Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Artist Comments
"I was inspired by the music of Chopin and the marriage of textures juxtaposed with the figure," shares artist Ryan Pickart. A del...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Coffee, India Ink, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A modernist portrait combining a realistic face and an abstract figure. Artist Ryan Pickart uses bold linework to explore how the mi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"This peaceful composition was inspired by the lush green colors of a summer day in the forest, with the softening effect of light rain and the sun finding its ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Gouache
Artist Comments
Part of artist Naoko Paluszak's signature series Who Are These Angels. A diaphanous figure appears to be swaying on her feet. Focused light shimmers on her wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"Three figures stand quietly in space, as if frozen into a rich flowering of modern ornamentation," explains artist Diana Elena Chelaru. "The artwork delves i...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Ink, Handmade Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Coffee, Paint, Paper, Ink
Artist Comments
"This dramatic image of a winged figure creates a brightly colored yet soft composition that fills the room with warmth," shares artist Gary Leonard. Inspired by the beauty of wings, Gary says it was a challenge to render them in a soft flowing manner with the model. "The warm color palette creates an inviting and peaceful feeling," he adds.
About the Artist
Through composition, color, texture and more, Gary Leonard celebrates beauty. His works start with the subject, but then he lets the work evolve into a more complex composition. Oftentimes, he enjoys merging figures with abstract images and varying textures. He hopes that his works will leave the viewer with a sense of warmth and peace. When he's not making art, he enjoys listening to music and learning how to play the piano.
Words that describe this painting: figure, fantasy, peaceful, wings, figurative, ethereal, face, flying, angel, expressionism, fantasy, people, representational, oil painting, yellow
The Phoenix...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
1930s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
"Queen celebrates the beauty of the black woman," says artist Asha Hanna. "The gold leaf halo is a representation of the 'glow' they...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A bold portrait of a woman with her face split into different levels and skin tones. "This piece touches on the idea that we 'the people' live in the world together and should lift each other up," says artist Asha Hanna...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A bold portrait of a woman with her face split into different levels and skin tones. "This piece touches on the idea that we 'the people' live in the world together and should lift each other up," says artist Asha Hanna...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A bold portrait of a woman with her face split into different levels and skin tones. "This piece touches on the idea that we 'the people' live in the world together and should lift each other up," says artist Asha Hanna...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Asha Hanna describes this painting as a powerful and motivational image to reflect on our own uniqueness. "The deep blues in ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
"This painting is the first in a new series exploring coastal life and memories," says Marie-Eve. "It's all about summer, all year-round. Palm trees, beaches,...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Gouache
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Paper
Artist Comments
A portrait of a girl that explores the comfort of subtle hues with high texture. "I was inspired by the simple yet complex tonal shifts of light reflections to create the shimmery background and clothing in this stoic portrait," says artist Ryan Pickart...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
Artist Comments
A lone figure stands to the right of the composition, complemented by an abstract cascade of greens, reddish-orange, purple and blue. Her face and torso delicat...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
Artist Comments
In this contemporary expressionist portrait, artist Ryan Pickart explores negative space with ethereal shapes. The model's gentle ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Paper, Cardboard
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Masonite
Artist Comments
A modernist portrait combining a realistic face and an abstract figure. Artist Ryan Pickart uses negative space to explore how the m...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"Isolation sometimes bodes well for artists," says Mary Pratt with a smile. "Since I am a people person, being trapped in my house has allowed me to paint wit...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Oil
1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Spray Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Artist Comments
A contemplative portrait rendered in bright oranges and green. Artist Gary Leonard first developed the abstract background and then worked the figure into the c...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A whimsical portrait of a dancer in an expressionist tutu. "I wanted to create an image coordinating the model's brilliant white cotton candy hair with her danc...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Wood Panel, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A woman in a summer dress and sun hat poses against a soft wooded backdrop. Artist Gary Leonard developed the scene by first painting the landscape and then wor...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Wood, Mixed Media
1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Paper, Oil, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Jute, Oil, Canvas
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Handmade Paper, Ink
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic