New Abstract Expressionist Paintings by Megan Carty

We all know I have a huge love for color (hello, floral paintings!!!!). I also love working quickly with lots of movement and gesture. This is why the style of abstract expressionism is so appealing…the spontaneous mark-making…the color combinations…the line-work…the freedom…

In addition to my floral collection, I’m ALSO creating a large collection of abstract pieces that allow me to go wild with color and loose brushwork. I’ve been finding inspiration on Pinterest in the fashion boards. There are so many unique color combinations that are exciting in the world of luxury fashion and I’m taking my favorites to translate to canvas. I’m bringing fashion to the home!

It’s no secret our clothes help us express who we are and how we want to show up in the world and I’m taking that same feeling and applying it to my paintings. We can feel fierce and chic and badass in our homes too!

Style My Painting-Comfy Colorful Family Room design

I finished this huge 48x48 inch painting (and it's for sale in the shop!)...I decided to style a fictional family room around the painting just to show what it might look like over a couch...what a fun little project this was to make! I definitely can see myself doing more of these in the future. Although I'm not an interior decorator, it can be fun to see what my paintings can look like out in the world!

Style My Painting-Megan Carty Art by megan-carty-art featuring brown distressed furniture

Aqua light
overstock.com

Brushed steel lamp
wayfair.com

NuLOOM modern blue rug
burkedecor.com

Kate Spade hot tea mug
luluandgeorgia.com

Velvet accent pillow
roomandboard.com

Villa Home Collection throw pillow
burkedecor.com

Sofa
dwellstudio.com

Pier 1 Imports brown distressed furniture
pier1.com

Three hands furniture
nordstromrack.com

30 Paintings 30 Days: Day 11

Today's painting was done in the morning during quiet prayer time. I let the brush and my hand just do what they felt they wanted and this is what came forth. Since then I have been thinking about 9/11 and how it almost feels like yesterday; yet a lifetime ago. It's a strange feeling. Now, when I look at this piece, I can see the representation of that day despite my not trying to do so. Some say God speaks through our art when we allow it. I wonder if that's true; today it certainly seems so.