Minted Limited Editions

Here you’ll find Julia’s collection of award winning limited edition reproductions that are sold exclusively through Minted.com. International shipping is available.
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Focused on the contrasting nature of the organic and how that can provide an escape to a dream-like place, “Dreaming in Light” travels out from the sea and into the clouds to explore the melding of worlds. The large scale of this work allows for sweeping marks and a fluid...
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If one could visualize the power of some many wonderful properties this is how I imagine it would take shape. Dramatic in scale, soft and smokey in color with luminosity and depth. This large scale work is inspired by the 9 muses of arts and sciences from Greek mythology. Award:...
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Much like an intellectual or spiritual wandering, ‘Odyssey’ is marked with shifting waters and changes of fortune leading to self-discovery. This large scale original work is dramatic in color contrast and composition and it translate well as a reproduction. Award: Second Place in the Make a Statement Large Format Art Challenge. Limited Edition Prints available...
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Drawn to the sea as a source of inspiration, I am fascinated with the contrasting nature of the organic and how that can provide an escape to a dream-like place. Undertow explores the melding of worlds as if caught in the water’s hold, while at the same time, cascading gently...
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After creating Saint Helena, and still so very taken by the history of Napoleon Bonaparte’s dramatic exiles, I created a second painting inspired by the same subject. This scene is what I envision as Napoleon’s devastating beautiful view while leaving Elba to make his attempt at regaining control of France. This work is...
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Drawn to the sea as a source of inspiration, I am fascinated with the contrasting nature of the organic and how that can provide an escape to a dream-like place. Blue Sage explores composition through organic and fluid movement, suggesting an arial view of the coast. This abstract painting is...
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Focused on the contrasting nature of the organic and how that can provide an escape to a dream-like place, let your mind wander while exploring this work. Soft layers of green, gold, tan and white mingle together to compose the “Luminous Smoke No. 1”. Pairs beautifully with “Luminous Smoke No....
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Focused on the contrasting nature of the organic and how that can provide an escape to a dream-like place, let your mind wander while exploring this work. Soft layers of green, gold, tan and white mingle together to compose the “Luminous Smoke No. 2”. Pairs beautifully with “Luminous Smoke No....
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Part of the Pure Collection, this series of work explores the fluidity and reflective light properties of the sand as captured by the ocean water. In this specific piece I imagine the water receding from the sand creating marked impressions. Aurum Sand No. 3 was featured in Marcus Design Inc’s ONE...
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This oversized painting explores the fluidity of the ocean through abstracted forms. Trying to capture the dance and movement of light as if bouncing off crashing waves, resulted in the layering of fluid acrylic washes of paint and developed into “Cascading Light.” Install from Property Brothers Season 14, Eposide 11 “A...
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We begin at dawn, open to a world of possibilities. Rather than escaping into a dream, we are awoken from one and focused on exploring where the sea meets the clouds and beyond. This abstract painting explores the fluidity of time and space through abstracted forms. This work was a...
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Inspired by the strength of gods and the mystery that comes with centuries of history, this work captures the energy of the ancient site for which it was named.  This work was a winner in the Minted Large Format Art Challenge and selected by Minted for their new 48" x 70" canvas...
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Soft Shimmer No. 2 is a painting created by Julia Contacessi in 2016. It is part of the Pure Collection — a series of work that explores the fluidity and reflective light properties of the sand as captured by the ocean water. This piece specifically explores the organic movement as...
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As if a record of time, held together by shared values, this journey through the ages is depicted through paint. Capturing a genealogy, each stoke traces a line of descent, building many lifetimes. Pairs beautifully with Tribal Lineage No. 2. Award: Pairs and Sets Challenge. Print exclusively available through the Minted Collection.
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As if a record of time, held together by shared values, this journey through the ages is depicted through paint. Capturing a genealogy, each stoke traces a line of descent, building many lifetimes. Pairs beautifully with Tribal Lineage No. 1. Award: Pairs and Sets Challenge. Print exclusively available through the Minted Collection.
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While exploring sophistication through simplicity and a limited color palette, gestural marks deliver energy and emotion to this abstract work. The overall takeaway is a feeling of quality and decadence. Part of the “Collector’s Series,” these striking compositions capturing a sense of light and movement. Pairs beautifully with “Gem No. 2.” ...
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While exploring sophistication through simplicity and a limited color palette, gestural marks deliver energy and emotion to this abstract work. The overall takeaway is a feeling of quality and decadence. Part of the “Collector’s Series,” these striking compositions capturing a sense of light and movement. Pairs beautifully with “Gem No. 1.” ...
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A sweeping and fluid composition with mingling of blue, metallic gold and neutral tones. This painting is an abstraction of sea and sky. Exploring composition through organic and fluid movement, the result is a collimation of energy and light. Award: Minted Art At Scale Large Format Challenge. Print exclusively available through the...
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Like sweet music, the rhythmic crashing of salty water can ease the soul and let the mind wonder free.  Soft washes of purples and blues are interrupted only by the dancing composition of semi-transparent white.  Available in two color ways: Stormy Waters and Deep Sea. Part of a collaboration with Minted and West Elm....
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An original abstract painting by Julia Contacessi, “Sea Glass No. 1” was created with acrylic on unstretched canvas. Part of a series exploring the power of the sea and dreams. Through recent series like “My Beautiful Truth” and “This Wishful Life,” Julia’s focus is on finding your sense of calm,...
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Part of a series exploring the power of the sea and dreams. Through recent series like “My Beautiful Truth” and “This Wishful Life,” Julia’s focus is on finding your sense of calm, a sort of meditative escapism allowing you the joy of a mind adrift. Because usually when we are...
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A coastal statement print that delivers an energetic composition through the direction of the brushwork. The top horizon draws one across the composition while the bottom creates vertical movement. Award: Paintings, Drawings, and Mixed Media Challenge. Print exclusively available through the Minted Collection. 
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Let your mind wander, exploring the farthest reaches of your dreams in this abstracted coastal set. Rich blue mingles with pure white and accents of gold, this abstract work is dancing with complementary colors and sweepingly fluid marks, making it a delight to behold. Pairs beautifully with “Delight in the Storm...
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Let your mind wander, exploring the farthest reaches of your dreams in this abstracted coastal set. Rich blue mingles with pure white and accents of gold, this abstract work is dancing with complementary colors and sweepingly fluid marks, making it a delight to behold. Pairs beautifully with “Delight in the Storm...