Modern Art Abstract Paintings

"Two Seas and a Moon" Surrealism American Scene WWII Modern WWI Denver WPA Era Arnold Ronnebeck (1885 - 1947) Two Seas and a Moon 30 x 22 1/2 inches Oil on Canvas, c. 1943 Signed u...

Jolomo (John Lowrie Morrison 1941) brings contemporary expressionism to rural western Scottish scenes in vivid color and unique style. Ever popular artist in Scotland, this work of ...

5145 Vintage American abstract on canvas red flower in a meadow

Artist: Gustavo Úbeda Romero (Herencia, Ciudad Real, Spain, 1930 – São Paulo, Brazil, 1994) Title: Homage to Picasso Medium: Acrylic on tablex Style: Abstract Figurative with Pica...

The Bather Description: Oil on canvas, blue, figurative, nude, abstract, gestural, modern In this vibrant oil painting Jessica Benjamin captures a private moment depicted throughout art history. Through expressive brushwork, and use of color, this painting has a modern vitality that builds upon this artistic tradition. Jessica Benjamin was born in Bloomington, IL and graduated from the New York Academy of Art with his MFA in 2014. Her paintings have been featured on the cover and interiors of three albums by Wynton Marsalis...

This 31" x 28" oil on linen painting was done by Robert Bonaparte in 1980. The painting depicts an abstracted and minimalist still life composition on a canvas. In the foreground, th...

Abstract Nude by Therese Hummel (French, 1911-1999) oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 13 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection of this artists work, Paris Condition: sound and go...

"Girl Reflection" is an expressionist depiction merging a portrait of a girl laying with her arms crossed behind her head, and the surface of a pond adorned with lilypads. An excit...

acrylic on canvas b. 1942, Elgin, OK Jim Waid creates abstract worlds saturated with color, layered with mark, filled with rhythm and movement, and intricately textured. His canva...

"Flying islands" abstract landscape Volskaya Lily . Everyone remembers Japanese anime cartoons, vivid and imaginative images. This painting is a dream of wonderful worlds where you c...

American, b. 1934 Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes whose stillness reflects a location’s essence. Barkoff seeks to “por...

This contemporary abstract impressionist landscape painting, enriched with elements of expressionism and brut art, is a creation by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Titled "Almond Tre...

Title: Wheatfield Flower Wonder Floral Colorful Delight Invest Van-Gogh Inspired Joy In this vibrant piece, I expressed the vivid energy and life-force of nature through an infus...

John-Herbert was born in Miami and moved to New York city when he was 3 years old. As the son of a Filipno mother and bi-racial father, his multi-cultural roots at first felt like a ...

Oil on canvas.

Croatian artist Bernard Simunovic plays with color, form, and minimalist lines in his abstract figurative works, analyzing the sculptural capabilitie...

Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 23 1/2H x 29 1/2L

"A Time To Remember" is a framed contemporary oil on canvas painting by Amy Donaldson featuring a vibrant, abstract impression of a water garden, reminiscent of Monet’s water lilies ...

Head of Woman, 2017 Christopher Mudgett Head of Woman is a captivating and enigmatic portrait that draws viewers into its world with increasing depth upon each viewing. The subject’...

Biot, Provence French School, dated 2004 signed acrylic on canvas, framed framed: 25.5 x 29 inches canvas: 18 x 21.5 inches Inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, France C...

This magnificent 70 x 50 cm acrylic painting by artist Linda Clerget offers a captivating depiction of the autumn landscape near the moats of the Sully-sur-Loire Castle, which she ha...

Red, orange, and yellow toned abstract impressionist beach landscape painting by Louisiana and Texas artist Lamar Briggs. The work features an ombre of warm tones with birds througho...

Maria Poroy (American, born 1952) "Tiny Houses on the Hillside" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Maria Poroy’s "Tiny Ho...

Long Day On The Tarrens is a contemporary piece using acrylic paints and charcoal on board by Mary Scott. "It is inspired by a time, many years ago, when I was working as a geologist...

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...

This painting was inspired by Asian Zen landscapes, and I wanted to highlight relaxing and familiar elements, like symbols that ask us to suspend time and stop. I chose to use pastel...

Abstract Expressionist Portrait of Nude Lady by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed, circa 1960's-1970 period oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 20 x 24 inches con...

Title: Mirror Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23 x 23 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Year: 2000 Circa Art...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Topher Straus, where dreamscapes unfold in vibrant hues. "Midwinter Dream" is a testament to Straus' masterful use of color and his abili...

Nature's sky coupled with a lavish sunburst crowning the neighboring meadow offers a reprieve in hectic times! Marigold yellow fades into daffodil yellow and lemon yellow floating a...

This contemporary figurative painting, "Live the Life That Makes You Happy", created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, presents an abstract and vibrant depiction of a woman, blendin...

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...

"Cocaine Beach Day" Abstract Acrylic Painting 71" x 57" by Erik White Loose canvas. Ships rolled.

This piece titled "Swiftly as a Thought" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and measures approximately 22"h x 18"w. This oil on canvas work marks a new chapter in Fraser's ...

This piece titled "What Was Lost, What Remains" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and measures approximately 32"h x 24"w. This oil on canvas work marks a new chapter in Fra...

This piece titled "As I Am" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas and measures approximately 22"h x 20"w. This piece ships with a gallery-issued Cer...

"Moses" Figurative Oil Painting 51" x 83" inch by Ashraf Zamzami ARTIST BIO: Zamzami was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Minya, having garnered acclaim in his native Egy...

In "Metamorphosis," artist Linda Clerget invites the viewer on a journey of transformation and self-discovery. This contemporary artwork is a fusion of vivid colors, dynamic textures...

This painting by Salvador Aulestia (Barcelona 1915 - Milano 1994) embraces the "figurative post-cubism" style. In fact Salvador Aulestia was artistically grown during the maximum su...

At the core of this colorful gouache on burlap appears a simple composition with large areas of colors responding to the use of darker hues to establish the backdrop. These hues act ...

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...

Bright underwater painting would be a great addition to your impasto oil painting collection. The texture and strokes can be seen in the close-up photos. Fish artwork original paint...

Ihor Volkov-Tkachynskyi draws inspiration from Japanese lithography and its distinct sense of flat perspective, reinterpreting the still life genre through a rhythmic play of form an...

This artwork named " Exploring the sea cliff" is a vibrant and expressive landscape painting that captures the raw essence of nature through dynamic brushstrokes and bold colors. D...

A stunning almost minimalist Neo-Expressionist piece from the Atlantic studio of Sax Berlin. Throughout the Summer of 2024 in increasingly unpredictable times Berlin has been creatin...

This contemporary abstract impressionist landscape painting, infused with elements of expressionism and brut art, is a creation by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Titled "My Love, M...

Inspired by nature, Noah has an impressionistic style that borders the edge of abstraction. He creates landscapes and florals with bold colors and a sense of movement that draw you ...

This piece titled "building up" is original artwork made from pencil, marker, acrylic paint on panel by Miriam Singer. This piece measures 6"h x 6"w. Miriam Singer grew up in Buffalo, New York, In 2000 she received her BA from Brandeis University, and in 2003 her MFA from Massachusetts College of Art. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2004; Miriam Singer has exhibited at James Oliver Gallery. Stanek Gallery, LG Tripp Gallery, Woodmere Art Museum, Space 1026, Friends of the Print and Picture Collection...

Beautiful jewel-toned abstract impressionist painting by Manfred H. Kuhnert. The painting depicts the seascape at Crystal Cove Laguna Beach. A small house sits on top of a plane wher...

Title: Fantasy Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 22 x 18.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Year: 2000 Circa ...

Introducing "Wilderness" a mesmerizing large painting by (half Danish and half British) contemporary artist Sophie Pollock. With its dimensions of 120cm x 90cm (47.2in x 35.4in), thi...

Oil, spray paint, acrylic on canvas. Bridges.

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 48 x 48 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...

Azalea Profusion 48" x 48" Acrylic on Canvas Floral Gardens Azalea Trail Azaleas, known for their vibrant blooms, have a rich history stemming from East Asia, particularly China and Japan, where they were cultivated and admired for centuries. They were introduced to Europe in the 17th century and later to North America, becoming a symbol of the South, especially in places like Charleston, South Carolina. Here's a more detailed look at the history of azaleas: Origins in East Asia: Azaleas are native to China and Japan, where they have been cultivated and admired for centuries, holding cultural significance. Introduction to Europe: They were introduced to Europe in the 17th century, and quickly gained popularity. Arrival in North America: Azaleas made their way to the U.S. via England, France, and Germany around the 1830s. Symbol of the South: The first American azaleas were planted on a plantation near Charleston, South Carolina, called Middleton Place Gardens, and have been associated with Southern gardens ever since. Hybrids and Varieties: Plant explorers and breeders continued to develop new azalea varieties, leading to the vast selection we enjoy today. “Celebrate 88 Years of Azalea Trail” The River Oaks Garden Club’s 2026 Azalea Trail will celebrate the 88th Anniversary of this wonderful event. The biennial Azalea Trail is the primary fundraiser for the River Oaks Garden Club with all proceeds going back into the community to support the following organizations: Alzheimer’s Association, Bayou Bend, Bayou Greenways 2020, The Brookwood Community, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Chinquapin Preparatory School, Forum of Civics, Holly Hall Retirement Community, Houston Arboretum, Houston Botanic Garden, Houston Rose Society, Memorial Park Conservancy, Mercer Botanic Gardens, The Monarch School and Institute, Nature Discovery Center, The Parish School, Rienzi, Student Conservation Association and Urban Harvest. The History of the Azalea Trail River Oaks Garden Club (ROGC) was organized in 1927 by 27 residents of the emerging River Oaks area. It was not until late April 1935 that they held the first “Garden Pilgrimage,” as it was known then. That first year, there were 12 gardens on the tour, five of which were on Lazy Lane. Proceeds from the tour were used to beautify the grounds of River Oaks School, known today as River Oaks Elementary. In 1936, the Pilgrimage became known as the Azalea Trail, as three gardens were opened in March to display azaleas in addition to the April Pilgrimage. People were unfamiliar with the beautiful azaleas because they were not native to the area, so ROGC used the Azalea Trail to educate the public on azaleas and horticulture. The 1940s brought challenges to the Azalea Trail, as the war years led to severe shortages of plant material. ROGC members began to cultivate bedding and landscaping plants from seeds and cuttings and introduced the “Victory Garden” concept into landscape design at their own homes. The Victory Gardens incorporated vegetables into the borders of flower gardens and fruit trees into the broader landscapes – a practical shift from the isolated vegetable gardens and fruit orchards of the past. The ROGC Victory Gardens proved to be greatly appreciated by Azalea Trail attendees, setting the stage for a new interest in marketing fresh produce at the Greens Market held on the ROGC’s Forum building grounds. Azalea Trail attendance continued to grow, attracting an impressive 10,000 visitors in 1945. Visitors that year included several thousand service men and women, who enjoyed the Trail as honored guests. Among them was a contingency of military officers, visiting Houston to lay the cornerstone for a new, 39- building Naval Hospital (this later became the Veteran’s Hospital). The officers accompanied military patients from McCloskey Hospital in Temple, Texas and were entertained by ROGC members for the entire weekend. Garden Club members hosted a series of social events, and, although ROGC had fewer than 50 members, ten gardens and three homes were featured on the Azalea Trail that year. These efforts were more important during the war years than any previous time. The Shreveport Times related the sentiment of those who attended the Trail, noting that, “The beauty of a garden is yours to keep, in your heart. We all need beauty now more than ever before. Our hearts are troubled and our minds are worried, but peace and beauty can be found in a garden filled with lovely colors and beautiful flowers.” In 1948, the ROGC’s historic Forum building first opened as an information center during the Azalea Trail. Flower arrangements by members were also on exhibit, and member Frances Hannay published a pamphlet for the public called “Period Flower Arrangements”. In 1957, night gardens were featured on the Azalea Trail for the first time. In 1961, Miss Ima Hogg granted permanent supervision of Bayou Bend Gardens to ROGC. To this day, Bayou Bend Gardens remain an important jewel in the Azalea Trail crown. In 1982, The Mayor of Houston issued a proclamation, designating Azalea Trail Days and commending ROGC’s contribution to the historical preservation, conservation, and beautification of the city. In 2006, the City of Houston was designated an “Azalea City.” What started as a means for ROGC members to educate the people of Houston has evolved into the heralding symbol for Spring in the City of Houston. Today’s Azalea Trail offers Houstonians as well as out of town guests an enjoyable weekend that educates the public about architecture, flower arranging and horticultural possibilities in our region. Trail proceeds are given back to the community for projects in horticultural education, conservation and civic beautification. Eleanor McCarthy uses acrylic paints on canvas to create the soothing colors in her new contemporary paintings that were just painted in 2024. Every client sees a different image in her new series of paintings being produced in 2024. Eleanor McCarthy is inspired by the scenery of Texas, Southwestern Colorado, and Europe. Eleanor has recently begun to pursue non-representational painting and has enjoyed exploring the process of abstraction in creating new works of art. She has added acrylic painting and mixed media application to her artworks. Eleanor graduated from Tulane University with a BA in Sociology and from Southern Methodist University School of Law with a JD. Eleanor began to pursue painting after her children went to college. She has studied with Nancy Paris Pruden in Houston for the last 20 years and for two years with Arielle Masson at the Glassell School of Art. Eleanor has furthered her training with painting workshops in Texas, Colorado and Washington State under Mitch Albala, Jeanne Mackenzie, Joshua Been...

This abstract figurative painting is about that quiet moment inside ourselves. The faceless female figure represents any of us in those times when we just need to pause and simply be...

A beautiful abstract composition, rich in visual texture by using several mediums - watercolor, ink, handmade paper and oil pastel - by Aptos, California artist Diane Pendleton Stein...

Born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1965, Ron Hicks was an avid artist from an early age. Hicks began his formal studies in art at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio. Hicks contin...

Castle Silhouette French Impressionist, mid 20th century signed oil on board, unframed Board : 10.75 x 14 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition...