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Cumberland Gap
Located in Denver, CO
and hardscrabble existence found in the Central Appalachian Coal region. The Media has always jumped
Category

2010s Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

The Blob
Located in Denver, CO
and hardscrabble existence found in the Central Appalachian Coal region. The Media has always jumped
Category

2010s Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Blob
H 12 in W 18 in
Combahee II - Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grew up in West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Golden Meadow - Large Three-Dimensional Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
folk art. Several members of his family are self-taught artists, deeply involved in such crafts as wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

High Plains Drifter
Located in Denver, CO
Folk art of Kentucky and other Southern Folk artists. I spent a good deal of time in the Kentucky Folk
Category

2010s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Acrylic

Sujoon - Arcade - Colorful Three-Dimensional Lightweight Metal Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grew up in West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sujoon - Chromed - Large Original Silver Metal Three-Dimensional Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self-taught artists
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Aeris Tarim - Noir - Large Black and White Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Atticus grew up in West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wire, Metal

Atmos V
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Atmos II
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Polar Bear Dream II
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Grizzly Bear Dream
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mourning Dress Fox, Mountains, Sea
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Humpback Whale Mountains
Located in Nashville, TN
folk art infused the foundation of her artistic aesthetic. In 1994, Shimko earned a BFA in painting
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Dream Room I
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Orca Whale Mountain
Located in Nashville, TN
and farms. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mourning Dress (Lemon Tree)
Located in Nashville, TN
and farms. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Hope and Knowledge
Located in Nashville, TN
and farms. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mourning Dress (Peach Tree Monarch)
Located in Nashville, TN
folk art infused the foundation of her artistic aesthetic. In 1994, Shimko earned a BFA in painting
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Thoughts Change Direction
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Dream Room Poppy
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Ballast Folly
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Released From A Constrained Position
Located in Nashville, TN
. Colors, forms, and textures from nature and the simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Yellow Sulphur Springs Mixed Media Abstract Large Painting
By Ray Kass
Located in Surfside, FL
Ray Kass is an internationally recognized artist whose work is represented by Garvey/Simon: ART
Category

1990s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Wax, Watercolor

Golden Flora Tree - Original Lightweight Metal Sculpture
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self-taught artists, deeply involved in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Dream Room Anticipation
Located in Nashville, TN
simple designs of Pennsylvania German folk art infused the foundation of her artistic aesthetic. In
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Columnar I - Original Sculpture
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self-taught artists, deeply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Burnished Rose - Contemporary Original Tabletop Metal Sculpture
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self-taught artists, deeply involved in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper, Wire

Silver Cloud for Andy (A) - Original Lightweight Metal Sculpture
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
included. Atticus grew up in West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Cloud Form Silver - Original Lightweight Metal Sculpture
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gallery is included. Atticus grew up in West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Specifically Nowhere, Yellow (Abstract Geometric Painting with Grids on Yellow)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Grey, Orange & Blue Plan (Bold Abstract Geometric Framed Painting)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Blue & Grey Green Plan: Abstract Geometric Framed Painting in Cool Toned Palette
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Black, Gold & Beige Plan (Abstract Geometric Framed Painting in Neutral Palette)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY “Contemporary
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Sujoon - Cornflower Portal - Large Lightweight Three-Dimensional Wall Sculpture
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is included. Atticus grew up in West Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Snakish (Curvy Abstract Minimalist Encaustic Wall Sculpture in Black and White)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Yellow & Red Grid (Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Painting on Paper, Framed)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper

Space House (Contemporary Quirky Abstract Encaustic Painting on Square Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Gouache, Wood Panel

Net (Non-Representational Painting of Yellow Grid on Wood Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Wood Panel

White What's Left (Contemporary Abstract Painting with Colorful Paper Collage)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY “Contemporary
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Wood Panel

Nan's Lair (Large Abstract Geometric Painting in Bright Yellow, Blue, & Pink)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled (Large Graphic Abstract Painting on Canvas in Teal and Peach)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Baby Face (Abstract Encasutic Mixed Media in Pale Blue, Orange, Charcoal)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

Busy Blue (Abstract Checkered Pattern Gouache and Collage on Paper)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Gouache

Little Blue (Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Encaustic Work on Wooden Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper, Encaustic, Board

Layered Plan #3 (Abstract Geometric Black & White Mixed Media Collage on Paper)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper

Layered Plan #6 (Abstract Geometric Black & White Mixed Media Collage on Paper)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Ink, Gouache

Untitled White 2 (Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Work on Wooden Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper, Graphite

Untitled White 1 (Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Work on Wooden Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper, Graphite

Blue Twisting Grid (Abstract Geometric Work on Paper, Custom Light Wood Frame)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY “Contemporary
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper, Graphite

Pillow Cloud II - Silver Three-Dimensional Lightweight Metal Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self-taught artists, deeply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Silver Sea Form - Silver Three-Dimensional Lightweight Metal Wall Art
By Atticus Adams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virginia, steeped in traditional folk art. Several members of his family are self-taught artists, deeply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Vintage Van Heusen Shirts Advertising Sign
Located in Concord, MA
inches. The history of the American Van Heusen company began in 1881 in the Appalachian coal country
Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Van Heusen Shirts Advertising Sign
Vintage Van Heusen Shirts Advertising Sign
H 7.5 in W 59.25 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Primitive Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Unique 19th century primitive wood carving sculpture Appalachian art sculpture.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Craftsman Sculptures an...

Materials

Wood

Chris Callahan, "Moonlight Serenade"
By Christopher Callahan
Located in Wyomissing, PA
diversity, painting form, figure and abstraction. Further subdivisions of his work include folk art
Category

2010s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Chris Callahan, "Charlie's Back Room"
By Christopher Callahan
Located in Wyomissing, PA
diversity, painting form, figure and abstraction. Further subdivisions of his work include folk art
Category

2010s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

The Ballad of Omie Wise
Located in Brooklyn, NY
told in the folk tradition—tight vignettes of a memory, some odd anecdote or an old Appalachian tale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Beaded Pattern Patch Mixed-Media by Bill R.S. Rothove
By Billi R.S. Rothove
Located in Cookeville, TN
Featured is a unique mixed-media work of art by Billi R.S. Rothove. It is titled "Beaded Pattern
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Beads

Two Haints in the Holler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stories told in the folk tradition—tight vignettes of a memory, some odd anecdote or an old Appalachian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Sail Away Ladies
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pride. “I’ve always called it Folk Art although I know technically it isn’t. It comes from real folk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

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Find the exact piece of appalachian folk art you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of appalachian folk art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of appalachian folk art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, blue, brown and beige. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of appalachian folk art examples over the years, but those made by Atticus Adams, Donise English, Donald Sultan, Betsy Ross Koller and William Cross are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint.

How Much is a Appalachian Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of appalachian folk art we offer is $1,800, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Appalachian Folk Art
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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.