Art by Medium: Oil
Artist Comments
Vast, open landscapes and endless horizons inspire the composition. The textured foreground depicts a field, the mountains are in the middle ground, and the s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
1950s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
1950s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
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20th Century Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
1950s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil, Acrylic, Oil Crayon, Cardboard
1940s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A thickly textured palette knife painting of an old saguaro cactus standing against a blooming spring desert backdrop. "This painting was inspired by the incredible Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California," shares artist Lisa Elley. "It's where the Colorado and Mojave Deserts collide with amazing vistas and dazzling flowers."
About the Artist
Working almost exclusively with a palette knife, Lisa Elley maneuvers her artistic blade with an uncanny fluidity. Why paint only with the knife? She says, "when I paint with a brush, which I do occasionally, I tend to focus on the detail. With a palette knife I can't focus on the detail too much, so my paintings are looser, and more gestural, with bigger sweeps and strokes." This technique is called wet-on-wet. And it seems to be quite popular, as she has been bestowed the title "Knife Queen" by her facebook fans. Fun fact: Lisa's high school art teacher told her to study harder at math, as a career in art was "impossible."
Words that describe this painting: desert, Mojave, flowers, floral, spring, cactus, sun, mountains, sky, landscape, California, Joshua Tree, impressionism, landscape, western, representational, oil painting, purple
Desert Bloom...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
20th Century Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
1960s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
1970s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Masonite, Oil
1960s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Gold Leaf
1960s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
1950s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
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1930s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
1960s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
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1960s Hard-Edge Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
1970s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Art by Medium: Oil
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Masonite, Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
1940s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Multiple layers of color characterize this abstract piece. Shades of orange, yellow, and cream are applied dynamically, creating a vibrant composition. Bold bla...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Oil
Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Artist Comments
A blend of muted greens, grays, and earth tones evokes a moody landscape. The composition suggests a horizon where the sky meets a textured field. Bold brushstrokes and layered colors create a sense of depth and movement, capturing the essence of a landscape in transition. Hints of blue and orange add contrast and intrigue.
About the Artist
Artist Ronda Waiksnis captures nature's visceral beauty in her abstract and expressionist works. Embracing the capriciousness of the creative process, she allows her intuition to guide her, resulting in pieces that feel both organic and unrefined. "My paintings have been found, not built," says Ronda. Rarely using brushes, she applies layers of paint with large palette knives or her fingers, emphasizing the importance of balancing creative abandon and physical control. Ronda operates in a gloriously messy studio, a standalone building behind her house, with a powerful sound system that keeps the vibe carefree and intense. When she's not creating art, Ronda enjoys spending time with her loved ones, playing with her dogs, and savoring a glass of wine.
Words that describe this painting: expressive, muted, soft, gestural, stream...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Oil
Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art by Medium: Oil
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