Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
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Artist Dorothy Gaziano highlights shades of white with pastel undertones in this lightly textured abstract. Darker areas of blue, purple, and gray frame the lig...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Three people stand closely together. Bold black strokes outline their figures, adding depth and definition. Through abstract shapes, vibrant colors, and confi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Geometric Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Geometric Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Abstract Geometric Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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In this acrylic pouring artwork, artist Linda McCord explores how light and emotion emerge from darkness. Layered paint creates depth through transparent color,...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Leslie Ann Butler creates a striking sense of balance and contrast in this piece, combining geometric shapes with fluid paint splatters. The interplay be...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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An abstract garden exists at the crossroads of reality and imagination, where colorful flowers stretch across aqua and green fields. Paint drips suggest dista...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Deep blues flow across an abstract seascape, with scattered mirrors of light on the surface. This piece was inspired by the many times artist Kajal Zaveri has...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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The artwork draws inspiration from the energy, diversity, and indomitable spirit of New York City. It showcases the iconic architecture of the metropolis thro...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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This acrylic pour painting explores calm through restraint. Using a limited palette and generous negative space, artist Linda McCord let the paint flow where it...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Turquoise, orange, and white paint flow against a black background in this acrylic pour painting. In this abstract piece, artist Linda McCord explores how light...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The artwork captures the essence of a blooming rural landscape, bringing the charm of a meadow garden to life. Dark green foliage and soft sky highlight the pur...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Gold bubble-like patterns spread over a layer of purple paint. These vibrant colors bloom into an intuitive composition that evokes movement and uplifting energ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Gold cell lacing flows across a blue and magenta base. Made using the acrylic pouring technique, the colors form an organic shape that suggests movement and a c...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Teal, purple, and gold acrylic paint blend and overlap to create a cell-like form across a white background. In this fluid abstract piece, artist Linda McCord e...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Layered blue, purple, and gold form an organic, cell-like pattern across a white background. As part of her Effervescent series, artist Linda McCord conveys joy...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A fluid abstract art features purple, teal, and gold acrylic paint forming cell lacings. The spontaneous flow of vivid colors evokes a sense of movement and joy...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Shades of blue, turquoise, and green suggest a garden scene. Drip and spatter techniques create the impression of blooming flowers and thriving plants. This flo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A striking two-panel composition merges luminous metallic blues, soft lavenders, crisp whites, and verdant greens into an evocative exploration of natural forms...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Lisa Carney paints an atmospheric abstract, layering pale blue and charcoal gray hues. She achieves an enchanting effect with varying shades and dramatic...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Monotype
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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This abstract painting reveals a striking play of warm and cool tones layered in rich oil paint. At the center, a rugged shape emerges, a volcano merging with a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Fiery shades of orange, gold, and red flow across a dark background in this acrylic pour painting. Thin black lines trace through the shifting colors, creating ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Two rounded forms in shades of red, pink, and orange emerge against a textured field of deep green-blue. Their bold presence feels organic, like fruit ripening ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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A layer of emerald green rests atop a base of purple, pale blue, and white, creating a striking contrast of light and dark. Scratches and marks added while the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A white square, intersected by angled black lines, sits at the center of a dark background. The geometric forms draw the viewer into a focused visual dialogue. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Tatiana Iliina envisions a dazzling cityscape in lively vertical lines. She displays the structures in energetic strokes that convey the buzzing city. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Panel
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Thick layers of paint create a richly textured, abstract depiction of spring. The repetitive, linear strokes combined with the seamless shift in colors add dept...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A geometric abstract painting features organic squares in multiple bright colors against a dark brown background. Although arranged in a grid pattern, the size ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A minimalist abstract painting contrasts a silver square against a deep black background. Metallic gold and copper bands stretch along the lower edge of the c...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This abstract painting uses minimal components to evoke a sense of calm and clarity. The touch of gold leaf adds warmth and richness, contrasting with the stark...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
1950s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
1950s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Heidi Hybl, a student of Japanese aesthetics, painted this abstract piece to create a calligraphic gesture. As with most nonrepresentational paintings, H...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Glimpses of land emerge from this verdant abstract painting. Artist Karen Hansen began with a green field, working intuitively by adding more colors and rotatin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Rustic grasses and a tranquil lakeside, set against distant skies, inspire this painting. Earthy browns, deep greens, and soft blues blend with warm golds to ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Maya Malioutina layers acrylic paint, charcoal, and gold leaf to create a luminous, textured landscape that evokes the threshold between life and death, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Small red, blue, yellow, and white geometric forms cluster at the base of a pink backdrop. Artist Shyun Song reflects on transforming negative emotions into con...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Bold and colorful horizontal stripes create a striking visual contrast. Splashes of color break through the structured lines, adding an element of spontaneity a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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