Amy E. Fraser Art

Anguish is an expressive painting by Amy E. Fraser depicting a young woman who is symbolically caged in her bed due to the severe pain of Endometriosis. Anguish by Amy E. Fraser       Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining of the pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond pelvic organs. Endometriosis can cause pain (sometimes severe) especially during menstrual periods. Fertility problems also may develop.          Anguish was completed in an Expressionistic style in order to best describe the physical and emotional turmoil of Endometriosis. Expressionism refers to an "artistic style in which the artist seeks to depict not objective reality but rather the subjective emotions and respo...

Here are some examples of my Expressionist Style portrait paintings: Inconsolable by Amy E. Fraser Bleak by Amy E. Fraser Gloom by Amy E. Fraser       Expressive Female Portraits by Amy E. Fraser. These paintings (some displayed previously in the post " Self Portrait Paintings ") are completed in an emotive painterly Expressionistic style in order to evoke the mood described in each title.       According to Wikipedia the term Expressionism refers to an "artistic style in which the artist seeks to depict not objective reality but rather the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse within a person." The Expressionist movement occurred during the early part of the 1900s. Expressionist art conveys emotion and meaning rather than reality. Each artist had their own unique way of expressing their emotions in their art. In order to express emotion, the subjects are often distorted or exaggerated. At the sa...

The ancients believed the world was composed of four basic elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. The four elements were the critical energy forces that sustained life as integral parts of matter and the physical universe. The four Elementals were considered to be the primary spirits responsible for tending to all of the forces of nature. The ancients believed the Elementals were the physical explanation of the universe. Here is my vision of the Elementals Earth, Air, Fire and Water: Earth Elemental by Amy E. Fraser Air Elemental by Amy E. Fraser   Fire Elemental by Amy E. Fraser   Water Elemental by Amy E. Fraser The Elemental painting series is a ghost like, feminine interpretation of the four elements. Each element is presented with its corresponding magical and ancient symbols, colors and earthly manifestations. The Elemental painting series was created as part of Amy E. Fraser’s Senior Thesis project at Parsons School of Design. Acrylic Paint on ...

Thank you invisible Pinterest audience for enjoying my Floral Icons! Sometimes I wonder if maybe people might be getting sick of my beloved therapeutic Flower Doodles. But today, I wonder not. You fabulous pen and ink flora fans encourage me to keep on drawing! Floral Icon 87 was posted on Monday, so far this botanical beauty has made 4,500 impressions. Floral Icon 87 by Amy E. Fraser Floral Icons are bold, imaginative, one of a kind flower drawings inspired by flora from around the world, influenced by numerous cultures, infused with the traditional, resulting in motifs uniquely modern. Floral Icons are ideal for those breath taking black and white spaces! Both Classic and Modern, the Floral Icons create elegant wall art groupings, striking throw pillows and sophisticated shower curtains! Hand drawn in pen and ink by Amy E. Fraser. All images copyright Amy E. Fraser. All rights reserved.   Want to see the rest of the Floral Icons? Go HERE For more Amy E...

Beltane is a positive concept piece created near the end of the Van Psycho Period. It depicts a celebratory moment, still using the linear expressive brush strokes in high key colors, but now in a slightly more mellow fashion indicating warm and cool, light and shadow. In this scenario the color is not intended to disturb the eye but to call attention to the varying story aspects of the composition. Beltane by Amy E Fraser      Beltane by Amy E. Fraser is part of a series of Pagan celebration paintings created for a Thesis project at Parsons.      This Beltane painting was inspired by Vivianne Crowley’s description “At Beltane or Bright Fire on May Eve, fires were lit on hills all over the land to symbolize the waxing power of the Sun. Cattle were blessed and driven through the fire to clean their hides of ticks and the people would dance deosil round the fire.” ---Wicca: The Old Religion in the New Millennium      W...

The Gynecologist is another jarring example from the Van Psycho Period. In this piece we find ourselves viewing the doctor from between the legs of the subject, in an attempt to place the viewer in the same jeopardy. The colors are loud, harsh and grating, working the subconscious of the viewer, creating discomfort and distaste. An image intended to shock and disturb, to make the viewer think. The Gynecologist by Amy E. Fraser      The Gynecologist was the last thing she saw before it all went dark.      This is a painting illustrating a young woman's fear during a laparoscopic surgery. A laparoscopy is a conservative, same day surgery. The surgeon uses a knife, heat, or a laser to remove as much of the endometrial tissue as possible from the organs (such as the ovaries, bladder, fallopian tubes, and rectum) but preserves the reproductive organs.      At the time of this painting's creation little was known about...

Baby Remembers is a classic example from the Van Psycho Period. It is a heart wrenching moment of child abuse, fear and memory. Baby Remembers by Amy E. Fraser      Bad Mama is getting angry again. Her day must not have gone well, the modeling jobs have stopped since Baby was born. The men just aren’t looking at Mama the same way. She stopped receiving “gifts” and now her rent is due and not a single one of those jerks is offering to pay. It’s all Baby’s fault... It’s ALL BABY'S FAULT!!! Pretty Nice Mama left when the men left. When Baby and Mama are alone, only Bad Mama exists. Bad Mama is Pure Violent Rage. Baby is all grown up now, but every once and awhile her heart skips a beat and she shudders in terror. Baby Remembers.      "Children are suffering from a hidden epidemic of child abuse and neglect. It’s a widespread war against our children that we have the power to stop, and understanding the issue is the first step. Just ...

The Van Psycho Period (as I am now calling it) is a brief segment of my personal art history or "Style".  The works I created during this time displayed intense psychedelic colors, in combination with distorted and exaggerated shapes. The shapes were accentuated with strong definitive brushstrokes in a linear contour, creating both texture and movement. Some suggested that these works were influenced by Van Gogh, but there is also an influence from the Expressionists as well as the primitive carvings of ancient Africa. Most of the subject matter painted during this time was shocking, frightening and deeply disturbing. Here are a few examples from the Van Psycho Period: Portrait Of A Lady by Amy E. Fraser Motorcycle Nightmare by Amy E. Fraser Baby Remembers by Amy E. Fraser For more Amy E. Fraser art and information go to Aefraser.com

Mother And Child by Amy E. Fraser      Mother and Child. A painting from the African Period. It is a portrait of a starving African woman and her baby in a desolate setting. The woman and her child are ghost-like in their shades of cold blues against the roughly textured hot, dry, gold and browns. Acrylic on Canvas by Amy E. Fraser (1992-97). All images copyright Amy E. Fraser. All rights reserved.         "In sub-Saharan Africa, a shocking 28 million children are experiencing stunted growth due to malnutrition. Stunting prevents children from developing to their full potential mentally and physically, and it is largely irreversible.       Stunting is not the only form of malnutrition that affects children. Children who have severe acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of extreme hunger, can succumb to the disease in just a few days. Children who die in this way suffer immensely as thei...

Picasso had his African Period and apparently so did I. Mine wasn't exactly a trail blazing art event in world history like our famous "Genius Of The Century" but my African Period is still one of my favorites. When I was in high school me and my bestie used to dream of joining the Peace Corps , escaping to Africa and changing the world. I ended up going to art school instead but Africa still had a strong hold on my soul. So I painted about it. Here are some paintings from my African Period in the early 90’s: Origin by Amy E. Fraser Dancing Tree Spirit by Amy E. Fraser Mother and Child by Amy E. Fraser Read more about Picasso's African Period on Wiki and PabloPicasso.org   To learn more about Amy and these works from her art school days, go to Aefraser.com