Originals in this selection, Expressive and gestural, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
Formats from 50 x 120 to 80 x 100 cm.
Action on the surface
Gestural painting is energy caught on a surface, and mixed media extends it with grain, layer and gloss. You can find expressive mixed media works for sale from 1,000 to 2,000 euro here, with metal or photo elements in the build.
Where gesture carries the picture, the order of steps counts: first paper remnants, then broad brushstrokes, last a scratch through all the layers. When mixed media brings in photos or metals, zones appear that resist the stroke.
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Dynamics in a room
Gestural works at this price level usually have size and pull the eye. Make sure the wall can carry them and give them air. Beside calm furnishings they form a clear contrast.
Details for choosing
Note whether the picture is meant to be framed or free and how the side edges are treated. The stronger the application of paint, the more important the details on drying and varnish. With acrylic, a faster build-up is possible than with oil.