Abstract Mixed Media Painting by Dale Haessly

This is an original abstract painting on a 2' x 3' unframed canvas by the artist Dale Haessly. The piece features a vibrant and highly textured composition with a heavy application of impasto techniques, creating a sculptural dimension across the surface. The color palette is dominated by warm yellows, oranges, and greens, contrasted by bold strokes of violet, blue, and black. A prominent vertical form, resembling a stylized tree or botanical structure in deep purple tones, anchors the center. To the left, sweeping blue and white swirls suggest fluid movement, while the right side contains more geometric and gestural lines. The work exhibits significant surface manipulation, including visible palette knife marks, sgraffito (scratching through the paint), and thick ridges of pigment. The artist's signature 'Dale' is clearly visible in the lower right corner in a cursive, white script. The canvas appears to be in good contemporary condition, with no visible cracking or loss of paint despite the thick application. The style is late 20th to early 21st-century contemporary abstraction, displaying a focus on emotional expression through color and tactile quality. The craftsmanship demonstrates a confident hand with professional-grade materials and a sophisticated understanding of spatial balance in an abstract field.