2013 by triangle12013

  I’m back to doing large abstracts, which I’ve done since the 1990s. I took a break and only did smaller paintings recently as I had vacation vistors living with me at my Arizona home. (Snowbirds) These are designed for easy storage and shipping to people anywhere. Painting directly on canvas, without the wooden support stretcher bars on the back has benefits. I can simply roll them up. The problem with painting on canvas that’s already on wooden stretcher bars […]

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Art Reproduction Going Way Beyond Canvas

May 11, 2013 by triangle12013

Maybe two weeks ago I was driving through Lake Havasu City’s main street late at night. Out of the corner of my eye I could have sworn I saw what looked like an art gallery that wasn’t here before. Now, if you’re an artist living in a small town in the middle of nowhere (well, 40,000 seems small to me after living in L.A.), seeing what appears to be a big city type gallery is quite a shock. Havasu is […]

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Two Paintings are Better Than One – Mixed Media – 11×14″ on Canvas over Wood Stretcher Bars

April 18, 2013 by triangle12013

Note: I’ll be raising the prices across the board on all of the art in my online store over the next couple of weeks. If you’ve even thought about buying a piece, now is the time. My expenses have become higher so I can no longer keep my prices this low, so it’s “last call.” (Click here for the store) If you’re on Pinterest and you like abstract art, make sure you follow my reference image library (Click here). This […]

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Abstract Art – Mixed Media Teal – 11×14″ on Canvas over Wood Stretcher Bars

March 31, 2013 by triangle12013

To subscribe to this blog via email, click Follow at the bottom of www.refinedcrude.wordpress.com. Click the images below to bring up to full zoom. Most of my art that’s for sale will usually be found at my online store. If it’s not there, it’s either sold or not listed yet. You can email me at aleydesign@gmail.com if you see something you like on the blog, and it’s not in the store. And I’ll be more than happy to help. Photos and art by […]

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Abstract Art – Mixed Media “Butterfly” – 11×14″ on Canvas over Wood Stretcher Bars

March 23, 2013 by triangle12013

To subscribe to this blog via email, click Follow at the bottom of www.refinedcrude.wordpress.com. Click the images below to bring up to full zoom. Most of my art that’s for sale will usually be found at my online store. If it’s not there, it’s either sold or not listed yet. You can email me at aleydesign@gmail.com if you see something you like on the blog, and it’s not in the store. And I’ll be more than happy to help. Photos and art by […]

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Mixed Media Abstract 11×14″ on Canvas Over Stretcher Bars

March 19, 2013 by triangle12013

To subscribe to this blog via email, click Follow at the bottom of www.refinedcrude.wordpress.com. Most of my art that’s for sale will usually be found at my online store. If it’s not there, it’s either sold or not listed yet. You can email me at aleydesign@gmail.com if you see something you like on the blog, and it’s not in the store. And I’ll be more than happy to help. Photos and art by Terry Aley

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A Few Snapshots of Hotel Art

February 26, 2013 by triangle12013

When I was in Vegas the other day, I took a few photos of the art in the lobby of the Tropicana Hotel. (Not exactly 5 star, but the art was interesting.) A lot of bigger or higher end hotels often feature a lot of great abstract art by talented accomplished abstract artists in public areas and lobbies. You won’t see much major “designer” name art (i.e., Rothko, de Kooning, Kline, Pollock, Picasso, Warhol, etc.), but you will see some […]

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Abstract Art – Mixed Media Black and White – 11×14″ on Canvas over Wood Stretcher Bars

February 19, 2013 by triangle12013

To subscribe to this blog via email, click Follow at the bottom of http://www.refinedcrude.wordpress.com. Click the images below to bring up to full zoom. Most of my art that’s for sale will usually be found at my online store. If it’s not there, it’s either sold or not listed yet. You can email me at aleydesign@gmail.com if you see something you like on the blog, and it’s not in the store. And I’ll be more than happy to help. Photos […]

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