Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
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A stunning gradation of cream to brilliant and deep red cascades gently in this charming abstract landscape. Part of artist Janet Hamilton's series that utili...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Janet Hamilton depicts an intricately textured abstract painting with rich gradations of color. She paints vivid indigo rays elegantly rising to meet p...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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"In this contemporary scene, there is a dynamic interplay between the figures and the abstracted shapes and patterns," states artist Robin Okun. The variation...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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An expressive abstract in rich blue and green with orange highlights. Bold paint strokes imitate the energy of crashing ocean waves. For Courtney Jacobs, pain...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A modern abstract piece by artist Cynthia Ligeros with geometric accents in a vibrant combination of yellow and blue. "This painting was inspired by the empow...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"The green and blue hues give a peaceful and comforting feeling to this piece," says artist Janet Hamilton. Janet's ongoing Stripes collection is a textured, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Focusing on her favorite new color, cobalt teal, artist Janet Hamilton expands her vision into a dynamic abstract. Janet created the piece using her signature...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"We lead complex lives," states artist Karen Hansen. "And the tapestry we weave day-to-day is as varied as it is unique to each of us. In the end it all adds ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Natalie George displays a dreamy abstract landscape of lavender fields. The panorama stretches across the canvas as energetic shapes of harmonizing col...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Inspired by vast open fields and horizons that end in infinite skies, artist Srinivas Kathoju paints a colorful abstract landscape. He uses thick paint to cre...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"I used the color blue as a starting point," explains artist Patrick O'Boyle. "I search for balance, line, and structure to make an abstract painting. Layers ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"The arrangement of three primary colors in the left panel of this diptych emanates intense light," states the artist Shyun Song. "Its whole atmosphere exudes...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Joey Korom envisions an abstract version of a stove. "With paintings, temperatures are conveyed by various colors, a time-tested artistic device," says...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Glowing layers of orange, yellow, and pink depict three characters immersed in deep blues, creating a luminous electric scene. "These figures evoke happy memories of my childhood, collaging layers of painted papers to create vivid abstract pictures of much younger figures," shares artist Robin Okun.
About the Artist
Robin Okun's work is both intimate and highly relatable. Her paintings reflect an incredible understanding of how we express ourselves in deeply personal moments. By focusing almost exclusively on body language and an emotionally evocative color palette, Robin encourages us to think about each character's story. And in doing so, we often find our own stories in her paintings. She layers charcoal and acrylic paint with vibrant colors, bold shapes, and fluid lines to depict forms inspired by live models, photographs, and sculpture. Robin’s visual voice is unique and recognizable. Through her work, she strives to celebrate the varied human form.
Words that describe this painting: women, figures, abstract, abstract, people, acrylic painting, blue, orange
Take Two...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Benjamin Thomas paints a cross between abstract and realism to express raw emotion. When asked if his work always comes with the balance of both, Benja...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Shyun Song explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense observer, I am interested in mythology and psychology. Whenever I come acros...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This painting is part of an ongoing series in which Natasha Tayles abstracts the world around her. Her color palette and mark-making adjust to reference the s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Commanding bright yellows and fiery oranges glow from underneath, suggesting a golden sunset. Shades of blue and green provide a gentle balance to the composi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"When we rise above ourselves, our souls also rise and begin an arduous venture which leads to the fulfillment of our innate potential," states artist Shyun S...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Shyun Song reveals artistic visual imagery created with sleek linear work. An expression of insouciance with a few lines scatter casually on a soft yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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The fifth painting in artist Courtney Jacobs's five-piece series titled Flazoops. This collection of dynamic abstracts utilizes...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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"Our decades of disregard for Mother Nature have begun to catch up with us in climate change," says artist Karen Hansen. "One of the harrowing results has bee...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"There is a moment, just before dusk, when a brilliant sunset above the darkening shoreline intermixes deliciously with the smoky glow of beachgoers' bonfires...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Painted while listening to Blues music, artist DL Watson created this radiant abstract using various tools to apply the paint. "The color palette is inspired by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, close to my home in South Florida," says DL.
About the Artist
DL Watson creates semi-abstract paintings with floral and botanical references. Splitting her time between Florida and Oregon, she finds inspiration in the patterns that repeat themselves throughout the natural world. While her paintings are often grounded in her own childhood memories and past experiences, they evoke a beauty that is universal in their natural subject matter. She creates interest and intrigue through the color and movement that she uses to balance her composition.
Words that describe this painting: music, composition, blues, abstract, ocean, beach, water, wave, luminous , abstract, seascape, acrylic painting
Blue Heaven...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Inspired by the forms and colors of a rural diner, artist Joey Korom expresses an abstract embodiment of a drive-in restaurant along the highway. "Placards ad...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"Music and wine soothe the soul, jazz is free to interpretation as is art," says artist Dorothy Dunn of her inspiration for this modern abstract. "Negative sp...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A modern abstract constructed in bright and incandescent colors within a whitewashed space. "I paint standing up with the painting lying flat so I can control...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"This piece depicts a dark indigo and black wave intersected by planer shapes floating in space," explains artist Paul Kirley. Quadrilateral forms of blue, wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Shyun Song conceptualizes a minimalist geometric composition with clean linear forms. She paints the canvas a deep-sea blue implying the unpredictabili...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Linda McCord captures rhythm and flow through shifting shapes and color in this acrylic pouring. Using her custom paint formulas, Linda controls the formation and sizes of the cells to create depth and movement. This piece features a vibrant palette of purple, blue, teal, pink, gray, and white.
About the Artist
Artist Linda McCord works with most two-dimensional mediums and creates fluid art using transparent layers. Embracing both a methodical and flexible approach, she delves into the scientific aspects of the process, incorporating mathematical concepts rather than emotions. "Composition and color schemes are my primary focus," says Linda. She managed her own gallery for a decade while also imparting her knowledge of painting and printmaking in college classes. Linda's dedication and self-taught journey have led to numerous awards for her work. She diligently spends eight hours a day, five days to six a week, in her spacious and paint-covered studio next to her home. In her spare time, Linda enjoys crafting Nuno felt hats, searching for reference materials, and marketing her creations.
Words that describe this painting: acrylic pouring, fluid acrylic, cell, movement, flight, flying, abstract, acrylic painting, white
All in My Mind...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"Summer's end feels bittersweet, watching the vibrant colors fade," says artist Pat Forbes. "However, consolation abounds in the rich earthy oranges and reds ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Craig Rouse depicts a simplified abstract environment composed of stacked cubes. Part of his NAR series, meaning No Assembly Required. He uses a hard-e...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Craig Rouse imagines an architectural abstract landscape in solid colors. He uses temperate shades of blue, gray, and peach ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This painting is part of Tatiana Iliina's latest series, Abstract Landscapes. Each artwork presents a stunning view with bold colors and often multiple planes...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Gentle, ethereal abstract painting in soft pink hues. "The romance of pink - the whisper of a blush, rose petals scattered on the tabletop surrounding a bouqu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Part of Natasha's signature circles series. Loose, geometric abstraction of land and sky. Suggestion of the sun shining on a field of flowers. Soft pinks highly contrasted with bright green. The gallery wrapped edges are painted a complementary green.
About the Artist
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: abstract, circles, flowers, abstract, non-representational, acrylic painting, pink
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Craig Rouse imagines an architectural abstract landscape in solid colors. Neutral and temperate shades constitute the geomet...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Craig Rouse interprets an architectural abstract landscape using a limited color palette. He reimagines the organized struct...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This painting is part of a series inspired by a trip I took to France. In this work, I play with various perspectives of an abstracted structure. The focal po...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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An intricate modern abstract painting in coordinated bands of color and texture, balancing intuition and planning. Part of artist Gary J. Noland Jr.'s new series composed of many layers of acrylic paint that have been smeared, scraped, scratched and sanded to reveal a variety of colors and images. "The surface provides a harmonious balance, which references the struggle between chaos and order and hard-edged borders versus organic non-defined forms of expression, reflective of today's society," explains Gary. "The "Groove" is the way we must continue to move on regardless of life...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
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Part of a new series of abstract landscapes by artist Gary J. Noland Jr. conveying a message of peace and calm. Bold stripes of complementing cool and earth t...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"I wanted to create a juxtaposition between landscape and abstraction," says artist Gary J. Noland Jr. "The idea is to capture light and form in a composition...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A vibrant abstract in hues of red, pink, orange, yellow, and blue by artist Patrick O'Boyle. "I paint with an acrylic wash establishing shapes, color & textur...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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A warm and vibrant sunset abstraction dominated by varying shades of purple and pink. "This painting is inspired by vast open fields and expansive horizons," states artist Srinivas Kathoju...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"A small village asleep in the night, quiet and still," says artist Pat Forbes. A playful arrangement of light blue, green, and yellow buildings stacked on to...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"This painting is inspired by vast open fields and horizons that go on infinitely," shares artist Srinivas Kathoju. "The fields representing the foreground ar...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"The open skies are filled with diverse colors, symbolizing how each of us desires," states artist Cynthia Ligeros. "And every one of us must find our way on ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Teal, red-violet, and gold from a cell-like structure across a white background. Artist Linda McCord used the acrylic pouring technique to create this piece. Us...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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An abstract display of leaf-like tendrils layered in vibrant pinks, purple, and blue, with hints of yellow and green. "This painting is part of a series based...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A luminous combination of red, blue, and white circles radiate from above, silhouetted by the bright morning sun. They cascade down like individual rays of li...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"This piece is inspired by a musical keyboard representing harmony," explains artist Shyun Song. A delicate seam between sound and visual imagery, Shyun picks...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
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An atmospheric painting in a blend of soft turquoise, blue, yellow and purple. "Music is often the inspiration for my work," says artist DL Watson. "Listening to many different genres, music can set the mood, affecting my process. This piece was created while listening to classical, setting a tone of peacefulness and relaxation."
About the Artist
DL Watson creates...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
The first of artist Courtney Jacobs's five-piece series titled Flazoops. This collection of dynamic abstracts utilizes a gestur...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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