Susana Ragel

Light

2020

Running horse in a forceful, bold, abstract expressionistic style in pale hues of pink, blue, and brown and cream on Belgin linen. Goodman's oil paintings are a dichotomy of understated minimalism with reductive use of color that conveys a subtle, but evident smoldering energy. The artist uses heavy paint that he sculpts and draws into, as he forms a rich tactile field of painterly surfaces. Clearly, Bay Area influences are present in his work, particularly that of Nathan Oliveira, who Goodman was privileged to have had as his mentor. John Goodman's sophisticated and understated paintings, drawings and sculptures are exhibited coast to coast, have premiered at International Art Fairs, and are collected worldwide. A strong and exciting, magnetic work of art. Contemporary, 21st century, yet inspired and influenced by mid century, modern American painters...

"After centuries of suppression, women ascend to high positions (e.g., a modern-day falcon-headed Egyptian goddess). Women will lead (e.g., pulling a camel caravan). The societal shift results in the hatching of eye-opening (e.g., eggs containing large-eyed tarsiers) gems (e.g., tourmaline) of wisdom." Says artist, Christopher Klein...

Original Oil painting by Edward Butler.

Wonderful early 20th Century study of Jean Leon Gerome Ferris's 1885 Lion and Sun landscape "The Two Majesties." Unsigned. Condition: One tear professiona...

Imaginary story, fable or fairy tale-like narrative of young boys hitchhiking on the back of a turtle

Circular oil and acrylic painting by artist Wenyu Zhu. This work shows a beautiful scenery in the forest. This day is a sunny day, God use his mysterious pow...