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Abstract Paintings For Sale
Style: Contemporary
Style: Post-Impressionist
Original Oil Painting of Blue Vase, Brown Bowl, and Eggs on a Table
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Blue Vase, Brown Bowl, and Eggs on a Table Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (height)...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Birds-eye-view at 7.55 AM
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting tells a story about contrast-between the vast, unpredictable ocean and the small, fleeting presence of people on the shore. The deep blues and greens of the water feel ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Extra-Large Dutch Contemporary Abstract Portrait By Hans Bouman
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
An exquisite contemporary painting by Dutch artist, Hans Bouman. In this painting Bouman creates a captivating interplay of colors and forms that gives rise to an enigmatic abstract face that invites interpretation and contemplation. This captivating large-scale abstract painting is a harmonious blend of warm white, earthy tones, invigorating orange, and calming blue hues. Hans Bouman, born in the Netherlands in 1951, embarked on his artistic journey at the Amsterdam Graphic School and the Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Fine Arts. During the early 1980s, Paris became his haven of inspiration, where his debut in galleries marked the onset of an international presence that continues to flourish. Bouman's artistic evolution is characterized by cycles of creativity, but it is his larger-than-life hieratic heads that he is renown for. These remarkable pieces pay homage to influences as diverse as the Moai sculptures of Easter Island, the intricate masks of Africa...
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Pre-Columbian Series: Uxmal (Verde) - contemporary, modernist, oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract painting by David Sorensen explores a green palette. An important Canadian artist David Sorensen first discovered colour field painting in the 1950’s. He...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dancing Flying Woman at Dusk - Vibrant Gradient Landscape, Acrylic on Paper
By Gozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This dynamic acrylic painting by Gozo portrays a woman dancing and seemingly taking flight against a radiant dusk sky. Set within a vibrant gradient landscape of red, purple, and gre...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Visions of the Metropolis #4" - Original Surrealist Oil on Canvas 1996
Located in Soquel, CA
"Visions of the Metropolis #4" - Original Surrealist, Oil on Canvas 1996 Original oil painting from Bay Area artist Travis Flack (American, 20th Century) from the series "Visions of...
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20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Drifting Harmony I - Original Minimalist Blue Landscape Mountains Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Dripping Dots - Lights of Cannes" Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold flakes with thick textured oils and glass...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Let's Fly Through This Life Together - Extra Large Soft Color Hearts Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Still Life with Rose and Nasturtiums - Vibrant Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Abstract Still Life with Pink and Orange Vases - Contemporary Oil Painting Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oi...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unbraiding In The Sun - Abstract Expressionist Neutral Beige Floral
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in abstract paintings with a sense of fluidity. Her expressive style emphasizes large flowers, organic shapes and loose brushstrokes i...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

'Solarium', by Anthony Dyke, Oil on Canvas Painting, 2022
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Anthony Dyke's "Solarium," a 74 x 48 x 1.25 inch oil on canvas painting, references solar flares in its use of shape and color. The bright values of yellows, reds and blues surround a large red circular shape. The bright color wavelengths give this painting a vibrational energy. Anthony Dyke was born in Norwich, Vermont and attended The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University earning a BFA and MFA in painting. As an artist and arts educator, he relocated from New York City to his down¬town Oklahoma City studio, working there for two decades before returning to Boston in 2020. Coming from VERMONT where the seasons are distinctly different from one another. My shift from a pastoral setting to an urban environment set up a dichotomy in my work, both visual and emotional. I have an extensive education in painting, photography, graphic design and figure sculpture. These mediums intersect in my work through many years of creating artworks and currently speak to my interest in abstract painting. During my senior year in the BFA Program at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, my large painting “Natole” was chosen by Frank Stella (the juror) into the highly competitive and prestigious Dana Pond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"N.Y." Contemporary Abstract Pink and Orange Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Pink and orange abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The work is ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

"Chuck" Contemporary Abstract Blue & White Ombre Shaped Concentric Oval Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Blue and white abstract contemporary concentric oval shaped painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Into the Water
Located in Burlingame, CA
Warm Waters is a beautiful abstract painting in clear blue, with touches of warmth, that references color through water, with a quiet yet complex surface of layered oil paint over st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hearts and Balloons - Original Joyful Urban Pop Artwork with Bright Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Enchanted Forest
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Enchanted Forest" captures the dual nature of our deepest emotions, a symbolic landscape that draws us in with its beauty and yet instills a sense of caution. This piece is a metaph...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Acrylic

Xavi Carbonell, Untitled mixed media on paper, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Spanish artist Xavi Carbonell born 1971, actively paints like a child as an adult, and leaves all of his pieces "untitled" so that each viewer can create their own story. The result...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Photographic Film, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Per...

"Landscape" Large Abstract Painting, Diptych, Made in Italy By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape water/ground Oil on cotton canvas 110x180cm the painting is shipped ready to hang the cotton canvas stretched on a handmade wooden frame...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

"breathe out", Abstract, Figurative Painting, Black, Red, Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This black, red, and beige abstract painting titled "breathe out" is an original artwork by 108 made of paint on paper. This piece measures 12"h x 12"w. 108 is an Italian artist in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Hope Echoes
Located in Burlingame, CA
Elizabeth Geisler’s dazzling contemporary water reflection acrylic paintings bridge realism with abstraction. Up close, the paintings appear ambiguous and loose, yet with a little di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Blue Floral Trip
Located in THOMERY, FR
This diptych invites you on an immersive journey through a dreamlike floral universe, where vibrant blues intertwine with delicate blossoms. A symphony of movement and color, capturi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Italian Contemporary Art by Uma Haime - Painting for a Better Future Regression
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas Uma Haime is an Italian artist born in 1984 who lives and works in Prague, Czech Republic. Uma Haime's art is a fusion of Mediterranean influences, linguistic nuan...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Ginger Tea" Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media on Canvas with Frame
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Ginger Tea" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Maura Segal, with abstract shapes and color blocking. The artist cuts hundreds of paper shapes and adheres them to the canvas u...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media

"My Dior Heart" Purple & Pink Pop Oil Painting on Wood with White 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 Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Autumn melody
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrantly textured oil painting, I explore the jubilant essence of autumn's splendor. Each brushstroke represents a joyful dance of leaves, swirling in the brisk air, encapsu...
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2010s Pointillist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Manhattan" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses thick textured oils to add a very contemporary...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Out of Step" by Hiroshi Sato - Abstract Geometric Still Life Oil Painting, 2025
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato’s "Out of Step" (2025) is a masterful oil painting that showcases his signature geometric abstraction blended with a refined still life composition. Measuring 30 x 24 in...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Propagation Study VI
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rhythm exists here on the farm, beginning with the sunrise and the sounds of nature awakening. My art is a reaction to this sense of place. Whether I’m in the studio, tending to th...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Dye, Emulsion, Cotton Canvas, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic...

Landscape, Sardinia - Acrylic on Cardboard by Paul Nicholls - 2010s
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape, Sardinia is an original Contemporary Artwork realized by Paul Nicholls (b. 1944) in the 2010s. Original Acrylic on cardboard. Hand-signed an...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

Canyon Sunset - Abstract Los Angeles Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pete Kasprzak’s passion for city life is expressed in his dynamic urban artworks. Kasprzak’s artworks express energy and life with animated brush strokes. He adds dynamic movement an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"My St. Barths Skies Heart" Pop Oil Painting on Wood with White 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 Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Disciples
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 71 inches by 81 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Keywords: red, abs...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"City of Angels" Contemporary Blue, Pink, & White Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, pink, and white abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The wo...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Vintage French Post-Impressionist Pointillist Oil Painting Woodland Trees Light
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodland Light French School, circa 1960's Post Impressionist/ Pointillist style oil on board, unframed board: 16 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very g...
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Late 20th Century Pointillist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Unfinished Union" by Rehfeld - Very Large Stunning Figurative Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Unfinished Union" 2022 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Wire The artist signed the back of the painting. This large-scale painting by Stev...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wire

'Expressionist Woodland', Paris, Morocco, Danish Royal Academy, Charlottenborg
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, "Mogens Valeur" (Danish, 1927-1999) and dated 1956. Mogens Valeur first studied with Peter Rostrup Boyesen, and later attended the Copenhagen Art Academy. He sub...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pastel Mountains & Pastel Waterside – Diptych
Located in THOMERY, FR
This vibrant diptych by French artist Linda Clerget captures the poetic harmony between land and water, merging the softness of nature with the intensity of color. On the left, Past...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Cacti 2 - Abstract Colorful Original Desert Landscape Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Untitled 3 - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Urszula Wilk – artist statment: I have always been interested in the idea of infiniteness of a painting and its opposite – that is the physical finiteness of the painting. This phys...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Canyon Skies I - Large Original Minimalist Blue Landscape Mountains Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"On The Water XXII: Spinnaker" Contemporary Framed Oil and Wax on Panel
Located in Baltimore, MD
"On the Water XXII: Spinnaker" is a framed oil and wax work on panel by Jeff Erickson, with an abstract composition with color blocks of creamy light blues and vibrant cool blues wit...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wax, Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

Way Out There, Contemporary Landscape Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting was created using layered washes of black acrylic as a backdrop, with bold applications of oil paint and oil sticks worked energetically across the surface. It depicts ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Cascading Folds With Footer Six - Ivory Poured Painting On Yupo Paper, 2021
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary abstract poured painting by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Yupo paper create the dept...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic Polymer

"Landscape" Abstract landscape on canvas , Original Painting Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape Mixed media on canvas 100x100 cm Original Art certificate of authenticity
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

"Soft Touch" Contemporary Colorful Vibrant Abstract Geometric Hard-Edge Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful geometric abstract painting by contemporary Houston artist Peter Healy. The work features a variety of vibrant, hard-edged intertwining shapes. Signed, titled, and dated on ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Palm 2 - Abstract Colorful Original Landscape Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Soul Matters #29 - contemporary, abstract, mixed media and acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this abstract composition by Montreal-based artist Shireen Kamran, colour and form create a dynamic painting. Indigo blue, green, dove grey, and white colours are punctuated by bl...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment, Paper

Summer Vibes 1 - Yellow and Blue Abstract Geometric Sky Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nichole McDaniel's artistry unfolds as a captivating fusion of contemporary landscapes and abstract compositions, drawing inspiration from both local surroundings and her exploration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Gold Rush" by Sveta Hessler - White and Gold Heavily Textured Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Gold Rush" 2024 Glue, Gold Leaf, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Gold Rush" by Sveta Hessler is ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

SPIN Pink's Hot Dogs - Chili Dog, Please - Urban Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pete Kasprzak’s passion for city life is expressed in his dynamic urban artworks. Kasprzak’s artworks express energy and life with animated brush strokes. He adds dynamic movement an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Bright as the Blue Sky" Colorful Abstract Butterfly Painting Acrylic on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
The Butterfly series for Ash began as a sentiment to her late Father. Butterflies began to appear in unexplainable ways after his passing, the artist later discovered that Butterflies represent spiritual rebirth, transformation, change, hope, and life - she goes on to say: "The butterfly series draws inspiration from Rivera's quote 'Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can.'" After coming to the fruition that Butterflies pose as not only a symbol for beauty and rebirth, Almonte felt a feeling of deep comfort. Her passion for sharing this message of hope and renewal through her colorfully diverse canvases is achieved with resilience leaving her audience glimmering much like the inner voice and the spark of Joie de vivre that fuels her purpose in life to create. This piece is painted on thick gallery wrap canvas and is signed lower right and on verso, it comes with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed. Art measures 36 x 36 inches Inspired by vibrance and an optimistic outlook on life, Ash Almonte is recognized for her distinct abstract expressionistic style. She is best known for her series of Chandeliers, Butterflies, and Fashion from the Seventh Avenue Design District. Almonte's award-winning works can be found in private and permanent collections around the world. She is motivated by change, compassion for others, and miraculous phenomena that can impact others for good. Her flair and admiration for fashion and art have been a staple of her life since childhood. As a young girl, she would experiment using anything she could find to make art; from tearing apart bushel baskets at her father’s fruit stand, to tearing out old magazine clippings from her mother's magazine collection; anything and everything around her could potentially be used to create. She would continue to seek out opportunities throughout her young adult years, as her love for fashion grew, allowing her to collaborate with celebrity stylists creating looks for top billboard artists, as well as apparel worn at New York Fashion Week for designers Sherri Hill...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Glass, Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Wanderings/Suluk #59 - blue, white, brown, collage, abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This is one in a series of elegant abstract compositions Shireen Kamran created to remember the forced exodus of many people from the town of Suluk, Syria. Using paper collage and ac...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic, Pigment

Traces, Abstract Oil Paint, Contemporary Art, Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Traces Mixed media on Canvas 50x40 cm 2017 Marilina Marchica, born in Agrigento, where she works and lives, she graduated in Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna in 20...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic Polymer, Oil

"Dancing Light" Large Contemporary Colorful Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary colorful painting by Houston-based artist Peter Healy. The work features expressive pink, blue, yellow, and red strokes against a light gray background. Signed, titled, ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint

Oil Painting of Vibrant Still Life of Sunflowers and Orange Blooms in a Jug
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Oil Painting of Vibrant Still Life of Sunflowers and Orange Blooms in a Jug Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 10.75 (height) x 9.75 (wi...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Erotic Scale - Horizontal Yellow Street Art Contemporary Painting
Located in New York, NY
French Artist Lionel Pratt is a post graffiti / street art artist whose work is inspired by memories from his childhood, Basquiat, his passion for jazz music and his love for urban life. His mixed media paintings resemble elementary school blackboards...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Abstract Landscape" Original Paint on Cotton Canvas, By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape mixed media on canvas 97x37 cm this artwork have a frame 47x110 cm Marilina Marchica, born in 1984, was born in Agrigento, where she lives and works. She graduated in Pai...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Original Abstract Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.

Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.

In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.

The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.

Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.

If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.

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