Miniature More Art
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People bustle past each other, filling the sidewalks of 42nd Street in New York City. On this sunny winter afternoon, storefronts dazzle with colorful advertisements, while theater marquee lights reflect off restaurant windows. The sounds of traffic mix with the lively beat of Spanish rock music from boom boxes, infusing the air with the vibrant pulse of urban life.
About the Artist
Artist Leroy Burt paints playful, offbeat landscapes and portraits based on his experiences living in Milwaukee, New York, Costa Rica, and currently Rochester, Minnesota. "I think of my paintings as short stories," he says. As a young child, Leroy faced a number of obstacles. His parents divorced when he was four years old and he was raised by his grandparents in a three-room shack without running water or electricity. Leroy worked hard to pull himself out of poverty. He studied graphic design and painting, which led to a 30-year career in graphic design - five years at WMVS, the PBS television station in Milwaukee, fifteen years at city hall in Milwaukee, and ten years at WNET, the PBS station in New York. In 2015, Leroy retired to focus his energy on painting. Today, he works from a tiny studio filled with half-finished paintings stacked against every wall. "There are photos and sketches for future paintings taped everywhere," says Leroy. "My windows are filled with orchids. There are books, films and music CDs in every corner. And the room is dominated by a black and silver Andy Warhol silkscreen...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Interior Paintings
Acrylic
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Tangerines rest on a cobalt blue table, their warm, vibrant tones contrasting against the cool background. Bold brushstrokes add energy, making the fruit appear...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Oil
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Artist Nicole Lamothe presents a bundle of fresh petunias placed in a clear rounded vase. "The petunias flourish in the garden, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Oil, Panel, Paper
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Plastic, Mixed Media
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A whole lemon transforms when sliced in half, revealing its vibrant, juicy interior. Striking red and blue light emanates from the fruit, contrasting against ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
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Inspired by a family trip to the New Jersey shore, artist Onelio Marrero painted two boys braving the powerful incoming waves. He highlights the turbulent mov...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Oil
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Artist Onelio Marrero displays a stunning koi pond in mesmerizing shades of deep blue and green. Part of his series of paintings exploring ponds, waterlilies,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen
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The horizontal shadows, when paired with the vertical cliffs and wayward grasses, create a pleasantly complex sight on the Airport Mesa Trail in Sedona. The d...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Oil
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Artist Onelio Marrero paints the sunset's effects on a snow-covered trail near his home in northern New Jersey. He shows the scene based on an oil sketch and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Oil
15th Century and Earlier Old Masters More Art
Copper
1980s Modern More Art
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
1920s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Watercolor, Laid Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art More Art
Resin, Vinyl
1880s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Lithograph
2010s Pop Art More Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art More Art
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures
Porcelain, Canvas
1970s Modern More Art
Other Medium, Lithograph
2010s Tribal Mixed Media
Organic Material
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Charcoal, Pastel, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Paper, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Washi Paper, Magazine Paper
Early 2000s Pop Art More Art
Offset
1920s Surrealist More Art
Paper
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Encaustic, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
2010s More Art
Resin
Early 2000s Pop Art More Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Abstract More Art
Resin, Vinyl
Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Art
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Fabric, Paper, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil
2010s Abstract More Art
Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Thread, Paper, Mixed Media
1920s American Modern More Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art More Art
Paper, Offset
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Artist Judy Mackey says she asked her patrons to help her title this impressionist painting of orange tulips, and she loved the sug...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
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Under the glow of a lamp, a venerable professor attentively reads and evaluates student submissions. The composition is one of artist Onelio Marrero's many port...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Modern More Prints
Lithograph
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Art
Glass
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A lighthouse stands on a grassy point, overlooking the tranquil waters of Admiralty Inlet. Its sturdy white walls and vibrant red roofs contrast with the blue...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Waterc...
Watercolor
1920s Art Deco More Art
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Plate Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Lithograph, Offset
1960s Pop Art More Art
Lithograph, Offset
18th Century Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Crayon, Handmade Paper
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A peeled orange bursts with color against a dynamic blue background. The bold brushstrokes create a lively dance of texture, capturing the zest and freshness ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Acrylic
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The winter lake effect on the lowlands of St. Lawrence County, near Watertown, New York, produces heavy snowfalls. A thick layer of snow blankets the field an...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1960s Pop Art More Art
Paint, Paper
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Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a portrait of a charming pair of long-bodied dogs. She draws inspiration from the jolly pet daschunds of her friend. Jessica's...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Paper
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glass