Colorful cubist town contemporary

oil on canvas

24" by 30"

About this abstract and contemporary art by Charlotte Rossmann

These contemporary abstract landscape paintings which are influenced by the work of cubist and expressionist painters may also be called Modern Art. Cubism means breaking up areas into shapes and planes that are more geometric than organic as in nature. This style is in the manner of Cezanne and Picasso. Expressionism means that color, shapes and concepts are drawn from the emotions rather than reality. The colors are based on a specific palette or range of hues that reflect a mood. These are both abstract movements in painting.

Abstract artwork does not just mean work such as that of abstract expressionist, Jackson Pollack which is color and paint without images. Work can also be loosely abstract on the continuum from realism to abstract. Some of the work on this website is almost completely abstract and some are more identifiable. The work is abstract in its concept since the work comes from memories and feelings rather than life.

This style of art uses form, color, pattern, and shapes to create scenes that reflect mood. Color is expressive. Forms are changed and perspective isn't necessarily ordered or applied. Cubism, in which overlapping planes, patterns and shapes is the method of structure in the paintings.

These painting are available for purchase. Some are on the art gallery web site Etsy.
Individuals may contact Charlotte Rossmann through email for purchase depending on location of the buyer. Painting may be listed on etsy by request of interested party or through pay pal on my blog.

Charlotte Rossmann studied art in the St. Louis, Mo area and received a bachelor's degree in fine art from Southern Illinois University.