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The radiant warmth of sunset settles over a quiet harbor. Boats rest gently on still water as brilliant golds, oranges, and soft greens ripple across the sky and sea. Distant lights shimmer along the shoreline, adding a touch of evening calm.
About the Artist
Artist Aruna Rao paints impressionistic seascapes that capture the shimmer of light, the movement of water, and the quiet poetry of coastal life. "I am endlessly inspired by how light transforms a scene, softening the atmosphere and turning an ordinary moment into something unforgettable," says Aruna. Growing up in a literary family in India, she was surrounded by stories and art, which sparked her love of narrative and visual expression. After a 20-year career in IT, she returned to painting, earning an MFA with top honors from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Living in Florida offers endless inspiration, from sunrise beaches and glowing horizons to quiet harbors and small human moments that evoke joy and nostalgia. Influenced by French Impressionists and contemporary coastal painters, Aruna creates luminous works that invite the viewer to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty of the present moment. When she is not painting, she enjoys beach walks, discovering music, watching films with her husband, and spending time with their two cats.
Words that describe this painting: sunset, harbor, sailboat, Brent Cotton...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Oil
2010s Pop Art More Art
Wood, Maple, Screen
2010s Pop Art More Art
LED Light, Neon Light
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Artist John Jaster captures a Southwestern landscape framed by two towering saguaro cacti and a dry creek bed winding through weathered cliffs. Vivid green and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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This contemporary painting of Boulders Beach presents a stylized, painterly interpretation of the coast. On the left, a rocky cliff descends toward the beach, m...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
1960s Modern More Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Resin
2010s Naturalistic More Art
Canvas, Oil
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Artist Onelio Marrero captures a moment inside an antiques shop, where a man browses lamps, pictures, and replicas of Frederic Remington bronzes. The interior i...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Linen, Acrylic
20th Century Naturalistic More Art
Tapestry
Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Digital, Monoprint
20th Century Naturalistic More Art
Tapestry
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A woman sits outside a Philadelphia bistro, reading her book. The bright morning light shines through the establishment's windows, revealing a glimpse of its i...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Offset
Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph
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The moon casts a soft glow over the snowy landscape. A jackrabbit’s sudden flight disrupts the stillness of the winter night. Gentle strokes and muted tones...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
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Soft light hits two peaks, casting soft, blue shadows on the cliffs below. In the foreground, a meadow lights up with small, dancing trees. The composition and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Spray Paint
2010s Contemporary More Art
Cotton, Paper, Mixed Media, Screen
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Artist Onelio Marrero depicts the bustling energy of Midtown Manhattan traffic, looking south on a rainy afternoon. Dashing yet precise brushstrokes convey move...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
2010s More Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Board
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Lithograph
2010s More Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s Pop Art More Art
Ink, Lithograph, Offset, Mixed Media
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Lithograph, Offset
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In a beautiful, sunlit garden, a young woman immerses herself in the world of literature. Surrounded by flowers, she enjoys the company of words. Bathed in a hazy glow, the scene exudes a timeless and romantic aura.
About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
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"The source of inspiration for this painting came as I was walking in Manhattan in the rain," says artist Onelio Marrero. "This street is based on 8th Avenue ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
2010s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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A street in Chicago comes alive on a rainy afternoon. The wet pavement reflects the city lights, creating a shimmering effect as cars and pedestrians move thr...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
2010s Tribal More Art
Organic Material
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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A solitary horse stands prominently against a cream-colored background. Created with multiple layers of oil paint, the artwork boasts a unique texture, reveal...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Oil
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Artist Lisa Elley displays an impression of a breezy coastal seascape on a beautiful summer's day. She draws inspiration from one of her plein air painting tr...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Metal, Steel, Iron
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Evening descends on a desert canyon, lighting the formations, peaks, and desert plants with a golden glow. Cool blue, purple, and green shadows fall across the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Watercolor
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Inspired by a twilight he witnessed, artist Jose Luis Bermudez captures the setting sun on a natural landscape. Bathed in su...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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A minimalist realistic still life of an open pomegranate by artist Christopher Garvey. The tart fruit is cut in three portions with its seeds scattered around...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Lithograph, Offset
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In this painting, artist Doug Cosbie features small-scale American tobacco farms with their fields. Each has a curing shed that is attached to the main structure. "The atmosphere is humid after the rain, and the air has an overwhelming but delightfully sweet and pungent smell."
About the Artist
Artist Doug Cosbie presents the vibrancy found in nature with his impressionist, rural architecture centered artwork. Longing to create something that connects with people, Cosbie spent countless years perfecting how he portrays the world on canvas. Within his journey, he studied as an apprentice in the studios of Sam Black and Jack Shadbolt. As a plein air artist, Doug's studio is a portable pochade box...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
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Artist Jaime Ellsworth depicts a sturdy white stallion with its face out of frame. A girl with a red skirt—also obscured from perspective—stands on its ba...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Oil
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Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates crowds of people walking along the street in an impressionistic representation. "Nimbus describes the luminous cloud or atmo...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Waterc...
Watercolor
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Artist Lisa Elley depicts a glade of autumnal aspens in a rustic woodland. Once a year, she takes her fall sojourn to the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains to s...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Oil
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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While on a summer hike in the woods, Jo discovered this stream and small pool of water. She says she couldn't resist stopping and dipping her feet in the cool...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Lithograph
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A path leads to Mt. Diablo in this Fauvist landscape. Artist James Hartman used thick layers of oil paint to create an expressive and textured outdoor scene. In...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Oil
1960s Modern More Prints
Etching, Aquatint
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Paper, Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Fabric, Silk, Wood
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Artist Christopher Garvey presents a group of varying glassware in different colors, sizes, and shapes. Set against a tonal background, the focus is drawn to ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Oil





