Lacquer Figurative Paintings

Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with p...

This sophisticated contemporary figurative painting examines the psychological atmosphere of civilian life during the war in Ukraine through a carefully orchestrated symbolic interio...

This painting invites you into a quiet yet uncanny scene where logic dissolves into symbolism. Two androgynous figures, dressed in formal black jackets and loose contemporary trouser...

A green garden, a light summer dress, a sun hat - all these are childhood memories. My memories, but for some it’s just the beginning. Childhood and adolescence are full of impressio...

Today marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of our wedding. Thirty-five years together. I dedicated a painting to this date. The subdued tones and soft light highlight a timeless bond, ...

Miniature painting is like a little pearl in a collection of paintings. It was created specifically so that you can decorate your room and harmoniously place it in combination with p...

The most compelling works of contemporary art do not simply depict events—they reveal shifts in human consciousness. Too Late to Scare Me belongs to this tradition, transforming an i...

Under the cold glow of the moon, the rider and horse become a single silhouette a symbol of journey, silence, and inner strength. Expressive brushstrokes give the image a sense of m...

A refined example of contemporary narrative realism, this painting juxtaposes classical compositional balance with distinctly modern symbolism. A poised female figure dressed in blac...

Naomi Jones’s evocative figurative painting captures the essence of feminine serenity and nature-inspired symbolism. This soulful portrait features a peaceful woman with flowing aubu...

I always carry a little bag of cat food with me because unexpected encounters with stray animals always compel me to reflect on their needs. When they approac...

A delicate female silhouette dissolves into a shimmering space of light and shadow. The painting is filled with a sense of silence, dreaminess, and inner light. 50x40x1,5cm.

In this evocative piece, I blend acrylic and oil to capture an intimate moment, rich with layered emotions. The figure, poised yet wistful, stands enveloped by the depth of the dark ...

Elegant, poised, and psychologically magnetic, this painting offers a contemporary interpretation of the seated portrait within a subtly surreal landscape. The female figure, dressed...

This contemporary figurative work presents an intimate domestic interior infused with subtle narrative tension and understated symbolism. A young woman is depicted seated beside a ga...

Lacquer painting on silver foil representing a woman resting in the wood. Art deco painting from Italian painter Cavenago. Signed low in the center. On wood panel.

Oz El Hai (Israeli, b. 1976) Polychrome Figural Painting Lacquer on Wood (possibly acrylic panel) Oz El Hai, born in Israel in 1976, channels his passion a...

Sculpture art using Ping Pong balls and color markers by Roger Coast (American, 20th Century), circa 1970's. Size 11"H x 11"W, x .5"D lacquer ping-pon...

Oz El Hai (Israeli, b. 1976) Polychrome Figural Painting Lacquer on Wood (possibly acrylic panel) Hand signed lower left Oz El Hai, born in Israel in 1976,...

This mesmerizing artwork exhibits a nuanced interplay between light and shadow through the use of varying shades of deep blues. The composition, reminiscent of a twilight ocean's sur...

In 1962, Elvis Presley purchased one of the world’s first four-engine business jets — the iconic Lockheed JetStar. Luxuriously equipped with leather seats, a bar, a bedroom, and even...

Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Abstract Figural Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, 1965, male and female figures, signed and dated low center, signed, to verso, wood frame. Im...

Naomi Jones’s evocative figurative painting captures the essence of feminine serenity and nature-inspired symbolism. This soulful portrait features a peaceful woman with flowing aubu...

I want to take the evening train to Kyiv-Simferopol. Wake up in the morning and watch as we pass through the tunnel. Get off at the platform in Simferopol and breathe in the Crimean ...

I sought to juxtapose the stillness of introspection with the relentless flow of time. The central figure is set against a rustic backdrop. Her flowing garment, stark and almost othe...

I stopped doing portrait commissions a while ago because it was too nerve-wracking. I used to try to fulfill all the clients' wishes, but over time I realized it brought more stress ...

I aimed to capture the essence of youthful defiance and carefree spirit in a stylized manner. Two young women, with their bold stares and relaxed postures, embody independence and in...

Oz El Hai (Israeli, b. 1976) Polychrome Figural Painting Lacquer on Wood (possibly acrylic panel) Oz El Hai, born in Israel in 1976, channels his passion a...

Guardian Angel Sista was created by Berlin as part of his Neo-expressionism series. He uses sgraffito to evoke the feel of the New York subway and it frames the iconic Guardian Angel...

In this piece, I aimed to capture individuality against consumerism. The figure with a black cat, embodies resilience. Walking across a zebra crossing, they challenge norms set by th...

I want to go somewhere. I wish to visit a place with a peaceful atmosphere, where I can enjoy nature and take a break from daily routine. For texture on the primed canvas before pain...

Vertical composition made in oil on linen canvas in the modern style (naiv). Diversity and bright colors with a predominance of light pink, green and orange. Made in several layers w...

Horizontal composition made in oil on linen canvas in the modern style. Warm and bright colors with a predominance of red, black, blue and ochre. Made in several layers with high qua...

Vertical composition made in oil on linen canvas in the modern style. Warm and bright colors with a predominance of red, blue and ochre. Made in several layers with high quality dryi...

When I arrived at my grandmother's house, the neighbors said, "Oh, the city girl has arrived." And my grandmother said, "Child, what have you done to yourself? You're a girl..." My g...

Hand-cut vinyl applied to Artboard. No.3 in the 80’s aesthetics series. This piece looked into Americana imagery of which was all over British TV during the 80’s, but with an added t...

Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Abstract Figural Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, circa 1965, apparently unsigned, wood frame. Image: 7" H x 10.75; frame: 8.25" H x 11.75" D x ...

Thoughts of a long, happy life greeted the young couple who gazed up from their bed on this canopy panel. Adorned with chrysanthemums and peaches, both symbols of longevity, the lyri...

"3084" is a painting. It is created by the french artist David Cintract. About the artwork: TECHNIQUE: lacquer, acrylic, stencil, aerosol, mother of...

In this creation, I embraced the serenity of the ocean and the expanse of the sky, merging them into a peaceful horizon that invites contemplation. Using layers of oil, I crafted a m...

Vu Coung figurative contemporary paintings are painted with bright colors using lacquer on wood. His piece, "Serenade" has dimensions of 40" x 40".

60x84cm (without frame) Hand-cut vinyl applied to Perspex panel. The 5th in a new series of artworks focusing on British seaside towns. I have longed to capture my own take on this t...

Hand-cut vinyl applied to Perspex panel. The 5th in a new series of artworks focusing on British seaside towns. I have longed to capture my own take on this theme, where even the mos...

Vu Coung figurative contemporary paintings are painted with bright colors using lacquer on wood. His piece, "Stay Close" has dimensions of 40" x 40".

Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Abstract Figural Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, circa 1965, apparently unsigned, wood frame. Image: 10.5" H x 7.25; frame: 11.75" H x 8.25" W ...

‘Living’ is a medium size contemporary lacquer on wood figurative painting created by Vietnamese artist Truong Tan in 2008. Drawing from his own identity and exploring perceptions of...

Truong Tan currently lives and works in both Hanoi and Paris. Truong Tan was born in 1963 and graduated in 1989 from the University of Fine Arts in Hanoi, Vietnam. Truong Tan’s uniqu...

‘Floating on the River’ is a medium size lacquer on wood figurative painting created by Vietnamese artist Truong Tan in 2008. Featuring a palette made of gold, orange and black color...

Truong Tan was born in 1963 and graduated from the University of Fine Arts, Hanoi in 1989. As an artist, Truong Tan is known above all for his erotic references to his sexuality, ma...

Colorful wandering clouds in Hung’s works are inspired by traditional cloud ornaments from Vietnam’s ancient citadels and temples. Those ancient ornaments act like a negative version of clouds wandering throughout the space of the pieces. They link together to create a limbo world, where matters become vague and surreal. Another level lies underneath, hiding deep below the clouds the artist has created realms of consciousness and thoughts. Hung, joyful and relaxed, plays around with his dots. Silver dots, golden dots, together they light up the atmosphere to create a passive aura. Ornamental clouds, or simply just dots, they move from one shape to another, unsettled trying to find a logical order for themselves to fit in therefore challenging viewers’ senses. The order of signs creates spaces of uncertainties and invalidities, where the artist’s stories would be tied together and unfold. Silently, the artist submerges himself into an imaginative valley with no boundaries of shapes, strokes, and of random visual connections. The dreamy artist tries to hold on to his childhood memories, from straw scarecrows, late afternoon birds, handmade kites, boys looking after horses in mountain...

‘Land of the Sleepwalker 05’ is a large horizontal contemporary lacquer on wood panel “abstract figurative” painting created by Vietnamese artist Nguyen The Hung in 2017. Featuring a palette made of a variety of colors such as brown, red, black, yellow, blue and green accentuated with gold leaf, the painting presents a format that has a faux-air of Guernica revised by Miró. Painted on a dotted ground, two characters walk among a variety of creatures. We are in the land of the sleepwalker after all… Curves are perfectly balanced by straight lines; light browns oppose themselves to blacks and petite fluffy clouds seem to be falling on the ground. Colorful wandering clouds in Hung’s works are inspired by traditional cloud ornaments from Vietnam’s ancient citadels and temples. Those ancient ornaments act like a negative version of clouds wandering throughout the space of the pieces. They link together to create a limbo world, where matters become vague and surreal. Another level lies underneath, hiding deep below the clouds the artist has created realms of consciousness and thoughts. Hung, joyful and relaxed, plays around with his dots. Silver dots, golden dots, together they light up the atmosphere to create a passive aura. Ornamental clouds, or simply just dots, they move from one shape to another, unsettled trying to find a logical order for themselves to fit in therefore challenging viewers’ senses. The order of signs creates spaces of uncertainties and invalidities, where the artist’s stories would be tied together and unfold. Silently, the artist submerges himself into an imaginative valley with no boundaries of shapes, strokes, and of random visual connections. The dreamy artist tries to hold on to his childhood memories, from straw scarecrows, late afternoon birds, handmade kites, boys looking after horses in mountain...

‘Autumn Clouds No1’ is a large “abstract figurative” contemporary lacquer on wood panel painting of vertical format, created by Vietnamese artist Nguyen The Hung in 2017. Featuring a palette made of a variety of colors such as black, red, blue and green accentuated with gold leaf, this unframed painting exudes a surrealistic feel that would have made a Joan Miró proud. Painted on a dotted gold, dark green and black ground, a trapezoidal character is facing us. His head, reminiscent of medieval jesters and painted in yellow and red, has a cubist flair. Colorful clouds seem to be falling down the character’s garment and adorn the upper sections of the piece, while scintillating stars accentuate the rest of the composition. Colorful wandering clouds in Hung’s works are inspired by traditional cloud ornaments from Vietnam’s ancient citadels and temples. Those ancient ornaments act like a negative version of clouds wandering throughout the space of the pieces. They link together to create a limbo world, where matters become vague and surreal. Another level lies underneath, hiding deep below the clouds the artist has created realms of consciousness and thoughts. Hung, joyful and relaxed, plays around with his dots. Silver dots, golden dots, together they light up the atmosphere to create a passive aura. Ornamental clouds, or simply just dots, they move from one shape to another, unsettled trying to find a logical order for themselves to fit in therefore challenging viewers’ senses. The order of signs creates spaces of uncertainties and invalidities, where the artist’s stories would be tied together and unfold. Silently, the artist submerges himself into an imaginative valley with no boundaries of shapes, strokes, and of random visual connections. The dreamy artist tries to hold on to his childhood memories, from straw scarecrows, late afternoon birds, handmade kites, boys looking after horses in mountain...

Colorful wandering clouds in Hung’s works are inspired by traditional cloud ornaments from Vietnam’s ancient citadels and temples. Those ancient ornaments act like a negative version of clouds wandering throughout the space of the pieces. They link together to create a limbo world, where matters become vague and surreal. Another level lies underneath, hiding deep below the clouds the artist has created realms of consciousness and thoughts. Hung, joyful and relaxed, plays around with his dots. Silver dots, golden dots, together they light up the atmosphere to create a passive aura. Ornamental clouds, or simply just dots, they move from one shape to another, unsettled trying to find a logical order for themselves to fit in therefore challenging viewers’ senses. The order of signs creates spaces of uncertainties and invalidities, where the artist’s stories would be tied together and unfold. Silently, the artist submerges himself into an imaginative valley with no boundaries of shapes, strokes, and of random visual connections. The dreamy artist tries to hold on to his childhood memories, from straw scarecrows, late afternoon birds, handmade kites, boys looking after horses in mountain...

Colorful wandering clouds in Hung’s works are inspired by traditional cloud ornaments from Vietnam’s ancient citadels and temples. Those ancient ornaments act like a negative version of clouds wandering throughout the space of the pieces. They link together to create a limbo world, where matters become vague and surreal. Another level lies underneath, hiding deep below the clouds the artist has created realms of consciousness and thoughts. Hung, joyful and relaxed, plays around with his dots. Silver dots, golden dots, together they light up the atmosphere to create a passive aura. Ornamental clouds, or simply just dots, they move from one shape to another, unsettled trying to find a logical order for themselves to fit in therefore challenging viewers’ senses. The order of signs creates spaces of uncertainties and invalidities, where the artist’s stories would be tied together and unfold. Silently, the artist submerges himself into an imaginative valley with no boundaries of shapes, strokes, and of random visual connections. The dreamy artist tries to hold on to his childhood memories, from straw scarecrows, late afternoon birds, handmade kites, boys looking after horses in mountain...

Trinh Quoc Chien has a unique style of painting contemporary abstract paintings on a traditional medium of lacquer and wood. His composition of panels of iconic images is unique and...

Nguyen Xuan Tien uses the traditional lacquer on wood but brings a modern contemporary look with the use of greens and hint of red/organge.