Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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A soft winter hush settles over a quiet bend where a dark ribbon of water slips gently through snow-covered banks. Sparse reeds and delicate branches create a m...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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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 Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A pale winter road winds through a hush of trees, their bare branches reaching into soft, silvery air. The world holds its breath, and only the faint promise of...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A narrow, half-frozen stream winds through a snow-covered field, reflecting the soft light of a pale winter sky. Bare trees frame the scene and lead the gaze in...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A quiet expanse stretches beneath a pale sky, where the lake and horizon merge in muted, cool tones. This winter landscape speaks of stillness, endurance, and t...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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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 Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Two butterflies dance in the air, casting delicate shadows against a stucco home. A teal front door catches dappled light from the sun and shadows from a lush g...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A fallen tree stretches along a tranquil, icy riverbank, its gnarled branches reaching toward the pale winter sky. Patches of snow cling to the rugged bark, c...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A squash and a chocolate-covered maraschino cherry rest on a green table. Split open, they reveal rich colors and textures in their cores. In this still life, a...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Catherine McCargar presents an intriguing close-up of succulents tenaciously adorning a dramatic cliff. The view overlooks the Pacific Ocean in Point Lobos Natural Reserve. "This park near Carmel, California, is among my most inspirational places to visit," shares Catherine. She joyfully gets lost in painting, adding detail after detail. The fluid colors allow the movement of pigments and the precision of brushwork.
About the Artist
Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor, Archival Paper
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A barn stands at the corner of a dirt road, capturing the quiet poetry of rural life. Reflected in the still water below, the structure’s weathered textures a...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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The low winter sun shines through an aspen grove. Snow blankets the ground, turning the world into a quiet expanse of blue and white. Each step crunches beneath...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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This watercolor painting features a pegasus rendered in warm earth tones accented with bright blue feathers. Playful in spirit yet gentle in pose, the winged ho...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A gently flowing river reflects the soft glow of a warm summer morning, creating a sense of calm and stillness. A towering tree casts deep shadows over the wa...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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This still-life arrangement of Granny Smith apples resembles a family portrait. Thoughtfully composed to guide the eye, the grouping of fruit evokes the warmt...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Barns stand as a sanctuary for many farms across America. In this painting, a lit lantern in a high window of the structure acts as a guiding light under the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A modern landscape watercolor painting conveys a playfully surreal scene. Giant jelly doughnuts pose navigational hazards along the coast. The lighthouse on the...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Heavy downpours left a large puddle in a rural field. The rainwater reflects the bright sky above and the silhouettes of surrounding trees. Soft, diffused lig...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A white iris blooms against a gray and blue background. Its petals glow with purity, while subtle shadows echo the tones of the surrounding light. For artist Ja...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor, Archival Paper
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A serene woodland bathes in dappled sunlight. Tall trees cast shadows across a winding road and the grass, while streaks of light add a sense of peace to the sc...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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In this soft Northern California landscape, artist Patricia Pendergast explores the expressive colors she experienced while on location. "I pushed the local c...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Oil Pastel
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Artist Jinny Tomozy captures the drama of light and shadow on blooming Magnolias. She renders the flowers with a realistic approach, carefully detailing the d...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Jay Jense depicts an iris patch in his backyard. It portrays a moment of a humid spring evening, capturing a vivid memory of seeing the blooms in the lig...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Complementary colors take center stage in this still life. Purple plums rest in a yellow bowl, creating an immediate impact of bright hues. Above, a brightly ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Brightly colored lollipops burst from hand-crafted pottery, mimicking tulips blooming in spring. The arrangement hints at nostalgia and playfulness, blending wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Joanie Fords captures the beauty of Tucson, Arizona in this pastel artwork. Soft, glowing light filters through the terrain, contrasting the lush green c...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Pastel
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A peaceful rural scene unfolds in Pennsylvania Amish country. Artist Judy Mudd captures the calm and tradition of the Amish lifestyle, evident from the clothe...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A lighthouse stands on a grassy point, overlooking the tranquil waters of Admiralty Inlet. Its sturdy white walls and vibrant red roofs contrast with the blue...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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"Mt. Diablo has many faces," says artist Catherine McCargar. "It can be seen from afar and up close." In this painting, Catherine captured the scene by standi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Part of artist Suren Nersisyan's Palm Tree series. He says he is drawn to their elegant shape and fresh tropical vibe. In this painting, Suren paid special attention to the bright sunlight radiating across the fronds, giving the study great depth and dimension.
About the Artist
Suren is an impressionist painter eloquently capturing nature, landscapes, and cityscapes in paint. His body of work reflects several different stylistic approaches. Suren’s scenes in oil are inspired by Impressionist masters Monet and Van Gogh, while his watercolor series of flowers and birds are influenced by Eastern styles of painting and the colors of the Middle Eastern environment. Suren believes his role as an artist is to remind viewers that we all are part of the same natural universe.
Words that describe this painting: tropical, island, foliage, palm trees, coconut palm...
21st Century and Contemporary Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Catherine McCargar enjoys living in Northern California with the wine country of the Bay Area within easy reach. "I found the softly rolling hills of p...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A cluster of farm structures nestles within a vast green field. Scattered figures add subtle life and context without disrupting the calm atmosphere, enhancing ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A weathered can rests beside a Bible atop a wooden stool. Golden wheat stalks rise from a small tin cup, adding a touch of nature and warmth to the scene. The a...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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"As an artist, I constantly look for the ordinary to elevate and give it the attention that it deserves," says artist Dwight Smith. "In this painting, it was my wife's dresser. A beautiful rustic antique walked...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Dwight Smith depicts a modern interpretation of a strawberry plant. Ready for harvest, the fruit grows from the silverware that represents vines. This wa...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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An adorable black-and-white cat gazes forward with its green eyes, exuding curiosity. Soft, blended brushstrokes capture its smooth fur. Artist Catherine McCarg...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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The simple arrangement of mackerels and lemons creates a strong diagonal composition. Complementary colors enhance the palette. Selective and soft brushstrokes ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Pastel
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A white farmhouse sits quietly beneath a gray sky, its brick chimneys contrasting against the muted backdrop. A red tractor rests in the golden field. Artist ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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An arrangement of baking essentials rests on a wooden table, illuminated by the interplay of light and shadow, which highlights the diverse shapes and texture...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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A ghostly white, weathered house stands in contrast against the dark, looming trees. The worn texture and faded paint of its exterior capture a sense of aband...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Jinny Tomozy displays a budding aloe vera with a realistic approach. The contrast in color and shape of the flower in comparison to the rest of the suc...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Catherine McCargar paints a panoramic view of Mt. Diablo, a sight visible from her home. She paints a rendition of the mountain with much detail of the surrounding foothills. "I confess I have used my artistic license to have a little fun with the scene," admits Catherine. The title gives the viewer a hint about the creative aspect integrated into the stunning impression.
About the Artist
Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Suren Nersisyan paints an impressionist Belted Kingfisher in gentle brush strokes. The bird roosts on the dense summer...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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The first morning light stretches across the lake at Wind River, Wyoming. As the sky brightens, the woods remain shadowed, and the world slowly wakes. A crisp c...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Watercolor
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A barn quietly sits in the picturesque Pennsylvania countryside. The muted color palette evokes the serene tranquility inherent in the Amish homesteads of the...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Challenging conventional still-life pieces, artist Dwight Smith paints a contemporary koi pond with metal screws in the center. "Industrial or organic, animat...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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"I have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon - and as a result have fantasized painting them too," says artist James Nyika. "When I created this paintin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Wooden spools convey a natural landscape reminiscent of towering cliffs. Hues of blue threads form a vista mimicking rain pouring down on dry land. The interp...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
1980s Contemporary Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Ink
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Layers of various flowers, buds, and leaves crash into each other, creating a wonderful divergence of garden layers. Artist Jinny...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Jinny Tomozy presents pink daisies in detailed realism. She highlights the combination of the high-key delicate pink against the bold, saturated fuschi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Dwight Smith paints a realistic still life of a collection of red and green items. Apples, chillis, beans, buttons, and a sp...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Charcoal, Watercolor, Panel
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"There were several things that drew me to this Calla Lily in a garden full of lilies," says artist Jinny Tomozy. The flower's structure appears to resemble a...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
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Artist Maurice Dionne exhibits an autumnal impressionist view of a charming parkway canal. Fall colors beautifully create warmth from the crisp leaves on the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor, Archival Paper
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