Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings

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Abstract shapes in shades of black and gray contrast with lighter blues. The line work captures the eye, creating a sense of movement and intrigue within the composition. The soft patches of color provide gentle balance, adding a soothing touch to the piece.

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Artist Dorothy Gaziano...

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Interweaving lines create a dynamic pattern against a soft pink background, while white and red shapes balance the composition. The vibrant colors and overlap...

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Bright colors and bold lines create a lively scene. Against a backdrop of blue and purple, red loops suggest a floral path intersecting with yellows and green...

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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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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 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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"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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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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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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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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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

Blue, Purple and Orange...

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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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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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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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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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A captivatingly serene atmosphere unfolds in this abstract painting, created by layering pink and blue tones, topped with white. The palette of transparent an...

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With a harmonious flow of color and form, artist Sheila Grabarsky offers an expression of spring colors in the garden. Layers of red, pink, yellow and green curve together in a profusion of new growth. "This painting was done intuitively and evolved via interspersed layering until a cohesive composition was defined," says Sheila.

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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, the Russian painter and art theorist referred to as the father of abstraction. And, like Kandinsky, the essence of inner beauty and the potency of the human spirit are key factors in her art. Sheila's art carries an air of spontaneity, however, the work develops in many layers and takes a long time to come together. "I search for evolving forms within the composition, look for 'eye flow' and use my color intuition," she explains. "This is the mystery I love about abstraction - always evolving and birthing itself." Sheila draws energy and inspiration from living near water, and says she rarely travels because she does not like to be away from painting. In her studio, she is usually accompanied by three animal friends and an eclectic playlist of Janis Joplin, blues, reggae and classical. In 2016, Sheila's art was featured in the movie American Pastoral, starring Ewan McGregor and Dakota Fanning.

Words that describe this painting: flowers, floral, garden, spring, plants, abstract, abstract, flora, non-representational, acrylic painting, red

Ice Floe...

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A speck of red, suggesting a single cherry, sits atop a stack of cubes. Blue, gray, and purple dominate the composition, creating a sophisticated color scheme...

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Colorful circles hover over a monochromatic background. The linear marks represent an acceleration of space, creating the illusion of stretched light. The composition engages a dialogue between imagination and breaking through the limiting barriers of distance and various dimensions.

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Artist Patrick Duffy creates multi-scaled abstract compositions that seek to realize patterns through process, form, and color. Growing up in the coastal town of Blue Hill...

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A divergent saturation of navy blue extends artist Pat Forbes' soothing abstract landscape. The fog blankets the bay on a co...

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Artist George Peebles expresses the connection between reality and abstraction. Breathtaking combinations of brilliant gradients map out the entire compositio...

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An intricately textured abstract painting featuring rich gradations of color. Artist Janet Hamilton applied oil paint using palette knives to develop the chan...

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Artist Craig Rouse imagines an architectural abstract landscape using a limited color palette. He depicts graphic geometric linewor...

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This abstract painting features a red linear shape against a brown background. It is inspired by a Chinese character that means "human," signifying that a per...

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Drawing inspiration from a textile fabric with a floral pattern, the artwork features long strokes that twirl into dynamic shapes. Each section of color fits with one another like a puzzle. Artist Jennifer Hanson...

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Artist Morgan Fite utilizes palette knives to create subtle, feathery layers in this abstract piece. "I was inspired by the olive tree, an unexpected evergreen whose fruit, much like us, undergoes immense crushing and pressing in order to produce its cherished oil."

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Abstract artist and Tennessee-native Morgan Fite paints delicate compositions that allude to natural forms and changing light. She paints with neutral tones and feathery brushstrokes that give her art its soft and dreamlike quality. She is inspired by her travels and cites the earthy tones of Central Africa and the textures of Roman architecture as particularly influential. For each piece, she begins her process by selecting a color palette from her collection of flowers and rocks. Throughout her portfolio, Morgan strives to make art that invites, moves, and inspires.

Words that describe this painting: evergreen, abstract, neutral, peaceful, nature, soft, minimal, dark, simple, winter, muted, ethereal, monochrome, atmospheric, dawn, palette knife, oilpaint, abstract, nature, oil painting, green

Olive Press...

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Artist Cynthia Ligeros expresses abstract prints in various shades of blue. She details feelings through alluring colors and shades. The scene depicts the emergence of an early...

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Foggy mists wrap the shore in the early morning, shrouding the waves as they vanish into the horizon. The soft, pale colors imbue the scene with a soothing and dreamlike ambiance. Artist Valerie Berkeley...

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Artist Benjamin Thomas portrays a luminous horizon where loose brushstrokes and blurred outlines create a sense of ambiguity. The nuances of blues create dept...

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Artist Cynthia Ligeros presents an abstract inspired by the stunning colors in the clouds rising at dawn. The expressive brushwork depicts red clouds and heav...

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Artist Janet Hamilton presents a contemporary abstract painting with a striking gradation of colors. It features a textured surface crafted through thick laye...

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While walking along a street, artist Patrick O'Boyle noticed the shimmer of lights and colors bouncing off a puddle. He transformed this observation into shap...

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Artist Candice Eisenfeld presents a painting within a painting emanating warmth and light from the middle. "These paintings are meant to explore levels of meaning as they connect our personal experiences to a world severely distanced from ourselves," states Candice. Her interest lies in understanding what is at the core of human nature—desire, curiosity, love, and hope. "It is narrating a personal archeology of the id while simultaneously relating to other people what is timelessly universal."

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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 Airlines...

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Employing simple geometric forms, artist Shyun Song uses lines of color to create a bold statement. She believes that seclusion brings out authenticity in cre...

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Artist Janet Hamilton displays a vibrant and energetic abstract with defined vertical lines crossed with subtle horizontal lines. "This piece was created using many layers of oil paint," says artist Janet Hamilton. Her process involves stacking paint carefully into lines using palette knives. Janet blends, scrapes, and repositions the paint in a harmonious manner. She reveals a color...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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This artwork is made with colorful square dots to capture daytime in the abstract. The edges of the gallery wrapped canvas are in ...

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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,...

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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...

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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 ...

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An orange diagonal line crosses over a purple background, symbolizing a Chinese character that means "human." It conveys that individuals require a support sy...

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Artist George Peebles demonstrates realistic thoughts transforming into abstract imagery. Breathtaking combinations of brilliant gradients map out the entire ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Artist Patrick O'Boyle depicts a festive horse from the carnival carousel. Vibrant colors and geometric shapes make up its quirky structure. Water splashes on the surface display alluring and unique patterns. Patrick paints it abstractly, from a nostalgic childhood memory.

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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, fun, playful, colorful, acrylicpaint, small, horse, animal, abstract, animals, acrylic painting, blue

Carnival Horse...

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Artist Srinivas Kathoju takes inspiration from vast open fields, mountains, and horizons that end in skies. "The fields repres...