Jesse AldanaCats, Oil Painting2021
2021
About the Item
Artist Comments
"In this painting, a view of a tiger exhibit is a meditation on who is observing whom," states artist Jesse Aldana. A figure in a superhero ensemble with cat ears stands in the shadows beside a red cat mascot, a kitten, and a child. "The composition is starkly divided between light and shadow masses, but a common element is the striping that occurs on fur, in the tall grass, on the balloons, and in the foreground cast shadows."
About the Artist
California artist Jesse Aldana uses the ritual of sunrise and sunset to capture the spirit of the west. Using a hybrid of realist brushwork and an almost surreal absence of humans, Jesse documents residential neighborhoods, main thoroughfares and coastal scenes across the great city of Los Angeles. Reminiscent of Ed Ruscha, Jesse’s work acts as both a record of the current landscape as well as a metaphor for the openness and sense of opportunity that continually draw settlers to the west coast. Jesse says of California, “the sky is an overwhelming presence.” He frames his big sky compositions with narrow palm trees and low-slung buildings at the periphery of the canvas to illustrate the scale of the scene. In doing so, the viewer can begin to appreciate the sentiment of the final frontier. Jesse works from a home studio in Los Angeles using photographs that he takes of the surrounding area as source material. He holds a BA from Brown University and an MFA from The New York Academy of Art. He regularly exhibits at the Beverly Hills Art Show.
Words that describe this painting: cosplay, costume, balloons, zoo, tiger, cat, cartoon, character, observation, exhibit, animal, figure, animals, people, realism, oil painting, orange
Cats
Jesse Aldana
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
24 in. h x 36 in. w x 1 in. d
3 lbs. 2 oz.
- Creator:
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Cats. Jesse Aldana. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Finished white edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Medford, MA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Bactrian Camel, Oil PaintingLocated in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A ceramic camel sculpture and a vase with lotus flowers settle on the surface of artist Guigen Zha's realistic piece. These ornaments called Tang Sancai radiate vitality in the painting. "The reference of the Bactrian camel...Category21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Go Astray, Oil PaintingLocated in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Guigen Zha paints a white horse wading along blooming lotuses in realistic detail. It stands quietly in the shallow waters as the moonlight dreamily glows on the pond. "It seems to have forgotten where it came from and where it is going," says Guigen. He conveys the message of loneliness being a different kind of beauty.About the Artist
From cross-cultural life experiences, artist Guigen Zha presents conceptual compositions of traditional Chinese art...Category21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Shall We Dance?, Oil PaintingBy Jo GalangLocated in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
When artist Jo Galang moved to Vancouver many years ago, she and her family settled in the city near Stanley Park. "On frequent visits to the park, we would o...Category21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Island Moon Cow, Oil PaintingLocated in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke displays a monochromatic portrait of a highland cattle. She captures the serenity of a majestic yet gentle and bea...Category21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsOil
- XOXO, Oil PaintingLocated in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Corgis have big ears, big smiles, and have lots of LOVE to share," says artist Jeff Fleming. He displays the two playful canines with endearing grins and sparkling doe eyes. Jeff blends multiple colors and textures, adding depth and character to the composition. He creates dynamic points of interest with finger painting and applying drizzles of color with string.About the Artist
Artist Jeff Fleming uses fingerpainting to create exuberant portraits of dogs. Growing up in Southern California, Jeff was first introduced to fingerpainting in kindergarten. He painted through high school and college and won several art awards, including Best of Show in a city wide student competition. After graduating with a degree in journalism and advertising, he went to work as an art director. For the next 40 years, he created print, radio and television ads for a number of top agencies. "After retiring in 2019, the clouds of stress and pressure cleared and allowed me to set my creative energy free," says Jeff. He began developing new techniques focused on the excitement and energy of painting. Today, he uses a variety of methods and tools, including fingerpainting wearing nitrile gloves, traditional paint brushes, bamboo shish kebab sticks, kite string, spraypaint and splattering. While working, Jeff always listens to music, including Broadway musicals, dance music and rhythmic Hawaiian tunes.Words that describe this painting: Corgi, happy, dogs, kinetic impressionism, oilpaint, fun, Iris Scott...
Category21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Field of Dreams, Oil PaintingLocated in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Togetherness is a wonderful place to be, and what better reflects a bond of love," says artist Jeff Fleming. He displays a touching portrait of a golden retriever mom affectionately posing with her puppy. Jeff begins with a pencil sketch and applies paint with his fingers, brushes, and string. He drizzles paint in random strokes to create an energetic composition brimming with splashes of color.About the Artist
Artist Jeff Fleming uses fingerpainting to create exuberant portraits of dogs. Growing up in Southern California, Jeff was first introduced to fingerpainting in kindergarten. He painted through high school and college and won several art awards, including Best of Show in a city wide student competition. After graduating with a degree in journalism and advertising, he went to work as an art director. For the next 40 years, he created print, radio and television ads for a number of top agencies. "After retiring in 2019, the clouds of stress and pressure cleared and allowed me to set my creative energy free," says Jeff. He began developing new techniques focused on the excitement and energy of painting. Today, he uses a variety of methods and tools, including fingerpainting wearing nitrile gloves...Category21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Stunning 21st century American realist portrait of a an American Boxer mix dogBy Jennifer GennariLocated in Woodbury, CTStunning 21st-century American realist portrait of an American Boxer mix dog Simply outstanding quality. The artist has portrayed the animal with great sensitivity and skill. The a...Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsBoard, Oil
- "Equestrian Sheet Music" - American Realism - Horse Painting - Rosa BonheurBy Julie FerrisLocated in Atlanta, GA"Equestrian Sheet Music" is an oil on canvas study of horses hooves featuring black, white and grey hues. The framed dimensions are 22 by 18 inches. Atlanta native, Julie Ferris is ...Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- Perched, Bird Painting, Southwest, 25x21 Framed, Whimsical, Mixed Media, OilBy Anne EmbreeLocated in Houston, TXPerched is by Anne Embree who is known for her whimsical animal paintings . Perched focuses on the Bird and the surrounding objects Perched is 16 x 20 unf...Category
2010s American Realist Mixed Media
MaterialsMixed Media, Oil
- Robin in Lilac, surrealist pastoral oil paintingLocated in New York, NYBoth spare and dynamic, Karl Hartman’s hyper-saturated countrysides and surreal depictions of Americana perfectly match the vividness of our late-summer h...Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsPanel, Oil
- Bees and Compass Flower, surrealist pastoral oil paintingLocated in New York, NYBoth spare and dynamic, Karl Hartman’s hyper-saturated countrysides and surreal depictions of Americana perfectly match the vividness of our late-summer heatwave. Hartman’s tightly c...Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsPanel, Oil
- Daylight Doughnut, surrealist pastoral oil paintingLocated in New York, NYBoth spare and dynamic, Karl Hartman’s hyper-saturated countrysides and surreal depictions of Americana perfectly match the vividness of our late-summer heatwave. Hartman’s tightly c...Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
MaterialsPanel, Oil
