Miniature Abstract Paintings

A vibrant blue abstract seascape and sky painting, "Sailing on the astral plane" is an ode to the oceans and skies, the majesty of nature. This painting us a dramatic expression in a...

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A lyrical gem-like painting, "Moth's wing on the forest floor" is an abstract green and pink nature painting mounted in an antique gold frame. It is reminiscent of the ephemeral wing...

An African village scene is characterized by bold colors and a punchy flat orange sky combined with a post-impressionist paint application for the tree and the house. In the foreground, we see an African mother with two children standing outside her "Home." The work is created by African American artist Vincent D. Smith. It is signed lower right, Vincent, showing homage to Vincent Van Gogh, from whom the art word borrows some influence. Clearly, Smith has developed his own personal style, combining an African American persona with an African subject matter. Original metal frame under glass. The uploaded video is coming up light. Use the still image as a reference for color. Vincent DaCosta Smith (December 12, 1929 – December 27, 2003) was an American artist, painter, printmaker and teacher. He was known for his depictions of black life. Early life Vincent DaCosta Smith was born on December 12, 1929, in the Bedford-Stuyvesant[1] neighborhood of Brooklyn, to Beresford Leopole Smith and Louise Etheline Todd. Both were immigrants from Barbados.[2] He was raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn and Smith drew what he saw around him.[citation needed] He attended an integrated school where he studied piano and the alto sax. worked a range of jobs before he became a full-time artist. At 16, he worked for the Lackawanna Railroad repairing tracks. At 17, Smith enlisted in the army and traveled with his brigade for a year.[3] It wasn't until after his time in the army that Smith began to paint and printmaking.[4] At the age of 22, Smith was working in a post office where he grew to be friends with fellow artist Tom Boutis.[1] Art education Tom Boutis took Smith to a Paul Cézanne show at the Museum of Modern Art in 1951. After seeing the Cézanne show, Smith resigned from his position at the post office and began reading extensively about art. He studied at the Art Students League of New York with Reginald Marsh.[citation needed] Later, he began to sit in on classes at the Brooklyn Museum Art School, where the instructors would let him join in on the lessons and the criticisms.[3] After attending classes at the Brooklyn Museum Art School and the Art Students League of New York, he was accepted and received a scholarship to the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine,[4] where he studied from 1953 to 1956. Beginning in 1954,[5] he started taking official classes at the Brooklyn Museum Art School, and studied painting, etching, and woodblock printmaking.[4] Career Smith was a figurative painter who used abstractions and materiality to make something new.[6] Smith's work depicts the rhythms and intricacies of black life through his prints and paintings.[7] Many of his paintings and prints rely heavily on patterns.[6] According to Ronald Smothers, Vincent D. Smith's work "stood as an expressionistic bridge between the stark figures of Jacob Lawrence and the Cubist and Abstract strains represented by black artists like Romare Bearden and Norman Lewis."[7] Smith has described his own work as "a marriage between Africa and the West."[3] Over his life, he worked in both painting and printmaking. In 1959, Smith won the John Hay Whitney Fellowship which allowed him to travel to the Caribbean for a year.[8] During this year he was deeply inspired by the customs and lifestyle of the native people.[8] Throughout his life, Smith attended various art schools but it was not until turning 50 he returned to college to earn an official degree.[7] From 1967 until 1976 he taught at the Whitney Museum’s Art Resource Center.[2] Later in 1985, he taught printmaking at the Center for Art and Culture of Bedford Stuyvesant. Death and legacy Smith died in Manhattan on the December 27, 2003 from lymphoma and related complications.[7] Smith was aged 74.[7] His work is included in many public museum collections including Art Institute of Chicago,[9] Newark Museum of Art,[1] Museum of Modern Art (MoMA),[1] Metropolitan Museum of Art,[1] Yale University Art Gallery,[10] Davidson Art Center,[11] Fitzwilliam Museum,[12] Brooklyn Museum,[13] Albright-Knox Art Gallery,[14] Rhode Island School of Design Museum,[15] among others. Exhibitions Over the course of his career, he had over 25 one-man shows and had his work shown in over 30 group shows.[7] Vincent D. Smith had shown in a range of galleries and museums over his life-span. In 1970, he had his first individual exhibition at the Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. His first retrospective was in 1989 at the Schenectady Museum in Schenectady, New York.[2] Solo shows: 1974 - The Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Maine[2] 1974 - Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, New York[2] 1989 - Schenectady Museum (Retrospective 1964-1989), Schenectady, New York Awards and honors This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (May 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) 1959 – John Hay Whitney Fellowship, John Hay Whitney Foundation, New York City, New York[8] 1967 – Artist in Residence, Smithsonian Conference Center 1968 – Grant, The American Academy and National Institute of Arts and Letters, New York 1971 – Creative Public Service Award for the Cultural Council Foundation, New York 1973 – National Endowment of the Arts and Humanities Travel Grant, New York 1973-1974 – Childe Hassam Purchase Award, American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City, New York 1974 – Thomas P. Clarke Prize, National Academy of Design, New York 1981 – Windsor and Newton Award, National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic , New York. 1985-1986 – Artist-in-Residence, Kenkeleba House Gallery, New York. Works Below are some selected works: Study for Mural at Boys and Girls High School, 1972, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York A Moment Supreme, 1972, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York The Triumph of B.L.S., 1973, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York Jonkonnu Festival, 1996, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York Murals Mural for Crotona/Tremont Social Service Center, The Human Resource Administration, New York, New York 1980[1] Mural for Oberia D. Dempsey Multi-Service Center of Central Harlem, New York, New York 1989[1] Publications Print portfolios Impressions: Our World, Volume I (a portfolio of seven etchings - five with aquatint, two with embossing). Emma Amos, Benny Andrews, Vivian Browne, Eldzier Cortor...

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"Original oil paintings with positive mood. This collection was inspired by nature of tropical garden in sunny days. Bright illumination from the sun on a coconut tree, palm tree...

A rich, deep orange fills the center of this minimal painting with shades of turquoise banding the top and bottom of the piece. Tiny points of turquoise pepper the orange as they sp...

Every shade of green ranging from blue to yellow flow through this vibrant, atmospheric painting creating an abstracted landscape vision. A deep blue “skyâ€

Framed size: 26.25x23.25" Represented by George Billis Gallery. Elizabeth Higgins describes herself as an abstract figurative and landscape painter. Everything around her serves as ...

Contemporary Original Abstracted Figurative of Profile and Detailed Eye Silkscreen - Life's Frustration A compelling abstracted silkscreen of profile of man with detail of his eye w...

This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressive brush strokes where I could experience a floral theme. It is a bold and eclectic mix of art which radiates str...

This small abstract painting captures the feeling of an open window with a gentle breeze softly blowing the light curtain. Its rich blues and greens add to the quiet and calm. Painte...

Karol is a highly skilled artist whose abstract mixed-media paintings exude an exceptional level of raw creativity. Her artistic process involves skillfully combining colors, chalk ...

This small abstract painting captures the feeling of an open window with a gentle breeze softly blowing the light curtain. Its rich blues and greens add to the quiet and calm. Painte...

This abstracted landscape is created using a tight analogous palette of oranges and pinks. The effect is a minimal peaceful image. It has been painted on archival watercolor paper an...

The warm colors of this small subtle painting appear like whispers on the paper. Painted in acrylic on archival watercolor paper, this original artwork is matted and ready to fit int...

This is a richly colored abstracted landscape that draws you in to the piece with its multiple receding horizons. Depth has been created in this atmospheric painting by repeated laye...

Light as air, pale greens and aquas in this piece seem to hide the glow of yellow and gold that peek out from behind. The depth has been created in the painting by repeated layering ...

Charles Evans (1907-1992) Mediterranean Costal Town, 1932. Gouache and watercolor on paper. Sheet measures 8.5 x 10 inches; mounted in frame measuring 8.5 x 10 inches. Signed a...

Deep red dots dance across this one of a kind atmospheric abstract, dividing the space between dark and light. Depth is created by layering transparent and translucent varied red, or...

Ink on sculpted paper Framed 21 x 16.5 x 1 in, white wood frame Katherine Filice is an award-winning American abstract artist born in 1963 who lives and works in Hollister, Northern...

With its warm foreground this is a southwestern flavor to a moonscape abstraction. The colors on the face of this piece continue around the deep edges making this painting wired a...

Karol is a highly skilled artist whose abstract mixed-media paintings exude an exceptional level of raw creativity. Her artistic process involves skillfully combining colors, chalk ...

Karol is a highly skilled artist whose abstract mixed-media paintings exude an exceptional level of raw creativity. Her artistic process involves skillfully combining colors, chalk ...

Hunt Slonem "Ascension" Light Blue Butterflies on Gold Metallic Black outlined light blue and white butterflies on a blue etched gold metallic background in a gold vintage frame. Un...

Created by contemporary artist Sophie Dumont, this oil on linen canvas piece offers immersion into a world where nature and architecture blend harmoniously. Measuring a modest 40 x...

Ink on sculpted paper Framed 21 x 16.5 x 1 in, white wood frame Katherine Filice is an award-winning American abstract artist born in 1963 who lives and works in Hollister, Northern...

Hunt Slonem "Thalo" Green Bunny A gestured bunny rabbit in black on a yellow lime green background. Framed in a vintage oval wooden frame. Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 14.5 x 12....

Abstraction of upward movement :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: S...

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 or silver drips, mixed media and, pieces ...

"Aubergine Purple pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist...

"Banana skin yellow pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the arti...

Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021), Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her studie...

Acrylic on canvas Jeremie Faivre is a French artist born in 1977 who lives and works in Paris, France. He is graduated from Massachussetts College of Art & Design in Boston, MA, Uni...

Karol is a highly skilled artist whose abstract mixed-media paintings exude an exceptional level of raw creativity. Her artistic process involves skillfully combining colors, chalk ...

Karol is a highly skilled artist whose abstract mixed-media paintings exude an exceptional level of raw creativity. Her artistic process involves skillfully combining colors, chalk ...

Societies are everywhere around us. Populations of animals, plants, viruses, bacteria, and even groups of cells make up communities. Within these populations, we find the inhabitants...

"Mediterranean sea blue pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the ...

"Peach fuzz pink pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist ...

Ponies is painted on gallery wrapped canvas stretcher with painted sides. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artis...

Acrylic on canvas Jeremie Faivre is a French artist born in 1977 who lives and works in Paris, France. He is graduated from Massachussetts College of Art & Design in Boston, MA, Uni...

"Midnight teal pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist us...

"Midnight teal pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist us...

"Crimson cardinal red pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the ar...

"Emerald green pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist us...

"Robin egg blue pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist u...

"Sage Leaf green pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist ...

"Fuchsia pink pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist usi...

"Jade green pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist using...

"Mustard yellow pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist u...

"Poppy red pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist using ...

"Lavender Purple pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist ...

"Caramel toffee pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist u...

"Fandango pink pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist us...

"Pacific ocean blue pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the arti...

"Truffle brown pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist us...

"Smoked paprika pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist u...

"Sky high blue pill" is one of the 30 small tondo paintings on wood comprising the Dopamine mosaic. This 30-piece ensemble was created between January and April 2024 by the artist us...