A B S T R A C T P A I N T I N G S
Different from Giehl’s seascape paintings, his abstracts explore the process of applying paint through more non-traditional methods. Using an array of self-built tools and palette knives, Giehl smears paint across the canvas to render organic color combinations and form. The process of adding and removing layers of paint creates depth and abstractions that ultimately dictate the composition.
Giehl approaches each abstract painting as a dynamic puzzle that unfolds itself over the creative process. Here again, he challenges himself to embrace the whimsical nature of blurring paint while seeking structure through use of grouped canvases or geometric outlines within the painting.
Inspiration behind Giehl’s abstracts is not an image, or concept, but rather the process of the painting itself. Appearance, color and configuration are almost a secondary consideration to the shaping of a painting through the application technique.
White on green, 2020 - sold
48 H x 48 W x 1.5 D
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
diamond II, 2020
Diptych - 60 H x 36 W x 1.5 D Each Panel
Oil on Canvas with Modeling Paste- Satin Varnish
Spectrum, 2020
9 - 12 H x 12 W x 1.5 D Each Panel
Oil and Wax on Board with Gloss Resin
Limbs, 2019
48 H x 30 W x 1.5 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
Crossroads, 2019
9 - 12 H x 12 W x 1.5 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
crossroads ii, 2019
36 H x 48 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
untitled, 2020 - sold
12 - 12 H x 12 W x 1.5 D
Acrylic and Oil on Board - Satin Varnish
fracture, 2020 - sold
8 - 8 H x 8 W x 1.5 D Each Panel
Oil on Canvas with Modeling Paste- Satin Varnish
white on black, 2020 - sold
2 - 48 H x 24 W x 1.5 D Each Panel
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
diamond, 2019 - sold
Diptych - 48 H x 24 W x 1.5 D Each Panel
Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
Dark Shadows, 2019 - sold
60 H x 54 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
conformation, 2019 - sold
48 H x 36 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
MC 196, 2020 - sold
42” H x 42” W - 196 3” x 3” Canvases
Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
Color block 25, 2019 sold
25 - 12 H x 12 W x 1.5 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Resin
Color block 20, 2019 - sold
20 - 8 H x 8 W x 1.5 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Resin
Blue on Black, 2020
48 H x 36 W x 1.5 D
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
Blue ombre, 2019 - sold
16 - 8 H x 8 W x 1.5 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Resin
Graphic Block, 2018 - sold
6 H x 6 W x 1.5 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Satin Varnish
Green Ombre, 2018 - sold
6 H x 6 W x 1.5 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Resin Finish
Red Ombre, 2018 - sold
6 H x 6 W x 1.5 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Resin Finish
state of confusion, 2018
30 H x 48 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Varnish
Pond Mist, 2018 - sold
18 H x 18 W x 2 D (Each Panel)
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Varnish
Sea Bream, 2017 - sold
36 H x 60 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Varnish
King Mackerel, 2017 - sold
40 H x 60 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Varnish
Mahi, 2017 - sold
40 H x 60 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Varnish
fissure, 2018 - sold
40 H x 60 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Varnish
Napeague I, 2017 - Sold
36 H x 60 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Varnish
Napeague II, 2017 - Sold
60 H x 36 W x 1.5 D
Oil on Canvas - Gloss Varnish
Orient Point, 2017 - Sold
48 H x 36 W x 1 D
Oil on Canvas
