Tim Engelhardt

Not All That Dark, Abstract Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Vibrant colors spread across one half of this abstract composition, while a thin layer of black dominates the other. Depending on the viewer's perspective, the light in this painting might be penetrating the darkness or the other way around. Threads of color and light still pierce through the black field, creating a sense of quiet resilience. In this piece, artist Tim Engelhardt evokes a sense of hope, shining brightly and refusing to hide in the dark. He used a straw scrubber to create texture in the blackened area.

About the Artist
Artist Tim Engelhardt creates abstract compositions that explore the complexities of the human psyche. He uses color and structure to explore his feelings while grounding each piece in the reality of who he is in the moment of creation. “Much of my work starts from a yearning to understand existence and relationship,” says Tim. Though he has never had formal mentorship, Tim has built his path through persistence, the support of his wife, and a strong artistic community. Based in Pittsburgh, Tim paints at a 260-square-foot studio in a converted Westinghouse factory. When he’s not making art or working full-time at a bank, Tim enjoys spending time with his family, tending his yard, and watching musical theater.

Words that describe this painting: light, dark, movement, balance, texture, depth, colorful, thought provoking, , abstract, acrylic painting, yellow, black

Not All That Dark
Tim Engelhardt
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
30 in. h x 40 in. w x 1.5 in. d
5 lbs. 8 oz.