Original 60 x 60-inch oil painting by Gabrielle B. McLean depicting an aerial view of a coastal golf course along the Black Sea, with vivid turquoise water, green fairways, and expressive brushwork.

The Bluest Edge of Black

60 in. x 60 in.

oil on cradled panel

Rather than painting a traditional ocean scene, I found inspiration in an unexpected place: an aerial view of a golf course along the Black Sea. It brought together two things the homeowners love: his passion for golf and her love of nature and open water. The result was a painting that felt personal to both of them.

Large-scale abstract landscape triptych by Gabrielle B. McLean, featuring expressive brushwork and layered pastel pinks, greens, blues, and yellows suggesting trees and foliage.

On In Two

72 in. x 144 in.

acrylic, oil and pigment sticks on 3 cradled panels

This abstract landscape holds a little secret. Tucked somewhere into the composition is a tiny yellow flag, a subtle reference to one of the homeowner's favorite golf courses. It's a detail that might go unnoticed by anyone else, but holds special meaning for him. I love finding ways to weave these personal touches into my paintings.

Golden Aspens

68 in. x 45 in.

oil on cradled panel

Golden Aspens, a 68 x 45-inch oil painting by Gabrielle B. McLean depicting sunlit aspen trees with brilliant yellow and gold foliage, textured brushwork, and soft light filtering through the leaves.

I wanted the artwork to give the home a sense of continuity, almost like bookends, with paintings anchoring opposite ends of the space. For the hallway leading to the bedrooms, where natural light was limited, I chose a stand of aspens bathed in golden sunlight. The light filtering through the leaves creates an airy, open feeling, bringing a little of the outdoors into this quieter part of the home.