UGallery Portrait Paintings

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Two figures sit around a fire and feed its flame. Ornamental elements surround them, creating a visual rhythm. The composition blends recognizable figures and a...

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A man sits cross-legged on a bench, his head cropped from the frame. The focus shifts to his posture, clothing, and the way his body occupies space. By removing...

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The painting hits immediately with confrontation. That mechanical immediacy produces an adrenaline response: tension, alarm, the urge to duck or to meet the fig...

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A man in a suit holds a woman as she leans back. The limited palette helps the viewer to take in the scene quickly and emotionally. Her teal dress creates a nea...

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A bride and two of her bridesmaids hold bouquets. The composition focuses on ritual and repetition, with the three women cropped at the neck and waist forming a...

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A man with a tall hat and a patterned suit dominates the composition. A smaller figure floats in the upper left corner. A flat green background creates a strong...

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People walk and chat along a New York City sidewalk. Buildings rise on the left, and trees offer shade on the right, creating a lively balance of architecture a...

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A woman in a white shirt over a black bikini strolls along a wooden boardwalk. Tall grasses sway on both sides, with lush greenery rising to the left. The sce...

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In a shaft of late-afternoon light, a woman sits half-submerged in an antique tub. The deep green walls around her fall into shadow. She looks at her rubber duc...

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A lone figure stands before a slot machine set against a wide Western horizon. The barren landscape reflects a sense of modern isolation. The man isn’t gambli...

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On a summer afternoon, a woman pauses on the High Line after a visit to the nearby Whitney Museum. Coneflowers and sunflowers frame the scene, with the Hudson R...

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Three figures stand side by side, their colorful attire standing out against the warm background. This artwork is part of artist John McCabe's EP release, Belmo...

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A girl lifts her skirt as she dances with her partner, not shown in the frame. Her pose communicates a quiet, ambiguous narrative. The slight twist of the torso...

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The painting features two dancers mid-dance, with only their legs shown in the frame. The woman's swirling skirt suggests a sudden lift or spin. The cropped per...

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Four stylized figures stand in a row against alternating blue and gray vertical panels. Each wears a distinct, patterned suit that highlights their personalitie...

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A woman’s blue dress twists and turns as she dances. The cropped composition focuses attention on her body language and the way fabric and skin respond to mov...

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This modern painting features a dancer in mid-slide. The contrast between his bright, colorful tie and the otherwise muted, neutral palette of his outfit and ba...

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A girl with a yellow Gerbera daisy for a head holds an orange refrigerator with human limbs in one hand and a cupcake topped with a telephone on the other. This...

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A vintage sedan cuts through a blazing blue desert sky as the driver glances out the window, caught between curiosity and concern. He knows mirages are common i...

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Artist Marie-Eve Champagne combines collage and surrealist techniques in this piece, using carefully curated imagery to invite reflection on our constructed nar...

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Artist Arden Rose presents a painting that is a journey through color, memory, and place. The subject’s bold gaze and vibrant red garment draw the viewer in, ...

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This painting celebrates the captivating presence of a redhead. Her auburn hair glows against a backdrop of soft blue hues, while her gaze is both engaging and ...

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Artist Guigen Zha presents a stylized portrait of a woman’s head, adorned with floral and tree-like elements against a backdrop of blue sky, moon, and seascap...

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A woman in a striped shirt and blue jeans lies on her stomach, one hand supporting her head. Her blonde hair falls forward and partly covers her face. The scene...

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The painting depicts a girl taking a selfie, with only part of her face visible. She wears a white, cropped shirt and stands against a yellow background. Artist...

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This painting captures an intimate moment between two dancers. Artist Duane Brown uses a restrained yet intentional palette. The pale dress of the woman contras...

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During the silent film era in Hollywood, the most dramatic scenes were often filmed amid the noise of hammering, sawing, and construction all around. Here, one ...

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Three friends gather outside an apartment building, their figures softened by hazy brushwork and a softened palette. The painting evokes the echoes of youth and...

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This painting is a modern reinterpretation of the English nursery rhyme "Rub-a-dub-dub, Three Men in a Tub," first published in Mother Goose's Melody in 1798. I...

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A solitary man on a subway platform stands in a pool of light. He stares down the dark tunnel as if by sheer will he could summon the train. Others, he admits...

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A performer leans toward the mirror, applying a final touch of lipstick beneath the glow of vanity lights. Clad in a star-spangled top and Uncle Sam hat, she re...

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A woman in a green bathing cap gazes to her side. A ray of color extends from her line of sight, suggesting her contemplation of what lies ahead. Retro imagery,...

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Mirrored to create two identical figures, a woman in a green swimming cap and bathing suit raises her hand to her forehead, as if scanning the horizon. Colorful...

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A woman looks ahead, confident in her next move. Her large white eyeglasses reflect the blue and yellow splattered background, symbolizing her decision-making a...

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A portrait of a woman wearing sunglasses emerges from a circular frame. Green and red stripes create rhythm in the dark background, while bright orange poppies ...

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A woman with a blue face, lips, and hair wears white sunglasses with pink lenses. Static diagonal lines in the yellow background create a sense of direction and...

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This diptych shows two women wearing bold sunglasses with bright pink lenses. The sun and its rays connect across both panels, while bird of paradise flowers bl...

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A woman gazes through oversized round sunglasses. Reflections of pink, purple, and orange ripple across the lenses and background. The vivid palette gives the p...

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This primitive-style painting captures a man and woman strolling with their pets on a radiant fall day. Bold, smudged outlines define the figures with raw simpl...

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Caught in a moment of decision-making, a swimmer raises both hands to her forehead and scans her view. Whether choosing a lane or facing something larger in lif...

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A stylized portrait presents a girl crowned with flowers. Bold flat colors, simplified forms, and geometric shapes lend the piece an Art Deco flair, while also ...

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This stylized portrait depicts a girl's head and shoulders, her pale green face glowing like moonlight. Pastel hues swirl through her hair, forming the impressi...

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A stylized portrait depicts a girl using bold blocks of color. Her face appears simplified and almost sculptural, rendered in muted tones of beige, grey, and pi...

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A Tibetan woman holding a prayer wheel and beads radiates quiet devotion. Painted in a classical realist style, the layers of multi-step glazing and subtle tona...

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A young Tibetan girl on her way to school symbolizes the start of a new semester and a new life. The sun overhead casts shadows on her form, revealing the textu...

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This classical realist portrait presents a young woman wearing traditional clothing and a vivid red scarf. A golden glow surrounds her figure, echoing the warmt...

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A solitary man stands in a pale, windswept landscape, his weathered face and sheepskin coat conveying resilience and quiet dignity. Textured brushwork and delicate glazing bring out the tactile qualities of fur and skin, while muted gray tones reflect the stark plateau and enduring perseverance. This oil painting in classical realism fuses traditional techniques with a profound cultural narrative.

About the Artist
Artist David Qiyi Liu paints realist works in oil, blending traditions of naturalism, neoclassicism, and elements of photorealism and impressionism. “I create this work because I believe painting has the power to honor life with care and to reveal the quiet poetry of the world around us,” says David. His subjects range from portraiture and Tibetan life to landscapes and still lifes, all reflecting his reverence for both individuality and universality. Influenced by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, and Andrew Wyeth, he strives to unite technical precision with emotional resonance. After receiving a Fine Art degree in 1977 and a Master’s in Oil Painting in 1988, David taught for more than thirty years in China before moving to the United States in 2022. He now works from his Flushing, New York studio, where morning light fills his space with clarity and calm. Outside of painting, he enjoys studying original works in museums, exploring art books, and guiding students in their creative growth.

Words that describe this painting: man, sheepskin, coat, cultural, heritage, figure, Andrew Wyeth, Jules Bastien Lepage...

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Standing before a vast sunlit valley, an elder cradles a baby while holding a prayer wheel in his other hand. Layered glazes and textured brushwork render the man’s weathered face and the child’s soft skin in striking contrast. Beaded ornaments gleam against heavy garments, while warm light and an expansive sky evoke the quiet strength of faith, continuity, and tradition. Painted in oil with classical realism, the work unites cultural depth with timeless technique.

About the Artist
Artist David Qiyi Liu paints realist works in oil, blending traditions of naturalism, neoclassicism, and elements of photorealism and impressionism. “I create this work because I believe painting has the power to honor life with care and to reveal the quiet poetry of the world around us,” says David. His subjects range from portraiture and Tibetan life to landscapes and still lifes, all reflecting his reverence for both individuality and universality. Influenced by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, and Andrew Wyeth, he strives to unite technical precision with emotional resonance. After receiving a Fine Art degree in 1977 and a Master’s in Oil Painting in 1988, David taught for more than thirty years in China before moving to the United States in 2022. He now works from his Flushing, New York studio, where morning light fills his space with clarity and calm. Outside of painting, he enjoys studying original works in museums, exploring art books, and guiding students in their creative growth.

Words that describe this painting: elder, man, child, prayer wheel, Tibetan, culture, traditional clothing, faith, tradition, spiritual, Andrew Wyeth, Jules Bastien Lepage...

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A large-scale painting captures a serene moment of a woman sitting at the bow of a boat. She gazes across endless shades of blue. The textured brushwork and lay...

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A woman sits facing a lake, her back turned as shifting colors of the sky ripple across the water. Her dress blends with the landscape, dissolving the boundary ...

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A woman sits poised on a sculptural pedestal, her back turned toward a luminous waterscape infused with soft blues, greens, and purples. Her dark hair gleams un...

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Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, artist Guigen Zha uses a limited palette to create a modern version of the iconic portrait. The figure's calm express...

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The artwork depicts a woman holding a restrained and introspective expression, perhaps suggesting a quiet confidence or contemplation. The contrast between the ...

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A woman appears with an impassive expression, seemingly absorbed in thought. Her calm face and sculptural softness bring a sense of tranquility, while the vibra...

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Beneath the stark canopy of a bus shelter, a young woman in a luminous gown sits in quiet anticipation. Her elegance is out of place and raises the question: "W...

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A close-up painting of two swing dancers demonstrates a strong grasp of form and movement. The orange backdrop contrasts sharply with the more subdued blues and...

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A surreal scene depicts a colossal woman standing amid farmland, her gaze fixed on a bird flying from her birdcage torso. A viaduct emerges from the base of her...

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A figure, cloaked in teal, calmly extends an apple forward against a muted rose background. The fruit, glowing with realism and crowned with a leaf, contrasts w...

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A figure with green hair wears a red structural dress and stands with an enigmatic presence. A goose on the side mirrors the vertical stance, its patterned feat...

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An elderly couple walks arm in arm along a misty street, their quiet closeness framed by golden autumn leaves. The fog softens the outlines of buildings and lam...