Small Works

Shop Julia’s collection of small one-of-a-kind original works and embellished prints, all priced under $1,000. These works are available online or through gallery partners, and are a mix of works on paper or canvas. The details of each piece are described in each listing. Check back often as items change on an on-going basis.
One Summer - Original One Summer - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKMixed Media on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 Artwork signed on the back and accompanied with an artist signed certificate of authenticity.
Black Tie No. 1 - Original Black Tie No. 1 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKMixed Media on PaperArt Size: 12 x 12  |  Frame Size: 17.25 x 17.25 x 1.375 This original abstract painting is composed of gestural black and white paint marks against a soft metallic champaign palette. Texture build-up is noticeable.  Float mounted against a white mat, this original is finished in a whitewashed frame with clean white...
Black Tie No. 2 - Original Black Tie No. 2 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKMixed Media on PaperArt Size: 12 x 12  |  Frame Size: 17.25 x 17.25 x 1.375 This original abstract painting is composed of gestural black and white paint marks against a soft metallic champaign palette. Texture build-up is noticeable.  Float mounted against a white mat, this original is finished in a whitewashed frame with clean white...
On the Rocks No. 1 - Original On the Rocks No. 1 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 9 x 12 |  Frame Size: 13.25 x 15.75 An original abstract painting on paper, composed of blue, beige and metallic gold.  Float mounted and framed in a solid natural wood moulding. This original is wired and ready to hang. Signed in the lower right corner. Pairs beautifully with “On the Rocks No....
On the Rocks No. 2 - Original On the Rocks No. 2 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 9 x 12 |  Frame Size: 13.25 x 15.75 An original abstract painting on paper, composed of blue, beige and metallic gold.  Float mounted and framed in a solid natural wood moulding. This original is wired and ready to hang. Signed in the lower right corner. Pairs beautifully with “On the Rocks No....
Into the Deep No. 3 - Original Into the Deep No. 3 - Original
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(2015) Acrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12|  Frame Size: 20 x 20 An original abstract painting by Julia Contacessi, “Into the Deep No. 3” was created as part of a series exploring the depths of water as if viewed overhead. Signed and dated on the back, the original is...
Aglow No. 1 - Original Aglow No. 1 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 22 x 22 An original abstract painting on unprimed canvas, composed of soft and deep blue tones, accented with metallic silver and white. The silver accents are more matte than shiny because the canvas is unprimed. Matted and custom framed in...
Aglow No. 2 - Original Aglow No. 2 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 22 x 22 An original abstract painting on unprimed canvas, composed of soft and deep blue tones, accented with metallic silver and white. The silver accents are more matte than shiny because the canvas is unprimed. Matted and custom framed in...
Aglow No. 3 - Original Aglow No. 3 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 An original abstract painting on unprimed canvas, composed of soft blue and aqua tones. Matted and custom framed in a hardwood white moulding. This original is wired and ready to hang. Signed in the lower right corner. Pairs beautifully with “Aglow...
Aglow No. 4 - Original Aglow No. 4 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 An original abstract painting on unprimed canvas, composed of soft blue and aqua tones. Matted and custom framed in a hardwood white moulding. This original is wired and ready to hang. Signed in the lower right corner. Pairs beautifully with “Aglow No. 3”.
Aglow No. 5 - Original Aglow No. 5 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 22 x 22 An original abstract painting on unprimed canvas, composed of soft and deep blue tones, accented with metallic silver and white. The silver accents are more matte than shiny because the canvas is unprimed. Matted and custom framed in...
Aglow No. 6 - Original Aglow No. 6 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 21 x 21 An original abstract painting on unprimed canvas, composed of soft and deep blue tones, accented with metallic silver and white. The silver accents are more matte than shiny because the canvas is unprimed. Matted and custom framed in...
Winter Goddess No. 1 - Original Winter Goddess No. 1 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 21 x 21 If I were to bottle mother nature’s winter vibe or even the deity of winter — this is what I imagine in my mind’s eye. The personification of winter in abstraction... What an oxymoron! An original abstract painting on canvas, composed of...
Winter Goddess No. 2 - Original Winter Goddess No. 2 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 21 x 21 If I were to bottle mother nature’s winter vibe or even the deity of winter — this is what I imagine in my mind’s eye. The personification of winter in abstraction... What an oxymoron! An original abstract painting on canvas, composed of soft...
Glow Stone No. 1 - Original Glow Stone No. 1 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 An original abstract painting on paper, composed of blue and metallic gold. Matted and custom framed in an Italian white wood moulding. This original is wired and ready to hang. Signed in the lower right corner. Pairs beautifully with “Glow Stone...
Glow Stone No. 2 - Original Glow Stone No. 2 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on CanvasArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 An original abstract painting on paper, composed of blue and metallic gold. Matted and custom framed in an Italian white wood moulding. This original is wired and ready to hang. Signed in the lower right corner. Pairs beautifully with “Glow Stone...
Sunning Before Noon - Original Sunning Before Noon - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKMixed Media on BoardArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 An original abstract painting on Arches board, composed of acrylic, gouache and pencil. Finished in a Bainbridge acid free museum-quality white mat and warm silver Nielsen frame. This original is wired and ready to hang. Signed...
Floating Down Stream - Original Floating Down Stream - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKMixed Media on BoardArt Size: 12 x 12 |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 An original abstract painting on Arches board, composed of acrylic, gouache and pencil. Finished in a Bainbridge acid free museum-quality white mat and warm silver Nielsen frame. This original is wired and ready to hang. Signed...
Drunk - Original Drunk - Original
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(2015) Acrylic & Pencil on BoardArt Size: 12 x 12  |  Board Size: 16 x 16 An original abstract painting by Julia Contacessi, “Drunk” was created with acrylic and pencil. Part of a series of 4 pieces, this piece is the third of the series depicting the journey of a bumble...
Gleaning Truth No. 1 - Original Gleaning Truth No. 1 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on PaperArt Size: 12 x 12  |  Frame Size: 22 x 22 x 2.25 This original abstract painting is composed of sweeping, gestural paint marks in a light coastal palette. With accents of metallic silver splatters, the composition is grounded in a wash of black.  Finished in a Bainbridge acid free museum-quality white mat...
Gleaning Truth No. 2 - Original Gleaning Truth No. 2 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on PaperArt Size: 12 x 12  |  Frame Size: 22 x 22 x 2.25 This original abstract painting is composed of sweeping, gestural paint marks in a light coastal palette. With accents of metallic silver splatters, the composition is grounded in a wash of black.  Finished in a Bainbridge acid free museum-quality white mat...