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Artist Marilyn Froggatt depicts Montana as a magical place with an unparalleled landscape. She captures the cold morning scenery...

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Artist Mary Pratt paints an impressionist image of a geisha dressed in a bold striped kimono. The subject leaves her arm outstretched as a tiny bluebird perches on her left hand. An enthralling atmosphere of red surrounded by turquoise engulfs the fanciful background. "Painting the geisha is inspiring to me. The mystery is her allure," says Mary.

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Mary Pratt, a Georgia-based artist, is known for her impressionistic yet modern oil paintings that capture the world with a jovial poise. Her soft, ethereal palette is complemented by the occasional bright pop of color. The artist’s aesthetic choices are intuitive rather than premeditated. Through her gestural brushstrokes, Mary’s paintings summon a joyful, even childlike, emotional response. Her style is nuanced by a range of inspirations, including scenery from the state of Georgia...

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In artist John Jaster's impressionist piece, a brilliant red barn stands in a lush wheat field. It dwarfs in comparison to the two towering trees neighboring it. The bright sunlight reflects the scene in a still pond skirted by wild grasses and reeds. Thin wispy clouds stream along the sky in the fair weather.

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Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says...

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Artist Mary Pratt pictures an impressionist view of an empty boat with crossed oars resting on peaceful waters. A profusion of thick and gangly seaweed meande...

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In his signature style, artist John Jaster paints this famous tree in Pebble Beach, California. Overlooking Carmel Bay, The Lone Cypress...

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In an impressionist style, artist Jonelle Summerfield displays a laidback scene of the backstreets of France. "In Marseille, one is always walking uphill or downhill, unless they are walking along the harbor," says Jonelle. A compleeing composition of a sloping road, rooftops, and distant mountains come within view.

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Although Jonelle Summerfield grew up surrounded by paintings, she initially gravitated toward fashion and design over fine art. Jonelle received her degree in Interior Design in 2001, after which her mother began teaching her to paint. It changed her life. Over the next ten years, Jonelle trained and painted extensively to become a full-time artist. She takes an impressionistic approach to romantic street scenes and city corners...

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Artist Sally Adams paints a lone brown horse on a verdant landscape. She draws inspiration from the wild ponies on the islands off th...

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Artist Doug Cosbie pictures an impressionist view of a farm in Virginia. Bales of hay set upright the rustic barns of Fauquier County...

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Artist Onelio Marrero paints a portion of a woodland river, referencing his favorite spot near his home. Combinations of robust strokes and palette knife applic...

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Artist Gail Greene shows a picturesque stream in a luminous impression using soft tonal shades. The morning light reaches over the ridge, casting a glow on the ...

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Artist Yangzi Xu depicts a rainy afternoon on Michigan Ave, Chicago. Her impressionist strokes keep the paint flowy and the texture varied. The street lights an...

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In her signature deep impasto style, artist Lisa Elley paints an emerald birch forest emerging in the sunshine. With marked palette knife work, she imparts gent...

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Walking around Florence, Italy, artist Onelio Marrero came across a charismatic elderly couple asking for directions. Onelio fondly remembers the memory and mak...

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In broad expressive strokes, artist Doug Cosbie features a rustic barn in lush countryside scenery. He displays the charm of pastoral Pennsylvania in a charming ode to American regionalism. "Many old farms still have wooden frames, with a loft for hay and the main floor for milking," says Doug. The traditional timbered architecture retains its charm and stands beautifully around the carpeted fields of verdant herbage.

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Artist Doug Cosbie presents the vibrancy found in nature with his impressionist, rural architecture centered artwork. Longing to create something that connects with people, Cosbie spent countless years perfecting how he portrays the world on canvas. Within his journey, he studied as an apprentice in the studios of Sam Black and Jack Shadbolt. As a plein air artist, Doug's studio is a portable pochade box...

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Artist Janet Dyer paints an impressionist landscape of lavender fields in Provence, France. "I enjoy the varying purples of the blooming flower," says Janet. Sh...

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Artist Paula Martino paints a tranquil scene of a row of quaint homes nestled within a gentle snowfall. The softly falling snow set...

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Artist Lisa Nielsen displays impressionist roses gleaming from the warmth of the sun. Plump blossoms spring from effervescent...

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Artist Janet Dyer shares an impressionist perspective of a still lake on a quiet spring day. She paints pristine waters reflecting the lively trees in complemen...

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From his cityscape series, artist Stanislav Sidorov paints a vibrant display of the Venice Canal. Ornate gondolas drift along the emerald river. An arched walkway leads into the city, displaying old European architecture. The vibrant hues of turquoise and pink allow the impressionist piece to emphasize the structural details.

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Stanislav Sidorov saturates his canvas with the expressive color characteristic of the Russian Realist...

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Artist Onelio Marrero shows three people observing a grand ornate painting in a museum. The mostly fictitious scene displays his ...

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Artist Onelio Marrero paints a tender mother and daughter moment in a river. Created as a figurative study for a larger painting of the same setting. The subjec...

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Festive holiday ornaments spread out in artist Hadley Northrop's jubilant impressionist rendering. A window display of a store in Los Angeles during the yuletide, the kind of still life that catches the painter's eye. Light beams from red chili pepper string bulbs, a spotlight, and reflections from the city street reflected in the round baubles and the shop window...

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Artist John Jaster displays a forest with tall aspens rendered in a playfully abstract style. Bold shades of yellow, orange and red suggest a warm autumn day in the woods. In his process, John creates stunning color combinations by utilizing multiple layers of heavy body acrylics and brushwork. He results with captivating scenery with intense contrasting hues and high-spirited energy.

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Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says his work in software strongly influences his artwork in terms of distilling complex systems without losing the magic and wonder. Today, John works from a large home studio with a fireplace, lots of natural light, and jazz playing in the background. Since 2010, John’s paintings have been displayed in over 90 juried exhibitions and published in leading art magazines and books.

Words that describe this painting: forest, trees, birch, aspen, nature, playful, impressionism, grove, warm, impressionism, nature, acrylic painting, orange

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Artist Melissa Gannon depicts aspen trees of various sizes and shapes flourishing during the height of fall. She imagines the timber engaging in dance, reaching...

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Artist Onelio Marrero paints an emerald pool abundant with blooming water lilies. "I am fascinated by the three-fold nature of looking at the water's surface," says Onelio. He displays depth implied in the reflection of the sky, ripples, plants floating, and finally, the telltale signs of things just below the surface. Part of Onelio's ongoing series of paintings exploring bodies of water.

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Artist Onelio Marrero paints impressionist city scenes of everyday life. He captures the romanticism of New York City, from the picturesque fountains in Central Park to a glistening city street on a rainy afternoon. He creates a sense of nostalgia and intimacy with his work, offering the feeling that you have visited this particular scene before. “Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a figure can have a captivating effect on me,” says Onelio. He studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art where he mastered discerning color and values, giving his work a more spontaneous appearance. Onelio’s work is an appreciation for beauty in all of its greatest forms; nature, art, and people.

Words that describe this painting: water lily, lilies, Monet, pond, lake, lily pads, reflection, forest, flower, impressionism, water, plants, oilpaint, nature, impressionism, nature, oil painting, green

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Artist Sally Adams shares a dreamlike view of a trail going through an autumnal forest. She draws inspiration from a reference photo ...

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Artist Onelio Marrero features a sunny marshland on an early autumn morning. He executes the composition from sketches and memory based on a swamp near his home...

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Artist Lisa Elley illustrates a breathtaking seascape of a radiant California sunrise. Inspired by the panoramic views, she be...

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Artist Onelio Marrero depicts two men dining al fresco at an outdoor tavern in Manhattan. He paints the piece based on his studies of the Central Park Boathouse...

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Artist Marilyn Froggatt shares an impressionist view of a misty morning in Hunter Creek. She paints en plein air on the breathta...

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Artist Suren Nersisyan uses vibrant color to convey mood and energy. In this piece the sun reflects the warm spring light on the farmhouse. The blooming almond trees...

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Created in early spring when poppies are in full bloom, artist Marilyn Froggatt displays a striking still life of the delicate f...

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Artist Judy Mackey displays a sensual and mystical portrait of an angel. She shows the subject evoking a sense of mystery with her face obscured. The dreamy fig...

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Painted outdoors at Wayfarers Park, artist Marilyn Froggatt pictures a location on Flathead Lake, Montana. The beautiful park ne...

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Artist Faye Vander Veer depicts a warm summer day in the city of Vernazza, located in the Cinque Terre region of Italy. Crowds o...

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Artist Janet Dyer projects an impressionist landscape of blooming Provence fields. "The setting is near Bonnieux, a historic hilltop village," notes Janet. The ...

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Artist Samuel Pretorius depicts a leisurely walk in Mariatorget Park, Stockholm, on a slow Tuesday noon. Heavy branches droop ...

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Artist Mary Pratt paints a woman walking on a long, winding path hedged with lush nature. Streetlights flicker toward the end of the horizon, creating a magic...

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Artist Marilyn Froggatt displays an impressionist seascape of Yaquina Head National Park. She paints on location at the majestic...

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"The road may go on for what seems like forever, but someday you will arrive at the destination of your choice or one chosen for you," affirms artist Sally Adams...

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Artist Elizabeth Garat presents an impressionist autumnal pond. She works on landscapes from direct observation, inspired by the changing seasons. "This is a po...

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Inspired by the beauty, artist Colette Wirz Nauke shares a gorgeous view of cherry blossoms. Vivid colors and bold brush strokes fill the canvas. Colette aims t...

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Shades of autumn dance in artist Colette Wirz Nauke's impressionist scene of nature. Red and orange foliage abundantly fill the whimsical landscape. Colette pai...

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Artist Marilyn Froggatt shares an impression of Morrison Landing, the largest boat dock in Big Bear. Located at the east end of ...

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A lively tropical scene takes place in artist Marilyn Froggatt's impressionist coastal view. She paints en plein air at the San Onofre State Beach south of San Clemente, CA. "You can almost feel the breeze on your face," states Marilyn. Tall palm trees sway in the fresh morning air perfectly framing the azure blue ocean.

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Words that describe this painting: Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Surf, Sand, Palm Trees, San Onofre, Camp Pendleton...

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Artist Marilyn Froggatt displays an impressionist view of the historical Riverside Art Museum. She creates the piece en plein ai...

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Wild vines sprawl the forest in artist Julia Hacker's impressionist landscape. The draping overgrowth project into organic and abstract structures. Julia uses a...

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Artist Jennifer Ross paints a sunny and cheerful still life of a robin’s nest occupied with three eggs. Nestled within a carefully woven nook of grass and twigs, three blue eggs appear within its dark recesses. The nest is set against a white surface cut by a bright complementing yellow hue. “Robin’s egg blue is one of the most beautiful colors found in nature, and one found on my palette,” says Jennifer.

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Artist Jennifer Ross creates intimate portraits of birds, nests and horses. Jennifer grew up surrounded by the art of her mother and grandfather. Her attempt to follow in their footsteps presented detours, however, and she ended up working in art galleries selling other's work. But her desire to paint continued to grow throughout the years. In 2008, a gift certificate...

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Nestled in a pattern of an abstract floral bed, a woman walks through the garden with a bird perched on her hand. Artist Mary Pratt di...

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Working from memory, artist Onelio Marrero paints a full moon in the early morning hours over the salt marshes in coastal New Jersey. The silvery glow in the early morning hours reflects dreamily onto still waters. "These wetlands are profoundly affected by the tides," says Onelio. "The channels that meander throughout the marshes invite the viewer to visually follow the bends and turns." There is a timeless and mysterious quality in these natural elements and Onelio's memory of the scene is well served in the execution of this painting.

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Onelio Marrero paints city scenes of everyday life. In an impressionistic style he captures the romanticism of New York City, the picturesque fountains in Central Park and the wet city streets after a rainy afternoon. His use of warm tones creates a sense of nostalgia and the feeling that you have visited or seen this particular scene before. Onelio will often paint from direct observation, or he will work from a combination of photographs and combine numerous sources into one piece. In this way his work combines reality with fantasy, creating a new story with each painting. His work captures an appreciation for beauty in all of its greatest forms; nature, art, and people.

Words that describe this painting: marsh, wetland, swamp, inlet, waterway, stream, river, grass, tree, cloud, moon, mist, morning, water, reflection, dawn, impressionism, oilpaint, panoramic, nature, impressionism, nature, oil painting, blue

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The beauty of the mundane shines on artist Benjamin Thomas' painting of a gracefully lit wall. He captures the brief moment while having lunch on the porch with...

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Artist Janet Dyer exhibits a picturesque view of a summer sunset in Provence. Groves of trees flourish in the evergreen landscape. She captures the distinct fee...

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Artist Janet Dyer displays a magnificent view of a French vineyard. Rows of grapevines ripen under the radiant summer sun. A longère, a lengthy narrow farmhous...

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Artist David Forks depicts a warm and sunny meadow filled with wildflowers, cacti, and trees from the northeastern region of San Antonio, Texas. "May finds fiel...

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Artist Janet Dyer displays an impressionistic landscape of lush lavender fields in Provence, France. Expressive strokes in bold shades of green and hints of gol...

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Artist Janet Dyer displays a sunny landscape of Provence, France. A scenic woodland stretches toward a grove of trees flourishing over the terrain. "This field ...

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Artist Janet Dyer pictures a field in Provence, using an atypical "Provençal" color palette. She displays the temperate landscape in diverse shades of vivid greens. A line of lush trees stands in the midground, blanketed by the wild grass in the pasture. Janet uses both a brush and a palette knife for dynamic paintwork application.

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Janet Dyer doesn’t like to spend too much time talking about her art, as she’d rather be creating it. She doesn’t have an artist statement, the traditional statement of purpose crafted by visual artists to explain their method. On becoming an artist, Janet simply states, “I picked up some crayons and pencils and brushes and kept using them.” She believes the process of creating art is equal in importance to the final product. The artist enjoys relinquishing control of her paintings to find delightful surprises in her so-called “mistakes.” Janet's expressively gestural yet bucolic landscapes are a testament to the success of her method.

Words that describe this painting: landscape, France, Provence, fields, country, trees, mountains, field, hills, palette knife, acrylicpaint, Europe, impressionism, impressionism, landscape, acrylic painting, green

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