Alina O'Dwyer

It's a Jungle Out There

2022

" Frog and Peony" animalism is an oil painting of the Volskya Lilya. The painting is a symbol. Tallisman's painting The Beautiful Frog is a wish for wealth and a secure life. The pe...

In my artwork, I've channeled a vibrant blend of naivety and pop art whimsy, using the lush textures of acrylic and oil to give life to a curious feline character. Primitivism and im...

In this vivid creation, I fused acrylic and oil to breathe life into a whimsical feline, capturing its essence with naive charm and pop-art vibrancy. Primitivist simplicity meets imp...

In this painting, I've infused each brushstroke with the serene jubilance of a cat blithely submersed in nature. Utilizing acrylic and oil, I've merged impressionism’s fluidity with ...

Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Rafal Gadowski. Painting in pop art style depicting five storks. Painting is vibrant. Main colours are red, black, whi...

This charming late 19th-century oil painting by Arturo Orselli (fl. 1880-1896) depicts a huntsman wearing riding gear conversing somewhat flirtatiously with two ladies. Attired in o...

"Parting," a surrealistic painting by Rudolf Kosow, masterfully employs scale to create a poignant narrative of farewell. The canvas is dominated by the face of a bulldog, each hair and whisker intricately detailed, exuding a warmth and expressiveness that captures the essence of the breed. The bulldog's large, soulful eye, reflecting a quiet resignation, suggests an awareness of an impending separation. Perched thoughtfully on the dog's snout, a diminutive figure of a man wearing a cowboy hat sits, his posture one of contemplative sorrow. The man dangles his legs over the edge of the snout, a symbol of the precipice between companionship and the solitude of parting. Kosow's work deeply explores the themes of connection and departure. The intimate positioning of the man against the vastness of the dog's facial landscape evokes the shared history and emotional bond between human and animal. The painting's title, "Parting," may imply an imminent physical separation, yet the closeness of the two subjects suggests an unbreakable emotional tie that distance cannot sever. In this piece, Kosow invites the viewer to consider the bittersweet moments of goodbye that are an intrinsic part of life's journey, highlighting the enduring nature of love that remains through any farewell. "Parting" is a testament to the poignant beauty found in the strength of connections that transcend the constraints of size and species. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...

Step into the wild with Robert Fobear's captivating masterpiece, "Fight or Flight." This stunning oil on canvas painting, measuring an impressive 60x48 inches, draws viewers into a d...