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“Looking Ahead” – An Original Painting
The eyes may be the window to the soul, but these sunglasses give us a window on the world. What is she looking at? Where is she? Where is the cityscape located? Is that a bridge or a highway? What is she thinking? This beautiful and engaging pastel is not just a lovely piece of art, it is a conversation starter. …
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Apricot Canyon 1 – SOLD
© Laura Gabel, “Apricot Canyon 1”. Textured pastel, 16 x 20. Private collection.
What river carved out this canyon? Where might that river lead? Why is that bush such a vibrant green? Varied colors and multiple textures combine to create wonder and amazement at the beauty of nature depicted in this exquisite landscape. The serenity of the scene beckons you to …
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Apricot Canyon 2 – SOLD
© Laura Gabel, “Apricot Canyon 2”. Soft pastel, 16 x 20. Private collection.
In the companion piece to “Apricot Canyon 1”, we can follow the river on it’s journey through the canyon. Here, Laura has captured the brilliance of the sun breaking through the canyon from above. It’s warm light glitters off the tree leaves and the water below, bringing a …
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Arizona Longings: Crimson Canyon
© Laura Gabel, “Arizona Longings: Crimson Canyon”. 5×7 framed to 13×16, mixed media. $250.
What are your longings? Places can be such powerful evokers of memories. Arizona will always have a special place in Laura’s heart because of her husband Ken. The beauty of the desert landscape stirs in all of us a longing for something more, for something that yet …
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Arizona Longings: Desert Love
© Laura Gabel, “Arizona Longings: Desert Love”. 5×7 framed to 13×16, mixed media. $250.
This desert landscape is awash with the brilliant colors of the divine Artist. From the softness of the sun’s rays to the velvety dark of the mountains, all creation does indeed sing His glory. Fall in love again with the beauty of the Arizona desert and join …
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Arizona Longings: Turquoise Desert
© Laura Gabel, “Arizona Longings: Turquoise Desert”. 5×7 framed to 13×16, mixed media. $250.
Not all the turquoise in the desert is mined from the ground. The brilliant sky of this third landscape in the Arizona Longings series was mined from above. Displaying the tremendous vibrant beauty of the oft thought barren desert, Laura captures our longings for Arizona once again.
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Harry
© Laura Gabel, “Harry”. 9 x 12, oil. $650.
Never one to stop learning, Laura has taken on the challenge of doing portraits in oil. But who is this mystery man, known to Laura as “Harry”? What is his story? The intensity of his gaze seems to bore right through you from the canvas. The interplay between the lights and shadows …
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He Parts the Veil – original painting
Have you ever been in a place where you were certain there was no way out? Perhaps you were facing a problem or difficulty that seemed insurmountable. Perhaps you were at the end of your rope and your grip was slipping. And then…..a breakthrough – maybe a word from a friend that changed your perspective, maybe a miraculous phone call …
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Into the Light – SOLD
Any fan of jazz is certainly familiar with Billie Holiday. What better way to commemorate her legendary mastery than with this hauntingly beautiful painting? The way she looks into the light, almost as she is awaiting something – inspiration, salvation, rescue, encouragement? The expression on her face captures all the pain and sorrow mixed with beauty that led to so …
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