Massachusetts - Paintings
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Carney displays an abstract depiction of wildflower-covered fields and sea corals in sophisticated earthy tones. Part of her lush and colorful Geo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Gary J. Noland Jr. unveils an enthralling abstract piece dominated by black and white strokes. He combines two of his signature series to create this captivating composition. Gary creates tension by applying a brightly colored grid to a muted surface that is scrapped, scratched, and sanded to reveal what lies beneath.
About the Artist
Artist Gary Noland Jr. creates expressive abstracts with rich colors, splashes, and mark-making. “I create layers that are then scraped, scratched, and sanded to give a glimpse of what lies beneath the surface,†says Gary. Artistically inclined at a young age, Gary was inspired to pursue his creativity after winning a poster-making contest in the first grade. Later, he completed his Master of Fine Arts at the University of Kentucky, fully realizing his dynamic abstractions. Gary worked in quality departments of various manufacturing plants—their floors layered with paint and tape that had been scratched or worn down over many years—became a key influence of his distinctive style. Today, his process begins with images of old floors...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A large flock of crows whirls above the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and the Pacific Coast Highway. The orange sun creates a warm backdrop for their silho...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The Kancamagus Trail in Conway, New Hampshire, undergoes a captivating transformation every fall. With their vibrant leaves, the maple trees stand out against...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
The rising sun hides behind the trees, casting their crowns in a soft red glow. Cotton candy clouds drift across the sky, their reflections dancing on the tra...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Gestural and textured techniques infuse the painting with a delightful sense of organic garden forms. Intricate drawings and lines come to life as acrylics an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Beneath the blue sky, a thicket of trees displays their autumn-tinted foliage. Thin clouds in the distance and wispy grasses in the foreground add depth to th...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Grass, bushes, and trees form a picturesque setting for a rivulet that subtly joins a stream. Varied brushstrokes capture the nuances of their forms and textu...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
1950s Post-Modern Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Early fall brings forth golden grasses, with distant mountains providing a cool backdrop. The rushing stream curves through the sunlight and shade, creating a sense of movement within the composition. Bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors capture the rugged beauty of the landscape...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles presents an abstract seascape with tonal hues of blue and white. A spectacle of subtle colors and a special place to gather your thought...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
An abstract representation of a woodland bursts with vibrant flowers, creating a joyous celebration of bold colors. Brilliant blues reminisce of a cool and re...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles portrays his autumn study of nature. The grove, decked with red, orange, and yellow foliage, stands proudly in the middle of an expansiv...
21st Century and Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
This artwork is made with colorful square dots to capture daytime in the abstract. The edges of the gallery wrapped canvas are in ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Karen Hansen plays with earthy colors and lavender hues to create a conceptual abstract piece. Its purpose is to serve as a visual tool for meditation,...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Valerie Berkely presents a strong and atmospheric floral abstract using a limited palette of transparent purples and yellow. "I want the work to glow," says Valerie. She demonstrates expressive finger painting...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Patrick Duffy displays his signature linear marks in this composition. He paints solid blocks of black and gray, mimicking the silhouette of towering m...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A vibrant autumn scene unfolds as towering trees with golden leaves stretch toward the azure sky. The quiet neighborhood below hosts quaint houses nestling am...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Festive holiday ornaments spread out in artist Hadley Northrop's jubilant impressionist rendering. A window display of a store in Los Angeles during the yuletide, the kind of still life that catches the painter's eye. Light beams from red chili pepper string bulbs, a spotlight, and reflections from the city street reflected in the round baubles and the shop window...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Artist Hyoungseok Kim paints five human figures in a bus station. He emphasizes the material and scientific features of nature by e...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Terri Bell presents a lively grid punctuated with organic shapes and linear patterns. The work serves as a metaphor for the ever-changing complexities ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster presents a vibrant still-life of delectable fruits and dainty daisies. Luscious red apples and plump strawberries sparkle on the deep gray ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A view from a ferry ride offers a glimpse of a distant mountain clad in snow, its peak hidden behind thick layers of clouds. The still water and gray sky sugg...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Samuel Pretorius paints a warm and refreshing stretch of Coronado Beach. He displays a quintessentially California composition in charismatic impressionism. The lifeguard tower and palm tree overlook the sea glistening in the late afternoon sun. "I wanted to capture the heat of the sand on a hot summer day with the promise of cooling down in the ocean," says Samuel.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: lifeguard tower, beach, Coronado, California, ocean, sand, shore, island, sky, clouds, afternoon, summer, season, seascape...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An orange diagonal line crosses over a purple background, symbolizing a Chinese character that means "human." It conveys that individuals require a support sy...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Shela Goodman presents an impressionist outlook of a barn and silo. The placement of the yellow flowers in the foreground aptly embodies the carefree s...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks depicts three kids standing outside a suburban neighborhood. She uses an old family photo to capture the essence...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Pat Doherty displays colorful macarons on a pedestal plate next to an arrangement of pink and orange roses. A dainty blue st...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jo Galang says this piece was inspired by a lovely bouquet she received from her son and his girlfriend on Mother's Day. "It was so beautiful, and the ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles demonstrates realistic thoughts transforming into abstract imagery. Breathtaking combinations of brilliant gradients map out the entire ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A two-story mansion undergoes a fauvist transformation with its bright palette, stylized rendering, and expressive paint handling. The alteration of multi-tie...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A thick blanket of snow covers a garden, exposing only tall bushes and grass to the sunlight. A thicket of trees stands in the background, adding brown and gr...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A chic woman wears an alluring expression. Surrounded by roses and gold accents, she echoes the bold yet delicate energy of the flowers. The painting employs ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Libby Ramage shows a father and daughter being swept away by the beauty of the autumn leaves. "They try to grasp that which is beyond their size," says Libby. A horse gallops forward, representing the fading summer days. She chooses highly saturated colors to enrich the intensity of the moment. "Nature looms large in this artwork."
About the Artist
Libby Ramage infuses a playful and whimsical mood into her works. In fact, she credits the children she works with for greatly influencing her aesthetic. She often uses children’s abandoned work in her collages. Libby currently lives in New Jersey and finds inspiration in the work of Rauschenberg. She believes collectors should buy from the heart.
Words that describe this painting: man, daughter, fall, autumn, season, mixed media, small, leaves, people, horse, primitive, primitivism, nature, people, primitive, acrylic painting, orange
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage presents an autumnal scene marked by large leaves falling from the sky. "As the sun fades, a young boy becomes the man," says Libby. Showi...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Cynthia drew inspiration for this abstract floral scene from a brilliant bouquet of flowers in her studio. She says she used expressionistic brushwork to inte...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A layer of snow wraps a serene forest. Painted with a limited color palette of Payne's Grey and Phthalo Green, accented with Titanium White, the scene exudes ...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A serene composition emerges from the soothing blend of magenta, periwinkle blue, and sepia brown. The soft colors and simplified details evoke a sense of ope...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Nielsen presents a delicate portrait of a nude woman. The model stretches into a quiet moment but with a dash of fantasy. Lisa offers a tender mom...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
This painting features a woman as the central subject, depicted with bold textures and spontaneous brushstrokes. Her white dress against the deep blue backgro...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Circular organic shapes arranged in a grid pattern bring order to the composition. Predominantly balanced, with a slight deviation in one off-kilter side elem...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Carey Parks illustrates a vibrant spring bouquet on a dark turquoise vase. She cuts the tulips and daffodils directly from her garden and arranges them...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
As part of artist Rachel Srinivasan's Rodeo Tarot series, this interpretation of the Seven of Pentacles tarot card uses green to embody the themes of growth, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Kajal Zaveri presents a vibrant abstract landscape with varying hues of fiery of orange. Inspired by the changing colors of the fall season, Kajal repl...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A muddy road cuts through a farm, winding across a grass-covered ground. The cloudy sky reflects on the puddle in the foreground, while a red house in the dis...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Golden foliage blankets the forest in this autumn landscape. The vast meadow in the distance echoes the seasonal transition. With the sun hidden behind drifti...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Part of artist Michael Wedge's series that explores the contrast between urban and rural environments. A group of people appears atop a grassy mountain accomp...
21st Century and Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A tranquil landscape welcomes the beginning of autumn. A cloudy sky stretches over the vast field and the ocean, adorned with scattered trees and a puddle. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The window becomes the main focal point of artist Wenjie Jin's minimalist composition. Each panel plays a specific role in its own story and reflects the colo...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Shuxing Fan paints alluring florals in shades of lilac, blue, yellow, and white. He fixes them on a contrasting chic gray ce...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Craig Rouse depicts a minimalist abstract scene expressed with a limited color-blocked palette of 14 colors. Part of his NAR series, meaning No Assembl...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"This piece is all about summer, all-year-round," says artist Marie-Eve Champagne. "Palm trees, beaches, green grass, evening walks, bike rides by the sea, fedoras, and all of that. Recollections of past summers, of childhood vacations, of cherished escapes. Greens, yellows, and blues. And peaches, purples, oranges." Part of Marie-Eve's series exploring coastal life and the warmth of weather, venue, and feeling.
About the Artist
Southern California transplant Marie-Eve is heavily influenced by the region’s natural environment and beauty. She works from a studio inside her San Diego home where she enjoys looking out the window to draw inspiration from the sunlight’s effect on the landscape. Marie-Eve’s work occupies a unique space at the intersection of fine art and stylized modern design, utilizing both representational and abstracted subjects. She juxtaposes organic forms with clean planes, thick outlines, and blocks of color that delight the eye. Using limited but carefully selected color palettes, Marie-Eve joyfully articulates concepts and elements of the natural world through a clean, modernist aesthetic.
Words that describe this painting: beach, California, sun, seascape, ocean, hike, trail, cactus, shore, water, impressionism, waves, coast, Pacific Ocean, seascape, representational, modern , acrylic painting, green
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21st Century and Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A warm impressionist still life of pink peonies against a pink backdrop. "Soft, happy colors are what I envisioned," says artist Judy Mackey. "I created the u...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
In this impressionist seascape, artist Nancy Jadatz presents a meandering creek flowing into a bay. From the shoreline, the scene ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Gary Leonard paints a portrait of a woman with apparel matching her ginger hair. The subject dons a peaceful and happy expression, veiled under the sha...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Dyer illustrates a lovely spring day in Provence with flourishing pear, cherry, and almond trees. She captures the essence of the season with a v...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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