Expressionist Figurative Paintings
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Style: Expressionist
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Queen Kong
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art is a medium through which artists can express their creativity and imagination. It is a platform to showcase their emotions, thoughts, and ideas. One such artwork that captures the attention of many is "Queen Kong," a bright and colorful piece featuring an elephant head with its tusk on a human body carrying a bunch of bananas on her head, and backing a baby with the head of an antelope.
At first glance, "Queen Kong" appears to be a surreal and whimsical image. The image depicts a human figure with an elephant head, which is holding a bunch of bananas on her head, and backing a baby with the head of an antelope. The vibrant colors of the artwork immediately grab the viewer's attention, creating a joyful and playful atmosphere. The baby antelope's head on the human body evokes a sense of innocence and purity, while the elephant's head with its tusk represents strength and power.
However, upon closer inspection, the artwork reveals itself to be more than just a whimsical image. The title of the artwork, "Queen Kong," is a play on the popular character King Kong, which is known for its immense strength and power. The artwork portrays the queen as an epitome of strength, carrying a bunch of bananas, which symbolizes her ability to provide for her family.
The artwork also celebrates the beauty of diversity and unity. The fusion of animal and human forms represents the interconnectedness of all living beings. The baby with the head of an antelope symbolizes the innocence and beauty of nature, while the human body signifies our ability to adapt and evolve as a species. The elephant head represents the strength and wisdom of the animal kingdom, reminding us of the importance of protecting and preserving the natural world.
The bright colors of the artwork also carry significant meaning. The vivid hues of blue, and pink evoke a sense of joy and vitality, creating a whimsical and playful atmosphere. The use of color and pattern is also a nod to the rich cultural traditions of the artist's homeland, imbuing the piece with a sense of cultural identity and heritage.
In conclusion, "Queen Kong" is a remarkable piece of art that conveys a deep sense of interconnectedness and the power of the human spirit. Through its fusion of animal and human forms, it celebrates diversity and unity, reminding us of the importance of protecting and preserving the natural world. The artwork also celebrates the beauty of adaptation and evolution, encouraging us to embrace the infinite potential of the human imagination. As such, it is a masterpiece that is sure to captivate and inspire art lovers for generations to come.
Bright Toh work portrays the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage.
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About Artist
Born on the 6th of August 1994 in Buea, Bright Toh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Buea. Notwithstanding his Engineering academic background, Toh is a self-taught visual artist.
Bright Toh is a visual artist with artistry portraying the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage.
He is a 2022 ‘Last Picture Show’ Lagos Edition (Collective exhibition) Participant. He also won the UNHCR Global Youth With Refugee Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lady on Blue 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Lady on Blue 1" is a captivating piece of art that features a lady with blue skin sitting in a seductive pose. The painting portrays a woman who is both alluring and mysterious, with an aura that commands attention. Created by Aba Linus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Papagena's Dream" Oil Painting 20" x 39" inch by Andrey Remnev
Located in Culver City, CA
"Papagena's Dream" Oil Painting 20" x 39" inch by Andrey Remnev
ARTIST BIO:
"My birth place is Yakhroma town, in the vicinity of Moscow. It is situated on high hills, from where broad Bruegelian vistas are open. The uneven terrain with significant differences of high and low; a canal between the Moskva river and the Volga; small rivers, woods and villages; a nearby ancient town of Dmitrov, which is equal to Moscow in age; ships cruising the canal and trains outdistancing them – all this I saw from my window since my early years. It was a view that embraced all the diversity of the world. This is why I can say that the impressions of my childhood and youth – beautiful nature and remarkable people – are the most important ones.
In the museum of Moscow's St. Andronic Monastery I copied the best examples of the old Russian painting of the 15th-17th centuries.
My own style evolved from the ancient icon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Strelka. Beginning" Oil Painting 25.5" x 29.5" inch by Andrey Remnev
Located in Culver City, CA
"Strelka. Beginning" Oil Painting 25.5" x 29.5" inch by Andrey Remnev
ARTIST BIO:
"My birth place is Yakhroma town, in the vicinity of Moscow. It is situated on high hills, from where broad Bruegelian vistas are open. The uneven terrain with significant differences of high and low; a canal between the Moskva river and the Volga; small rivers, woods and villages; a nearby ancient town of Dmitrov, which is equal to Moscow in age; ships cruising the canal and trains outdistancing them – all this I saw from my window since my early years. It was a view that embraced all the diversity of the world. This is why I can say that the impressions of my childhood and youth – beautiful nature and remarkable people – are the most important ones.
In the museum of Moscow's St. Andronic Monastery I copied the best examples of the old Russian painting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Botanica" Oil Painting 20" x 14" inch by Andrey Remnev
Located in Culver City, CA
"Botanica" Oil Painting 20" x 14" inch by Andrey Remnev
ARTIST BIO:
"My birth place is Yakhroma town, in the vicinity of Moscow. It is situated on high hills, from where broad Bruegelian vistas are open. The uneven terrain with significant differences of high and low; a canal between the Moskva river and the Volga; small rivers, woods and villages; a nearby ancient town of Dmitrov, which is equal to Moscow in age; ships cruising the canal and trains outdistancing them – all this I saw from my window since my early years. It was a view that embraced all the diversity of the world. This is why I can say that the impressions of my childhood and youth – beautiful nature and remarkable people – are the most important ones.
In the museum of Moscow's St. Andronic Monastery I copied the best examples of the old Russian painting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cloaks 2: Condemn
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Cloaks 2: Condemn is an original painting by Victor Chigozie. Victor created Cloaks 2: Condemn with Acrylic on a 35.4W by 47.2H inches primed canvas.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"MY HORSE IS FASTER THAN YOURS" COWGIRL WESTERN BRILLIANT COLORS TEXAS ARTIST
Located in San Antonio, TX
Debra Benditz
Texas Artist
Size: 60 x 48
Frame: 68 x 56
Medium: Oil
"My Horse is Faster than Yours" Cowgirl We will only ship in the Continental United State for posted shipping price.
Debra Benditz Texas Artist Statement
My oil paintings are a vibrant expression of the feminine and the can-do spirit of the Wild American West as embodied by my paternal grandmother and great-grandmother, both award-winning horsewomen. I use saturated colors, often found in nature, to interpret burgeoning growth, beauty and the human form especially of Jennie Pawson and Aeola Huston Mitchell, my cowgirl ancestors. I know these feisty women from stories I heard my father tell and from old photographs showing the time Jennie met Theodore Roosevelt, and another from 1901, when she was named a champion of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Frontier Days. As a child I spent hours on the floor of my grandfather’s music room as Enrico Caruso serenaded me from the Victrola. I gazed in awe at the tall bookcases, art-covered walls and my grandfather’s art nouveau postcard...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Passion" - Vertical expressionist female kneeling nude with flowers in ochre.
By E.C. Bell
Located in Miami, FL
Romantic and expressionist nude artwork on canvas.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Scream
Located in Wareham, GB
The Scream is a mixed media painting on archival paper. The work is unframed and would be shipped in a tube. Alternatively for UK customers the work can be ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pencil
Igbo Amaka (Igbo is Beautiful)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Igbo Amaka (Igbo is Beautiful) is an original painting by Omoyemi Ogedengbe. Omoyemi created White Cape with Oil and Acrylic on a 36W by 42H inches primed canvas.
The artwork "Igbo ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Lets Play
Located in Wareham, GB
Lets Play is a mixed media painting on archival paper. The work is unframed and would be shipped in a tube. Alternatively for UK customers the work can be framed at Johnsons Picture ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper
attitude, horse, figurative expressionism, oil on canvas, textured, impasto red
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Portrait of a horse in gray dressage attitude with a red mane.
the artist transmits all the power of the horse through this canvas. As a rider and owner of horses, she lives with th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Flatlander"- Horizontal expressionist female nude with landscape in background.
By E.C. Bell
Located in Miami, FL
Romantic and expressionist nude artwork on canvas.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
While I Wait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
While I Wait is an original painting by Joseph Christian Ekom-Obong. Joseph created While I Wait with Oil on a 36W by 48H inches primed canvas.
The artwork titled "While I Wait" depicts a black young lady who is expectant of love and all the good things that come with it. The artwork is a beautiful representation of hope, patience, and the human desire for companionship and love.
The artwork features a young woman standing in the center of the canvas, with her eyes opened and her arms slightly extended as if she is waiting to be embraced by someone. She is dressed in a simple yet elegant dress, which symbolizes her purity and innocence. Her hair is styled in a natural Afro, which adds to the authenticity and realism of the artwork.
The artist has used a warm color palette in the background, which creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The use of warm colors such as orange and yellow also symbolizes love, passion, and warmth, which are all the emotions that the young lady is waiting to experience.
One of the most striking features of the artwork is the expression on the young lady's face. She has a serene and peaceful expression, which indicates that she is content and at peace with herself. However, there is also a hint of anticipation and longing in her eyes, which reveals that she is waiting for someone special to come into her life.
The title of the artwork, "While I Wait," adds to the emotional depth of the piece. It suggests that the young lady has been waiting for a long time and that she is willing to wait patiently for as long as it takes to find the love and happiness that she desires.
The artwork is a beautiful representation of the human experience of longing and waiting for love. It is a universal theme that is relevant to people of all ages and backgrounds. Joseph Christian Ekom-Obong has captured this theme with great skill and sensitivity, creating an artwork that is both visually stunning and emotionally moving.
In conclusion, the artwork titled "While I Wait" is a beautiful and poignant representation of the human experience of waiting for love. The young lady in the artwork is a symbol of hope, patience, and the unending desire for companionship and love. The artwork is a powerful reminder that no matter how long we have to wait, love is always worth waiting for.
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About Artist
Joseph Christian Ekomobong is a Nigerian-born expressionist artist that specializes in painting and drawing. He holds a National Certificate in Education in Fine and Applied Arts from the Federal College Of Education Osiele Abeokuta Ogun State. He however obtains a bachelor’s degree in Fine and Industrial Arts from the Federal University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
His works are inspired by the marginalization faced by Africans due to their unique skin color, the beauty it has, rich history, and diverse cultural heritage, and how it reflects the memories of the black community. Joseph expresses himself through utilizing both canvas and card, intertwined with African symbols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Unity" / Oil pastel on cardboard / 68 x 48 cm
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Oil pastel on cardboard. An expressive work showing petrified figures, which for many observers is an almost ready project of a monumental monument. Catalog Number P0065.
Figurative paintings. Ready to Hang. Signed on the front.
A certificate of authenticity with the author's signature is delivered with the painting.
Tadeusz Zych...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel
MASK
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
by artist Daria Kusto
Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Woman Seated" - Vertical expressionist female semi-nude in cool colors.
By E.C. Bell
Located in Miami, FL
Romantic and expressionist nude artwork on canvas.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Flowers of Paradise
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
What I wanted was a little more structure, a little more sense of purpose, and some acknowledgment from somewhere that I was important.
Give them a sense of belonging to the society...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Lady with red rose
Located in Spetses, GR
A stylish lady with a red rose pinned on her black dress is sitting in a retro armchair.
A new series (2023) from SOTOS_Z Zachariades. Portraits of live...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Buried Mistake expressionist figurative nude active warm and cool colors
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Expressive nude figure, movement, powerful color and texture, abstract brushwork
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Oil Crayon
"Morning Glory Gown" - Vertical expressionist female semi-nude with gown.
By E.C. Bell
Located in Miami, FL
Romantic and expressionist nude artwork on canvas.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The King's Ring
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The King's Ring is an intriguing artwork that portrays a man wearing a ring. The ring is the centerpiece of the artwork. The painting is oil and acrylic on ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Canvas
GURU
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper
Original art by DARIA KUSTO
The magic flow reality..
Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Christmas Morning" - Vertical expressionist female semi-nude in pale colors.
By E.C. Bell
Located in Miami, FL
Romantic and expressionist nude artwork on canvas.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Naked woman with white flowers"- Yellow ochre expressionist nude with flowers.
By E.C. Bell
Located in Miami, FL
Romantic and expressionist nude artwork on canvas.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Woman" Contemporary Figurative in Neon Orange Aromas Artist Frank Thomas Romero
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant contemporary nude figure in neon orange on a purple abstract background by Aromas, California, Monterey Bay Area abstract expressionist artist Frank Romero (American, b-1985)...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Believe 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Believe" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Beleive" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 36W by 36H Inches
Believe is a masterpiece that deserves to be celebrated. It is a powerful artwork that embodies the spirit of hope and faith that we so desperately need in these trying times.
At its core, Believe is a symbol of optimism and perseverance. The artwork features a stunningly intricate image of a young boy, set against a backdrop of calming blue tones, the boy stands tall and proud, representing the resilience and strength that we all possess within us.
The beauty of this artwork lies not only in its design but in its message. Believe is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. It encourages us to trust ourselves and to have faith in the path that we have chosen.
It is not just an artist's interpretation of life, it is a positive force that inspires us to look at the world with a new perspective. Believe conveys that life has an amazing power to heal our system and rejuvenate our spirits.
In today's world, where negativity and despair seem to be taking over, Believe is a beacon of hope. Its message is simple yet profound: we are capable of overcoming any obstacle if we believe in ourselves and never give up.
The fact that Believe has managed to touch so many lives is a testament to its worth. It is not just a piece of art, but a timeless masterpiece that has the potential to inspire people for generations to come.
In describing the painting "Believe", In Eyitayo Alagbe's words: "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles".
Your belief and working towards what you believe in can make so much difference between the life you are living and the life you desire.
In conclusion, Believe is a true masterpiece that is both beautiful and meaningful. It's not for mere decoration, it's a source of inspiration for life. Its message is a reminder to us all that we have the strength within...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
"Disappearing" Oil Painting 27.5" x 39" inch by Sergey Dolmatov
Located in Culver City, CA
"Disappearing" Oil Painting 27.5" x 39" inch by Sergey Dolmatov
Year: 2010
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Serenity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Serenity is an original painting by Bright Toh. Bright created Serenity Acrylic on a 27.5W by 35.4H inches primed canvas.
The artwork "Serenity" is a bright and colorful depiction of a lion head and rose flower, created entirely by a human hand. The combination of these two natural elements results in a stunning and harmonious image that exudes a sense of calm and tranquility.
The lion head is the central focus of the artwork, rendered in vibrant hues of orange and yellow that evoke a sense of warmth and vitality. The lion's mane, which surrounds its powerful features, is depicted in a range of shades, from soft pastel pinks and purples to fiery reds and oranges. The overall effect is one of movement and fluidity as if the lion's mane is a living thing in and of itself.
Intertwined with the lion's mane is a delicate rose flower, rendered in shades of pink and red that complement the warm tones of the lion's fur. The rose seems to emerge from the lion's mane as if it is a natural extension of the animal's power and beauty. The combination of these two elements creates a powerful visual metaphor, suggesting that beauty and strength can coexist in perfect harmony.
Despite the boldness of its colors and imagery, "Serenity" also conveys a sense of calm and tranquility. The lion's expression is serene, and the rose is depicted in a way that suggests a sense of peace and stillness. The artwork invites the viewer to slow down and take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and to find solace in its quiet strength.
Overall, "Serenity" is a powerful and evocative work of art that combines elements of nature in a way that is both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. Its vibrant colors and bold imagery capture the viewer's attention, while its underlying sense of peace and harmony invites reflection and contemplation. It is a testament to the beauty and power of the natural world and a reminder of the importance of finding serenity in our busy and often chaotic lives.
Bright Toh artworks portray the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage.
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About Artist
Born on the 6th of august 1994 in Buea, Bright Toh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Buea. Notwithstanding his Engineering academic background, Toh is a self-taught visual artist.
Bright Toh is a visual artist with artistry portraying the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage.
He is a 2022 ‘Last Picture Show’ Lagos Edition (Collective exhibition) Participant. He also won the UNHCR global Youth With Refugee Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
What Next?
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Don't feel anxious and frightened, if you worry too much, it turns into a burden that becomes hard to bear and can lead to difficulties in the state of mind. You should not retreat but prevail by standing tall. As you get older, life becomes more challenging. Life is always full of expectations. Never dwell in the past, but Embrace the present and look into the future...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Born King
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I'm hungry for knowledge. The whole thing is to learn every day, to get brighter and brighter. That's what this world is about. You look at someone like Gandhi, and he glowed. Martin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal
Believe 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Believe" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Beleive" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 36W by 36H Inches
Believe is a masterpiece that deserves to be celebrated. It is a powerful artwork that embodies the spirit of hope and faith that we so desperately need in these trying times.
At its core, Believe is a symbol of optimism and perseverance. The artwork features a stunningly intricate image of a young boy, set against a backdrop of calming blue tones, the boy stands tall and proud, representing the resilience and strength that we all possess within us.
The beauty of this artwork lies not only in its design but in its message. Believe is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. It encourages us to trust ourselves and to have faith in the path that we have chosen.
It is not just an artist's interpretation of life, it is a positive force that inspires us to look at the world with a new perspective. Believe conveys that life has an amazing power to heal our system and rejuvenate our spirits.
In today's world, where negativity and despair seem to be taking over, Believe is a beacon of hope. Its message is simple yet profound: we are capable of overcoming any obstacle if we believe in ourselves and never give up.
The fact that Believe has managed to touch so many lives is a testament to its worth. It is not just a piece of art, but a timeless masterpiece that has the potential to inspire people for generations to come.
In describing the painting "Believe", In Eyitayo Alagbe's words: "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles".
Your belief and working towards what you believe in can make so much difference between the life you are living and the life you desire.
In conclusion, Believe is a true masterpiece that is both beautiful and meaningful. It's not for mere decoration, it's a source of inspiration for life. Its message is a reminder to us all that we have the strength within...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Destiny of a Young Man
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Destiny of a Young Man is an original painting by John Ayobamidele. John created Destiny of a Young Man Acrylic on a 29.5W by 41.3H inches primed canv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bed of Roses
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bed of Roses is a Mixed Media painting by Damilola Olusegun. Damilola created "Bed of Roses on a 36W by 48H inches primed canvas.
In Bed of Roses, Damilo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Cross My Heart
Located in Boston, MA
Signed lower left: “Freeman”. Artist’s frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Insomnia
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Expressionist figurative nude oil painting on fine printmaking paper. Colorful, active movement, broad brushstrokes, expressionist feel.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Before the Harvest by Eleanor Woolley, Landscape painting, Countryside, Impasto
Located in Deddington, GB
Before the Harvest [June 2022]
original and hand signed by the artist
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image size: H:25 cm x W:25 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:25 cm x W:25 cm x D:2.8cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
Before the Harvest is an Original Oil Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted when the fields a green and deep with the summers wheat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Voila
Located in Westport, CT
René Romero Schuler’s expressionistic paintings depict delicate female figures that she paints using a dry-brushed, minimalist hand, leaving her subjects mostly featureless but nonet...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Truro Beach, colorful abstract female sun bather
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil painting on board of expressionist figure in repose. Expressive, energetic brush strokes, colorful palette.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"THE BELLE OF CHEYENNE" COWGIRL WESTERN BRILLIANT COLORS TEXAS ARTIST
Located in San Antonio, TX
Debra Benditz
Texas Artist
Image Size: 48 x 24
Medium: Oil
"The Belle of Cheyenne" Cowgirl" Cowgirl. We will only ship in the Continental United State for posted shipping price.
Debra Benditz Texas Artist Statement
My oil paintings are a vibrant expression of the feminine and the can-do spirit of the Wild American West as embodied by my paternal grandmother and great-grandmother, both award-winning horsewomen. I use saturated colors, often found in nature, to interpret burgeoning growth, beauty and the human form especially of Jennie Pawson and Aeola Huston Mitchell, my cowgirl ancestors. I know these feisty women from stories I heard my father tell and from old photographs showing the time Jennie met Theodore Roosevelt, and another from 1901, when she was named a champion of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Frontier Days. As a child I spent hours on the floor of my grandfather’s music room as Enrico Caruso serenaded me from the Victrola. I gazed in awe at the tall bookcases, art-covered walls and my grandfather’s art nouveau postcard...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Muted Echoes
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Women today should be unstoppable in pursuing or achieving their dreams in media, sport, technology, medicine, engineering, and Art
A woman can create a balance between her personal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Hopeful
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
You must create your own destiny when life doesn't always go the way you have planned it. You must never give up on your dreams or allow depression to set into your life because suic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Strongman and Fire eater circus, coney island influences colorful carnival
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on board mounted on a wooden frame suitable for immediate hanging. The board has been primed with an acrylic pumice gel giving the surface a rough texture visible from the photo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Brass
Dream Fountain, Neo-Expressionist Nude
Located in Austin, TX
This surreal neo-expressionist nude portrait is by Spanish artist Pep Suari and features a woman pouring water from a pitcher into the "Dream Fount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Ballerina - unique painting by Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Gracious ballerina, in a moment of silence and meditation. Part of my "Nude in Interior" series
Original painting, one a kind. No need for frame. Shipping directly from the artist's studio, stretched, wide stretcher.
15.7x15.7x2in / 40x40x5cm
"As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and imagery. My goal is to capture the nude’s relation to the surrounding space and the solitary moments.
My interest turned from depicting the space to depicting the atmosphere, and the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair.
The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings."
Paula Craioveanu
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Give Us Our Flowers
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Let them bloom by giving them your warm smiles, your soft gentle words falling on them like rain, and your act of confidence. You will be amazed at your own garden and celebrate her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Latin Lady, Original Signed Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Latin Lady, Original Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Painting, 2021
30" x 15" x 1.5" (HxWxD) Mixed Media and Acrylic on Paper bonded to a Wood Panel
Hand-signed by the artist.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Wood Panel
Ecstatic Fatigue, abstracted female figure, nude
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on board. Abstracted, expressionist, figurative. Cool and warm greys with heightened color.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Untitled Female"
Located in Detroit, MI
“Untitled Female" is a colorful piece by Richard Wilson that has meaning for native Detroiters through use of the blues and oranges - their "Tiger" baseball team's colors and the "D"...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cat Face
Located in Austin, TX
By Pep Suari
39" x 39" Acrylic on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic and Oil Paint on Canvas, Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint and enamel on canvas.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Fisherman
Located in Austin, TX
By Pep Suari
39" x 39" Acrylic on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Juliette
Located in Austin, TX
By Pep Suari
39.5" x 32 Acrylic on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cats and a Woman
Located in Austin, TX
By Pep Suari
39" x 39" Acrylic on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Expressionism, Animal Painting, Auzoux's Troglodytes Gorilla's, Oil on Canvas.
Located in brussel, BE
Around the middle of the 19th century, the missionary Thomas Savage and the anatomist Jeffries Wyman described a new animal species – the Troglodytes Gorilla – in their Boston Societ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Miranda
Located in Westport, CT
This beautiful blue painting is by René Romero Schuler. Her expressionistic paintings depict delicate female figures that she paints using a dry-brushed, minimalist hand, leaving her...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
'Man With White Dog' Original Contemporary Figurative Art O/c by Duan
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Artist Duan Z. Born in 1955 in Yunnan, renowned Chinese Opera Figure Painter, Educator, Playwright and Producer.
Mr. Duan serves as Director of Chinese...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"HIGH PLAINS BLOSSOM" COWGIRL WESTERN BRILLIANT COLORS TEXAS ARTIST
Located in San Antonio, TX
Debra Benditz
Texas Artist
Image Size: 48 x 24
Medium: Oil
"High Plains Blossom" Cowgirl We will only ship in the Continental United State for posted shipping price.
Debra Benditz Texas Artist Statement
My oil paintings are a vibrant expression of the feminine and the can-do spirit of the Wild American West as embodied by my paternal grandmother and great-grandmother, both award-winning horsewomen. I use saturated colors, often found in nature, to interpret burgeoning growth, beauty and the human form especially of Jennie Pawson and Aeola Huston Mitchell, my cowgirl ancestors. I know these feisty women from stories I heard my father tell and from old photographs showing the time Jennie met Theodore Roosevelt, and another from 1901, when she was named a champion of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Frontier Days. As a child I spent hours on the floor of my grandfather’s music room as Enrico Caruso serenaded me from the Victrola. I gazed in awe at the tall bookcases, art-covered walls and my grandfather’s art nouveau postcard...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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