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.
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Plumb Happy No. 1 - Original Plumb Happy No. 1 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on PaperArt: 5.5" x 8.5"  |  Frame: 16 x 19 Part of the Color Collection by Julia Contacessi, “Plumb Happy No. 1” is a color blocked abstract composed of plum tones. Pair this piece with “Plumb Happy No. 2” for a set. Matted and framed in white, this original...
Plumb Happy No. 2 - Original Plumb Happy No. 2 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on PaperArt: 5.5" x 8.5"  |  Frame: 16 x 19 Part of the Color Collection by Julia Contacessi, “Plumb Happy No. 2” is a color blocked abstract composed of plum tones. Pair this piece with “Plumb Happy No. 1” for a set. Matted and framed in white, this original...
Oro No. 5 - Original Oro No. 5 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on BoardArt Size: 6" x 10" |  Frame Size: 10.75" x 15.25" x 1"Hangs vertically and horizontally - Select your preference 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 series specifically explores...
Forever Dreams - Original Forever Dreams - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on Unframed PanelSize: 9 x 12 “Not So Distant Memory” is an original abstract landscape painting by Julia Contacessi. This dreamy scene transports the viewer to recent yet somehow fuzzy mindscapes of the imagination. Perhaps these memories are a mingling of reality and fantasy.  Signed and dated on the...
Tonic No. 1 - Original Tonic No. 1 - Original
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(2016) Acrylic on PaperArt: 5.5" x 8.5"  |  Frame: 16 x 19 Part of the Color Collection by Julia Contacessi, “Tonic No. 1” is a playful, color blocked abstract composed of navy and sage. Pair this piece with Tonic No. 2 for a set. Matted and framed in white this...
Tonic No. 2 - Original Tonic No. 2 - Original
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(2016) Acrylic on PaperArt: 5.5" x 8.5"  |  Frame: 16 x 19 Part of the Color Collection by Julia Contacessi, “Tonic No. 2” is a playful, color blocked abstract composed of navy and sage. Pair this piece with Tonic No. 1 for a set. Matted and framed in white this...
Vast No. 1 - Original Vast No. 1 - Original
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(2015) Acrylic & Pencil on CanvasArt Size: 5 x 6  |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 The goal, capture the vast openness of the sea. “Vast No. 1” comes in a Bainbridge acid free museum-quality white mat and Nielsen frame. It's wired and ready to hang. Signed on the back. Pairs...
Vast No. 2 - Original Vast No. 2 - Original
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(2015) Acrylic & Pencil on CanvasArt Size: 5 x 6  |  Frame Size: 20 x 20 The goal, capture the vast openness of the sea. “Vast No. 2” comes in a Bainbridge acid free museum-quality white mat and Nielsen frame. It's wired and ready to hang. Signed on the back....
Pressed No. 1 - Original Pressed No. 1 - Original
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(2015) Acrylic on Unstretched CanvasSize: 11 x 14Award: Minted x Domino - Minted Exclusive Editors' PickLimited edition prints sold exclusively through minted.com. Here’s your chance to own a very affordable award-winning original! “Pressed No. 1” is an original abstract painting by Julia Contacessi. Part of a collection of 3, the "Pressed" series...
Pressed No. 2 - Original Pressed No. 2 - Original
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(2015) Acrylic on Unstretched CanvasSize: 11 x 14 “Pressed No. 2” is an original abstract painting by Julia Contacessi. Part of a series of 3, the "Pressed" series explores the movement of composition and form as a means of capturing the fluidity of time. Signed and dated on the back,...
Pressed No. 3 - Original Pressed No. 3 - Original
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(2015) Acrylic on Unstretched CanvasSize: 11 x 14Award: Minted x Domino - Minted Exclusive Editors' PickPrints sold exclusively through minted.com. Here’s your chance to own a very affordable award-winning original! “Pressed No. 3” is an original abstract painting by Julia Contacessi. Part of a collection of 3, the "Pressed" series explores the movement...
Delightful No. 1 - Original Delightful No. 1 - Original
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(2016) Acrylic on PaperArt: 5.5" x 8.5"  |  Frame: 16 x 19 Part of the Color Collection by Julia Contacessi, “Delightful No. 1” is a playful, color blocked abstract composed of navy and coral. Pair this piece with “Delightful No. 2” for a set. Matted and framed in white this...
Delightful No. 2 - Original Delightful No. 2 - Original
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(2016) Acrylic on PaperArt: 5.5" x 8.5"  |  Frame: 16 x 19 Part of the Color Collection by Julia Contacessi, “Delightful No. 2” is a playful, color blocked abstract composed of navy and coral. Pair this piece with “Delightful No. 1” for a set.  Matted and framed in white...
Water’s Pearl No. 9 - Original Water’s Pearl No. 9 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK Acrylic on PaperArt: 5.5" x 8.5"  |  Frame: 17 x 20 Part of the Color Collection by Julia Contacessi, “Water’s Pearl No. 9” is a color blocked abstract composed of soft blue water tones. Pair this piece with “ Water’s Pearl No. 10” for a set. Matted and framed, this original is ready...
Water’s Pearl No. 10 - Original Water’s Pearl No. 10 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on PaperArt: 5.5" x 8.5"  |  Frame: 17 x 20 Part of the Color Collection by Julia Contacessi, “Water’s Pearl No. 10” is a color blocked abstract composed of soft blue water tones. Pair this piece with “ Water’s Pearl No. 9” for a set. Matted and framed, this original is ready to...
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...
Not So Distant Memory - Original Not So Distant Memory - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKAcrylic on Unstretched CanvasSize: 9 x 14 “Not So Distant Memory” is an original abstract landscape painting by Julia Contacessi. This dreamy scene transports the viewer to recent yet somehow fuzzy mindscapes of the imagination. Perhaps these memories are a mingling of reality and fantasy.  Signed and dated on...
Sorcery No. 1 - Original Sorcery No. 1 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKMixed Media on PaperArt: 12" x 16"  |  Frame: 16 x 20 Light and reflective much like precious stones and metals, “Sorcery No. 1” uses gestural color marks to capture a sense of movement and dance the view around the composition. The overall takeaway is a quality of decadence. This work is...
Sorcery No. 2 - Original Sorcery No. 2 - Original
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ORIGINAL ARTWORKMixed Media on PaperArt: 12" x 16"  |  Frame: 16 x 20 Light and reflective much like precious stones and metals, “Sorcery No. 2” uses gestural color marks to capture a sense of movement and dance the view around the composition. The overall takeaway is a quality of decadence. This work is...
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...