Art
Artist Comments
Earthy tones contrast with soft pinks and greens, hinting at a floral presence. This abstract painting conveys dynamic movement and emotional depth, balancing s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Polaroid, Archival Pigment, Color, Archival Ink
1970s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
1980s Pop Art Art
Screen
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Parchment Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
2010s Post-Minimalist Art
Paper, Monotype
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Art
Lithograph
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic
1950s Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
1990s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1880s Romantic Art
Oil
1950s Abstract Art
Lithograph
Artist Comments
A two-story red barn and a small shed sit quietly on the land. Sunlight washes over the landscape while a shadowed path leads through the scene. Autumn trees pr...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
Artist Comments
A woman lies under a vibrant night sky, the stars and planets illuminating her form. Bold colors and energetic directional brushwork add a hypnotizing energy to the composition. This piece is artist Diana Elena Chelaru's personal interpretation of the vast space.
About the Artist
Artist Diana Elena Chelaru creates vibrant expressionist works that explore human emotion and the cosmos. “Art is a means of communication, a way to express my thoughts, hopes, and joys,†says Diana. She uses form, lines, and color to bring her imaginative compositions to life, with inspiration drawn from Byzantine mosaics and Gustav Klimt’s decorative patterns. Diana received her BFA in Painting from George Enescu Art University and an MA in Art History from Queens College. Diana’s creative process is fluid and intuitive, guided by her emotions in the moment, with music as a constant companion. Her studio, located in the basement of her home, is kept clean and organized. When she’s not creating, Diana enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Words that describe this painting: Universe, stars, sky, night, meditation, celestial, space, flow, movement, planets, reclining, expressionism, nature, people, acrylic painting, blue
Star Gazing...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Inkjet
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Art
Oil, Board, Graphite
1990s Pop Art Art
Offset
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Cubist Art
Lithograph
20th Century English School Art
Watercolor
Early 2000s Art
Acrylic
Mid-19th Century Art
Oil
1960s Abstract Art
Etching
18th Century Rajput Art
Gold
1980s Pop Art Art
Lithograph
2010s Art
Photographic Paper
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl
Late 19th Century Victorian Art
Lithograph
Artist Comments
León, Spain, buzzes with energy, especially as a key stop along the Camino de Santiago. By night, the city truly comes alive, with locals, pilgrims, and touris...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
1970s Post-Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Late 20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
Late 18th Century Realist Art
Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century American Modern Art
Paper, Charcoal
1960s Impressionist Art
Oil
1930s Art
Etching
1950s Modern Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Late 19th Century Realist Art
Canvas, Wood, Oil
1970s Pop Art Art
Archival Paper, Lithograph, Board
1970s Art
Oil
2010s Pop Art Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
1950s Cubist Art
Lithograph
1960s Art
Lithograph
2010s Post-Impressionist Art
Paper, Gouache
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Ink, Tempera, Pencil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
1980s Art
Acrylic
Early 18th Century Art
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1930s American Realist Art
Paper, Ink
20th Century Impressionist Art
Ballpoint Pen
1970s Expressionist Art
Lithograph
1970s Art
Lithograph
1950s American Modern Art
Offset
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