In this poetic abstract oil painting by multi-award winning artist Denisa Mansfield, Azure Reverie, evokes the calming essence of the Mediterranean sea shores and the quiet healing found in moments between gentle motion and stillness. Using a minimalist palette of white, cerulean blue, and cobalt blue, the composition gently transitions from light to deep, creating a horizon-like rhythm that recalls sea, sky, and the sun-bleached serenity of places like Santorini. The title blends the poetic richness of “azure,” a word that conjures the pure, luminous blues of coastal skies and tranquil waters, with “reverie,” a state of dreamy reflection and peaceful detachment. Together, they capture the spirit of serene escape, an invitation to let the mind drift and the heart rest. The layered texture adds depth without noise, enhancing the quietude and allowing space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Azure Reverie is an atmosphere of unhurried beauty, designed to restore and soothe like the gentleness of a Mediterranean breeze. Comes in a bespoke fitted white wooden frame, ready to hang.
 
Impressionistic Abstraction is a transformative and innovative art movement invented by Denisa Mansfield that redefines the boundaries of modern abstraction by merging the light-drenched brushwork of Impressionism with the conceptual freedom of Abstract art. This groundbreaking style bridges tradition and modernity, inspired by the interplay of luminous light and fragmented forms. Characterized by square-brush dabs and mosaic-like textures creating a groundbreaking visual language, Mansfield's technique deconstructs traditional Impressionist aesthetics into a bold abstract vision, where each stroke becomes a fragment of emotion, creating patterns that harmonize with vitality, complexity, spontaneity, and precision.
 
At its core, Impressionistic Abstraction is a revolution in how we perceive and experience art. Its textured, mosaic-like dabs of paint capture the ephemeral beauty of light and colour while deconstructing reality into fragments of emotion and energy. These structured yet fluid expressive compositions evoke a tactile sense of depth, immersing the viewer in a visual symphony where movement, light, and emotion coexist.
 
This movement by Mansfield is innovative in its ability to modernize traditional oil painting techniques, presenting an alternative to both hyperrealism and freeform abstraction. Through its modular patterns, dynamic colour, and emphasis on luminosity, Impressionistic Abstraction transcends the conventions of abstract art. It introduces a bold new methodology that challenges artists to think differently about how texture, colour, and structure can come together to evoke not just visuals but visceral, emotional responses. By bridging classical influences with contemporary abstraction, Impressionistic Abstraction pushes the abstract art industry into uncharted territory, offering a revolutionary aesthetic that is as thoughtful as it is intuitive, as structured as it is emotive. It is a movement that not only redefines artistic expression but also lays the groundwork for the next evolution of abstract art.
 
Highly collectible artist and artwork, recently exhibited in Chelmsford Museum and Mall Galleries, London with the Royal Society of British Artists. Also featured in House and Garden Magazine among other publications.
 
Measurements:
Height: 126 cm (framed)
Width: 106 cm (framed)