Yangzi Xu

Ceaseless Rain, Oil Painting

2020

Artist Comments
Artist Stanislav Sidorov presents an expressionist overhead view of Meissen Germany as part of his Cityscape series. The scene boasts old European architecture and stands beautifully in vibrant colors. Blue gusts of wind blow over the red roofs of the houses on a fantastic autumn day. Stanislav paints with a palette knife for a sharp application of structure and color.

About the Artist
Stanislav Sidorov saturates his canvas with the expressive color characteristic of the Russian...

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A glowing semi-abstract depiction of the Chicago Riverwalk in the early evening. Artist Yangzi Xu paints with both tonal and striking cool colors, highlighted...

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A traditional farmstead basks in the bright winter day in artist Robert Hofherr's expressionist piece. He emphasizes painterly strokes and bold hues, drawing in...

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Colette's latest series of paintings draws inspiration from living in New York for many years. "I worked to capture the beautiful light and vivid colors found...

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"The house right at the neighborhood entrance," says Laura. "Never been occupied - it looks so moody at certain time of the day. Love the style and its rustiness, the light on the front of the house and shadow on the ground."

About the Artist
Laura begins the painting process by taking multiple photographs, which she then combines and sketches into one composition. She takes a spontaneous approach to color, and often finds that her final paintings are quite different than her original intentions. As such, her color palette is vibrant and at times unexpected. Laura’s artwork is executed with stylized modernism, featuring heavy outlines and dramatic shadows. Much of her subject matter is architectural. “I especially like historical buildings in my area,” says Laura. “I am fascinated by the geometric shapes of the old buildings, their varieties and repetitions, their dramatic color contrast. To me, their simple structures have personality and dignity.” Laura works best when her studio is clean and well organized, and finds inspiration in the “miles of good paintings” hanging in the world’s great museums.

Words that describe this painting: house, neighborhood, expressionism, architecture, expressionism, representational, acrylic painting, blue

Moody Blue House...

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Dorothea Dix Park in North Carolina near the sunflower fields. "The place has so much history," says Laura. "I tried to capture the stillness and quietness by...