Massachusetts - Paintings

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Artist Sheila Grabarsky draws inspiration from the music she listens to while working. This piece, inspired by Rachmaninov, features abstract, slightly textur...

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Soft, muted shades of olive and sage blend to create an abstract impression of fall in October. A faint mist conveys the gentle transformation of nature durin...

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A row of slender trees lines a road in Provence, France. As artist Janet Dyer drove by, she was captivated by the configuration of the trunks against the pale...

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A floral-patterned mug stands beside a gleaming metal teapot accompanied by a plate of buttery, sweet palmier cookies. The polished stainless steel reflects t...

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A group of trees stands close together, their autumn-tinted canopies blending into one. Their hazy surroundings mirror the softness of the cloud above. In the...

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Sunlight filters through the forest, casting a warm, golden glow on the ground. Tall trees with reddish-brown trunks line ...

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Waves crash softly against a towering rock formation at El Matador Beach in Malibu. The sunlight illuminates the coastal scene, casting reflections on the wat...

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Symbolic of water's vitality, artist Kira Yustak depicts a sight of hands cupping water from a clear river. She paints the introspective piece with an absorbi...

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A group of men in hats had their photo session interrupted by an orange giraffe eager to join in. Amused by the giraffe's wide smile, they decided to keep the photo. The orange background highlights their presence and adds an energetic feel to the scene.

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Artist John McCabe produces graphic illustrations that take a progressive spin on pop art. He typically takes influence from his music to create vibrant caricatures of people, places, and things significant to the industry. Growing up, one of the highlights for John when buying music is the artwork on the packages. Inspired by that, he created art for his first EP, and every subsequent release includes artwork for each single, plus a front and back cover for the record. "The pieces are normally tied or related to the lyrics of a particular song," shares John. "In the case where I have made a series structured around music, a unique narrative unfolds within each." As imaginative as he is, John usually paints from the island surface of his kitchen or the dining room table. His music studio also doubles as a work area where he does pre-sketches. John has had several profiles from VoyageLA, Shoutout LA, and Queen City Arts and Sounds. His record label has featured his works along with his eclectic music releases.

Words that describe this painting: hats, giraffe, suit, hat, polka dot pants...

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"This piece is a powerful depiction of love, friendship, and courage," shares artist Miranda Gamel. A contemporary portrait of a young woman, set in a bright ...

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Artist Alicia Dunn presents an abstract vista of the Northern California coast. Tantalizing hues of turquoise engulf the sedate coast. Alicia paints vibrant a...

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Artist Suren Nersisyan shows a beautiful Mediterranean view of a Greek island. The picturesque scene overlooks a charming Grecian ...

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Artist Warren Keating connects two expressive overhead scenes of a person holding an umbrella and a cowboy strutting forward. Their cool blue shadows converge...

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A lone red-tailed hawk floats between lofty palm trees and the moon. Wispy clouds drift across the sky, basking in the light from the setting sun. As the nigh...

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Artist Sheila Grabarsky demonstrates an abstraction of interlacing colors with hints of green, blue, and white peeping from the predominantly maroon, black, and mustard yellow background. A whimsical portrayal of ever-changing moods. Sheila incorporates dried acrylic skins within the multilayered composition, creating textures, depth, and history. The expressive gestural strokes depict a sense of sinuous motion.

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Sheila Grabarsky is known for her bold, gestural nature scenes. Her fluid paintings have been compared to those of Vasily Kandinsky...

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Bold strokes capture a partially nude woman against a deep, muted background. Artist Judy Mackey uses minimal detail, intentionally leaving the face blank to ...

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"The most popular calla lily meaning these days is that of purity, faithfulness, and holiness," says artist Jo Galang. "The flower is often depicted in image...

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A woman pours tea from a shiny metal teapot into a delicate cup. The rich, warm liquid cascades smoothly. The composition reflects a routine that demands slow...

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"Part of the meditation process is to allow your mind to clear, follow a journey, and allow thoughts to pass through," says artist Candice Eisenfeld. "The vertical, thin section in the middle is an abstracted version of the landscape, it is varnished while the other parts have no gloss. This process was done to illustrate how our perceptions of the world and experiences can change, and how we can recognize these lenses to achieve clarity. The left side depicts peaceful, floating, abstracted thoughts."

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As an American exploring issues of identity, artist Candice Eisenfeld paints through the lens of the first American art movement, the Hudson River School. Rather than depicting a specific locale, Candice’s artwork evokes a sense of place. These "inner landscapes" are invented, and often reference photographs taken during travels in southern Appalachia and the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains. Whether real or imagined, her paintings are influenced by the Dutch Masters, Tonalists, and Chinese painting. Produced on a single wooden panel, the ethereal landscapes are often joined with segments of aqueous color fields which act as commentary for the landscapes, like the chorus in a Greek play. The crisp, hard edges separating the landscapes from the color fields command a sense of order in an otherwise fluid and painterly surface. With two or three sections of the panel competing for attention, the painting creates multiple focal points. Candice's art has been displayed in embassies in Namibia and Belarus, held in the collections of Norwest Bank and Northwest...

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Gazing south down the California Coast toward Los Angeles, a dreamy coastal landscape depicts the Central California region. The stunning view encompasses Hal...

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Using a light and soft palette, artist Mary Pratt paints a figure in a buoyant tulle dress surrounded by contrasting geometric shapes. With a pink rose in her hand, and a palm delicately placed under her chin, the woman exudes elegance heightened by her graceful manner. "I portrayed a scene where the levitating objects create action in an otherwise restful place."

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Mary Pratt, a Georgia-based artist, is known for her impressionistic yet modern oil paintings that capture the world with a jovial poise. Her soft, ethereal palette is complemented by the occasional bright pop of color. The artist’s aesthetic choices are intuitive rather than premeditated. Through her gestural brushstrokes, Mary’s paintings summon a joyful, even childlike, emotional response. Her style is nuanced by a range of inspirations, including scenery from the state of Georgia. The personal edge that Mary brings to each painting alters and enhances recognizable subject matter, cultivating an imaginative visual experience.

Words that describe this painting: figure, figurative, contemporary, woman, people, dress, fashion, gentle, flower, soft, pastel, impressionism, oilpaint, impressionism, people, oil painting, pink

Seated In Perpetual Motion...

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The painting draws inspiration from the Big Sur Coast, capturing its essence in an abstract piece that evokes the receding sunset through bold, striped patter...

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The painting captures a lively scene where a group of people dances joyfully, lost in the music with closed eyes. Their vibrant clothing and fluid movements i...

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Pastel hues depict the vibrant image of a sunset at a beach. Color blocks capture the uplifting energy of the seascape, with the expansive sky and shifting cl...

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An explosion of bright colors evokes a lively garden. The fluorescent pink and bright yellow colors bring a touch of modernity and dynamism, perfectly balanc...

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Artist Jessica JH Roller spent time in South Florida Beach, where numerous species of crabs roam on the shore, lagoon, and bike trail. Jessica depicted them i...

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A young man pushes a traffic light across a grassy field. Dressed casually in a blue jacket over a white shirt and shorts, he moves through the landscape unde...

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One of the vibrant sights of New York City's Chinatown is the wall of posters. Brightly colored layers overlap and peel away, revealing a dynamic mosaic of colors and images. In the painting, bold characters fading from yellow to orange spell out "BIG DISCOUNT," while the smaller text reads "EXCELLENT QUALITY FOOD."

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Artist Leroy Burt paints playful, offbeat landscapes and portraits based on his experiences living in Milwaukee, New York, Costa Rica, and currently Rochester, Minnesota. "I think of my paintings as short stories," he says. As a young child, Leroy faced a number of obstacles. His parents divorced when he was four years old and he was raised by his grandparents in a three-room shack without running water or electricity. Leroy worked hard to pull himself out of poverty. He studied graphic design and painting, which led to a 30-year career in graphic design - five years at WMVS, the PBS television station in Milwaukee, fifteen years at city hall in Milwaukee, and ten years at WNET, the PBS station in New York. In 2015, Leroy retired to focus his energy on painting. Today, he works from a tiny studio filled with half-finished paintings stacked against every wall. "There are photos and sketches for future paintings taped everywhere," says Leroy. "My windows are filled with orchids. There are books, films and music CDs in every corner. And the room is dominated by a black and silver Andy Warhol silkscreen...

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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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Early morning fog on the water reveals a quiet world. The pink sky casts a gentle glow over the dimly lit rocks scattered across the bay. Beyond, misty outlines...

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Artist Candice Eisenfeld draws inspiration from the silhouetted trees of the rainforests of Northern Georgia. "One early morning as the fog was clearing, a hawk guided me through the mountains," shares Candice. "The hawk led me through ethereal, meditative places with overwhelming beauty." She took photographs of her journey and painted her experiences of the adventure. "The bottom image depicts the rough, beginning of the journey and the scene portrays the ending. The rough, orange texture denotes the bark of the trees."

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As an American exploring issues of identity, artist Candice Eisenfeld paints through the lens of the first American art movement, the Hudson River School. Rather than depicting a specific locale, Candice’s artwork evokes a sense of place. These "inner landscapes" are invented, and often reference photographs taken during travels in southern Appalachia and the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains. Whether real or imagined, her paintings are influenced by the Dutch Masters, Tonalists, and Chinese painting. Produced on a single wooden panel, the ethereal landscapes are often joined with segments of aqueous color fields which act as commentary for the landscapes, like the chorus in a Greek play. The crisp, hard edges separating the landscapes from the color fields command a sense of order in an otherwise fluid and painterly surface. With two or three sections of the panel competing for attention, the painting creates multiple focal points. Candice's art has been displayed in embassies in Namibia and Belarus, held in the collections of Norwest Bank and Northwest...

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Flowers in different colors, shapes, and sizes unfurl from a brown vase. Artist Robert Hofherr draws inspiration from the works of Fauvist master Raoul Dufy. Th...

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Early morning sunlight brings out the soft colors of fall. Riverside trees cast a soothing shadow onto the water that reflects their vibrant hues. The stillne...

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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 vintage goodies that were as fun to dig through as to wear. The shop was full of clothing, shoes, jewelry, and bags, some dating back to the golden days of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. The ceiling was pink and covered with toys, trinkets, signs, and other captivating eye candy.

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Artist Leroy Burt paints playful, offbeat landscapes and portraits based on his experiences living in Milwaukee, New York, Costa Rica, and currently Rochester, Minnesota. "I think of my paintings as short stories," he says. As a young child, Leroy faced a number of obstacles. His parents divorced when he was four years old and he was raised by his grandparents in a three-room shack without running water or electricity. Leroy worked hard to pull himself out of poverty. He studied graphic design and painting, which led to a 30-year career in graphic design - five years at WMVS, the PBS television station in Milwaukee, fifteen years at city hall in Milwaukee, and ten years at WNET, the PBS station in New York. In 2015, Leroy retired to focus his energy on painting. Today, he works from a tiny studio filled with half-finished paintings stacked against every wall. "There are photos and sketches for future paintings taped everywhere," says Leroy. "My windows are filled with orchids. There are books, films and music CDs in every corner. And the room is dominated by a black and silver Andy Warhol silkscreen...

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Varying blues and teals, accented with orange geometric shapes, evoke the expansive feeling of an open landscape. The piece illustrates transcending limitatio...

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A group of narrow, colorful houses stand side by side on a hill. The distant mountains bask under a cloudy summer sky. Tall birch trees with autumn leaves rustle with joy, adding to the vibrancy. The bright colors exude a playful energy.

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Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths...

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A small patch of reeds line the edge of a pond, catching the sun early in the morning. Their golden blades contrast with the deep greens of the surrounding tr...

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Artist Dorothy Dunn presents an abstract seascape with saturated hues of turquoise. "There is a fleeting moment when the sun breaks through a stormy sky and i...

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A young boy and his dog walk along the a sunny shore in artist Sally Adams's tranquil piece. "Lake Michigan is a beautiful but very...

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A stoic portrait of a cheetah looking out over a glowing sunset, with the animal's cool and collected pose amplified by the painterly surroundings. "This piece gives a sense of the calm before the storm - of inner peace," says artist Miranda Gamel. "The cheetah is looking out into the fast landscape, looking for a sign, all while knowing there will be one to find."

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The daughter of two artists, Miranda Gamel grew up with artistic aspirations. “When I was young, I couldn’t imagine that I would be anything else… it only seemed natural,” she says. She further developed her skills with her teachers (and fellow UGallery artists) John and Elli Milan. Miranda’s paintings exist on the edge of the surreal and the fantastical while remaining grounded in human emotion. Each painting, through its dynamic imagery, conveys the spirit embodied by the composition’s subject. Miranda’s ultimate goal is to portray each individual “being their true, raw, authentic self.”

Words that describe this painting: cheetah, wildlife, big cat, desert, sunset, animal, calm, expressionism, animals, non-representational, oil painting, purple

New Horizon...

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Two friends hold hands, their vibrant figures symbolizing their bond. The reds, pinks, and yellows create a cheerful scene. Artist Robin Okun features a brigh...

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Dainty happy orbs of blue, purple, and red transform from cool to warm. Illuminated from above by early winter sun, they fall unhurriedly to the soft pristine snow. Part of artist Natasha Tayles's signature Circle series.

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Vibrant colors makes Natasha Tayles happy. She enjoys discovering new methods and techniques of painting and creativity. For her, art is an important form of self-expression. "It's about being in my own world where it feels free, fun, easy and enjoyable," she explains. She feels the most liberated when working in an abstract style and prefers everything bright and colorful.

Words that describe this painting: circles, abstract, sun, morning, kids, children, nursery, abstract, acrylic painting, purple, red

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Small boats line a harbor in San Sebastian, Spain, their colorful hulls reflecting in the water. The summer sun casts a warm glow over the scene. Impressionis...

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Geometric and organic elements flow together in this striking abstract, blending elements of land and sky. Bright orange planes provide compelling balance to ...

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A traveler sits on the edge of a fountain, resting under the shade. Nearby, a lady crossing the street seems also to be seeking refuge from the sun. Shaded sp...

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Artist Robert Hofherr shares an expressionist view of rocky outcrops in the forest. Bold color, energetic paint application, and a simplified drawing style he...

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A bird of paradise charms with its beauty. Its fiery petals contrast vividly with the lush green leaves. Inspired by her photograph taken during a stroll in S...

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Artist Carey Parks depicts a blooming hydrangea plant. The soft background brings out the delicate pink petals and vibrant green leaves. Carey selects the flo...

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Artist Carey Parks portrays blooming hydrangeas from her garden. Set against a soft lilac background, the cluster of petals burst with rich pigments of magent...

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Red, juicy cherries rest in a glass bowl, showcasing their plumpness and vibrant summer hues. The light illuminates their glossy skin, while shadows add depth...

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Artist Pat Doherty serves a still-life of a chocolate sundae next to a raspberry swirl cupcake—a perfect Sunday morning treat. "I draw on my experience as ...