Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

American

Gail Chase-Bien has a way of creating boundless worlds within the edges of the canvas. Her nature-inspired abstract, landscape and figurative paintings blur the distinction between background and foreground, inviting the viewer’s imagination to structure the piece. She brings softness, subtlety and suggestion to the edgy world of contemporary art.

Chase-Bien was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1946. She attended the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, receiving a bachelor’s of fine art in 1977 and a master’s of fine art in 1980. She held her first solo exhibition at Highlight Gallery in Mendocino in 1985 and continued to show steadily throughout California during the rest of the ’80s and ’90s.

Chase-Bien’s collection of work is a tribute to nature and the play of light upon the colors of the landscape. At the same time, her paintings are a meditation upon the human spirit and an invitation for introspection. Each piece takes her anywhere from a few months to years to make using oil paints on linen.

Chase-Bien currently lives and works in Napa County. Her ethereal paintings are held in many private collections and are exhibited at galleries and museums across California and beyond.

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Artist: Gail Chase-Bien

Gail Chase-BienTen Mile Beach Diptych, Oil on Canvas, American Realist, 21st Century, 2020

$22,000

Ten Mile Beach Diptych, Oil on Canvas, American Realist, 21st Century

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offerings — specifically, the play of light as it touches upon water and earth — her nature-inspired works bridge realism and abstraction, and they convey a thin veneer of the of human spirit. Complex, rich, and slow in the making, the paintings, with their serene simplicity, are intended to be viewed and enjoyed over time. Ten Mile Beach...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gail Chase-BienBlue Tide, Oil on Linen Painting, American Realist, 21st Century, 68x72, 2020-2023

$26,000

Blue Tide, Oil on Linen Painting, American Realist, 21st Century, 68x72

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Blue Tide, 68 x 72 inches, is an exquisite oil on linen by American artist Gail Chase Bien, whose work explores water and landscape as reflections of the human spirit. Rendered in a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Linen

Gail Chase-BienLetter to the Sixth Poet Diptych, American Realist Oil on Linen, 2019

$35,000

Letter to the Sixth Poet Diptych, American Realist Oil on Linen

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offer...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gail Chase-BienRiver Pastel / contemporary minimal warm calm etherial realism, 2016

$12,000

River Pastel / contemporary minimal warm calm etherial realism

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Serene 'River Pastel ' created with pastel on gessoed watercolor paper with gouache, and framed under Museum Plexiglass in warm silver, is created by American Artist Gail Chase Bien,...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Pastel, Gouache, Panel, Archival Paper

Gail Chase-BienRachmaninov: Letter to Sergei, Abstract Impressionist Diptych, 2019

$75,000

Rachmaninov: Letter to Sergei, Abstract Impressionist Diptych

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Inspired by cello music, diptych, oil canvas in two parts. Contemplative, warm cream, bronze abstract Impressionist diptych painting created in homage to the composer Rachmaninov, S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil, Panel

Gail Chase-BienMorning Pond: Abstract Impressionist Oil on Linen, Signed, 2018

$15,000

Morning Pond: Abstract Impressionist Oil on Linen, Signed

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Green, yellow and bronze abstract Impressionist reflective scene alludes to light on water. Created with a rich range of golden tones. The late-career established artist paints thinl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil, Panel

Gail Chase-BienErrant Bride Oil Painting on Canvas, American Realist, 36x48 Inches, 2025

$14,000

Errant Bride Oil Painting on Canvas, American Realist, 36x48 Inches

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offer...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gail Chase-BienWinter Road Oil Painting on Canvas, American Realist, 21st Century, 2025

$15,000

Winter Road Oil Painting on Canvas, American Realist, 21st Century

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offer...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gail Chase-BienNovember Garden, 2025

$9,000

November Garden

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offer...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Shizico YiOriginal-Magic Bell-British Awarded Artist-Abstract Expression-oil on canvas, 2024

$690

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in

Original-Magic Bell-British Awarded Artist-Abstract Expression-oil on canvas

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

In her 2024 series, "The Weaver," Shizico explores forms, layers, and time onto canvases. Applying the format of diptychs and triptychs, she creates lyrical narratives, capturing the...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Patchwork Abstracted Landscape, mid 20th Century

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.5 in W 32.5 in D 1.5 in

Patchwork Abstracted Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Abstracted landscape by an unknown artist (20th Century). The landscape is made up of patches of color, reminiscent of viewing agricultural land f...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Newsprint, Tissue Paper

Eric Alfaro"Porcelain and Flowers" French Vase with Colorful Flowers Oil Painting on Linen, 2024

$15,000

H 60 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

"Porcelain and Flowers" French Vase with Colorful Flowers Oil Painting on Linen

By Eric Alfaro

Located in New York, NY

An impressionistic depiction of a Saint-Cloud factory porcelain vase ca. 1695–1710 with a burst of flowers exploding with color and bold marks. Alfaro bridges the Baroque cultural mo...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Shizico YiOriginal-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil, goldleaf on Dahlias, 2026

$1,256Sale Price|30% Off

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in

Original-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil, goldleaf on Dahlias

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while savouring for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en pl...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Shizico YiOriginal-Impasto-Moonlit Dahlias-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Gold leaf, 2025

$1,076

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.2 in

Original-Impasto-Moonlit Dahlias-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Gold leaf

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

John KochVermont Barns - Neutral Monochromatic Study in Grays, Circa 1940

$22,000

H 16 in W 12 in

Vermont Barns - Neutral Monochromatic Study in Grays

By John Koch

Located in Miami, FL

Understated town-scape in grays and muted blues. It's a painting that looks better as you get closer to it. Koch brings the same serene intimacy to an outdoor scene as his interiors....

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1950s American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Katharina HussleinI Want That Kind of Forever That Burns Bright - Bouquet Still Life Painting, 2026

$2,950

H 47 in W 39 in

I Want That Kind of Forever That Burns Bright - Bouquet Still Life Painting

By Katharina Husslein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by paintings created by old masters and the immersive nature she experienced in the Black Forest, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational hyperrealisti...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Shizico YiOriginal-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil, 2025

$773Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.2 in

Original-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Sunset Song Series stands as one of the most iconic works featured in the upcoming Summer Exhibition UK, 2025—a rare and luminous collection of latest artworks we’re thrilled to pres...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Shizico YiOriginal Diptych-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Abstract impression-oil, 2025

$1,104Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.2 in

Original Diptych-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Abstract impression-oil

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Sunset Song Series was created entirely en plein air, painted directly under the dimming light of late-summer and autumn sunsets. This body of work is a meditation on seeing without...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Honora BergMid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of Golden Gate Park, C 1950

$712Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.75 in W 14 in D 0.13 in

Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of Golden Gate Park

By Honora Berg

Located in Soquel, CA

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of San Francisco Golden Gate Park This mid-century painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) depicts coastal live oaks of Golden...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Archival Paper, Oil Crayon, Watercolor

Shizico YiOriginal-Dusk to Moonlight-Sunset Song Series-After Van Gogh-Awarded WomanArtist, 2026

$977Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.12 in

Original-Dusk to Moonlight-Sunset Song Series-After Van Gogh-Awarded WomanArtist

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Dusk to Moonlight was developed over a period of eight months, painted en plein air from the same viewpoint across three seasons between the summer of 2025 and June 2026. Returning r...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Karnish ArtFlourish Now! Large Abstract Floral Painting, Acrylic Oil Pastel, 101x76 cm, 2026

$1,500

H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in

Flourish Now! Large Abstract Floral Painting, Acrylic Oil Pastel, 101x76 cm

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Flourish Now! Painting Floral Abstract Bold Freedom Contrast Statement Maximalism In this painting, I expressed the feeling of aliveness into vibrant pink blossoms bursting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Previously Available Items

Gail Chase-BienWinter Garden 1, 2023

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H 16 in W 16 in D 2 in

Winter Garden 1

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien has created a wonderful and mysterious work that includes oil, gouache, and pastel collage on board. Professionally framed in a thin warm silver wood. The artist is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Gouache

Gail Chase-BienGreen Pond, 2023

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H 26 in W 45 in D 2 in

Green Pond

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offer...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Gail Chase-BienDreaming of Antoine, 2023

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H 48 in W 60 in D 2 in

Dreaming of Antoine

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offer...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gail Chase-BienThe Long View, 2022

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H 30 in W 90 in

The Long View

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Here is "The Long View", oil on linen, triptych, 30 x 90 inches. Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Gail Chase-BienBlue Morning - natural abstract waterscape, 2018

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H 42 in W 52.5 in D 2 in

Blue Morning - natural abstract waterscape

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Elegant abstract scene featuring floating leaves on water painted in beautiful blues with touches of gold. Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Gail Chase-BienGarden Fugue / oil on linen - triptych (three parts), 2018

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H 36 in W 108 in D 2 in

Garden Fugue / oil on linen - triptych (three parts)

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Dramatic floral inspired abstract Impressionist triptych oil painting in three parts. Each canvas is 36 x 36 inches. The provocative work by late-career established artist, Gail C...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Gail Chase-BienBlue Wave / oil painting on linen - sublime, 2018

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H 72 in W 120 in D 2 in

Blue Wave / oil painting on linen - sublime

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Stunning triptych (artwork in three parts) featuring light through crashing water by Gail Chase Bien, who paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to yea...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Gail Chase-BienSedona River Rainstorm / museum quality oil painting on linen, 2018

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H 48 in W 96 in D 2 in

Sedona River Rainstorm / museum quality oil painting on linen

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gorgeous diptych featuring light and water by Gail Chase Bien, who paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Gail Chase-BienGhost Rhyder / oil on linen - sailing ships, 2018

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H 35 in W 76.75 in D 2 in

Ghost Rhyder / oil on linen - sailing ships

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Dramatic Turner inspired abstract Impressionist scene alludes to sailing ships with distant hills aglow. The provocative work by late career artist, Gail Chase Bien, is created with...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Gail Chase-BienHarbinger / oil on linen serene painting, 2018

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H 31 in W 70 in D 2 in

Harbinger / oil on linen serene painting

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Abstract Impressionist scene alludes to floral blossoms - the harbinger's of spring or good things to come. Created with a tonal range of warm ivory with earth tones including browns...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Gail Chase-BienLava Falls / oil on linen over wood, 2017

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H 64 in W 40 in D 2 in

Lava Falls / oil on linen over wood

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Dramatic waterfall from Gail Chase Bien, who paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil, Panel

Gail Chase-BienThaw / oil on linen over wood, 2017

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H 72 in W 36 in D 2 in

Thaw / oil on linen over wood

By Gail Chase-Bien

Located in Burlingame, CA

Gail Chase Bien paints thinly layered oil on linen over extended periods (from months to years) to complete a single work of art. Taking cues from nature’s extraordinary visual offer...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Gail Chase-Bien Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil, Panel

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