Selected Works > Transitory

Bookshelf Catalyst (2019), an original large-scale contemporary abstract painting in acrylic and aerosol on wood by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Rich burgundy, charcoal, deep violet, and muted teal intersect with luminous accents of golden yellow, crimson, and turquoise. Rounded, dimensional forms and intricate organic brushwork contrast with sharp geometric fragments, translucent angular planes, and fine linear details. This 48 x 60-inch abstract artwork combines expressive mark-making, layered textures, and bold geometric abstraction in a densely detailed composition of overlapping shapes and contrasting colors.
Bookshelf Catalyst
Acrylics and Aerosols on Wood
48" x 60"
2019
Endors Toi (2018), an original large-scale contemporary abstract painting in acrylic, aerosol, and Conté on canvas by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Glossy, spherical forms in deep cobalt blue, violet, and black contrast with sculptural, organic shapes in crimson, ivory, and pale yellow. Sweeping ribbons of pink and lavender intersect with translucent geometric fragments and softly blended fields of sage green, warm gray, and muted brown. This 60 x 48-inch abstract artwork combines expressive brushwork, dimensional shading, and geometric abstraction, contrasting highly detailed, three-dimensional forms with atmospheric textures and sharply defined edges.
Endors Toi
Acrylics, Aerosol, and Conte on Canvas
60" x 48"
2018
Palpitations (2019), an original contemporary abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Vibrant magenta, fuchsia, and deep burgundy brushstrokes sweep horizontally across a softly blended background of pale gray, ivory, and muted lavender. Luminous turquoise and mint green passages interrupt the composition, while broad charcoal gestures, translucent geometric fragments, and delicate white angular lines create contrasting layers of movement and texture. This 36 x 48-inch gestural abstract painting combines expressive mark-making, atmospheric color fields, and sharp geometric accents.
Palpitations
Acrylics on Canvas
36" x 48"
2019
Nova Drip (2019), an original contemporary abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Soft, atmospheric washes of pale lavender, ivory, mint green, and buttery yellow surround a central arrangement of sweeping crimson, charcoal, and turquoise brushstrokes. Translucent geometric shapes, curved ribbon-like forms, and delicate white linear accents intersect with expressive, textured marks. This 36 x 48-inch gestural abstract painting combines luminous pastel color fields, layered geometric abstraction, and contrasting hard and soft edges in an open, asymmetrical composition.
Nova Drip
Acrylics on Canvas
36" x 48"
2019
Kastor (2019), an original contemporary abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Sweeping, layered brushstrokes of turquoise, deep teal, burnt orange, charcoal, and warm ochre intersect against an atmospheric background of soft lavender, ivory, and pale pink. Broad, curved gestures and textured, overlapping forms contrast with sharp geometric fragments, bright cyan accents, and delicate white angular lines. This 28 x 45-inch horizontal abstract painting combines expressive mark-making, gestural abstraction, and softly blended color transitions in a dynamic, asymmetrical composition.
Kastor
Acrylics on Canvas
28" x 45"
2019