Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
American, b. 1978
One of the foremost American Impressionists of the 21st century, artist Ben Fenske is known for his bold, energetic brushstrokes and signature use of vivid colors. His figurative paintings, still-lifes and interiors are flooded with warm natural light and dazzle in their wealth of blues, greens and soft violets.
Born in 1978, Fenske grew up in the small rural town of St. Joseph, Minnesota. His interest in art began at an early age. When he was 12 years old, Fenske would spend a minimum of two hours each day drawing and painting, working with charcoal, watercolors, acrylics and pastels. His passion for art broadened in high school, leading him to attend the Minnesota River School of Fine Art at age 18. There, he studied under artists including Joseph Paquet and Darren Rousar.
Following a brief stint as a graphic designer, Fenske studied in Minneapolis at the Bougie Studio, learning figure drawing and cast drawing from artist Peter Bougie. Later, when he was in his early 20s, Fenske decided to go to Florence, Italy, to study painting and drawing at the Florence Academy of Art.
While in Florence, Fenske became inspired by French Impressionism of the 19th and 20th centuries as well as Old Masters paintings and Russian and Soviet art — notably the works of brothers Aleksei and Sergei Tkachev.
For more than a decade, Fenske divides his time between Sag Harbor, New York, and Italy’s Tuscan hills, where he draws inspiration for his landscapes from the surrounding countryside. In addition to his paintings, Fenske has a considerable portfolio of portrait drawings and nude sketches. He has also delved into figurative sculpture, such as the bronze Wild Boar, which he created with artist Richard Zinon.
Fenske regularly exhibits throughout the United States, including annually at the Grenning Gallery in the Hamptons. In 2016, he participated in the “BP Portrait Award Exhibition” at the National Portrait Gallery in London. He was also named by American Artist magazine as one of the “Best 25 Living Artists” in 2012.
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Artist: Ben Fenske
"Open Sea" impressionist perspective of a sailor in the vast blue Atlantic Ocean
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Open Sea" is an impressionistic perspective of a sailor in the vast blue Atlantic Ocean.
Frame Dimensions 29.25 x 41in
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), although a native of Minn...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Working Girl" Impressionistic view of fishing boat on Long Island bay waters
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Working Girl" is an impressionistic view of a fishing boat of the same name, depicted on the rocky bay of Long Island, NY. Fenske's expressive brushstrokes are on full display even ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Peter's Pond, September" Impressionistic view of Sagaponack beach en plein air
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Fenske painted this quiet Sagaponack beach on Long Island, NY en plein air.
Framed Dimensions: 35.5 x 51 inches
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Violet Horizon II" Neo Impressionist seascape on Long Island, en plein air
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Violet Horizon II is a Neo Impressionist Landscape painted en plein air in Long Island, NY.
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Boats Moored at Secret Beach" 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in NY
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of boats at rest as seen from Secret Beach in Sag Harbor. "Secret Beach" is the name Ben Fenske has given to his favorite painting spot in Sag Harbor, NY. A place he ...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Secret Beach, Shadows" 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in Long Island NY
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Secret Beach" is the name Ben Fenske has given to his favorite painting spot in Sag Harbor, NY. A place he can go undisturbed to appreciate and paint the beauty of the East End of L...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Sunflowers" contemporary impressionist still life painting vivid brushstrokes
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of bright yellow sunflowers standing tall in a slender vase, against a light blue backdrop.
Framed Dimensions: 39.5 x 31.5 inches
Inspired by the French Impression...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Summer" Neo Impressionist landscape of Fiat driving along Tuscan countryside
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Tuscan Summer is preserved in this Neo impressionist style oil painting. A woman in a Fiat drives along the dirt road with the windows down, enjoying the fresh air. The landscape inc...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Canvas, Linen
Road, Vermont
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a wintery Vermont.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Blue Green Sunset and Snow in Florence
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A panel painting that is painted on both sides—one side an abstract sunset and the other side a snowy cityscape with Florence's famous Duomo in the background.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978)...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Panel, Oil
"Girl, Sunlight" large contemporary impressionist painting, Ben Fenske
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Girl, Sunlight" is an oil painting by Contemporary Impressionist painter Ben Fenske. A soft depiction of a woman laying in grass, her arm reaching over her head, shading her eyes. A...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
Wildflowers, Storm
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of the rolling Tuscan Hills where the artist lives.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living in Sag Harbor, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Amy, Buddy" woman petting dog after swim in summer Tuscan countryside
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Amy, Buddy" is an oil paintings of a woman petting dog after swim in summer Tuscan countryside.
Frame Dimensions 82 x 66in
Ben Fenske (b. 1978, Minnesota) has been working and li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
Abandoned House
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a recognizably Tuscan in the center of the rolling countryside.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Long Beach Study
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Sag Harbor, NY. A favorite local beach to watch the sunset over Noyac Bay. Painted on wood panel with loose brushstrokes, an impressionist painting that is ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
"Morning Walk" impressionist Tuscan landscape near the Fenske's home
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Morning Walk" impressionist Tuscan landscape near the Fenske's home. An important canvas exhibited in his 2021 solo show, "Morning Walk" is a celebration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
"Flowering Olive Grove" impressionist view of Tuscan landscape in spring
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Flowering Olive Grove" impressionist view of Tuscan landscape in spring, in the area surrounding Fenske's home in Tuscany. An important canvas exhibited i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
"Water, Roses, Window, Table" bright and airy contemporary impressionist scene
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Water, Roses, Window, Table" is a bright and airy contemporary impressionist scene. A large oil painting of an open window's view to the outdoors, painted from an interior of the artist's home in Tuscany. Situated in the kitchen, facing the window, the walls and room appear dark, as they are backlit from the bright daylight streaming in. A small glass vase of roses sit centrally in our view, on the table's surface, glowing with blue light. A small tumbler, or glass of water, sits in the foreground, almost lost within Fenske's loose, wild brushstrokes. Urgent, loose brushstrokes connote impressionism, and bring to mind modern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Linen
"Soft Yellow Sunset" soft contemporary impressionist oil painting in Sag Harbor
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Soft Yellow Sunset" soft contemporary impressionist oil painting of the sun setting over Noyack Bay in Sag Harbor, New York. Fenske works in a loose-impressionistic style, it's almo...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil, Canvas
Canal at Indian Mound Road
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted during the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. A black and white depiction of a canal, is barely recognizable, due to Fenske's wild brushstrokes and lack...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Gouache, Paper
Sunday Sunrise
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Tuscany, an early morning landscape painted at sunrise. The sky turns from a deep lilac on top, to a soft pink and bright pale yellow towards the horizon. A b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
The Slough
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"The Slough" is an oil painting of a landscape under large puffy clouds. Painted in the style of classical realism.
Framed in an antique gold frame.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
"Italian Street, Oria" contemporary impressionist plein air painting, Ben Fenske
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Framed dimensions: 21.25 x 15.5 inches
Painting is primary market, but frame is an antique.
Painted en plein-air on an old Italian street, Fenske plac...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Parked Panda" plein air painting of Fenske's Fiat in Tuscan landscape
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Parked Panda" is a plein air oil painting of Fenske's Fiat in Tuscan landscape, where he lives.
Frame Dimensions 33 x 41in
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, a...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Linen
"Sailboat" contemporary impressionist oil painting of boat on the beach, summer
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Sailboat" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting of boat on the beach, in summer. Painted en plein-air in Sag Harbor, New York. A single sailboat rests on the shore of a quiet...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Boat Yard, Lifting Fog" oil painting, American realist, old boats in a harbor
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein-air at a marina on Long Island. An old time fishing boat is the central subject, view from the bow. A small rowboat rests in the foreground. A couple of fishing shac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Boathouse, Evening Light" contemporary impressionist oil painting en plein air
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Boathouse, Evening Light" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting, painted en plein air. A recognizable East Coast scene in the Fenske style.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil, Canvas
Bea, Garden
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a woman standing in a garden. Wearing a printed orange dress, she almost blends into the colorful landscape which surrounds her. Tall wild grass sits i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Fishing Hut" contemporary impressionist oil painting boat house, green and blue
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Fishing Hut" contemporary impressionist oil painting boat house in green and blue hues. An oil painting of a small shack in a marina in rich impre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Linen
Jess Panda, Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a woman stepping out of her small car, a Fiat Panda. Painted from life, shadows are purple and atmospheric. She's parked on bright green grass, in rura...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Between Main Street and Washington
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Sag Harbor, New York, a small sketch of the classic charming architecture. Painted from underneath the Sag Harbor Cinema, Fen...
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Early 2000s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sunset Long Beach
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein-air at Fosters Memorial Beach in Sag Harbor, NY, "Sunset Long Beach" is an example of contemporary impressionism. Fenske utilizes a motley ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Linen
Tree
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a large, shapely tree in Florence, Italy. Bright green hues fill the canvas, in wide, urgent brushstrokes. A bright blue sky meets a distant horizon.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
"Sunset Sketch" 2016 small study for larger oil painting composition Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein-air in Chianti, Italy, a colorful sky cascades above a distant hillside, and the near foliage in the foreground.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesot...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Ben Fenske landscape paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Ben Fenske landscape paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of landscape paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ben Fenske in paint, oil paint, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Ben Fenske landscape paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Hayley Lever, Stephanie Reiter, and Johann Berthelsen. Ben Fenske landscape paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $68,500, while the average work can sell for $12,000.