Jill Opelka

Blooms (Flowers, Saturated, Green, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Red)

2023

Jill Opelka Lily Pond Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Size: 11.5 x 15.75 inches Framed: 18 x 22 x 1.5 inches Signed COA provided Tags: Lily, Pond, Flowers, Waterscape, Pastell, Warm *Framed in a black wooden frame - ready to hang ----------------- Upon entering Jill Opelka's home, her creative essence is unmistakable. Adorned with New Yorker Magazine covers, her dining room exudes a vibrant charm, complemented by quirky giant tortoises in the living room. The space is a reflection of Opelka's lively personality, evident in her central studio nestled within the bright breakfast nook. Embraced by natural light and captivating outdoor vistas, it's where her artistry thrives, even evident in intricate details like a practical denim quilt on her sofa, crafted from old jeans – a testament to her work and creativity. Descending to her lower-level gallery, her larger original pieces, each with personal anecdotes, take center stage. From a nostalgic converse painting symbolizing childhood choices to a rescued roadside goat immortalized on canvas, her stories are as captivating as her art. Jill Opelka's creations, drawing inspiration from her life's moments, offer a personal touch that adds warmth to any home. From customized shoe and teacup paintings perfect for gifts to commissioned portraits...

Jill Opelka Lily Pads Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Size: 11 x 14 inches Framed: 12 x 15 x 1.5 inches Signed COA provided Tags: Lily, Pads, Flowers, Waterscape, Green, Saturated *Framed in a black wooden frame - ready to hang ----------------- Upon entering Jill Opelka's home, her creative essence is unmistakable. Adorned with New Yorker Magazine covers, her dining room exudes a vibrant charm, complemented by quirky giant tortoises in the living room. The space is a reflection of Opelka's lively personality, evident in her central studio nestled within the bright breakfast nook. Embraced by natural light and captivating outdoor vistas, it's where her artistry thrives, even evident in intricate details like a practical denim quilt on her sofa, crafted from old jeans – a testament to her work and creativity. Descending to her lower-level gallery, her larger original pieces, each with personal anecdotes, take center stage. From a nostalgic converse painting symbolizing childhood choices to a rescued roadside goat immortalized on canvas, her stories are as captivating as her art. Jill Opelka's creations, drawing inspiration from her life's moments, offer a personal touch that adds warmth to any home. From customized shoe and teacup paintings perfect for gifts to commissioned portraits...

Jill Opelka Magnolia (Flowers, Toned-down, Muted, Delicate, Warm) Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Size: 48 x 30 inches Framed: 49 x 31 x 1.5 inches Signed COA provided Tags: Magnolia , Flowers, Toned-down, Muted, Delicate, Warm *Framed in a black wooden frame - ready to hang ----------------- Upon entering Jill Opelka's home, her creative essence is unmistakable. Adorned with New Yorker Magazine covers, her dining room exudes a vibrant charm, complemented by quirky giant tortoises in the living room. The space is a reflection of Opelka's lively personality, evident in her central studio nestled within the bright breakfast nook. Embraced by natural light and captivating outdoor vistas, it's where her artistry thrives, even evident in intricate details like a practical denim quilt on her sofa, crafted from old jeans – a testament to her work and creativity. Descending to her lower-level gallery, her larger original pieces, each with personal anecdotes, take center stage. From a nostalgic converse painting symbolizing childhood choices to a rescued roadside goat immortalized on canvas, her stories are as captivating as her art. Jill Opelka's creations, drawing inspiration from her life's moments, offer a personal touch that adds warmth to any home. From customized shoe and teacup paintings perfect for gifts to commissioned portraits...

Kelley Carman Backlog (Still Life, Books, Reading, Hobby, Warm) Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Size: 11.5 x 15.5 inches Framed Size: 24 x 20 inches Signed and titled COA provided *Frame...

Susan Kiefer Persephone's Choice Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Size: 40x30x1.35in Signed, dated and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1659 Nude Persephone in sunglasses sitting...

Genevieve Hamel Red Apple Oil on Wood Block Year: 2021 Image Size: 5x5x1in Frame Size: 13.5x13.5x2in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1401 This is a...

Trung Quoc Tran 1980's "Ships Passing" Oil on Canvas 35.5" x 47.5" unframed $1900 No Signature *Listed price reflects custom framing selected by seller. Please expect framing time be...

WPA Landscape American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern Farm Rural James McCracken (1875 – 1967) WPA Landscape 28 x 36 inches Oil on canvas, c. 1930s Signed lower right ...

Bold and angular composition with cannas by Claire Weist (American, 1930-2014). Bright red flowers jump out from a saturated green background. Large leaves act as a background, covering the majority of the composition, intertwined with other foliage. This piece is executed on top of a previous composition and the artist has left part of it visible around the edges to act as a border. Signed "Weist" in the lower left corner. Title and artist's info on verso. No frame. Board size: 20"H x 16"W Claire Weist (American, 1930-2014) was an artist known primarily for her watercolor compositions. She won several awards throughout her career, including the jury award for graphics from the Illinois Watercolor Society. Weist was originally from the Boston area and studied at the Massachusetts College of Art and then Harvard. After spending time teaching art and as an illustrator, Weist moved to Crete, Illinois and opened her own studio, where she spent the remainder of her professional career. Education: 1949-50 Lomma, Sweden 1951, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA 1953, B.F.A. Degree, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Work: 1953, Commercial Artist, Vincent Edwards Art Agency, Boston, MA 1954-1957, Art Editor and Illustrator, Baby Post Magazine, New York, NY 1960-1964, Painter and Art Teacher, Lynchburg, VA 1965-1971, Book and Magazine Illustrator, Delafield, WI 1972, Studio, Crete, IL Exhibitions and Memberships: 1971 - Alverno Art Fair, Milwaukee, WI 1971 - Elmwood Plaza Art Fair (Best in Show), Racine WI 1971 - Brookfield Square Winter Art Show (First Place, Watercolors), Waukesha, WI 1973 - Marathon County Historical Museum, Wausau, WI 1982 - Park Forest Art Fair, Park Forest, IL Member, Wisconsin Watercolor Society Member, Kettle Moraine...

Modern still life, landscape painting of colorful flowers juxtaposed on a gestural country landscape "Enchanted Garden", painted by Hudson Valley artist, Joseph Maresca, in 2022 oil on canvas, framed 36 x 36 inches, 37 x 37 inches with a thin silver floater frame Signed, bottom right Joseph Maresca lives and works in the bucolic countryside of the Hudson River Valley. Inspired by this setting, the artist created a series of uplifting landscapes that reflect the vibrancy and bounty of the local area. Here he captures a colorful array of flowers against a lush country background. Realistic flowers...

Modern still life, landscape painting of colorful flowers juxtaposed on a gestural countryside river landscape "Flower Shower", painted by Hudson Valley artist, Joseph Maresca, in 2022 oil on canvas, framed 36 x 36 inches, 37 x 37 inches with a thin silver floater frame Signed, bottom right Joseph Maresca lives and works in the bucolic countryside of the Hudson River Valley. Inspired by this setting, the artist created a series of uplifting landscapes that reflect the vibrancy and bounty of the local area. Here he captures a colorful array of flowers against a lush river background. Realistic flowers...

French School, late 20th century signed lower left and stamped verso with artists studio stamp purple, violet and pink flowers still life oil on canvas, framed 16 x 12 inches framed ...