Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Late 20th Century Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Wood, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite, Paper
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Gesso, Ink, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Charcoal, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Plywood, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Resin, Acrylic, Magazine Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Neo-Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Oil, Acrylic
1970s Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Medieval Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Wood, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A woman waters a tiny plant in a vast landscape of empty terrain in artist Benjamin Thomas's impressionist piece. The subject casually gardens against a contradictory background. "This composition is more than just a girl watering the field," says Benjamin. He acknowledges the state of the earth in symbolic finesse.
About the Artist
Benjamin Thomas has been painting since the late seventies, however for most of this time he was not exhibiting his work. About twelve years ago, Benjamin and his wife were at a gallery show for a friend and as they were leaving Ben’s wife, aka “The Muse,†told him to go back in. “Your work is as good as that--maybe even better,†she said. That night, Benjamin obeyed The Muse (lucky for us!). The impressionistic sweeps of sky and cloud in Benjamin’s paintings capture more than just an atmospheric quality, but also a heavenly interpretation of the landscape. There is a classical, mature style to the paintings, reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner. Benjamin is often inspired while bicycling, walking or motorcycling, taking in the scenery of Pittsburgh, PA. He takes photos of the scene and then works out the concept back in his studio. The large scale of the work matches the impression and mood that each scene conveys, and the light and shadow are carefully balanced to capture something mercurial and nostalgic. The work feels very measured and contemplated, but also full of passion, as if each piece is in pursuit of the joy of painting and the representation of natural beauty.
Words that describe this painting: impressionism, figure, field, meadow, woman, summer, watering, acrylicpaint, people, impressionism, people, acrylic painting, brown
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Oil, Resin, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Linocut, Linen
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Wood, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Canvas, Charcoal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
1990s Abstract Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Mixed Media
2010s Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Linen, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Watercolor, Pigment, Rice Paper, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Gesso, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Board, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
Late 20th Century American Modern Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment, Tempera
2010s Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Oil, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Folk Art Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Board, Acrylic
2010s Cubist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Surrealist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Expressionist Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Gouache, Paper, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Street Art Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Raw Linen, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Acrylic Figurative Paintings
Acrylic