Attraction: New Paintings by Greg Ragland

Attraction New Paintings

by Greg Ragland

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reg Ragland’s paintings are defined by his observations of nature and have a sense of playful serenity about them. “There is a captivating pleasure derived from watching the abstract shapes of moving clouds in the sky. Flowers with magnetic charm entice with delicate fragile shapes and electric, stimulating smells. The lure of light and color inspire and entertain,” Ragland remarks.

In his paintings, color and compositions flow together creating movement and depth. Combined with what the artist refers to “Color Fields” as the calming and bright backgrounds, the hummingbirds are able to take flight within his work. These tiny powerful hummingbirds are spectacles of magical soaring and acrobatics. There are fascinating landscapes of abstract rocks and layered patterns designed by the extremes; the enchantment of trees, each one individually sculpted to fit its environment and the seductive kinetics of water. “All these elements are attractions to my senses and define my paintings” - says Greg Ragland.

Greg was born in Augusta Georgia and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He studied architecture at Arizona State University, received his BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena California and his MFA from the University of Utah. Prior to settling in Park City, Utah in 1990, Greg worked as an artist in Los Angeles and New York City.

Harmony in Blue acrylic on canvas 24 x 36 inches

Harmony in Red acrylic on canvas 24 x 36 inches

Equilibrium in Cream acrylic on panel 48 x 48 inches

Harmony in Yellow acrylic on canvas 24 x 24 inches

Attraction acrylic on canvas 60 by 72 inches

Delicate Pause in Cream 1 acrylic on panel 9 x 12 inches

Delicate Pause in Cream 3 acrylic on panel 9 x 12 inches

Delicate Pause in Cream 2 acrylic on panel 9 x 12 inches

Delicate Pause in Cream 4 acrylic on panel 9 x 12 inches

Equilibrium In Orange acrylic on canvas 48 x 48 inches

Harmony in Red acrylic on canvas 24 x 24 inches

Weightless in Cream and Red acrylic on canvas 36 x 48 inches

Back Cover: Weightless in Cream and Blue acrylic on canvas 36 x 48 inches