Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
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Red, blue, and yellow bars form a straight line at the center of a beige background. In this piece, artist Shyun Song reflects on the need to find our innate se...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Soft and muted colors blend to create a calm, atmospheric effect. Light subtly shifts across the composition, inviting a sense of stillness and contemplation. T...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Soft grays, wisps of blue, and glimmers of gold leaf suggest a dreamlike threshold between earth and sky. To create this piece, artist Maya Malioutina drew insp...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
1950s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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With this painting, Ronda returned to the same composition as her piece "A Landscape's Plan," however, she mirrored the scene to study the changing lighting c...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Sarah Parsons reimagines Tennessee's landscape through a luminous palette, where abstract gold and green hills rise in rhythmic layers. At the center, a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Panel
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Artist Kajal Zaveri paints a fresh, modern abstract scene. She depicts a cool breezy lake on a balmy summer day. Bold strokes in shades of blue constitute the...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Two artists stand on a green field, painting the vineyard in front of them. Artist Sara Sisun created this piece en plein air during a retreat in Tuscany. The l...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Shades of blue and turquoise create an impression of pelting rain and splashing puddles on a summer's day. Subtle accents of orange add warmth to the scene, whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist DL Watson created this light, tropical scene based on her butterfly garden in her south Florida home. Lush greens and cool...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Bands of muted colors and strategically placed line work create an eye-catching abstract piece. Grey and light blue produce a cool aesthetic against a soft whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Gold paint forms delicate lacing over blue, set against a white background. In her Effervescent series, artist Linda McCord explores themes of joy, movement, an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Soft whites and cool blues create a tranquil, expansive space. Accents of orange and fine linework bring contrast and gentle energy. Minimalist abstract forms i...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Initially a non-objective exploration, the piece gradually reveals hints of a landscape to artist Lynn Goldstein. The layers and color transitions create dept...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Kajal Zaveri presents a beautiful, soothing abstract in bold shades of blue. A sense of calm reflection and meditativ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Expressive lines intersect, creating a symphony of colors and rhythm. Each brushstroke pulses with vitality and forms an intricate, captivating visual dance. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Warm yellows and pinks blend with cool blues, evoking the ever-changing sky over the Gulf of Mexico off the west Florida coast. The colors are a kaleidoscope ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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An experimental acrylic pouring evokes the feeling of lily flowers emerging beneath a translucent orange veil. With a custom formula, artist Linda McCord create...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Morgan Fite uses soft sage tones and feathery strokes in this abstract painting to create a peaceful atmosphere that invites the viewer in. "In the mid...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Abstract elements weave together to depict a garden. Artist Voskan Galstian maintains a balanced composition by emphasizing bold lines in some areas while highl...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Bold geometric shards and planer forms float in space. Solid, angular volumes intersect and overlap with thin, translucent ones. The interplay of light and shad...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This acrylic pouring by artist Linda McCord captures a sense of rhythm and flow as the eye glides through shifting shapes and color. Using her custom paint form...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A calm, misty landscape emerges in this abstract piece. The still water below mirrors the scene above, creating a peaceful reflection. The simplified forms and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Soft and subtle colors blend to form an abstract landscape. Hints of blue and white suggest a sky, while shades of yellow, red, and green evoke a meadow below...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This painting evokes a serene yet mysterious landscape, where muted greens, soft blues, and gentle grays invite a sense of calm. Abstract brushstrokes hint at...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Panoramic view at the mouth of a river. Rapid painterly marks pair with the cool, quiet color palette. Deep greens with a touch of rust in the landscape stand...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Indigo waves churn as triangular forms move through the space. Deep blues and whites swirl together, creating a sense of motion and depth, while bright red acce...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
1960s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A vibrant blue arch rises against a bold orange background, symbolizing the light breaking through the long winter night. Created as the solstice approached, th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Swirling lines and abstract forms stretch across the composition, reflecting artist Sheila Grabarsky’s emotional response to a shifting national landscape. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Seasonal abstractions unfold in artist Kajal Zaveri's imaginative abstract piece. A quiet and clear lake flows along the abundant autumnal foliage on a chilly...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Soft colors shape a nonrepresentational landscape, where clouds drift gently above a green field. Black paint peeks through layered hues, and fine scratches cre...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Abstract patterns adorn a seated woman in a contemplative silence. The contrast between the figure's bold colors and the serene pale pastel backdrop creates a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Gary J. Noland Jr. explores color and balance in this abstract piece. Deliberate pours, strokes, and drips create an interplay between control and sponta...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Charcoal, Acrylic
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A yellow vertical line stands near a short blue mark and a fading white horizontal stroke. Working abstractly, artist Heidi Hybl explored color relationships an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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The painting explores deconstruction and movement, questioning whether something broken can remain whole. Lines connect, disconnect, and reconnect, creating a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Artist Linda McCord explores how light and emotion emerge from darkness in this abstract piece. Layered acrylic paint builds depth through transparent color. Da...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Swirls of turquoise, orange, and white flow across a dark background in this fluid acrylic pour painting. The colors blend and separate, forming graceful shap...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This painting captures a serene landscape where a river gently winds through lush, verdant fields. Artist Ronda Waiksnis uses a muted palette of greens and bl...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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In this abstract piece, artist Dorothy Gaziano has created a scene resembling a large body of water. She incorporates light blu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Dark tones with organic black shapes and lines create a moody forest field accented with iridescent stars. The center is adorned with metallic and iridescent ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Purple and blue paint flow fluidly across a white surface, celebrating color, movement, and spontaneity. The composition captures the fleeting energy of emotion...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Black paint forms cell-like structures over purple and teal, their flowing shapes suggest flight. In her Winging It series, artist Linda McCord embraces the unp...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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Color blocks float within a white square at the center of the composition. Yellow rectangles flank on each side, while blue bars anchor the top and bottom. In t...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A calm, rolling landscape features a path leading to a serene escape from a busy life. Subtle textures and color shifts enrich the surface, while layers of tr...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The artwork evokes a vibrant garden full of spring colors, capturing the renewed energy of nature. Splashes of turquoise, yellow, and red suggest wildflowers ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This geometric abstract pulses with energy, combining layered tints and shades of red in a rhythmic arrangement of circles and squares. The linear pattern creat...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Bold colors swirl across a white background, with black veining creating fluid movement. Artist Linda McCord developed a specialized formula to create large cel...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This warm, contemporary abstract piece showcases a richly textured surface that captures the vibrant colors of spring. In her signature style, artist Janet Hami...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Bold, expressive strokes present an abstract interpretation of a flower. Thick paint and dynamic application evoke a sense of vitality and spontaneity. Subtle h...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This abstract painting reveals a tranquil scene where misty ridges of brown and red rise into a pale, glowing sky. Soft white forms drift across the horizon, th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This abstract painting opens into a vivid cosmos where swirling oranges and yellows suggest a blazing sun surrounded by deep blues and greens. Rough yet fluid s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A central square of silver leaf stands as the focal point against a soft, expansive blue background. Pieces of gold leaf add a playful touch. A layer of richnes...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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