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ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
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By Ant Pearce

Located in Brecon, Powys

Same style different execution. Italian copper leaf and fluorescent thread sewn on Splendorlux Black Gloss

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Copper

Tectonic IV
Tectonic IV

Tectonic IV

By Caro Woods

Located in Brecon, Powys

Part of the Tectonics Series from Cornwall based artist Caro Woods. This mixed media work is available individually or as part of a set of four. Image 6" x 6". Behind glass

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Mixed Media

Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY - Abstract painting, colourful art
Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY - Abstract painting, colourful art

Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY - Abstract painting, colourful art

By André Lanskoy

Located in London, GB

Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY (1902-1976) Oil on canvas 81 x 54 cm (31 ⅞ x 21 ¼ inches) Signed lower right, LANSKOY This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued and signed by the artist, and by a certificate of authenticity dated 15th April 2015 from the Comité Lanskoy, confirming its inclusion in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné currently being prepared by the Comité Lanskoy. Artist biography: André Lanskoy was born Andrei Michailovich Lanskoy in Moscow in 1902, the son of Count Lanskoy. The family moved to St. Petersburg in 1909 and in 1918 he moved to Kiev, where he made his first paintings. During the Russian Civil War Lanskoy fought in the Tsarist White Army but after an injury moved to Constantinople and in 1921 arrived in Paris where he stayed for the rest of his life. Recalling his arrival in the French capital, Lanskoy said: "Literally in the first night...

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1960s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Large abstract green painting, light green, dark green, verdant, Ready to hang
Large abstract green painting, light green, dark green, verdant, Ready to hang

Large abstract green painting, light green, dark green, verdant, Ready to hang

By Silvana Ilieva

Located in Sofia, BG

Large abstract green painting, light green, dark green, verdant, Ready to hang This large vertical abstract painting in deep green and black tones is a nature inspired abstract paint...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic, Gesso, Burlap, Lacquer, Mixed Media, Oil

Ascent, Abstract Oil Painting
Ascent, Abstract Oil Painting

Ascent, Abstract Oil Painting

By Shyun Song

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Linear geometric forms and a monochromatic color palette create a bold statement. The bright yellow conveys a sense of freedom, and the bold line symbolizes a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Oil

Autumn Beckons, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Autumn Beckons, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Autumn Beckons, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Gill Bustamante

Located in Yardley, PA

Autumn Beckons is an expressive, semi-abstract original oil painting of an Autumn path. It is 36x36x1.5 inches. The painting focuses on the centre of the painting where light is radi...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Oil

Loving Sky, Painting, Watercolor on MDF Panel
Loving Sky, Painting, Watercolor on MDF Panel

Loving Sky, Painting, Watercolor on MDF Panel

By Gesa Reuter

Located in Yardley, PA

This is a special minimalistic painting from a little series - soft watercolors on a museum quality acid free clay primer on mdf panel. This means that the painting can be framed wit...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Poppy Fields, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Poppy Fields, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Poppy Fields, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By Gesa Reuter

Located in Yardley, PA

This colorful and expressive abstract watercolor catches what means summer to me! It shows an idea of the beautiful vast flower fields I found near the Baltic Sea. You can almost sme...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Passionate I, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Passionate I, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Passionate I, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By Gesa Reuter

Located in Yardley, PA

This abstract colorful and expressive abstract watercolor catches the beautiful vast poppy fields in my area, but it also shows all the loving and passionate emotions that we can fee...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Passionate II, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Passionate II, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Passionate II, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By Gesa Reuter

Located in Yardley, PA

This abstract colorful and expressive abstract watercolor catches the beautiful vast poppy fields in my area, but it also shows all the loving and passionate emotions that we can fee...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Flower Fields, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Flower Fields, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Flower Fields, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

By Gesa Reuter

Located in Yardley, PA

Sometimes you need flowers and bright colors.... today I spent much time researching the work of garden master Piet Oudolf and this may have inspired me to paint more gardens and flo...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Breaking In II, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Breaking In II, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Breaking In II, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Gesa Reuter

Located in Yardley, PA

I have been overpainting older works and tried out new ways of expressing emotions and feelings. Here I started to play around with oil colors, enjoying the texture of it, the palett...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Promise II, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Promise II, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Promise II, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Gesa Reuter

Located in Yardley, PA

A stormy day at the sea can be a metaphor for inner feelings and emotions.... I love the beautiful traces and marks that come from this expressive mixed media watercolor technique......

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

LARGE ABSTRACT BOWL (INV# NP3674) by Chris Gustin
LARGE ABSTRACT BOWL (INV# NP3674) by Chris Gustin

LARGE ABSTRACT BOWL (INV# NP3674) by Chris Gustin

By Chris Gustin

Located in Morton Grove, IL

LARGE ABSTRACT BOWL (INV# NP3674) Chris Gustin wood fired stoneware and glaze 10.25 x 15.25 x 13.25” 2003 signed

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Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Stoneware

Angel Palm Wax Candle Sculpture, Ceramic Inspired, 12cm, New
Angel Palm Wax Candle Sculpture, Ceramic Inspired, 12cm, New

Angel Palm Wax Candle Sculpture, Ceramic Inspired, 12cm, New

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

"Angel" Palm Wax Candle This artsy candle "Angel" is created in the shape of a ceramic sculpture "Cross" by Ukrainian artist Sofia Horbachevska. The set includes wooden plate to pr...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Wax

More Or Less - Diptych, 2 Abstract Paintings, 6"x6" Each, Black & White Minimal
More Or Less - Diptych, 2 Abstract Paintings, 6"x6" Each, Black & White Minimal

More Or Less - Diptych, 2 Abstract Paintings, 6"x6" Each, Black & White Minimal

By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul

Located in Mississauga, Ontario

MORE OR LESS - Small yet commanding, this pair of black and white paintings on canvas place emphasis on simplified composition. Paint and paper collage adds a subtle textured element...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

More Or Less #2 - 6"x6", Black And White, Minimal Abstract Painting, Modern Art
More Or Less #2 - 6"x6", Black And White, Minimal Abstract Painting, Modern Art

More Or Less #2 - 6"x6", Black And White, Minimal Abstract Painting, Modern Art

By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul

Located in Mississauga, Ontario

MORE OR LESS #2 - Small yet commanding, this black and white painting on canvas places emphasis on simplified composition. Paint over paper collage adds a subtle textured element. Th...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

Floral Study 12, Oil Painting
Floral Study 12, Oil Painting

Floral Study 12, Oil Painting

By Valerie Berkely

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Valerie Berkely displays and abstract floral filled with small peppy blossoms. She creates a glowing background using a limited palette of transparent purples and yellows. Valerie demonstrates expressive finger painting...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

House With Red Door, Original Painting
House With Red Door, Original Painting

House With Red Door, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster paints a portrait of a two-story dwelling with a vivid red door. He paints the composition in bold applications of solid color with an impressionist approach. Verdant foliage flourishes in the backyard of the inviting home...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Island Pony, Original Painting
Island Pony, Original Painting

Island Pony, Original Painting

By Sally Adams

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Monarchs, January 24, 2006

Monarchs, January 24, 2006

By Donald Sultan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

“Monarchs, January 24, 2006” Serigraph on Paper 22-color silkscreen with tar-like texture on 2-ply museum board Edition 46 of 75 Signed, titled, dated and initialed by artist Donald...

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Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Screen

Spring, Bonnieux, Original Painting
Spring, Bonnieux, Original Painting

Spring, Bonnieux, Original Painting

By Janet Dyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Once Upon a Time Part I, Original Painting
Once Upon a Time Part I, Original Painting

Once Upon a Time Part I, Original Painting

By Colette Wirz Nauke

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Fall Blossoms, Original Painting
Fall Blossoms, Original Painting

Fall Blossoms, Original Painting

By Colette Wirz Nauke

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Fields at Sunset, Provence, Original Painting
Fields at Sunset, Provence, Original Painting

Fields at Sunset, Provence, Original Painting

By Janet Dyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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 f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Home Is Like the Robin's Nest, Oil Painting
Home Is Like the Robin's Nest, Oil Painting

Home Is Like the Robin's Nest, Oil Painting

By Jennifer Ross

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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.


About the Artist
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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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Chasing the Light, Oil Painting
Chasing the Light, Oil Painting

Chasing the Light, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jo Galang displays a magical woodland path illuminated by the sun. "Walking through the woods is one thing I always look forward to," says Jo. She paints the sun peeking through the trees, leaving speckled patches of sunlight on the ground. It creates beautiful patterns of light and shadow that make the piece all the more captivating and exciting.


About the Artist
Artist Jo Galang expresses a quiet nostalgia in her airy interpretations of the landscapes and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Her soft oil paintings capture the meditative sounds of rivers and waterfalls flowing past her easel. During the summer, she spends as much time as possible outside creating plein air sketches and studying the light on the landscape. As a young art student in the Philippines, Jo was privileged to study with the renowned painter Danilo Dalena, who she says encouraged her to be the artist she is today. "I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says. When she is not painting, Jo and her husband enjoy taking road trips, playing cards and finding creative ways to spend time with their granddaughter.


Words that describe this painting: ferns, foliage, forest, leaves, moss, nature, plants, sunlight, summer, trees, vegetation, woods, impressionism, oilpaint, impressionism, nature, oil painting, green


Chasing the Light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Trust, Abstract Oil Painting
Trust, Abstract Oil Painting

Trust, Abstract Oil Painting

By Shyun Song

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Shyun Song conceptualizes a minimalist geometric composition with clean linear forms. She paints the canvas a deep-sea blue implying the unpredictabili...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

A Vase of Flowers 2, Oil Painting
A Vase of Flowers 2, Oil Painting

A Vase of Flowers 2, Oil Painting

By Mary Pratt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Painting from life, artist Mary Pratt creates a clear glass vase with light reflecting on its shiny surface. With pronounced brushstrokes, Mary sets a joyful ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Its All About the Hair, Original Painting
Its All About the Hair, Original Painting

Its All About the Hair, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"I'm a tough guy, don't mess with me," narrates artist Heather Foster on how she imagines the horse's thoughts. She paints the robust stallion in her alluring...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

All Dressed Up, Oil Painting
All Dressed Up, Oil Painting

All Dressed Up, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In his signature style, artist George Peebles depicts a colorful gigantic tree in the middle of a vast landscape. He portrays the temperate dressing of autumn in the tree's multi-hued feathery leaves. Clouds dreamily sail on the ethereal sky in the background.


About the Artist
Award-winning artist, George Peebles specializes in contemporary panoramic scenes. Breathtaking combinations of brilliant hues and gradients of rich skies map out his paintings. “My art is a reflection of the place inside each of us where we connect to nature,” says George. Based in Michigan, he draws inspiration from electric moments within his environment. Each stroke is an inward expression of his emotions as he paints from memory. George, being colorblind views his work as a lifelong process that leads him to new concepts and ideas best expressed on his canvas. When he’s out of the studio, George works as a chef at their local hospital. His work is represented in eighteen healthcare facilities.


Words that describe this painting: autumn, fall, season, tree, landscape, sky, horizon, clouds, oilpaint, expressionism, nature, field, meadow, large, expressionism, nature, oil painting, blue


All Dressed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Red-Winged Blackbird, Original Painting
Red-Winged Blackbird, Original Painting

Red-Winged Blackbird, Original Painting

By Kira Yustak

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Kira Yustak blends impressionist and primitive approaches in her portrait of a blackbird amongst tall cattails. She draws inspiration from observing them in waterways and marshy areas nearby. Kira paints it larger than life to highlight the feathers and make a bold statement. Her style bears influence from natural history illustrations...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Park Winter Scene, Oil Painting
Park Winter Scene, Oil Painting

Park Winter Scene, Oil Painting

By Shuxing Fan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Shuxing Fan displays a scene of a suburban neighborhood after a snowfall. Painting in classical realism, he details the envi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Blue Umbrella and Cowboy, Oil Painting
Blue Umbrella and Cowboy, Oil Painting

Blue Umbrella and Cowboy, Oil Painting

By Warren Keating

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Warren Keating connects two expressive overhead scenes of a person holding an umbrella and a cowboy strutting forward. Their cool blue shadows converge...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Beside Still Waters, Oil Painting
Beside Still Waters, Oil Painting

Beside Still Waters, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jo Galang depicts a tranquil forest path illuminated by tender sunlight. She takes inspiration from her refreshing walks by the river. "Spending time i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Chocolate Frosted Cookie, Oil Painting
Chocolate Frosted Cookie, Oil Painting

Chocolate Frosted Cookie, Oil Painting

By McGarren Flack

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist McGarren Flack paints a chocolate frosted cookie on a solid white background. “Who doesn't like sweets?” asks McGarren. In his Sweets series, he dr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Oil

Majestic Mint, Oil Painting
Majestic Mint, Oil Painting

Majestic Mint, Oil Painting

By McGarren Flack

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist McGarren Flack paints a decadent chocolate mint cupcake on a solid white background. “Who doesn't like sweets?” asks McGarren. In his Sweets series...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Oil

Sunny and Clear, Original Painting
Sunny and Clear, Original Painting

Sunny and Clear, Original Painting

By Catherine McCargar

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Catherine McCargar paints a classic white house perched on top of a hill. Lush greenery circles the delightful scene. She depicts serene surroundings r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Day Off, Oil Painting
Day Off, Oil Painting

Day Off, Oil Painting

By Gary Leonard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Gary Leonard connotes beauty in this refreshing piece of a woman in red by the beach. The stylish subject enjoys her time with the cool breeze, inspiri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Oil

Sunlit Dreams, Oil Painting
Sunlit Dreams, Oil Painting

Sunlit Dreams, Oil Painting

By Gary Leonard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Gary Leonard draws inspiration from a daydreaming woman by the beach. The sun envelopes her in warmth evoking a feeling of peace and relaxation that only this...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Oil

After Snowfall, Oil Painting
After Snowfall, Oil Painting

After Snowfall, Oil Painting

By Nikolay Rizhankov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Nikolay Rizhankov shows a tranquil winter scene in this work. A boy walks his dog around the frosty driveway on a quiet evening. They both enjoy the st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Oil

The Ghost Lingers 8, Original Painting
The Ghost Lingers 8, Original Painting

The Ghost Lingers 8, Original Painting

By Ruth-Anne Siegel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
“A white flower's petals intermingle in a field of deep purple and look like dancers expressing their joy and energy.” says artist Ruth-Anne Siegel. In this expressive floral piece she mixes the colors skillfully for an eye-catching pop. "This painting pairs well with The Ghost Lingers 9."


About the Artist
Ruth-Anne Siegel's vibrant floral paintings flow from memory and her love of music. As she works, she references her own photographs and sketchbook, and draws energy from the sounds of Etta James...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Loneliness-Aloneness, Abstract Oil Painting
Loneliness-Aloneness, Abstract Oil Painting

Loneliness-Aloneness, Abstract Oil Painting

By Shyun Song

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This diptych illustrates two sides of being alone," explains artist Shyun Song. "Loneliness is depicted as a downcast state when we miss other people, while ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Oil

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