Beautiful Beaches Reimagined as Vibrant Abstract Landscapes

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Massachusetts-based artist Rachael Cassiani creates abstract landscape paintings inspired by the sandy cliffs, shorelines, and blue skies of her local beaches. Each bold oil painting manages to capture the essential elements of the tranquil scenes with simplified shapes and vivid color.

“I have always used art as a form of therapy,” admits Cassiani. “My process on each painting starts with a photo that I take while outside on trails, beaches, fields, etc. Shortly after I gather my inspiration, I sketch my idea onto a blank canvas, followed by picking a color scheme that is usually quite vibrant.”

Rendered on a variety of geometrically-shaped canvases, Cassiani decides on the color and composition by picking out the most dominant hues and shapes of the real landscape. Her abstract renditions exaggerate the rocky formations, rolling hills, and the clouds in the sky with clean shapes filled with single, vibrant pigments. Cassiani says, “To me the colors bring joy and a sense of calm. My main hope is to create a piece that gives its viewers a happy energy.”

Scroll down to see some of Cassiani’s abstract landscape paintings and check out more from her ever-growing portfolio on Instagram.

Rachael Cassiani creates abstract landscape paintings inspired by her local beaches.

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Each bold oil painting captures the essential elements of the tranquil scenes with simplified shapes and vivid color.

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Abstract Landscape Paintings by Rachael Cassiani

Rachael Cassiani: Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Rachael Cassiani.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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