Massachusetts - Paintings
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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 Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
In her pared-down impressionist approach, artist Carey Parks illustrates three men walking on a sidewalk. Inspired by a photo refer...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A minimalist realistic still life of an open pomegranate by artist Christopher Garvey. The tart fruit is cut in three portions with its seeds scattered around...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The vibrant colors in this piece highlight a dynamic interplay of orange and green hues, evoking freshness and vitality. It captures the essence of abundance ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A variety of glass vases hold vibrant spring flower arrangements. The mix of colors creates a lively scene and contrasts against the soft, neutral background....
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A corridor in a public space hosts a series of windows. Their rhythmic repetition adds a sense of movement, while the harmonious color scheme of beige, grey, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A young woman walks through a myriad of water lilies, her illuminated figure contrasting sharply with the dark lake. Her posture and radiant hair create a fee...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
When artist Onelio Marrero's grandchildren visit, they love spending time in his spare bedroom, playing games, dressing up, and pretending. One of their favor...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A street in Chicago comes alive on a rainy afternoon. The wet pavement reflects the city lights, creating a shimmering effect as cars and pedestrians move thr...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Mixed Media
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Artist Mary Pratt grows pots of turmeric plants around her house, which sprout new shoots weekly and last throughout the summer. She visits the flowers in the...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero captures a moment inside an antiques shop, where a man browses lamps, pictures, and replicas of Frederic Remington bronzes. The interior i...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A two-toned contemporary abstract piece features a textured surface. In her signature style, artist Janet Hamilton applied thick layers of paint using drywall...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Inspired by the scenery of Monterey Bay in California, artist Lisa Elley captures a picturesque ocean view dotted with flowers in the foreground. California p...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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A solitary horse stands prominently against a cream-colored background. Created with multiple layers of oil paint, the artwork boasts a unique texture, reveal...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Elley depicts a glade of autumnal aspens in a rustic woodland. Once a year, she takes her fall sojourn to the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains to s...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Nicole Lamothe presents a bundle of fresh petunias placed in a clear rounded vase. "The petunias flourish in the garden, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Christopher Garvey presents a group of varying glassware in different colors, sizes, and shapes. Set against a tonal background, the focus is drawn to ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A weathered farmhouse stands sentinel, a skeletal whisper against the vast prairie. Once, laughter echoed through its rooms, and children's dreams clung to th...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Inspired by a twilight he witnessed, artist Jose Luis Bermudez captures the setting sun on a natural landscape. Bathed in su...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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A fiery sunset settles over the mountains, clothed in winter snow. The sky paints the surface of a winding stream with vivid orange and yellow. Bare trees stand...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
The radiant warmth of sunset settles over a quiet harbor. Boats rest gently on still water as brilliant golds, oranges, and soft greens ripple across the sky an...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A flowing, expressionist portrait of woman lost in dance and embracing the promise of a new day. "I created this painting as 2020 drew to a close and 2021 daw...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Bold, contrasting colors surround the dominating layers of orange and yellow. Animated marks and stains add energy and texture to the composition. The joyful wa...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Three horses gather as the sun begins to set, their white forms outlined in confident black lines. The soft grey backdrop creates a calming atmosphere, allowing...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"A solitary deep pink daisy in an antique cup paired with a dried flower seed pod found on the path of my afternoon walk," shares artist Nicole Lamothe...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
This abstract composition features blocks and shapes in shades of blue, teal, gray, black, and white, forming a towering, building-like structure. A light blue ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Three women wearing swimsuits depict a joyful summertime feeling. Their figures, painted in arbitrary colors, stand out against the neutral background. The laye...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A dog takes in Park Avenue from the back seat of a stretch limo. Looking up, the canine sports an excited expression. Evidently, the Westminster Kennel Club i...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Elley displays an impression of a breezy coastal seascape on a beautiful summer's day. She draws inspiration from one of her plein air painting tr...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"This horse was just one in the midst of a crowd at the Santa Fe rodeo - a group that was waiting in the pens behind the action," shares artist Heather Foster...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"Every fall season, I embark on a sojourn to the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains to soak in the changing fall colors of the birch and quaking aspens," says ar...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Two people share a tense, personal moment over a morning beer in a bar. The scene delivers a strong story through the use of color, light, and character portray...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A young boy stands indoors, absorbed in his mobile device. Just beyond an open door, a polar bear looms inside the house, its mouth open as if roaring. The brig...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A thickly textured palette knife painting of an old saguaro cactus standing against a blooming spring desert backdrop. "This painting was inspired by the incredible Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California," shares artist Lisa Elley. "It's where the Colorado and Mojave Deserts collide with amazing vistas and dazzling flowers."
About the Artist
Working almost exclusively with a palette knife, Lisa Elley maneuvers her artistic blade with an uncanny fluidity. Why paint only with the knife? She says, "when I paint with a brush, which I do occasionally, I tend to focus on the detail. With a palette knife I can't focus on the detail too much, so my paintings are looser, and more gestural, with bigger sweeps and strokes." This technique is called wet-on-wet. And it seems to be quite popular, as she has been bestowed the title "Knife Queen" by her facebook fans. Fun fact: Lisa's high school art teacher told her to study harder at math, as a career in art was "impossible."
Words that describe this painting: desert, Mojave, flowers, floral, spring, cactus, sun, mountains, sky, landscape, California, Joshua Tree, impressionism, landscape, western, representational, oil painting, purple
Desert Bloom...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Blues and creams blend seamlessly to create a tranquil, abstract seascape. Artist Heidi Hybl experiments with asymmetrical compositions and gestures, applyin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage," says artist David Shepherd. He presents a vibrant, realistic piece of a face covered in vibrant flowers. A prismatic light...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Ivory flowers rise softly from a moody backdrop, while a burst of vibrant orange commands attention. This piece balances boldness and grace, proving that even i...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Simplified shapes and colors form a fragmented image of a village and night sky. Accents of warm colors from the moon and houses balance the dominant blue and g...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Multiple layers of color characterize this abstract piece. Shades of orange, yellow, and cream are applied dynamically, creating a vibrant composition. Bold bla...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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