A Selection of Abstract Paintings and Collages

In the Figurative Realm

These new pieces by William Russell merge the abstract with figuration, in the real and magical realms, using mostly subconscious imagery or archetypes like trees, sea mines, vultures, galleons, hands, blimps and the murmuration of swallows. Ink and acrylic on watercolor paper mostly. Sizes vary from 14″ to 30″ wide.

New Mixed Media

These grid-based pieces incorporate wet media, collage and dimensionality. Sizes vary.

Golden Dreams

Shape-based, jazz-inspired paintings Gold and black spray enamel in gold and black spray enamel, on birch panels. Sizes range from 12″ square to 24″ square.

Big Wood

Graphic shapes on 48″ x 48″ mounted birch veneer.

Iconic

Graphic and lyrical collages are approx. 18″ by 24″ in size.

Swirls

Collage and paint on big birch panels.

Drawn & Collaged

Older works on paper.

Collage Book

These mixed media pieces were created for The Sketchbook Project and serve as sketches for larger works.

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Archetypal Ab Ex

Acrylic works on paper, all 42″ square.