Animal Paintings

ARTIST'S STATEMENT Creating is an addiction. With all the highs and lows you would expect. I am interested in the surface textures and creating paintings that portray them in realistic detail. Hopefully a viewer will feel they can run a hand over the feathers and moss, or grasp an object in the painting. This detail is usually composed in an abstract design. The design can occur naturally or be arranged by me. The subjects of my paintings are usually based on the patterns and textures of nature and human interaction with nature. I have found subjects to paint in remote wilderness areas of the world, local parking lots, and my own backyard. EDUCATION Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI Bachelor of Fine Arts Pearson Art Scholarship COMMISSIONS AND COLLECTIONS Alliance for the Great Lakes, Chicago, IL Ameritech, Detroit, MI Charles S. Mott Foundation, Flint, MI General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI Potter Park Zoological Society, Lansing, MI SELECTED PUBLICATIONS "Rick Pas From moths to modern-day life." Southwest Art, January 2016 "Interpreting nature." American Art Collector, September 2015 "Abuzz About Bugs." The Artist's Magazine, July/August, 2015 The Lusitania Conspiracy, Walters Media LLC, Traverse City, MI, 2015 (cover illustrator) "Layer Upon Layer." The Artist's Magazine, July/August, 2011 "Rick Pas: Touchable Texture." Acrylicartist, Fall, 2010 "Competition Spotlight." The Artist's Magazine, April, 2009 "Holland show features art inspired by nature." The Grand Rapids Press, July 27, 2008 "Don't Miss 'Natural Eye' exhibit at HAAC." The Holland Sentinel, June 12, 2008 "Softening the definition of landscapes." American Art Collector, May 2008 "Nature is in the Details." The Artist's Magazine, October, 2007 "Nature's Surfaces and Textures." Whisper in the Woods, Summer, 2007 "Arizona Best of the West-Animal Art." Southwest Art, May 2007 "Cover Competition Finalists." American Artist Watercolor, Spring, 2007 Pintores de la Naturleza, SEO/Birdlife, Madrid, 1997 (illustrator) "A Dark, Dark Day Indeed." Audubon, March, 1988 (illustrator) "Wildlife Artist of the Year." Michigan Out of Doors, December 1987 (article & cover illustrator) "Music in the Men's Room." Audubon, July, 1985 (illustrator) "Bird Art Takes Wing at Wausau." Milwaukee Journal, September 11, 1983 "Wildlife Artist of the Year." Michigan Out of Doors, December 1982 (article & cover illustrator) AWARDS Art Renewal Center Salon 2015-2016, Honorable Mention - Animal category Art Renewal Center Salon 2014-2015, Third Place - Animal category The Artist's Magazine Art Competition Finalist, 2006-2010, 2014 Art Renewal Center Salon 2012-2013, Honorable Mention - Animal category Society of Animal Artists Patricia A. Bott Award for Creative Excellence 2011 Art Renewal Center Salon 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2012-2013, 2014-2015 Finalist Society of Animal Artists Award of Excellence 2010 Art Renewal Center Salon 2009-2010, Second Place - Animal category American Artist Cover Competition Finalist, 2007 Fraser Gallery, Georgetown International Honorable Mention, 2003 Arts for the Parks Region III Award, 1992 Indiana Migratory Bird Stamp Design, 1985 Michigan United Conservation Clubs' Wildlife Artist of the Year, 1982,1987 SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2017 William Baczek Fine Arts, Northampton, MA, Animal Kingdom William Baczek Fine Arts, Winter Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK, Red 2016 William Baczek Fine Arts, 20th Anniversary Exhibition William Baczek Fine Arts, Summer William Baczek Fine Arts, Landscape Exhibition Monroe Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI, ArtPrize Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL, Group Exhibition Lovetts Gallery, Cauldron 2015 William Baczek Fine Arts, Landscape Exhibition William Baczek Fine Arts, Summer Part 1 JW Marriott, Grand Rapids, MI, ArtPrize Handwright Gallery, New Canaan, CT, Small Works Ann Brierly Gallery, Winnetka, IL, Ann Nathan Gallery Satellite Exhibition RJD Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY, A Magical Menagerie 2014 William Baczek Fine Arts, Spring William Baczek Fine Arts, Landscape Exhibition 2013 Canton Museum of Art, Canton, OH, Environmental Impact (Exhibition national tour locations include: The R.W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport, LA Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo, MI Roger Tory Peterson...

This fine mid-19th-century oil painting by British artist Edmund Bristow (1787-1876) depicts a farmhouse with a saddled white mare taking water while a cockerel looks on. An older ma...

20th-century English portrait of two Labrador Retriever dogs Sadie & Sophie Owning a painting of two English Labrador Retriever dogs by D.J. Holdsworthy from 1988 offers a unique op...

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Hunt Slonem - Ultra II Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt Slonem. This painting was acquired directly from the artist and has the ...

Hunt Slonem - Blue Ascension Cleo Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt Slonem. This painting was acquired directly from the artist a...

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Hunt Slonem - Double Tulip Yellow Slash Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt Slonem. This painting was acquired directly from the ar...

Hunt Slonem - Lakeside Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt Slonem. This painting was acquired directly from the artist and has the ...

Hunt Slonem - Silver Streak Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt Slonem. This painting was acquired directly from the artist and has...

Every artwork is hand-made and supported with a certificate of authenticity. Made in Spain, 2024. Package: protected cardboard box. Dispatching terms: 2-3 working days. Location and ...

Hunt Slonem - Glisten Galore Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt Slonem. This painting was acquired directly from the artist and ha...

English mid century oil painting Portrait of a Miniature Poodle Kate Gray was a British animal portrait painter during the last half of the 20th century. She also painted flower subj...

Hazel M. Barnett. British. Ponies at Penlan, Swansea, Wales.1967 Oil on Board. Signed. Image size 17.9 inches x 35.6 inches ( 45.5cm x 90.5cm ). Frame size 19.7 inches x 37.4 inches...

Every artwork is hand-made and supported with a certificate of authenticity. Made in Spain, 2024. Package: protected cardboard box. Dispatching terms: 2-3 working days. Location and ...

Abbie Gibson's "La Marche" is a large scale contemporary horse painting in elegant neutral colors. Abbie Gibson draws inspiration from the majestic horse, delving into the ethereal ...

Magnificent scarlet poppies in an impressionistic manner on a blue background. The original abstraction of Lilia Volskaya. This luxurious modern abstraction of beautiful scarlet flow...

Harold Walton Freckleton. English ( b.1890 - d.1979 ). Milly with Minstrel. Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right. Image size 24.4 inches x 29.52 inches ( 62cm x 75cm ). Frame size 30.7 ...

‘Llyn Idwal, North Wales’ by Sidney Richard Percy (1822-1886). The painting – which depicts cattle watering at the edge of the famous lake in Snowdonia – is signed by the artist and ...

English Farmhouse with Horses, Figures, Fields, Trees & Lake entitled 'Winters Morn' by 20th Century British Artist. Art measures 36 x 24 inches Frame measures 41 x 30 inches Ch...

Signed 'L. Gerard' to the lower right. On canvas on stretchers.

"Faire un bout de chemin ensemble" translates to "Going a Long Way Together." This is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Nathalie Boissonnault, depicting an origami turtle with g...

This painting fits well into the Dutch pictorial production of the Golden century. The composition, built on the harmonious presentation of rich wild game and fine details such as th...

"Dangerous" Portrait of the 1833 Derby racehorse winner by John Frederick Herring Snr (1795-1865) British signed lower left, titled lower right oil painting on canvas: 10 x 14 inches...

Seagulls in the snow. 1994. Canvas, oil, 70x112 cm

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Birds on repurposed galvanized steel. Predominately monochromatic repeated, patterned, abstracted bird images

This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...

Painting on Silk Dupioni Irina Grammatina began her painting career at the age of 6 and continued painting through 19 years of art schools in St. Petersburg Russia, graduating with ...

Immerse yourself in a captivating underwater world with Topher Straus' mesmerizing "The Great Octopus Escape" Limited Edition. This digital artwork portrays an octopus with vibrant c...

"Inflight" is a unique contemporary mixed media piece on panel by Anke, depicting a portrait of two bears with vibrant birds flying above their heads. The different elements of mediu...

"Golden Lady" by Nathan Neven is an enchanting piece that captures the essence of abstract expressionism. In this oil on canvas masterpiece, a leopard gracefully lounges on a red set...

ARTIST: Frederick Charles Herrick (1887-1970) British TITLE: "Stylised Horses In A Field" SIGNED: inscribed verso MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 72cm x 56cm inc frame CONDITION: good o...

Painting on Silk Dupioni Irina Grammatina began her painting career at the age of 6 and continued painting through 19 years of art schools in St. Petersburg Russia, graduating with ...

In this contemporary surrealist painting Nathan Neven juxtaposes a familiar city scene and classic underground entrance with the unusual presence of apes. This charming dream-like sc...

Combining agony and passion in a lobster painting could result in a striking and symbolic artwork. The lobster, with its vibrant red color and sharp claws, could represent the intens...

In this original painting by Nathan Neven the artist depicts a grand interior space filled with the endearing presence of a courageous lion and great elephant. This captivating juxta...

John Ferneley Jnr Stabled horses Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 20 x 24 in Framed Size - 27 x 31 in Born in about 1815 at Melton Mowbray, he was the eldest son of the important sporting artist John E Ferneley. The latters other two children, Claude Lorraine and Sarah, were also artists. He spent his early life at Elgin Lodge and his father was a major influence on his artistic development and was in all probability his sole teacher. His father took him on trips to London and in 1832 to Durham and York where the younger Ferneley later settled in about 1839, probably because of the large number of patrons in the area. His first work, of a Whipping-in, was engraved and published in the New Sporting Magazine in May 1833 and was followed in the next year by an engraving of a Hunter. John E Ferneley had established a significant career as an equestrian artist in the old English tradition largely due to being a pupil of Ben...

This painting is part of the series "Gardens of Resilience" It depicts Dreams of blooming peace and tranquility, of a peaceful life, and of the opportunity to make plans for the futu...

"Out and About" by Nathan Neven beckons viewers into a lively exploration of the urban landscape as ostriches take a whimsical stroll across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, with the vibr...

In "Venus of the North" by Nathan Neven, a captivating blend of still life and wildlife unfolds within the confines of a surreal setting. The focal point of the piece is a room adorn...

Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) A horse and groom with a dog signed 'F.Sartorius.Pinxt' (lower right) Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 14 1/4 x 18 in Framed Size - 16 1/2 x 19 1/2 in Franc...

This original artwork by contemporary artist Nathan Neven captures a delightful fusion of subject matter through exuberant expressive gestures and vibrant colors. The artist skillful...

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax an...

"Playground" by Nathan Neven presents a lively tableau featuring two running wolves, an elephant, and a bear and panda casually seated on stairs. The vibrant scene unfolds against th...

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Step into the bustling energy of the city with "Sloan Square," a captivating original painting by artist Nathan Neven. This unique cityscape and wildlife composition, rendered in oil...

In "Take Care of You" by Nathan Neven, a heartwarming scene unfolds within the canvas, inviting viewers into a surreal and vibrant interior setting. This captivating wildlife paintin...

Anna Peter-Breton Méduses Tropiques Huile sur toile Oil on canvas 100 x 81 cm 39 3/8 x 31 7/8 in. 2023 Anna Peter-Breton was born in 1985. Originally from Hungary and Kyrgyzs...

"Super Artist" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" ...

Philip Reinagle (1749-1833) A huntsman with pointer in a landscape Oil on canvas Canvas size - 17 x 23 in Framed size - 22 x 28 in Philip Reinagle RA (1749-1833) was an English pain...

This original artwork by Nathan Neven joyfully presents an unusual scene of wildlife merged with a grand interior space. The artist adds contemporary touches to his subject matter su...

"Black Man Stereotype 2 (Mandingo)" challenges the pervasive Mandingo stereotype that perpetuates the hypersexualization of black men. Through this artwork, the artist confronts the ...

"Eiffel" by Nathan Neven is a captivating exploration of the iconic Eiffel Tower set against a vibrant Parisian panorama. Crafted with oil on canvas, Neven's abstract expressionist ...

Signed 'L. Gerard' to the lower right. On canvas on stretchers.

Bright flowers, juicy fruits and of course the helpers of our garden: hardworking bees. They also love the juice of ripe pears. Being behind a canvas woven from my thoughts and emoti...

Original Painting leopards surrounding a blue Venus nude sculpture. tropical jungle setting. Titled "Blue Venus". Hand signed recto and signed, titled and dated verso. Gustavo Nov...

Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) A horse and groom with a dog signed and dated 'F.Sartorius.Pinxt.1777' (lower right) Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 14 1/4 x 18 in Framed Size - 16 1/2 x 1...