Oil Abstract Paintings
2010s Oil Abstract Paintings
Found Objects, Oil
1970s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Wood, Mixed Media, Oil, Magazine Paper
1890s Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
Mid-20th Century Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Gold Leaf
1980s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Masonite, Oil
1890s Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
1950s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
1950s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil, Graphite
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jenn Williamson demonstrates a misty marshland in this contemplative scene. The rhythmic rise and fall of tonal colors break into vaporous clouds hovering over the sky, setting a calming and ethereal ambiance. Jenn paints intuitively but finds herself exploring the new process of basing the piece on an earlier sketch. Her desire to grow as an artist leads her down many new avenues.
About the Artist
Jenn Williamson expertly evokes the scenery of British Columbia in her soft abstract landscapes. She utilizes defining horizontal and vertical strokes, coupled with a skillful handling of color, to create significant depth in each piece. Her paintings, though abstracted, clearly convey the atmospheric attributes of the scene–rain, wind, clouds, fog. Jenn’s muted color palette transports the viewer to the Canadian west coast...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
1980s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media
Mid-20th Century Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
1940s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Paper, Oil
Artist Comments
Textured brushstrokes blend muted tones of brown and green to capture a serene meadow with a meandering stream. The overcast sky gives the scene a tranquil, a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil, Panel
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
1940s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Geometric Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A blend of muted greens, grays, and earth tones evokes a moody landscape. The composition suggests a horizon where the sky meets a textured field. Bold brushstrokes and layered colors create a sense of depth and movement, capturing the essence of a landscape in transition. Hints of blue and orange add contrast and intrigue.
About the Artist
Artist Ronda Waiksnis captures nature's visceral beauty in her abstract and expressionist works. Embracing the capriciousness of the creative process, she allows her intuition to guide her, resulting in pieces that feel both organic and unrefined. "My paintings have been found, not built," says Ronda. Rarely using brushes, she applies layers of paint with large palette knives or her fingers, emphasizing the importance of balancing creative abandon and physical control. Ronda operates in a gloriously messy studio, a standalone building behind her house, with a powerful sound system that keeps the vibe carefree and intense. When she's not creating art, Ronda enjoys spending time with her loved ones, playing with her dogs, and savoring a glass of wine.
Words that describe this painting: expressive, muted, soft, gestural, stream...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
1960s Post-Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil, Burlap
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Linen, Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A blend of soft, muted colors evokes the tranquility of a serene landscape. The composition draws the eye toward the horizon, hinting at a journey or passage of...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Original Abstract Oil Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs
With original abstract oil paintings, bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office.
Whether they're large or small, abstract paintings 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.
When you've found the work(s) you'd like to bring into your home, think about how you want to arrange the 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.
On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide range of original abstract oil paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.
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