Jewelry Figurative Paintings
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s Realist Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
1990s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Resin, Mixed Media
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Modern Portrait Paintings
Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Figurative Paintings
Marble
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman paints a detailed portrait of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. She bases the piece's title on Frida's diary, where she often recorded thoughts about their life together. "I took the words literally by painting Diego only in shades of black and white while rendering Frida in full color," says Johansen. Frida's vibrant clothing and jewelry sharply contrast Diego's limited palette.The painting comes with a handmade, embellished wood assemblage frame painted black.
About the Artist
Artist Johansen Newman captures various characters through charming scenes that often weave nostalgia. A reflection of her fondness for edge and funk prevails in her dynamic portrayal of humans with animals and objects of their affection. As a toddler, her mother gave her crayons and allowed her to draw on the walls of her room. She pursued a degree in painting and printmaking, then furthered her education by studying with Bil Baird at his puppet theater in New York, ultimately forming her puppet troupe. Years of crafting puppets, designing scenery, writing stories, and performing shows developed her arsenal of skills—going on to be an award-winning fiber artist exhibiting throughout North America. She integrates these learnings into her current art practice. "My paintings capture fragments of a tale in a time and place that was, is, or has the promise to become," says Johansen. She works at her studio and display gallery at Gorse Mill Studios, a 19th Century textile mill building in Needham, MA. Her woodworking shop doubles as her home studio, where she constantly evolves her compositions to satisfy her aesthetic. Johansen's work has been featured on the cover of local publications, in pictorial essays, and toured museums across the United States. She was a professional and published illustrator for more than 35 years, including two dozen children's books, three of which she also wrote. Besides creating art, she finds herself an enthusiast of vintage collectibles, jukeboxes, signages, tin toys, neon lights, cookie jars, carnival chalkware...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Fabric, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Wood, Paper, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Figurative Paintings
Pastel, Board
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Figurative Paintings
Gold
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Oil
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