Auburn Beauty | 10" x 8" | Oil on Board

Graceful Splendor | 32" x 12" | Fine Art Limited Edition

Asencio’s “Graceful Splendor” reaches further to define the mystery and power of a woman. The female body in all of its delightful forms is beautiful and transcendent. Academic painting can display what the eye sees but Asencio also has the ability to capture the essence of splendor and grace in his paintings through his use of color and texture which combine to create an undulating river of sensuality.

Solace | 22" x 17" | Giclee on Archival Paper

Asencio’s “Solace” is a commentary on the dichotomies of life and the search for refuge. In an uncertain world, artist Henry Asencio encourages us to seek beauty in our lives, be in the present moment and gain solace in the fact that the power to overcome life’s obstacles lies within.

Bliss | 20" x 16" | Fine Art Limited Edition

“Bliss” is a powerful word with even more powerful connotations. Defined as “a state of profound spiritual satisfaction, happiness or joy”, bliss is a seemingly elusive state of being sought by us all. Yet, bliss can be experienced in an instant, if only we were prepared to surrender to it more often. Henry Asencio’s portrait of “Bliss” is a unique departure from his more ambiguous, figurative abstractions, as here he chooses to paint with more clarity and focus. Powerful in its complex simplicity, the artist is captivated by the momentary state of nirvana experienced by his muse.

Serenity | 36" x 24" | Oil on Panel

Blue Rhapsody | 32" x 12" | Fine Art Limited Edition

Asencio communicates the introspective nature of the female muse. He invites the viewer to stand back and contemplate the movement of her exquisite form and her inherent complexity. “Blue Rhapsody” is a portrait of this elusive notion. Ethereal smatterings of cerulean blue are suggestive of solace in the midst of chaos.

Beautiful Twilight | 10" x 8" | Oil on Board

Scarlet Beauty | 32" x 12" | Fine Art Limited Edition

Asencio is known for painting beautiful women draped in red. The illusion of movement in “Scarlet Beauty” is indicated by this passionate color and further enhanced by etched texture. Amidst a frantic sea of alizarin crimson, the raven haired beauty emerges. Beneath the soft curves and voluptuous details of Asencio’s muse lies the artist’s ability to see beyond the physical and into the soul.

Solace | 40" x 30" | Fine Art Limited Edition

“Solace” is a commentary on the dichotomies of life and the search for refuge. Where and how we seek consolation from the tribulations of life is a very personal issue. He feels that true sanctuary may only be found within.

Here the artist depicts a pinnacle moment where strength is truly measured, not in glory, but in a moment where one gathers an unnoticeable perseverance. Where spirit remains latent and then blossoms and ignites the mind and body. Asencio’s muse suspended is cushioned in deep luxurious crimson and tinged with intense red.

Quiescence | 23" x 40" | Fine Art Limited Edition

We are all consumed by the dichotomies of life. Sometimes splendid contradictions, other times tumultuous oppositions. We look within ourselves, and seek peace. It is necessary to retrieve ourselves from the constant chaos of life because one must rest to be invigorated to face challenges and move forward. In the same manner, an artist must contemplate to create. It is this notion that contemporary artist Henry Asencio strives to communicate in his latest work, “Quiescence”.

Light of Dawn | 40" x 25" | Oil on Board

Allure | 36" x 24" | Oil on Board

Endeavor | 30" x 20" | Fine Art Limited Edition
Diptych - "Endeavor" & "Transition"

Contemporary painter, Henry Asencio has become revered for his intuitive, abstract figurative works. “Endeavor” and “Transition” compromise his latest diptych. Aptly titled to reflect the artist’s distilled approach to painting his figures, these two paintings reveal the impulsive nature of the artist.

Transition | 30" x 20" | Fine Art Limited Edition
Diptych - "Endeavor" & "Transition"

The artist states, “With the freedom of our minds we can experience the reflection of light. That compels a collage of dynamic brushstrokes born of my passionate use of color. Massive amounts of paint create a universe of abstraction, sensuality and pivotal tangents that represent my contemplation of memories and the complexity of life. As it swept through me, a textured mist seemed to resonate a memory of a loved one sought and lost. It was as if I was caught in an undulating web to evoke the essence of this passion with sensuality and vigor.”

Hope | 30" x 20" | Oil on Board

Enlightment | 40" x 24" | Fine Art Limited Edition

Enlightenment is a work of art that exemplifies times of growth, when the inner voice rings clear with a message of understanding in an ever changing world of chaos.

The artist’s muse is poised as if to contemplate a new-found consciousness. The white sheet gently falling from the figure is used to suggest the casting off of layers of limitations and outside influences to embrace truth.

Mystique | 26.5" x 13" | Fine Art Limited Edition

Since the beginning of time, varying cultures have deified beauty in female form: Aphrodite in Greek mythology, Lakshmi in Hindu mythology and Venus in Roman mythology to name a few. Although some may argue that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, a mysterious, yet universal enchantment of all woman remains. This primal dynamic is what inspires the eminent works of contemporary painter Henry Asencio.