Original Outsider Art
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"There is nothing better than welcoming a new day with the sun shining in a cloudless sky," says artist Pat Forbes. Topsy turvy monochrome structures in pale ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Interior Paintings
Acrylic
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"Three dogs created from the labels of Italian wines, primarily Chianti, meet to share the day's news," describes artist Libby Ramage. Utilizing paper, wine l...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
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Rosemary, a black-and-white cat, sits gracefully, basking in the sun. A bank of red zinnias with bold, fan-like petals surrounds her, creating a striking cont...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
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A red-tailed hawk soars high above, while the lake mirrors the mountains and blue sky. Artist Kira Yustak was inspired by watching these birds glide effortles...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
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A cat with striking blue eyes crouches against a vibrant yellow background. Bold, thick black lines outline its body, giving it a playful, cartoonish feel. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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On a trip to Kauai, Hawaii, artist Kira Yusak found inspiration watching the sunrise each morning during her beach strolls. She noticed the colors, clouds, an...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
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This self-portrait captures a quiet moment with a neutral expression. The piece magnifies the artist's desire to live true and minimally, reflecting a sincere...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Exploring a narrative on the hazards and uncertainties of love, the artwork conveys the idea that letting oneself fall into affection is a gamble. The wood ba...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Two magical birds find refuge in an evergreen forest, seeking shelter from the cold winter weather. Jewels and prominent markings adorn their bodies. This whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller crafts a visual tale of a playful interaction between creatures of the night. "Long before the break of day, a bat enters a home, awa...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Jessica JH Roller depicts four ponies in bright, playful tones and bold graphic style. "I wish to give a new tilt to colors often used in fashion and h...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage presents an autumnal scene marked by large leaves falling from the sky. "As the sun fades, a young boy becomes the man," says Libby. Showi...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Two nude figures join hands in artist Libby Ramage's arresting primitive piece. The elderly couple braces themselves going into an uncertain future. "The firs...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a portrait of a charming pair of long-bodied dogs. She draws inspiration from the jolly pet daschunds of her friend. Jessica's...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Soft brushwork and a mix of bright and gentle hues bring a sense of calm to this misty scene. Lively wildflowers bloom in the foreground, their cheerful tones a...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
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In this uplifting garden view, artist Drew Noel Marin combines a bright palette with soft, rhythmic strokes to set a warm summer mood. Orange and pink blossoms ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media
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"On hot summer afternoons on the East Side of Milwaukee, a young man could often be seen carrying his pet Tegu lizard to Bradford Beach so it could bask in th...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
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In 2016 I inherited an envelope of old photographs my mother had taken at a closed and soon to be demolished icon of my area, Idora Park. This old amusement p...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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This is the eighth in a series of pieces done from old photographs my mother took of the now extinct amusement park, Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio. Idora Pa...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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The photographs that form the head of this catlike creature are images of the carousel from the amusement park Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio that is long go...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media
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A poised cat with striking blue eyes sits amid an array of houseplants and dining wares. Pops of yellow contrast vibrantly against the background. The bold li...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A kindly middle-aged man holds his cat companion in this painting, depicting the artist Jessica JH Roller's husband with one of their family cats. The gentle ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
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Large clusters of hydrangeas burst with vibrant blue hues, while a delicate butterfly perches on top, infusing the scene with life and lightness. Artist Kira ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Abstract Paintings
Paper, Crayon
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In this whimsical painting, a family of deer roams around a nature reserve. An owl perches on one of the trees, silently observing the woodland activity. A pr...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
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"Just off Brady Street, in Milwaukee’s East Side, there used to be a place with class and style," says artist Leroy Burt. The store was a treasure trove of ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Interior Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a primitivist portrait of her cat, Rachel. With her sleek black fur and striking yellow eyes, the feline's electric personalit...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"With the world asleep, the fox's senses are awakened," says artist Jessica JH Roller. Running free through the crisp evening air, the nocturnal creature frol...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage presents a modern expressionist piece collaged from abandoned students' works. She comes up with a composition clamoring in joy. Cartoonis...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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"Nothing captures the excitement of New York City like Christmas ornaments in and around Times Square," says artist Leroy Burt. "This arrangement of decoratio...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Wood
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Paper, Crayon, Pen
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media
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- What is outsider art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.
- What is outsider art called now?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What outsider art is called now varies. Because artists who produce outsider art often lack formal training and rely on innate skill, some people refer to their work as visionary art, self-taught art, intuitive art, grassroots art and naïve art. Another term for outsider art is "art brut." French artist Jean Dubuffet introduced the phrase in the 1940s to describe art produced by artists outside the mainstream. Art brut translates literally to "raw art." Shop a wide variety of outsider art on 1stDibs.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An original piece of art is a work that is considered to be an authentic example of an artist’s output, versus a reproduction. An original piece may refer to a sculpture, painting, a performance work or any other work in a range of other media. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage original pieces of art.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021The cost of original art has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $50 to $10,000 and the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. Having said that, a good advice would be to learn more about the artist that is of your interest and the pricing range according to your budget, this would include the CV-bio of the artist, quality and quantity of the works produced, gallery representation, exhibitions, private and corporate collections, etc. and base on that information it would be easier to understand better how much that particular original art should cost.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, a lithograph isn’t technically an original work of art. It’s a type of print, but a lithograph is generally more prized than a common print because each lithograph is hand-made by the artist through the process of lithography. They’re usually made in much lower quantities than prints, which are easier to produce on a large scale. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of lithographs from various artists.
- Is it worth buying original art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024Many art lovers believe that buying original art is worth it. One appealing facet of buying original art is that you can choose a medium that appeals to you from paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and more. Art can be displayed in your home to beautify interiors, and pieces from some artists may increase in value over time. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in original art is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Explore a large collection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, original art prints may be worth something. However, the value of prints varies greatly based on the artist, age, image quality, historical significance, availability and overall condition. To find out how much a print that you own may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer, who can evaluate your piece based on its characteristics and history and give you an estimated fair market value for it. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of art prints.
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