Blog of Paulette Insall, Contemporary Abstract Painter - Paulette Insall, Contemporary Abstract Painter in Portland, OR

  Our world is such a very beautiful place…and every moment, miracles are happening all around us. This painting is meant to inspire all those who see it to never lose their sense of wonder�...

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Have you ever thought that maybe, just maybe, that you should ride the wind instead of fighting against it? 💙 Sometimes we'd rather stay in our comfort zone, where we feel safe and in control,...

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As promised, here’s my first studio vlog in many years. I used to do these on occasion and really enjoyed sharing my thoughts and process in this manner. So I’ve decided to start them up agai...

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Just to clarify, I am not quitting art, I am quitting social media, specifically Facebook and Instagram…which are the two I have focused my efforts on. After some reflection, I realized that ...

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Got the keys today to my new art studio in Tucson, Arizona! Yea! Next two days will be cleaning and painting/patching walls then move in is on Saturday! Below are a few “before” shots for ya....

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Today’s painting is called “WALK IN THE GARDEN ” (click painting title to see additional pictures and info). It measures 12 x 12 inches and is on gallery wrapped canvas. It’s marked...

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So I did something big yesterday…..I signed a lease on an art studio space!!!! And it’s only 5 minutes away from my house!!! Woo hoo! I move in next month (my birthday month) on July 1st. Can...

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Doing some small painting studies to try out some new ideas. Love how this turned out and can’t wait to try this concept on a larger scale. ☺️🎨 Small abstract floral painting study 4...

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Ron Hall and Beth Hall, of Ron Hall Gallery, with my abstract painting “Exalted Presence” now available for purchase on Artnet I’m excited to announce that my artwork can now be found on...

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I'm so excited to finally be making prints available of this popular piece, titled "Midnight in Paris"! I'm offering it on both stretched and rolled canvas, in various sizes, and it will only...

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Big news! Excited to announce my work is being featured in the Dallas Design District at the ID Collection showroom in Dallas, Texas! To see it in person, reach out and I can put you in touch wi...

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So excited to see where this new little painting ends up! Be sure to check back for the finished piece! This little gem will be available for purchase in my next shop update. xox

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Did you see??? There’s brand new paintings waiting for you in my website shop ! Large and small, go see them all! :) xox, Paulette

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I want to connect with you in. a more direct way, so I’m going to be going live on Facebook more often in the coming weeks. It’s something I’ve actually had on my mind to do for a really lo...

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Portland, Oregon artist Paulette Insall in her painting studio Back at work! Feels so good! 😊 Busy working on commissioned paintings that had to be put on hold for a couple weeks while I was...

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I’m so excited about this new large painting and the direction it’s taken! Couldn’t wait to share it with you, so I’m giving you a little peek behind the scenes from my art studio. To ...

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Well you’re in luck because I just posted lots of up close pics and video of this painting titled “Sovereign Majesty” over on my Instagram. I post there almost daily, so if you don’t alr...

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Trying to squeeze in some time in the studio here and there, but can only work for about an hour before my shoulder and back start telling me they’ve had enough. Currently I’m recovering from...

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I’m excited to be showing my paintings in the Pearl District location of Frame Central this month! There’s a reception this week for First Thursday and I’ll be in attendance. I would lo...

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Excited to share that I painted live on Facebook last night while working on one of my large scale abstract pieces and shared a bit of my creative process. BE SURE TO CLICK THE "SPEAKER" ICON BEL...

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