Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
1980s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Plaster, Casein, Wood Panel
1990s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Plaster, Wood, Acrylic, Mirror
1990s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
1990s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
1950s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
Artist Comments
A colorful scene of a carnival in Rochester, Minnesota, with two young people strapped into their seats waiting for the ride to start. "I love the tawdry splendor of gaudy carnival attractions," says artist Leroy Burt. "Flashing lights and bright colors. One often sees the most unlikely combinations of people who might never meet except during those moments when they sit next to each other on rides."
About the Artist
Artist Leroy Burt paints playful, offbeat landscapes and portraits based on his experiences living in Milwaukee, New York, Costa Rica, and currently Rochester, Minnesota. "I think of my paintings as short stories," he says. As a young child, Leroy faced a number of obstacles. His parents divorced when he was four years old and he was raised by his grandparents in a three-room shack without running water or electricity. Leroy worked hard to pull himself out of poverty. He studied graphic design and painting, which led to a 30-year career in graphic design - five years at WMVS, the PBS television station in Milwaukee, fifteen years at city hall in Milwaukee, and ten years at WNET, the PBS station in New York. In 2015, Leroy retired to focus his energy on painting. Today, he works from a tiny studio filled with half-finished paintings stacked against every wall. "There are photos and sketches for future paintings taped everywhere," says Leroy. "My windows are filled with orchids. There are books, films and music CDs in every corner. And the room is dominated by a black and silver Andy Warhol silkscreen print of Marilyn Monroe."
Words that describe this painting: David Hockney, Edward Hopper, carnival, lights, excitement, colorful, folk art, people, representational, primitive, acrylic painting, blue
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Panel
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage presents an autumnal scene marked by large leaves falling from the sky. "As the sun fades, a young boy becomes the man," says Libby. Showi...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Paint, Board
Artist Comments
This painting captures a moment of quiet deliberation. A stunning woman with thick, lustrous hair gazes thoughtfully toward an unseen companion, her expressio...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An eight-year-old boy, thoughtfully engaged in reading one early autumn morning. This painting depicts the artist Jessica JH Roller's son, Fox, calmly immerse...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Mirror, Plaster, Casein, Wood Panel
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"She emanates an aura of quiet strength while maintaining a delicate presence at the same time," says artist Sharon Sieben. She captures a woman mid-stride, w...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A fashionable young woman sporting sunglasses, favorite denim pants, and vibrant red boots steps out into a windy early spring day for a brisk walk with her c...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic Polymer
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage shows a father and daughter being swept away by the beauty of the autumn leaves. "They try to grasp that which is beyond their size," says Libby. A horse gallops forward, representing the fading summer days. She chooses highly saturated colors to enrich the intensity of the moment. "Nature looms large in this artwork."
About the Artist
Libby Ramage infuses a playful and whimsical mood into her works. In fact, she credits the children she works with for greatly influencing her aesthetic. She often uses children’s abandoned work in her collages. Libby currently lives in New Jersey and finds inspiration in the work of Rauschenberg. She believes collectors should buy from the heart.
Words that describe this painting: man, daughter, fall, autumn, season, mixed media, small, leaves, people, horse, primitive, primitivism, nature, people, primitive, acrylic painting, orange
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Fabric, Paint
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a woman sitting on the ground with her legs crossed. Vibrant wildflowers in pink and red thrive all around her. "Summer is in ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Wood, Oil
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"Nothing captures the excitement of New York City like Christmas ornaments in and around Times Square," says artist Leroy Burt. "Thi...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Pastel, Archival Paper
Artist Comments
"Beja was an entertainer at one of the most colorful and notorious bars in Milwaukee," states artist Leroy Burt. "C’est La Vie cater...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Wood, Casein, Plaster
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Gouache
Artist Comments
"Yannis was a waiter at one of Milwaukee’s finest Greek restaurants, the Mykonos Gyro and Cafe," states artist Leroy Burt. "His favorite dish was Saganak—Kefa...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Using her signature folk art style, artist Jessica JH Roller captures a tranquil scene of a woman sitting on the shore, looking out longingly at the sea. A q...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Paper, Acrylic, Pencil
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Gouache
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Gouache
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic