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Paintings For Sale
Style: Contemporary
Style: Abstract Impressionist
Strawberry Red Pocket Painting 2c
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Red Strawberry 2c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque st...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shirley - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, feminine women, celebrating ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on canvas "Blooming in sunshine"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming in Sunshine" is a striking, expressive contemporary painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, and it forms part of her Floral series. In this series, Natalya masterfully ...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurative abstract oil on canvas of a performing orchestra. Great colors and brushstrokes. Signed lower right.
Category

1980s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Marilyn Monroe and ocean blue" ( semi-abstract oil painting of woman on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork "Marilyn Monroe and ocean blue" is a dynamic exploration of the human form, using bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors to convey movement and emotion. The piece featur...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Original Triptych Landscape Memories-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and oil
Located in London, GB
Shizico's unique approach to paintings, erasing, rewriting, and destroying the landscape in the background through bold strokes of gold leaf on the top layers in this series, works o...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Roman Morning. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Roman Morning” is the moment when the first rays of the sun gently lie on objects, emphasizing their shape and harmony. It is a morning filled with silence and a sense of order, whe...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Invictus - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Cultural Commentary, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Out of the night that covers me,       Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be       For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance       I ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

What Black Love Looks Like 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Yellow & Green Female Portrait with Korean Inscription. Currency Series #257
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This unique piece from Natasha Lelenco’s Currencies series is painted in acrylic on a 26 cm diameter circular pine wood panel, carefully treated for longevity. The artwork presents a...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Front Porch Hedge, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
It’s an end-of-day moment, with the last bit of sunlight warmly illuminating the front porch and hedge of a Victorian house. The scene exudes a sense of cal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bound by Color, Abstract, oil on canvas, Books, Library, Expressionism, French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a professional painter whose work is collected worldwide and is known for her deep exploration of texture, color, and form. Her paintings often evoke the quiet beaut...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Cityscape', PAFA, Philadelphia, New Mexico, Maryland College of Art, Equestrian
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right on border, 'Heather Foster' (American, 20th century), dated 1991 and titled, verso, 'Hamden #2'. Heather Foster was born in Philadelphia and attended art classes ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Aura Pure - Soft pink pastel large abstract painting
Located in Broomfield, CO
"Aura pure" is a soft, pink, pastel abstract painting. An ethereal, light-filled, sublime expression. It has a palette of many colors, including rose, lime green, celestial blue, bri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ochre Emergence
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Ochre Emergence' by celebrated figurative artist Kim Frohsin, painted in 2018. The artwork is 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches and it is professionally framed in a museum quality white ash har...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Gouache, Archival Paper

Baker- Miller Pink- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tania Rivilis Baker- Miller Pink 50 x 50 cm framed (included in price) 53,5 x 53,5 cm Oilpaint on canvas Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' ( £ 30.0...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Oil on Canvas Painting -- Blue Tit
Located in Troy, NY
This oil on canvas painting is a wonderful combination of abstract and organic elements. The background of the piece is a beautiful deep blue with energetic streaks of oranges and re...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pink with White Flowers - flower, plant, floral, still life, oil on panel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Jennifer Hornyak is one of Canada’s masterful abstract and figurative artists. Known internationally for her vivid colour palettes, expressive form and luscious textures, Hornyak has...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"My Lime Green Butterfly" Contemporary Pop Art Oil Painting Black Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Butterfly Collection” is a vibrant and energetic...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Blackbird's Egg Blue Pocket Painting 5
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Blue blackbird's Egg 5 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroq...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of 6 Paintings. From the Medium - Screen Time series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 6 artworks: Untitled II, III, IV, V, VI and VII, 2024 From the Medium - Screen Time series Mixed Media (oil, giclee print) on canvas Marupá wood Framed Overall Frame size: 10...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Oil, Giclée

Pomegranate Ripe Red Pocket Painting 2
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Ripe Red Pomegranate 2 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroq...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

TORRUB by Ramon Enrich - Geometric landscape painting, red tones, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
TORRUB is a unique acrylic on canvas painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 150 × 150 cm (59.1 × 59.1 in). Dimensions of the framed artwork are 154 cm x 154 cm ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

February 15, 1998 (98-99 Series), Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this black and white portrait, artist Mark Cudd captures the quiet intensity of a suited man, his gaze fixed directly on the viewer. Referenced from a vintag...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

“Shattered” wall mirror III by Franck K - Stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
Shattered” wall mirror III is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 90 × 90 × 13 cm...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Stainless Steel

No title - 21st Century Contemporary Painting of a woman
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Alejandro Casanova (Spanish artist) No title 80 x 80 cm Oil paint on canvas Alejandro (Ale) Casanova was born in Valencia (Spain) in 1981. In the capital of Turia, he studied Fine ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Figurative Painting Night in the Andes in blue tones, oil painting mixed texture
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This piece is a horizontal painting created using the oil on canvas technique. It is characterized by its texture and multiple layers of material that create depth in the work and ad...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Pre-Columbian Series: Tut (Yellow) - contemporary, modernist, oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract painting by David Sorensen explores a bright yellow palette. David Sorensen was drawn to the rich and vibrant colours of Mexico. Celebrated as an importa...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wildflower Celebration - Painting Abundant Color Floral Mother Earth Striking
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Wildflower Celebration Exclusive Original Painting Abundant Colorful Floral Investment Striking Divine Texture Impressionist Landscape Nature A joyful gift for Mother's day...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

New Perspective. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
“New Perspective” is a painting that epitomizes renewal and confidence. The background of the city street conveys the rhythm and dynamics of life, where the figure in its movement re...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Extra-Large Landscape. Contemporary Figurative Abstract Orange Horizon Painting
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Adventure Ahead, a captivating abstract contemporary landscape by Danish artist Steffen Bue. This impressive 100 x 140 cm (39.37 x 55.12 in) acrylic painting draws viewers into a thr...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Voisine (Neighbor)" Haitian Woman Peacefully Laying On Grass in Oil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Voisine (Neighbor)" is an original artwork by Alain Jean-Baptiste and measures 48"h x 36"w x 1.5"d. . This work is made from oil paints on canvas and ships with a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

Poppies - Vibrant Red Floral Watercolor Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna Kudriashova, born in a small town in Russia, has always been an artist at heart. From her youngest years, she was passionate about painting, spending her days immersed in the wo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Poem Six" Contemporary Abstract Framed Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Poem Six" is a mixed media work on canvas by Beatriz Simón, with expressive strokes and abstract shapes in blues, pinks, blacks, tans, and white. This piece is finished in a silve...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media

"Black Hole In A Purple House With Orange Roof" Abstract Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Black Hole In A Purple House With Orange Roof"" is a framed contemporary acrylic painting on canvas by Aron Hill, depicting abstract shapes in different shades of plum, orange, blac...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

“Roses in a Porcelain Pitcher”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on board still life painting of roses in a blue and white porcelain pitcher. Signed lower right by the artist and dated 1999. Condition is excellent. The painting is housed in a gold gallery frame with narrow linen liner. Overall framed measurements are 17.5 by 14.5 inches. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida collector. John C. Traynor combines the 19th century element of atmosphere with the realistic, yet soft rendering of color and light reminiscent of the Dutch Masters to create his own distinctive style. John was born in 1961 and spent his early years growing up in Chester and Mendham, New Jersey. His classical training began at the Delbarton School in Morristown, New Jersey, and afterward he continued his art education at Paier College of Art in New Haven, Connecticut. As a merit scholar, John studied figure painting with Frank Mason at the Art Students League of New York. He concentrated on his understanding of form while studying drawing with Carroll Jones...
Category

1990s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Marsh Verge - large, contemporary, landscape, acrylic on canvas
By Brent McIntosh
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This large, contemporary, landscape, acrylic on canvas is by Brent Mcintosh. Valued for his exceptional sense of color, Canadian painter Brent McIntosh has spent thirty years perfec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Weeping Cherry, Cherry Blossom Tree, Pink, Blue Sky, Green Park Landscape
Located in Kent, CT
A cheerful pink weeping cherry blossom is in full bloom, its blossoming branches hanging gracefully over a pathway in a verdant park in this peaceful springtime landscape painting by...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Blackbird's Egg Greenish Pocket Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Greenish Blackbird's Egg is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to bar...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Safe Space - 21st Century Contemporary Painting of a Man and Woman in Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"In the warmth of this moment, let time stand still, and worries fade. Together, let’s cherish this peaceful space, where love and connection are the only pace. Shipping Procedure S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Aude de Voc - Le Champs Magnetique
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas Aude de Voc is a self-taught contemporary painter born in 1978 who lives and works in Paris, France. Desiring to transform, confront and mix materials, her work is...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

La Place de la Concorde
Located in Belgrade, MT
This lithograph is a part of my private collection from the early 1970's. It is artist pencil signed in the lower right corner, and numbered in the lower left. Published : Guild de l...
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Lithograph

"Love for Meadow V" by Hessler - Textured Bright Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Love for Meadow V" 2025 Acrylic, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In "Love for Meadow V", Sveta He...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Yellow
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Yellow Date: 2022 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 12" x 10" Framed Dimensions: 15.5" x 13.5" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Edition:...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Variation 12, green, white, botanical modern composition
Located in Cumming, GA
Green, white, gray original botanical painting.
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Midnight Riders - Large Textural Abstract Energetic Blue Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large textural abstract energetic artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette and the incorporation of an additional piece of canvas to the surface add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's raw and direct approach to mixed media and collage on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures that are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this exceptional artwork. This large 48-inch high by 60-inch wide mixed media painting is signed by Olympio on the back of the canvas. The many layers in his work emphasize the texture and visceral nature of his canvases. The painting is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping is available. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. For the abstract artist Olympio, art is a dance of textures and colors, woven from an eclectic medley of canvas and textiles. Each stroke on his canvas is a nod to the classical ideals of modern abstraction, a harmonious blend of purpose and spontaneity. The linens and canvases he selects have borne witness to various conditions and interactions, embracing the imprints of their past experiences. Olympio meticulously stretches, glues, and layers these diverse fabrics together, infusing them with additional layers of acrylic paint, a fusion of careful craft and serendipitous revelation. In Olympio's art, deliberate strokes mingle with accidental splashes, forming a mesmerizing canvas that speaks to the ethos of modernism's evolution. It's a reminder that the legends of yesteryears now manifest as a distinct style, a testament to their enduring influence. His mastery over the medium amplifies, imbuing each piece with a romantic essence carefully counterbalanced by his practiced modesty. The strokes, swirling and turbulent, are immersed in a rich, opulent application of paint, akin to an expansive honeysuckle-pink landscape or a brooding soot-gray abyss. Yet within this whirlwind of impressions, Olympio maintains a sense of purpose, an elusive process that surrenders control to the animated paint and sculptural fabrics. Olympio possesses a rare duality, orchestrating the delicate balance between sensuality and subtlety within his creations. Navigating these opposing forces, he transcends distractions and attains the perfect pitch, crafting a visual symphony that resonates deeply. Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using building scraps to make sculptures. By the time he was in high school, he started to experiment with mixed-media and collage. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas. In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Olympio moved to the United States in 2003 and has continued to paint. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018 he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California EXHIBITIONS 2019 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Palm Springs, Karyn Mannix Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA “Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, bG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA “Immigration Celebration, Part I,” Laurent Proneur Gallery Superfine! Fair, Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL Art Basel, Miami, FL Los Angeles Art Show, Los Angeles, CA Latino Art Museum, Pomona, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Wallspace at the Brewery Fall Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Plum Juicy Purple Pocket Painting , original painting, contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Rusty Wild Pear 2 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque st...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary watercolor painting of pink roses, semi-abstract , art on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This semi-abstract floral painting, titled "Sweet Summer Roses," captures the delicate beauty of pink roses and was inspired by the summer floral landscapes of Provence, South of Fra...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

A Tasty Trio - 21st Century contemporary Hyper realistic oil painting of Cookies
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Jean Paul Marsman (Dutch artist) A Tasty Trio 20 x 20 cm (framed, included in price 23 x 23 cm) Oil paint on wood Craftsmanship: The work is painted so realistically that everythin...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Water Reflection I, Reeds in Water - Contemporary Atmospheric Modern Landscape
Located in Salzburg, AT
A few words of the artist about his art: When i painting landscapes, I usually choose simple geometric arrangements, contrasts of verticals and levels. I juxtapose the smooth surfac...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

"Corner Street No. 2" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Corner Street No. 2" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 36 x 28 inches. "Corner Street #2" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique art...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In the company of Dance B. Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dancers Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Moment of Self-Actualization -21st Century Mixed Media with Oil, African Fabrics
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Red Flowers - Contemporary Abstract Botanical Red Flowers Green Leaves, 2014
Located in Kent, CT
Dark burgundy red flowers with lush, leaves in verdant shades of green are loosely depicted in oil and graphite on white paper. Signed on recto, lower right corner. Framed in a sol...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Graphite

Contemporary impressionist expressive seaside painting "The Provencal coast"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract oil painting on paper, titled "The Provençal Coast", was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot in 2023. It is part of her abstract series, where she e...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

My Skin Colour... Gift or Curse?
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Contemporary Expressive Abstract Acrylic Painting "Building a brighter future"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Natalya enjoys working on abstract artworks with an expressive touch. Title: "Building a brighter future " This artwork was done with acrylic paints on a heavyweight cardboard. Glo...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arrangement - Contemporary Botanical Still Life Pink Tulips Flowers Vase, 2022
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary still life painting in oil on canvas, a dark brown vase on a table holds a bouquet of coral pink anemone flowers with pink tulips and light green stems and leave...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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