Abstract Photography and Art

Abstract art and abstract photography can strip away levels of meaning and emotion that are associated with direct representations, allowing viewers to experience abstract art with fewer preconceived notions of what is being experienced. For example, if one is to view an image of say a chair, each viewer with have various associations with the image. One person might view a rocking chair and think of good memories, such as being read to as a child. Another viewer might see that same chair and think of bad memories, such as being spanked as a child. These memories need not even be conscious to evoke reactions in viewers, in fact it is probably more likely that these reactions are felt spontaneously with no conscious recollection of the many memories that make up the feelings associated with the imagery. An artist working in the abstract is able to strip away many of the specific reactions a recognizable image will inevitably invoke and speak to some other perhaps deeper level of consciousness with colors, shapes and forms. By stripping away personal reactions to imagery, an artist can speak in some other universal language, unifying viewers in their experience in much the same way music can.

I particularly enjoy working in abstract imagery where the subject might be recognizable on close inspection, yet the initial feelings and reactions to the image are more visceral and unattached to specific experiences and meanings the viewer may have. Here is a collection of my abstract photography, abstract paintings, and abstract drawings, available in a variety of sizes and media for your enjoyment. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop me a line any time.

Abstract Photography - Black Divide
Black Divide
Black Divide

This image depicts a view of the Southwest US from the sky. This abstract art is fluid and calming, in intricate detail. It is an original and signed fine art color photograph, available in a variety of sizes and media.

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Blue Abstract Art
Blue Abstract Art Framed
Blue Caress

This abstract blue photograph was captured in a pool with white cloth. This is an original and signed color photograph, available in a variety of sizes and media.

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Blue Wall Decor - Underwater Abstract
Blue Abstract Art Framed
Blue Drift

This blue wall decor was captured in a pool, in the key of light blue. This is an original and signed color photograph, available in a variety of sizes and media.

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Aqua Art
Framed Aqua Art
Click

This abstract photograph features strong lines and a pleasant aquamarine ambiance. This is an original and signed fine art color photograph, available in a variety of sizes and media.

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Los Angeles Architectural Art
Los Angeles Architectural Art Framed
Composition in Metal

This Los Angeles architectural art image features an abstracted view of Frank Gehry’s Los Angeles Walt Disney Concert Hall. It is a beautiful building on the outskirts of Old Downtown Los Angeles. This is an original and signed fine art … Read More

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Abstract Photography - Cross Thought
Framed Abstract Photography - Cross Thought
Cross Thought

This abstract work is a derivative of rust on an old car. The aging metal has beautiful colors and patterns from the ages. This is an original and signed color photograph, available in a variety of sizes and media.

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Dark and Stormy Photography
Framed Dark and Stormy Photography
Dark Horizon

The photograph was taken over the Pacific Ocean, as a storm was brewing, just before white caps chopped up the surface of the sea. The image features subtle vignetting, with darker edges naturally formed by the camera lens.

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Abstract Ocean Art Photograph
Golden Water
Golden Water

This is a fine art photograph of the ocean reflecting golden skies.

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Abstract Blue and White Oil Painting by Tad Coffin
Light Bloom
Light Bloom

This is an abstract oil painting depicting calming blue and white shapes. The original is on canvas, 11 x 14 inches. This listing is for signed reproductions by the artist. Please inquire for purchase inquires on the painting.

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Abstract Canvas Art - Blue and Black
Framed Abstract Art - Blue and Black
Melody in Blue and Black

This work features an underwaterscape of gently flowing shapes of blue and black. This is an original and signed fine art color photograph, available in a variety of sizes and media, including framed, on canvas or metal.

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Metallic Wave - Los Angeles Architecture Art
Metallic Wave
Metallic Wave

This minimalist photograph depicts one of the many flowing lines of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, designed by esteemed architect Frank Gehry. Why Choose Tad Coffin Art

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Abstract Ocean Photograph
Ocean Abstract
Ocean Abstract

This fine art photograph of the Pacific Ocean was captured from tall cliffs, creating a mirrored abstract composition. The shot is from Point Loma, San Diego California.

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Panel Lines - Fine Art Photograph
Los Angeles Art - Framed
Panel Line

This black and white photograph features a cutting line between light and shadow on the Frank Gehry building in downtown Los Angeles – the stunning Walt Disney Concert Hall. This is an original and signed fine art photograph, available in … Read More

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Petersen Museum
Petersen Museum Framed
Petersen Ripples – Petersen Automotive Museum Los Angeles

This fine art photograph depicts the recently completed renovation (2015) of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The museum exterior features a stainless-steel flowing ribbon assembly weighing 200,000 pounds and is situated right across from LACMA on the iconic … Read More

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Petersen Museum Photograph
Petersen Museum Photograph Framed
Petersen Swoop – Los Angeles Museum Photograph

This is a fine art photograph of the Petersen, a Los Angeles museum featuring automotive works. The fine art photograph depicts the exterior, recently renovated in 2015. The facade features stainless-steel flowing ribbon. It is situated on Miracle Mile, the … Read More

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Petersen Museum
Petersen Museum Photograph Framed
Petersen Wave – Petersen Museum Los Angeles

This fine art photograph of the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles depicts the exterior renovation completed in 2015. The museum exterior features a stainless-steel flowing ribbon assembly weighing 100 tons. It is situated on the iconic Miracle Mile of museums … Read More

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Pink and Gold Abstract
Framed Pink and Gold Abstract
Pink and Gold Abstract

This image has a glass-like texture captured on the surface of the sea. This image was created using a polarized lens out a polarized aircraft window looking down on the ocean in late evening light. No Photoshop filters or other … Read More

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Abstract Oil Painting - Yellow, Blue, Orange
Abstract Oil Painting - Yellow, Blue, Orange
Popsiskull

The original is an oil painting on canvas, 20 x 16 inches framed. Reproductions are 14 x 11, either framed or in a protective plastic cover. Each reproduction piece is signed, dated and titled on the back in black archival … Read More

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Purple Waves
Purple Waves
Purple Waves

This fine art photograph depicts sublime gentle waves from a cliff at dusk.

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Rainbow Cloud
Rainbow Cloud
Rainbow Cloud

The image was captured using a polarized lens out an airplane window over the ocean, resulting in a colorful rainbow effect.

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Colorful Wall Art - Stained Glass
Framed Colorful Wall Art - Stained Glass
Stained Glass in the Grenoble Train Station

This image depicts a stained glass motif in the train station of Grenoble, France, in the cafe. This is an original and signed fine art color photograph, available in a variety of sizes and media, including framed, on canvas or … Read More

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