IN THE PINK
Acrylic mixed media on Canvas
80 × 80 × 4.5 cm
Inv: 2022120
‘In the Pink’ is an original landscape painting viewed from an aerial perspective. This dynamic composition evolved from positive thoughts of travelling internationally, and the collaged inclusion of black and white stripes is representative of airport runway markers; referred to as the “piano keys” by airline pilots as they make the approach into an airport.
The tonal pink colour palette was chosen for its warmth and feeling of happiness and displays expressive mark-making throughout alluding to movement and energy. The design continues over all four profile edges, making framing unnecessary. It has cord and d-rings and is ready to hang.
Signature Info: Signed by the Artist in paint on the front bottom left corner and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Contact:
Karen Grimstead – karengrimstead.art@gmail.com
“BUSH WALK” is a lively composition of an abstracted landscape inspired by Spring walks through the natural bushland of Australia. This multi-layered original artwork in acrylic on canvas features a fresh seasonal colour palette, with expressive mark-making alluding to the joyful energy one feels when being within nature at this vibrant time of year.
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A contemporary, bold abstract of free-flowing organic shapes inspired by Radar Reflections, to make a modern statement in your home or office.
‘Radar’ is a bold,,spacious contemporary composition. This abstract painting in Chartreuse Greens, Black and White is stark and modern. Painted in Acrylic on Canvas it makes a dramatic statement in any residential or corporate office interior. It is 100 x 100 x 4 cm and the image is painted on all sides therefore no framing is required. This authentic original artwork is ready to hang.
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Original artwork by Karen Grimstead
Acrylic On Canvas
100 x 100 x 4 cm
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Inv: 2021105
A contemporary abstract design of playful, loose mark-making in a pastel colour palette. Acrylic on canvas 75 x 75cm x 4cm. Ready to hang.
Original, modern authentic artwork by Award winning Artist Karen Grimstead it would suit any home or office interior.
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‘Lifeline’s title was inspired by the ropes used by Abseilers and Divers navigating through watery chasms and caves. This bold, brightly coloured, uplifting contemporary, abstract artwork is in Acrylic on Canvas 100 x 100 cm. An original, authentic artwork by Karen Grimstead it would make a statement in any home or office.
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Dramatic, bold, dynamic composition in contrasting colours of deeply rich Blues, Aqua, White, Black and with vivid Orange accents. Subtle mark-making adds intrigue to this powerful artwork which would enliven any home interior, hotel or corporate office.
‘Air Flow’ is a powerful, bold composition of striking contrasts in rich, deep Blues and Teal against pale neutrals in Acrylic on Belgian Cotton 100 x 120 x 4 cm. This large abstract expressionist painting would make a stunning statement in any residential or corporate interior.
The design is painted around all the edges so no framing is required. This artwork is ready to hang.
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Original artwork by Karen Grimstead
Acrylic On Belgian Cotton
100 x 120 x 4 cm
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Inv: 2022111
Dynamic, dramatic and richly colourful in Pinks, Salmons, Greens with Black accents in this contemporary composition. An uplifting addition to any room in your home, hotel or corporate office.
Acrylic on Canvas 100 x 150 cm
Original artwork by Karen Grimstead
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Mixed media on Linen 80 x 80 x 2 cm Inv: 2025UK131
NAVIGATION OF DREAMS’ is an original abstract painting in mixed media on linen using artist quality materials. Gold leaf is a feature of this contemporary composition adding reflective interest to this dreamy aerial abstract artwork. Blended colour fields in blue, green, teal, pink and warm neutrals conceal and reveal both subtle and expressive mark-making along with glimpses of fine slivers of gold leaf.
Components of aviation flight charts of Europe are also included within this textural, layered artwork and are what inspired this vibrantly colourful aerial abstract landscape painting.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. The painting is framed in a Tasmanian Oak floater-frame with cord and d-rings and is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Mixed media on canvas 122.5 x 91.5 x 4 cm Inv: 2024103
A bright, bold, original abstract painting in mixed media on canvas with the design continuing on all profile edges, so no framing is necessary. This positive, dynamic artwork is richly textured in many layers of opaque and transparent paint with expressive mark-making and sgraffito. The strong composition was inspired by the many routes taken in life in the search for gold. ‘GOLD ROUTE’ can be displayed either vertically or horizontally.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. The painting is fitted with cord and d-rings, and is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Mixed media on canvas 73 x 73 x 3.5 cm Inv: 2025135
‘THE LONG WAY HOME’ is an original abstract painting in mixed media on canvas. The composition and mark-making allude to travelling across distant landscapes whilst navigating one’s way home. The design which continues over all profile sides, is in a colour palette of tonal Burnt Sienna/Grey/Black and Manganese Blue.
The painting is signed in paint on the front of the canvas and in permanent ink on the back. All materials used are of professional artist quality.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. Fitted with cord and d-rings, it is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Mixed media on Linen 80 x 80 x 2 cm Inv: 2025UK129 Framed: 83 x 83 x 3.5 cm
‘SILVERY STILLNESS’ is an original painting in mixed media including silver leaf, most of which is softly glazed. Painted in artist quality materials, it features layering of a softly blended colourfield in soft salmon pink, pale blue and neutrals, with subtle mark making and sgraffito. Glimpses of silver leaf appear through the layering.
This calm composition alludes to distant architectural structures on the dreamy distant horizon of an abstracted landscape which also includes auspicious numerical symbolism.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. Framed in a Tasmanian Oak floater-frame with cord and d-rings, it is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Mixed media on Linen 80 x 80 x 2 cm Inv: 2025UK130 Framed: 83 x 83 x 3.5 cm
‘SILVERY GLOW’ is an original painting in mixed media on linen using artist quality materials. Silver leaf is used in the base layer which is subtly revealed by the sgraffito. The composition is an imaginary abstracted landscape, which alludes to distant portside structures on the horizon.
The colour palette of umbers, sienna, orange and blue with neutrals continues over all four profile sides.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. Framed in a Tasmanian Oak floater-frame, with cord and d-rings, it is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Mixed media on canvas 75 x 75 x 3.5 cm Inv: 2025138
‘PANNING FOR GOLD’ is a dynamic, original abstract painting in mixed media on canvas using artist quality materials. Collaged components of gold leaf, along with striped black and white paper, are used within this composition. The warm colour palette in Taupes, Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Manganese Blue and Black all allude to the Earth and her bountiful riches. The design references a landscape of natural abundance where the past still has a voice; as depicted by the expressive mark-making throughout the layers.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. Fitted with cord and d-rings, it is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Mixed media on canvas 60 x 80 x 3.5 cm Inv: 2025137
‘GOLD SEAMS’ is an original abstract painting in mixed media on canvas using artist quality materials. Collaged components of gold leaf and black and white striped paper are used as inclusions.
The bold composition, uses a layering of opaque and transparent paint in rich tones of Taupe, Brown, Burnt Sienna and Manganese Blue which continues over all profile sides. The expressive mark making references the cultural and mining heritage in the search for seams of Gold and adds texture and character.
The artist signature is in paint on the front, and in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. Fitted with cord and d-rings, it is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Mixed media on canvas 80 x 60 x 3 cm Inv: 2025136
‘FOOTPRINTS IN THE WIND’ is an original abstract painting in mixed media on canvas. The composition, in artist quality materials of umbers, burnt sienna, and blue. It is a whimsical aerial journey over a distant landscape, where footprints in the dust drift away with the wind. The design continues over all profile edges.
The Artist signature is written on the front of the canvas in paint and on the back of the canvas in permanent ink. Fitted with cord and d-rings, it is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Mixed media on Linen 80 x 80 x 2 cm Inv: 2025132 Framed: 83 x 83 x 3.5 cm
‘BEYONDNESS OF DREAMS’
This aerial perspective abstract landscape is an original painting in mixed media on linen. It has collaged components of metal leaf, copper metallic paint and also black and white striped paper within the multi-layered paint surface which is softly blended in a colourful palette of blue, ochre, orange, pink and neutral warm grey. The design continues over all four profile sides.
The composition was inspired by thoughts of travelling over distant lands and seeing dreamy horizons; which to the artist, always holds the promise of positive possibilities.
It has the artist signature in paint on the front of the canvas and is written in permanent ink on the back of the canvas. The canvas is framed in a Tasmanian Oak floater frame and is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
A Mid-Century Modern colour palette seen in textiles inspired this contemporary composition. This abstract artwork in Acrylic Mixed Media on Canvas is 66cm x 66cm x 4cm.
The design is painted on all sides so no framing is required. It is ready to hang. It would suit a small wall space in any home or office.
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Original by Karen Grimstead
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51cm x 51cm Acrylic on Canvas
This Japanese inspired contemporary composition evolved from reminiscing on my visits to the peaceful Temple Gardens in Japan. The memory always juxtaposed with bustling urban activity beyond the temple gates. I’ve symbolically referenced these architectural structures and garden water features. The rich colour palette is of deeply toned foliage and vivid Blossoms. Painted in 2021.
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Original painting by Karen Grimstead.
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‘All a Shimmer’ is an elegant, contemporary abstract painting 81cm x 106cm Mixed media on canvas
A sophisticated abstract painting with layers of metallic mark-making and collaged elements in pearlescent and silver within an overall soft blue colour palette. This beautiful original artwork would gently catch the light from different angles, giving a luxurious feel to any residential or office interior. Authentic abstract painting by Award winning Artist, Karen Grimstead.
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‘Where to now?’ is a Modern, lively composition with energeticmark-making representing travelling and movement.
This 66x66x4cm Mixed media on canvas abstract expressionist artwork includes Copper Leaf and metallic paints, used to great effect in this complex and interesting, contemporary aerial landscape.
The soft Manganese Blue colour palette is a beautiful backdrop for the sheen of the Copper and Pearlescent interlocking mark-making and organic shapes. The design wraps around all the edges therefore no framing is required. This original artwork is ready to hang.
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Bold, colourful, contemporary landscape. A rich colour palette of Oranges, Greens, Pinks, and Black accents. Perfect for brightening up any home interior or corporate office.
The title ‘Fly in, Fly out’ relates to some of the memories which inspired this abstract expressionist painting in Acrylic on Canvas 100 x 120 cm x 4cm. Reflecting on flying in and out of geographical locations, this artwork focusses on the seasonal rich colours of the Pilbara region, in the North West of Western Australia. Compositionally there are hints of mining structures and equipment with mark making alluding to telecommunication wires.
This contemporary landscape is full of dynamic energy and colour which would enliven any residential or corporate office interior. The design is painted on all the edges and no framing is required. It is ready to hang.
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Original artwork by Karen Grimstead
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A bright, dynamic composition in yellows, blues and pinks. A dramatic diptych which is an interpretation of the traditional auspicious season of the Japanese Spring Blossom which is called ‘Sakura’.
This gloriously colourful, contemporary abstract Diptych painting in Acrylic on Canvas 61 x 132 x 4 cm would make a bright, cheerful statement in any residence or office. The abstract composition was inspired by sunny days of the revered season of ‘Sakura’ in Japan, which celebrates the renewal of life and auspiciousness symbolised by the Cherry Blossom trees in Spring. The use of Indigo Blue is indicative of the beautiful blue of their traditional ceramics and textiles
The design continues on all edges so framing is not required. This artwork is ready to hang.
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Original artwork by Karen Grimstead
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Whimsical abstract composition alluding to land masses of abundant floral foliage stretching across the hemispheres. Linked by references to paths, bridges, ladders and ropes, symbolic of our need to stay connected. This contemporary, original artwork makes a colourful statement in any residential or office interior. The design is painted on all edges therefor no framing is required. This artwork is ready to hang.
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Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 4cm
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‘Lifeline’s title was inspired by the ropes used by Abseilers and Divers navigating through watery chasms and caves. This bold, brightly coloured, uplifting contemporary, abstract artwork is in Acrylic on Canvas 100 x 100 cm. An original, authentic artwork by Karen Grimstead it would make a statement in any home or office.
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‘Magnetic Attraction’ is a bold, dynamic contemporary composition in a palette of shades of blue with some accents in orange. An unusual abstract expressionist artwork in Acrylic Mixed Media on Canvas measuring 92 x 92 x 4 cm. This modern painting would suit any residential or office interior needing a light and airy artwork comprising both complexity and simplicity of form. The design is painted on all the edges therefore framing is not required. This Original artwork by Karen Grimstead is ready to hang.
This composition, as seen from an aerial perspective; as if looking down through cloud formations, was inspired by thoughts of distant lands and wide seas. It arose from a feeling of geographical remoteness and the need to remain connected. My symbolic mark making alludes to staying in touch.
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A bold, colourful composition seen from an aerial perspective. Layers of organic shapes conceal and reveal the textured history beneath. Mark-making and scratching into the surface are symbolic references to remaining connected. The colour palette was inspired by mid century textiles and ceramics. Painted in 2020.
‘SatNav’ is a big, bold, dramatic contemporary abstract painting which was inspired by the colours in Mid Century Modern textiles. Acrylic on Canvas 120 x 120 cm, this original, authentic artwork features interesting, organic mark-making alluding to connections in life. Karen Grimstead’s modern, unique artwork would make an uplifting impact in any residential or corporate interior.
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A strikingly bold abstract composition denoting an aerial view of a sea port. A textural piece in a primarily Turquoise and Sienna colour palette with deep inky-Blue linear accents.
A contemporary abstract painting in Acrylic on Canvas 80 x 120 x 4 cm. The composition was inspired by aerial perspective views of a shipping port and docksides. This brightly coloured, dramatic modern artwork would make a bold, colourful statement in any residential or office interior. No framing necessary as the image wraps around all sides. Ready to hang.
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Original artwork by Karen Grimstead
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An original abstract painting in Acrylic on Canvas 61x61x4cm, this multi-layered and textural artwork features organic mark-making throughout the opaque and transparent layers. The subtle colour palette enables this unique, contemporary painting to suit most interior schemes.
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60 x 80 x 4cm
Acrylic on canvas. Poured technique in controlled layers. This panel can be displayed with panel 2, to form a Diptych.
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