Selected Works > Current

Untitled (2026), an original large-scale abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Sweeping, layered brushstrokes of deep blue, charcoal, white, crimson, coral, and magenta converge in a dynamic, gestural composition. Soft, atmospheric color transitions contrast with sharp, angular marks and expressive textures, creating a sense of movement and depth throughout this 36 x 48-inch contemporary abstract artwork.
Acrylics on Canvas
36" x 48"
2026
Untitled (2024), an original large-scale abstract acrylic painting on wood panel by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Bold, sweeping gestures of deep burgundy, crimson, and near-black intersect with translucent layers of blush pink, lavender, and pale blue-green. Angular, overlapping brushstrokes and looping ribbon-like forms create a dynamic composition against softly blended passages of ivory and muted pastels. This 48 x 73-inch contemporary abstract artwork features expressive mark-making, layered color, and dramatic contrasts between sharp-edged forms and atmospheric textures.
Acrylics on Wood Panel
48" x 73"
2024
Untitled (2025), an original large-scale abstract acrylic painting on wood panel by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Expansive fields of turquoise, cerulean blue, and soft lavender surround billowing, cloudlike forms in pale peach, pink, and ivory. Sharp, angular strokes of deep teal and charcoal cut diagonally across the composition, contrasting with luminous, atmospheric passages and fluid, sweeping brushwork. This 42 x 60-inch contemporary abstract painting combines gestural abstraction, layered textures, and dramatic contrasts between soft and hard edges.
Acrylics on Wood Panel
42" x 60"
2025
Untitled (2022), an original large-scale abstract painting in acrylic and aerosol on canvas by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Broad, atmospheric fields of pale turquoise, sage green, and muted gray contrast with sweeping gestures of charcoal, black, and deep violet. Angular forms in burnt orange, crimson, and vivid magenta intersect with fluid, layered brushstrokes and sharply defined edges. This 48 x 60-inch contemporary abstract artwork combines expressive gestural painting, soft color gradients, and bold geometric fragments in a dynamic, asymmetrical composition.
Acrylics and Aerosol on Canvas
48" x 60"
2022
Untitled (2025), an original contemporary abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Sacramento artist Douglas Keliiheleua Kleinsmith. Deep burgundy, crimson, charcoal, and near-black brushstrokes intersect with luminous passages of pale turquoise, blush pink, lavender, and soft coral. Jagged, angular marks and sweeping diagonal gestures cut through softly blended, atmospheric color fields, creating layered depth and dramatic contrasts between light and shadow. This 36 x 48-inch gestural abstract painting combines expressive brushwork, rich color transitions, and fluid, overlapping forms.
Acrylics on Canvas
36" x 48"
2025