Cathryn Ruvalcaba

'Lucille (Goose)' realist oil high realism animal signed by Cathryn Ruvalcaba

2023

Wisconsin artist Cathryn Ruvalcaba creates images of classic midwestern farm scenes by zooming in on the animals that populate these fields. Her use of oil paint on gesso board offers a realist lens of these subjects. While her style nears photo realism, there is an added level of playfulness that sets her work apart. The bright, almost neon brush strokes that accent the scene bring out the life that exists within what a Wisconsin native would otherwise see as mundane. She personifies the animals she creates, making her subjects seem almost fantastical. Yet the familiarity of the species she paints roots these animals in reality. For example, she has endowed the sheep in this painting with the name "Earl". The eye contact...

Wisconsin artist, Cathryn Ruvalcaba creates images of classic midwestern farm scenes by zooming in on the animals that populate these fields. Her use of oil paint on gesso board offe...

This is an original oil painting on paper that was then mounted onto canvas. It was created by Rosa Bonheur and has the artist's stamp on the verso of the canvas, as well as the fram...

Wisconsin artist, Cathryn Ruvalcaba creates images of classic midwestern farm scenes by zooming in on the animals that populate these fields. Her use of oil paint on gesso board offe...

Wisconsin artist, Cathryn Ruvalcaba creates images of classic midwestern farm scenes by zooming in on the animals that populate these fields. Her use of oil paint on gesso board offe...

"On Watch" is an original oil painting on canvas by Raymond Suchomel. The artist signed the painting in the lower right. It depicts a bald eagle on a tree branch surveying the bright...

A unique original oil painting by Peter Coulthard of Sheep, Dog & Shepherd in the Lake District, England. Entitled "Gathering Herdwicks in the fells above Buttermere, Cumbria". Signe...

This beautiful painting depicts a crowded scene of a watering hole at a well in the midst of a sunny, hot day, located on the street of a provincial village supposedly located somewh...

Landscape. 1942. Oil on cardboard, 36.5x47.5 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University a...

"Clash" by Ashley Davies is a captivating original wildlife painting that brings to life the intense energy and power of majestic tigers engaged in a playful fight. Executed with pre...

Spring. Oil on cardboard, 40x50 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies to...

This equine painting, "Starting Gate Sunrise" is a 12x16" oil painting on canvas by artist Shawn Faust depicting a racehorse on his way to morning workout on the track. Bright early ...