Massachusetts - Mixed Media

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Dimensional collage elements define a man's profile. His colorful and pattern-rich attire creates a striking focal point against the blue background. Artist D...

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Inspired by abstracted nature, this artwork combines rain-like marks with organic shapes to form a structured composition. Layered papers and subtle neutral w...

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Artist Jennifer Ross depicts a white horse with a stunning display of autumn colors in the background. She references the piece after a poem by Richard Wilber about wading through a fall meadow. Jennifer composes the equine portrait using her Kintsugi eggshell technique, a Japanese art form of repairing broken objects with gold lacquer. The white shell fragments form a striking image of the majestic creature, highlighted with a few touches of metallic gold to catch the light.

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Artist Jennifer Ross creates intimate portraits of birds, nests and horses. Jennifer grew up surrounded by the art of her mother and grandfather. Her attempt to follow in their footsteps presented detours, however, and she ended up working in art galleries selling other's work. But her desire to paint continued to grow throughout the years. In 2008, a gift certificate...

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This evocative painting portrays a woman seen from behind, flanked by two large dogs as she stands amidst a luminous, dreamlike landscape. Her black-and-white p...

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A romantic collage inspired by Gustav Klimt’s iconic painting features a couple adorned with patterned golden robes. The shimmering background creates an ethe...

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The day fades into a warm orange glow that gently kisses the peaks of the desert mountains. Cool purple, blue, and green shadows sweep across the hills and fi...

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Lily pads and dappled light dance on a pond. Rich blues and greens with an embedded gold metal leaf create movement in the water. The mosaic-stained glass aesth...

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A dark structure cuts across a misty, pale background, while a warm, glowing light emanates from within. A luminous orb floats in the lower right corner. The ar...

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A woman sits relaxed with a contemplative gaze. The cool blues and greens around her warm-toned figure, combined with strong contrasts of light and dark, crea...

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Artist Human Yelitza Diaz demonstrates two figures, one helping the other climb a green wooden structure. She creates the figures with resin and paints their ...

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A grid-like pattern forms a golden wall, exemplifying artist M. Clark's expressive medium. The technique used to create this is one where gold foil is sculpted using an innovative process M. developed. "This work has a continuously shifting luminosity that is dependent on the viewer’s vantage point," says M. "This provides an infinitely evolving viewing experience. The edges are finished in gold foil creating a halo effect around the artwork as light reflects off the sides of the piece."

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M. Clark manipulates metallic foil in order to create rich surfaces that are highly reactive to shifts in light. She strives to continually push the bounds of her gold foil medium, including working directly with a manufacturer to develop foil in specific sizes and colors that were not previously available...

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Symbolic imagery surrounds a poised woman, exploring themes of memory and identity. Photographs adorn her black dress, while birds and botanical elements brin...

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A garden in full bloom pulses with life and color. Bold, expressive strokes and shimmering gold leaf bring life to the flowers. The contrast between the organic...

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Lotus flowers float on a pond while koi fish peacefully swim below. A dragonfly flies above, witnessing the tranquil aquatic scene. Artist Yelena Sidorova mad...

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Artist Terri Bell expresses an emotional abstraction of fragmented feelings. These small recollections span universally and happen to every one of us. She pai...

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Artist Jennifer Ross captures a moment of quiet connection with her signature eggshell collage technique. A horse stands peacefully still as a delicate bird flu...

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"This piece is like magnified images of the inner constellations of neurons, thought forms, and connections," shares artist Maya Malioutina. A minimalist mode...

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While camping in the Sonoran Desert, artist Crystal DiPietro beholds the sight of the mesas lighting up at dawn. Soft purple shadows cast over the foothills a...

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A statue-like female figure appears in profile, adorned with delicate flowers in her hair. A swirling abstract design resembles a spiraling staircase or shell. ...

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A woman and her orange cat rest peacefully under a starry night sky. The vibrant palette evokes a magical atmosphere in the scene. Artist Yelena Sidorova made...

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A linear and tactile grid in earthy tones evokes the sensation of uncovering archaeological finds. The patterns resemble ancient writings found on cave walls,...

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Zinnias burst with vibrant energy, their single and double-petaled blooms showcasing a spectrum of colors. Bright sunlight and soft shadows highlight the varied...

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A brawny bison stands against a vibrant, dreamlike landscape. Layers of brown add warmth to its dark-toned fur, while vivid blue strokes around its eye give i...

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Various materials and textures create depth in this modern abstract composition. Fabric, impasto, and corrugated cardboard form a layered, tactile surface. Co...

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An abstract minimalist composition is divided into two distinct patterned sections. Detailed lines and irregular circles define the upper area, while small, t...

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A collage of paints and papers creates a composition filled with textures and symbolism. It reflects relationships and the invisible connections we share. Ins...

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Botanical elements, bold typography, and abstract shapes surround a feminine figure. Through this collaged artwork, artist Darlene McElroy questions what defi...

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Three hummingbirds soar gracefully against a soft, dreamy sky filled with pastel clouds and golden light. Their delicate forms and jewel-toned bodies stand ou...

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This contemporary abstract combines paint and paper collage to create a textured linear pattern in the lower portion of the artwork. The top section features ...

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Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates a contemporary collage of vintage ephemera. She imposes the image of a lady with butterflies and paints a luscious apple h...

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An intricate assemblage of reclaimed wood, carefully cut and placed together to form a balanced composition that also highlights the character of the individual pieces. "No matter the side, there is a natural middle - a common ground - to meet upon," says artist Heather Patterson. "I bring together materials as disparate as flooring, piano parts, driftwood and crown molding, seeking to visually verbalize the opportunity for unity. Though we are many parts, we can join together to form a new mosaic...

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Branches stretch towards a violet sky, with green leaves contrasting against the colorful background. Roots extend into a surreal pink and blue ground, where ...

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Bold fluorescent colors weave through the composition, shifting between recognizable shapes and abstract forms. The haunting imagery reveals drips, dots, and ...

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A female figure burst with earthy tones and vibrancy. The combination of collage papers, acrylic glazes, and oil pastels infuses the piece with a playful abst...

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For this modernist representation of spring, artist Brit J Oie took inspiration from the words of Rainer Maria Rilke: "It is Spring ...

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"I've always been fascinated by what people see in my paintings," says artist Patrick O'Boyle. He displays an implication of a man traveling the deep void of brilliant hues. Part of his series of colorful abstracts with hints of recognizable subject matter that leaves the viewer room to explore. He combines techniques of collage and painting to unfold a dreamy and entertaining narrative.

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Patrick O'Boyle primarily paints in a studio, rarely using reference material other than his own thoughts and dreams. He always paints in a series of five - at the end of the fifth painting he revisits and reworks all of them until he feels they're complete. Using extra-long handles on his brushes, Patrick paints at a distance from the canvas so he can see the works evolve as a whole from the one color he starts with to the vibrant array at the end.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, colorful, bright, texture, mixed media, mark-making, collage, people, abstract, people, mixed media artwork, purple

The Traveler...

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"Two small figurines sitting together as a couple, waiting in harmony, happiness, and love," says artist Yelitza Diaz. Each Small Being is made of resin and p...

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"This painting was inspired by birds taking flight,” says artist Linda Shaffer. “I love hummingbirds and live in Las Vegas, Nevada where they flourish. They zip all around my back yard and are beautiful to behold.” Linda captures the essence of the creature into a vibrant multi-layered mixed media. She utilized red, turquoise, and blue with hand-printed paper, original images, and washi papers resulting in a dynamic abstract piece.

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Artist Linda Shaffer creates intricately layered abstract collages based on her worldly travels. "My defining art moment was when I was eleven years old and I got to visit Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs," says Linda. "I watched mesmerized as the potter working on the wheel created a beautiful piece of art as if by magic from a lump of brown wet mud. I knew someday I would create those beautiful pieces of magic." After high school, Linda became a registered nurse. On her days off, she made pottery at a local studio. As her nursing career progressed – from labor and delivery to ICU and trauma, and then college nursing – she returned to school for her bachelor’s in business administration. Every elective she chose was an art class, and she built her own clay studio. Eventually, Linda earned her master’s in public health and became a tenured college professor. She was delighted that the job allowed her to take art classes every semester, where she discovered painting and printmaking. Linda retired early from teaching and wanted to learn more about fine jewelry, so she attended the Gemological Institute of America. Since 2011, she has been working full-time as a painter and jeweler. When Linda's not making art, she enjoys golfing with a close circle of friends. She's made two hole-in-ones and plans for more.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, mixed media, collage, hand-printed paper, monoprints, hummingbirds, animal, abstract, animals, mixed media artwork, red

Take Flight...