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For years, artist Colette Wirz Nauke has found inspiration in the delicate, fleeting cherry blossoms that appear in early spring. "This floral painting expresse...

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"Three figures stand quietly in space, as if frozen into a rich flowering of modern ornamentation," explains artist Diana Elena Chelaru. "The artwork delves i...

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A strong gazelle turns to regard the viewer, with a brilliant landscape drawing the eye into the distance. "There will always be favor when walking on the pat...

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Artist Mitch Davis-Mann offers an imaginary depiction of what water might look like on Mars. Mitch created a lively scene with multiple points of interest. A ...

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Part of artist Naoko Paluszak's signature series Who Are These Angels. A diaphanous figure appears to be swaying on her feet. Focused light shimmers on her wh...

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A stoic portrait of a cheetah looking out over a glowing sunset, with the animal's cool and collected pose amplified by the painterly surroundings. "This piece gives a sense of the calm before the storm - of inner peace," says artist Miranda Gamel. "The cheetah is looking out into the fast landscape, looking for a sign, all while knowing there will be one to find."

About the Artist
The daughter of two artists, Miranda Gamel grew up with artistic aspirations. “When I was young, I couldn’t imagine that I would be anything else… it only seemed natural,” she says. She further developed her skills with her teachers (and fellow UGallery artists) John and Elli Milan. Miranda’s paintings exist on the edge of the surreal and the fantastical while remaining grounded in human emotion. Each painting, through its dynamic imagery, conveys the spirit embodied by the composition’s subject. Miranda’s ultimate goal is to portray each individual “being their true, raw, authentic self.”

Words that describe this painting: cheetah, wildlife, big cat, desert, sunset, animal, calm, expressionism, animals, non-representational, oil painting, purple

New Horizon...

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A whimsical floral painting rendered in one of artist Mary Pratt's favorite colors. "I slathered gobs of paint using the alla prima technique," Mary shares. "...

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In this modernist nude portrait, artist Robin Okun highlights the soft curves of the body against the structure of the space, adding expression with a subtle ...

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Inspired by the fall foliage in New York, artist Colette Wirz Nauke offers a colorful view of the changing landscape. "I used bold brush strokes and movement,...

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An expressionist dream-like jungle scene, with a tiger simultaneously moving throughout different moments. "This piece is an extension of self-exploration and...

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"This woman is expressing herself and asking for attention with her red gloves," says artist Diana Rosa. "I used black lines to define...

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Veiled in a vibrant blue palette, this woman posses an aura of wonder and mystery. There is a sense she is emerging and at the same time rooted. "This paintin...

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In this contemporary expressionist portrait, artist Ryan Pickart explores negative space with ethereal shapes. The model's gentle ...

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Artist Asha Hanna describes this painting as a powerful and motivational image to reflect on our own uniqueness. "The deep blues in ...

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A portrait of a girl that explores the comfort of subtle hues with high texture. "I was inspired by the simple yet complex tonal shifts of light reflections to create the shimmery background and clothing in this stoic portrait," says artist Ryan Pickart...

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Naoko says this painting is meant to evoke the feeling of going through a narrow path, and a little pond surrounded by trees appears. The closest two trees cros...

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"This dramatic image of a winged figure creates a brightly colored yet soft composition that fills the room with warmth," shares artist Gary Leonard. Inspired by the beauty of wings, Gary says it was a challenge to render them in a soft flowing manner with the model. "The warm color palette creates an inviting and peaceful feeling," he adds.

About the Artist
Through composition, color, texture and more, Gary Leonard celebrates beauty. His works start with the subject, but then he lets the work evolve into a more complex composition. Oftentimes, he enjoys merging figures with abstract images and varying textures. He hopes that his works will leave the viewer with a sense of warmth and peace. When he's not making art, he enjoys listening to music and learning how to play the piano.

Words that describe this painting: figure, fantasy, peaceful, wings, figurative, ethereal, face, flying, angel, expressionism, fantasy, people, representational, oil painting, yellow

The Phoenix...

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"This peaceful composition was inspired by the lush green colors of a summer day in the forest, with the softening effect of light rain and the sun finding its ...

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A woman in a summer dress and sun hat poses against a soft wooded backdrop. Artist Gary Leonard developed the scene by first painting the landscape and then wor...

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"Queen celebrates the beauty of the black woman," says artist Asha Hanna. "The gold leaf halo is a representation of the 'glow' they...

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A sweeping landscape of an illuminated valley at sunset. Mist-covered trees in the distance point up to a stormy sky. Dramatic shades of blue and green hover ov...

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A bold portrait of a woman with her face split into different levels and skin tones. "This piece touches on the idea that we 'the people' live in the world together and should lift each other up," says artist Asha Hanna...

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A bold portrait of a woman with her face split into different levels and skin tones. "This piece touches on the idea that we 'the people' live in the world together and should lift each other up," says artist Asha Hanna...

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A bold portrait of a woman with her face split into different levels and skin tones. "This piece touches on the idea that we 'the people' live in the world together and should lift each other up," says artist Asha Hanna...

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"This modern depiction of nature creates a mysterious mood," shares artist Julia Hacker. Juxtaposing bright pop colors with clean black outlines results in a ...

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As the title suggests, this expressionist view of a clearing in the woods has the colorful and hazy quality of a good dream. Loose brushwork in emerald green an...

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In this fantastical jungle scene, artist Miranda Gamel uses tigers as a symbol of strength and leadership. "Placing the tigers in the fire is meant to bring con...

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A young woman walks across a verdant field in a state of peace and contemplation. Warm sunlight bathes her face as a gentle breeze brushes across her dress. Artist Gena Brodie Robbins...

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"Isolation sometimes bodes well for artists," says Mary Pratt with a smile. "Since I am a people person, being trapped in my house has allowed me to paint wit...

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A contemplative portrait rendered in bright oranges and green. Artist Gary Leonard first developed the abstract background and then worked the figure into the c...

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A whimsical portrait of a dancer in an expressionist tutu. "I wanted to create an image coordinating the model's brilliant white cotton candy hair with her danc...

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A modernist portrait combining a realistic face and an abstract figure. Artist Ryan Pickart uses negative space to explore how the m...

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Artist Drew McSherry created this piece to represent his conflicted view of Catholicism. "The figure is dressed in the elegant gown of a pope but its facial f...

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A cluster of autumn-colored trees lines the horizon. The soft blue sky and delicate clouds provide gentle contrast to the warm foreground. George Peebles is kno...

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A whimsical painting celebrating spring with pink cherry blossoms amidst a fresh purple and green background. "I painted with overlapping vivid colors," share...

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A lone multi-colored tree stands proudly in the middle of the composition, hazy and dream-like with its undefined edges. A gentle reflection of these fall color...

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An abstract garden scene with purple, blue, and white flowers dancing on a backdrop of fresh greens. Part of a series of small-scale works inspired by the bright colors and lively motifs of spring.

About the Artist
Romanian-born painter Diana Chelaru’s paintings are colorful and contemporary interpretations of human emotion. For Diana, art is a means of communication. “It is how I express my thoughts, hopes, regrets and joys,” she says. Though she gets great pleasure from applying paint to canvas, it is the expression of emotions that she finds to be most important. Diana’s style is influenced by Byzantine mosaics as well as Gustav Klimt’s subject matter and use of decorative patterns within his compositions. Each artwork is created intuitively, resulting in paintings that speak to the soul.

Words that describe this painting: flowers, floral, patterns, abstract, garden, spring, expressionism, flora, acrylic painting, green

Purple Flower...

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Modern blue and white flowers sparkle among wave-like patterns flowing in the background. Part of a series of small-scale works inspired by the bright colors ...

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Abstract blue and white flowers intermingle with free-forming violet patterns, reminiscent of underwater life. Part of a series of small-scale works inspired ...

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"I've chosen one of my favorite painting vantage points on the Bay Area mountain Mt. Diablo," shares artist James Hartman. "The cows are just about to enter t...

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A distorted and blurred scene that keeps the viewer slightly disconnected from the experience of the ambiguous figures. The visual effect of this painting recreates the disorganized sensation of a busy street filled with lights, sound, color and people.

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Words that describe this painting: contemporary realism, gerhard richter, figures, figurative, abstract, dream, motion, blur, street, busy, bustling, city, urban, lights, night...

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"A young woman in a polka dotted dress stands in waiting, dreaming of the night ahead," says Gena. Bold repeated strokes of pinks rhythmically move across the ...

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A flowing, expressionist portrait of woman lost in dance and embracing the promise of a new day. "I created this painting as 2020 drew to a close and 2021 daw...

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Building up many layers of color in oil paint and cold wax medium, Valerie then used scrapers to reveal the tree trunks in an abstract landscape. Warm orange and yellow trees standing in front of a cool blue and green background. Heavy texture complements the expressionist palette. The piece is part of a series of three works. Although Valerie did not create them as triptych, the three hang well close together.

About the Artist
Valerie Berkely uses her finger tips as brushes to create her abstract paintings. For Valerie, the art is all about the process, the paint, her mood, and the moment. She admires the artist Wolf Kahn, who once said, “the picture is the conclusion of an experiment in which the hint of an image becomes actuality." Like Kahn, Valerie’s paintings combine pictorial landscapes with painterly abstraction. The vibrant primary colors capture the hues of the sun rising and setting, and the texture of her fingers across the surface divides sea, land, and sky. There is something very dreamy about these works, exemplified by their color, texture, and atmospheric quality. Valerie’s first “art epiphany” was seeing Seurat's La Grande Jatte at the Art Institute of Chicago. “Bowled me over! I actually fell down. And I knew I was to become a painter.”

Words that describe this painting: woods, forest, trees, nature, expressionism, nature, non-representational, oil painting, blue

Bare Trees...

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An expressionist rendering of a mountain road. James painted the scene using color as a way to move through the picture. In the foreground, abstracted figures...

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Recently, Sumner has been exploring the use of text in her paintings, adding poetry to accompany the message of the artwork. "This piece is about the loss we...

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Part of Naoko's signature series, Who Are These Angels. A diaphanous angel stands quietly in a deep blue landscape. The tonal quality of the painting accentua...

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Building up many layers of color in oil paint and cold wax medium, Valerie then used scrapers to reveal the tree trunks in an abstract landscape. Warm orange and yellow trees standing in front of a cool blue and green background. Heavy texture complements the expressionist palette. The piece is part of a series of three works. Although Valerie did not create them as triptych, the three hang well close together.

About the Artist
Valerie Berkely uses her finger tips as brushes to create her abstract paintings. For Valerie, the art is all about the process, the paint, her mood, and the moment. She admires the artist Wolf Kahn, who once said, “the picture is the conclusion of an experiment in which the hint of an image becomes actuality." Like Kahn, Valerie’s paintings combine pictorial landscapes with painterly abstraction. The vibrant primary colors capture the hues of the sun rising and setting, and the texture of her fingers across the surface divides sea, land, and sky. There is something very dreamy about these works, exemplified by their color, texture, and atmospheric quality. Valerie’s first “art epiphany” was seeing Seurat's La Grande Jatte at the Art Institute of Chicago. “Bowled me over! I actually fell down. And I knew I was to become a painter.”

Words that describe this painting: woods, forest, trees, nature, expressionism, nature, non-representational, oil painting, blue

Bare Trees...

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This piece has a strong dominate warm color palette. It's brilliant yellow and greens brighten up any room. The loose spontaneous brushwork merge the figurati...