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Early Abstract Expressionist - Black Mountain College Teacher, Franz Kline
By Emerson Woelffer
Located in Miami, FL
important. This stunning non-objective action painting is characterized by vast swaths of pure color applied
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
Original Abstract Expressionist Painting by John Frates
By John Frates
Located in Delray Beach, FL
of Action Painting. The layered drips and splatters of paint create a mesmerising visual texture and
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Glade, 2009
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Kooning and Robert De Niro, who were influenced by action painting but, at the same time, felt the need to
Category
Early 2000s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$100,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Cross - Town Rivals
By Patrick Wilson
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA; “Slow Motion Action Painting,” Marx & Zavattero, San
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Alkyd
Summer noon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Red colour here gives a feeling of self confidence, definition of action. Original oil painting
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bunny
s Dinner, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Gabriella DeLamater
Located in Yardley, PA
and bunnies, and I love to humanize them, by giving them a human actions in my paintings. Acrylic
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Busy Rabbit, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Gabriella DeLamater
Located in Yardley, PA
and bunnies, and I love to humanize them, by giving them a human actions in my paintings. Acrylic
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Les Insectes - Cubist Oil Painting by Andre Masson
By André Masson
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Action Painting. His work has been much discussed and the most commonly held criticism is that he often
Category
1940s Cubist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Tachiste Oil
Acrylic on Canvas.
Gelb-Rot-Blau-Braun
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Located in Cotignac, FR
form of expression, similar to action painting. Another name for Tachism is Abstraction lyrique
Category
1980s Hard-Edge Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,035 Sale Price
45% Off
Divided Miracles, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Passionate multi-color action abstract painting inspired by Pollock. Many layers of paint including
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Original Abstract Expressionist Painting by John Frates
By John Frates
Located in Delray Beach, FL
of Action Painting. The layered drips and splatters of paint create a mesmerising visual texture and
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Prague. Rain., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
(ATTENTION ACTION! If you order two paintings third you will get like a gift. The third painting I
Category
2010s Romantic Paintings
Materials
Oil
After party #12, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
(ATTENTION ACTION! If you order two paintings third you will get like a gift. The third painting I
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
My Back Pages, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
High gloss acrylic action painted self-portrait. :: Painting :: Post Modern :: This piece comes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Action - Johnston, Figure Ink Drawing on Paper, Outsider Artist, Austin, Texas
Located in Houston, TX
paintings and drawings have been exhibited in Los Angeles, Zurich, and Berlin, as well as at the 2006
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
"Page 8" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting Calder-esque Playful Grey
By Margo Margolis
Located in Wellesley, MA
different from action painting, gestural painting or any notion that the artists' stroke is assumed to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Vinyl, Mixed Media
Flazoops5, Abstract Painting
By Courtney Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
"personal language" through her use of color, texture, composition and action. "If the painting inspires you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Flazoops2, Abstract Painting
By Courtney Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
"personal language" through her use of color, texture, composition and action. "If the painting inspires you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Flazoops1, Abstract Painting
By Courtney Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
"personal language" through her use of color, texture, composition and action. "If the painting inspires you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Flazoops4, Abstract Painting
By Courtney Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
"personal language" through her use of color, texture, composition and action. "If the painting inspires you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Existential Dance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enraptured by the scale, energy, color, and abstraction, awakening his creative spirit. Raphael's painting
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"The Lowest Pair" - Live Action Figurative Drawing of Musicians in Pencil
By Brian Rounds
Located in Soquel, CA
Cruz, California. Since earning a B.A. in Painting from UC Santa Cruz, he has focused on a continued
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Carbon Pencil
Vert Jour : Abstract acrylic painting
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Midsummer Dancing : Abstract acrylic painting
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Expressionist -- Figure in Motion
By Norman Liebman
Located in Soquel, CA
connection to American action painting as well. Most influenced and informed by the work of member artist
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thoughts over the Pacific Ocean, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
action!!! This painting was inspired by a recent trip to Asia, Macau, Hong Kong and Tokyo! This
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Jerry- Figurative Painting (Jerry Garcia)
By David Banegas
Located in Miami, FL
David Banegas (July 4, 1975) is a Bolivian born artist, specializing in action painting. David is
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Reflextion- Blue Painting Mixed Media
By David Banegas
Located in Miami, FL
David Banegas (July 4, 1975) is a Bolivian born artist, specializing in action painting. David is
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Blue Sky, Abstract Painting
By Patrick O
Boyle
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstraction, action, movement, upbeat , abstract, acrylic painting, blueBlue SkyPatrick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Soft Dream : oil painting on canvas
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Circus Act, Abstract Painting
By Patrick O
Boyle
Located in San Francisco, CA
that describe this painting: abstract, expressionism, action painting, abstract, non-representational
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Island Dance #12 : Abstract acrylic painting
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Brightness Dancing #2: Abstract acrylic painting
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Partners - Abstract Colorful Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
became the subjects of her work, with their actions and mannerisms inspiring her paintings. Through her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Rising, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Lynne Taetzsch
Located in Yardley, PA
20†x 20†x 1.5†original acrylic painting on stretched canvas, with the image continuing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Black Field
By Adolph Gottlieb
Located in Miami, FL
two poles of Abstract Expressionist painting—the Color Field and Action Painting (or Gestural
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
1.0 M (DETECTIVE COMICS), 3.2 M (ACTION COMICS) and 1.2M BAT MAN, Triptych
By Rodrigo Spinel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
As a reflection on the value we give to objects, this series exposes examples of objects that we use daily and for different reasons ended up gaining very high prices. By redrawing t...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink
After the Rain : acrylic painting on canvas
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Color Playing #3 : acrylic painting on canvas
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Color Playing #2 : acrylic painting on canvas
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Underground Life - Abstract Colorful Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
became the subjects of her work, with their actions and mannerisms inspiring her paintings. Through her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Actions
By Brian David Murphy
Located in San Diego, CA
This painting is titled Actions. The color and mood of the painting is calming, in contrast to its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood, Epoxy Glue, Acrylic
Colorful display of affection 4, Mixed Media on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Passionate abstract expressionistic mixed media action painting inspired by city life. Layers of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Tropical Candy #3 : Abstract acrylic painting
By Danny Morgan
Located in New York, NY
shapes. The quick-drying qualities of acrylic paint are a natural choice for Morgan, provoking the action
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Equestrian Horseman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
American artist known for his paintings and screen prints of athletes, musicians, celebrities and sporting
Category
1960s Pop Art Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Woman with Pitcher oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
the background place the figure in a space of contemplation rather than narrative action.
The
Category
1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$427 Sale Price
40% Off
"Spirit Map 1", Contemporary, Abstract, Blue, Green, Acrylic Painting
By Cheryl Clinton
Located in Franklin, MA
with color- pouring, dripping, troweling, wiping, and layering paint are the actions of the painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Daring spectra 3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant abstract painting with many action drizzles in vibrant metallic blue, orange, green and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Awakening Garden 5, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on canvas Vibrant abstract painting with many action drizzles in pink, Yellow, red, gold
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Riding the storm, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Full of paint strikes and drizzles lots of action in this nature inspired painting. Green shades
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A little paradise, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
. Very spontaneous feel and action packed! This painting is on loose canvas and ships in a tube. This
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H.S.A.C - Abstract Colorful Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
became the subjects of her work, with their actions and mannerisms inspiring her paintings. Through her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
At The Bus Stop - Pink Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
became the subjects of her work, with their actions and mannerisms inspiring her paintings. Through her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Winzeedee, Abstract Painting
By Courtney Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
" through her use of color, texture, composition and action. "If the painting inspires you, or sets a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
"Study of a Child" Wolf Kahn, Expressionist Sketch, Bright Colors, Gestural
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
, including Elaine de Kooning and Robert De Niro, who were influenced by action painting but, at the same time
Category
1950s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Pink synergy (Fantasy garden), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant abstract painting with many action drizzles in vibrant pink, orange, green and iridescent
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Daring natural synergy 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant abstract painting with many action drizzles in pink, Yellow, teal, red, orange, green and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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