Abstract Painting-Down a Lonely Road

Red, Orange, and Ochre make this painting warmer than the title suggests
Despite its title and the wind-swept and barren-looking landscape that appears to be depicted in this abstract work by Andrea Beech, the painting in fact evokes a warm emotional response in me. Perhaps it is the red she has used within the painting that does that. Whatever it is, there is a compelling intensity that draws me in to the work. I gather that the painting had a similar effect on others, as this work sold very quickly.

Down a Lonely Road
Mixed media on hemp
66cm x 46cm (26in x 18")
Andrea Beech

Deep

The rocks spilling into this deep water give the impression of having been done with silver foil, but the reflective quality of the rocks and water surface are rendered by Andrea's expert technique with oil paint.

Unusually for Andrea, this painting is done on board rather than canvas.

Deep

Oil on board

60x60cm

Andrea Beech

NZ$1500

Morning Fog

This painting really appeals to me for its harmony of composition and color palette. I'm sure Andrea was inspired by the hills and valleys surrounding her in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

Oil on canvas, NZ$2500

Race Day

Race Day is an abstract painting of a yachting regatta on a glassy blue sea.


Race day
60x91cm
Oil on canvas
NZ $ 1800

Highwater - Abstract Painting

Andrea's recent abstract works from the first half of 2007 have all featured water themes. The titles of the works suggest such things as refuge and reaching the end point of a difficult journey across water. All of the paintings demonstrate great excellence in the technique required to paint the surface of water. Andrea achieves a glass-like finish to the water which is no mean feat.

Highwater

Oil on canvas
150x94 cm
NZ $ 3200

Safe Passage Abstract Painting

Safe Passage

137 x 66 oil on canvas
NZ $ 2500

Portamento Abstract Painting

Portamento

136 x 90 cm oil on canvas
NZ $ 2900