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Contemporary Landscape Paintings

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

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Style: Contemporary
Medium: Watercolor
Megalopolis Lights - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscape, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Atmosphere -masses of evaporating water in the air- describes Ekaterina Smirnova's paintings best. Working in watercolour, Smirnova has a unique approach to this traditional medium. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Downtown Blue - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscape, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Atmosphere -masses of evaporating water in the air- describes Ekaterina Smirnova's paintings best. Working in watercolour, Smirnova has a unique approach to this traditional medium. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Special Place - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscape, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Watercolor on paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Diagonal I - 21st Century, Contemporary, Architecture, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Watercolor on paper Atmosphere -masses of evaporating water in the air- describes Ekaterina Smirnova's paintings best. Working in watercolour, Smirnova has a unique approach to this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Manyara Lake / Black water lake by Calo Carratalá - Landscape painting, Tanzania
Located in Paris, FR
Manyara Lake / Black water lake is a unique watercolour and oil on paper Arches 360 gr painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, dimensions are 120 × 220 cm (47.2 × 86....
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper, Oil

Storm clouds over head, Original painting, Horse Racing Art, Animal, sports art
Located in Deddington, GB
An original painting by Garth Bayley. Pen, watercolour and ink painting of the horses racing on a stormy day. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Storm clouds over head by Garth Bayley [2020] ...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Ink, Pen

Cabane. 5 Mountains. Snow Yellow original watercolor
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
lake in the pPyrenees Landscape original watercolor painting frame Original watercolor by the Spanish artist Joaquin Cabane. Painter and watercolorist, Joaquim Cabané traveled in s...
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

So Important to be Right
Located in Denver, CO
David Rathman, born in 1958 in Choteau, MT, is known for his delicately rendered paintings of stereotypically male motifs from American history and contemporary culture. He focuses o...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Should Have Known It Was A One Horse Town
Located in Denver, CO
David Rathman, born in 1958 in Choteau, MT, is known for his delicately rendered paintings of stereotypically male motifs from American history and contemporary culture. He focuses o...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Cabane 19 Zaragoza original watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Landscape original watercolor painting framed Original watercolor by the Spanish artist Joaquin Cabane. 1922/1993 Painter and watercolorist, Joaquim Cabané traveled in search of insp...
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

J. Cabane 13 SnowyLandscape. original watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
snowy landscape. original watercolor painting. framed Original watercolor by the Spanish artist Joaquin Cabane. 1922/1993 Painter and watercolorist, Joaquim Cabané traveled in sear...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Delta Women Think the World of Me
Located in Denver, CO
David Rathman, born in 1958 in Choteau, MT, is known for his delicately rendered paintings of stereotypically male motifs from American history and contemporary culture. He focuses o...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Sorry I Said Anything
Located in Denver, CO
David Rathman, born in 1958 in Choteau, MT, is known for his delicately rendered paintings of stereotypically male motifs from American history and contemporary culture. He focuses o...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Cabane 17 Flowering Trees original watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Landscape original watercolor painting framed Original watercolor by the Spanish artist Joaquin Cabane. 1922/1993 Painter and watercolorist, Joaquim Cabané traveled in search of insp...
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

What I Tell People
Located in Denver, CO
David Rathman, born in 1958 in Choteau, MT, is known for his delicately rendered paintings of stereotypically male motifs from American history and contemporary culture. He focuses o...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Ink

Countryside Barn Watercolor by Abraham Soffer
Located in Larchmont, NY
Abraham Soffer (American, 1922-2004) Untitled, c. 21st Century Watercolor on paper Sight: 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. Framed: 11 3/4 x 14 3/4 x 3/4 in. Signed lower right: A. Soffer Abraham S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Blue Amber, Yellow, Pink, Botanical Painting, Flowers, Birds, Monkey, Garden
Located in Kent, CT
A gold monkey with blue, white and yellow birds are surrounded by brightly colored flowers and a peach urn in a lively garden scene. Signed on verso. Melanie Parke filters and recon...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Archival Paper

Classic Coastal Watercolor Painting Signed Cavanagh
Located in Larchmont, NY
Untitled, c. 21st Century Watercolor and pastel on paper Sight: 17 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. Framed: 26 3/4 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. Signed lower right: Cavanagh
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Pastel, Watercolor, Paper

One Fine Morning
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
Original artwork by Stefan Gevers, watercolour on board, framed in stained oak. Signed on reverse. The iconic character of rural areas contributes to outlining the personality of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor, Board

Pink Fields
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
Original artwork by Stefan Gevers Pink Fields, 2022, watercolour on board, varnished, 47 x 32CM (framed in stained oak) The iconic character of rural areas contributes to outlining ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor, Board

"Fluke" Framed, Hand Signed Original Painting with Letter of Authenticity.
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Fluke" is an original painting acrylic on deckle edge paper by Wyland. Hand signed by the artist, the piece comes custom framed and with a letter of authenticity. Measures approxima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

Migration Sapphire , Original Painting, Abstract, Illustrative Art, Clouds
Located in Deddington, GB
P r o c e s s: The underpainting is done with watercolour. This is really tricky for few reasons. It took me a considerable amount of time to work out the canvas maker that is suitab...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor

Migration Milky Way, Original Painting, Abstract, Illustrative Art, Clouds
Located in Deddington, GB
The underpainting is done with watercolour. This is really tricky for few reasons. It took me a considerable amount of time to work out the canvas maker that is suitable for the effe...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor

Migration Emerald, Original Painting, Clouds, Dreamy, Greens, Blues, Yellows
Located in Deddington, GB
The underpainting is done with watercolour. This is really tricky for few reasons. It took me a considerable amount of time to work out the canvas maker that is suitable for the effe...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor

High Ridge, October, Wyatt Mt., Gray Mountain, Green, Yellow, Autumn Foliage
Located in Kent, CT
A vista of autumn foliage viewed from the ledge of a gray boulder on Wyatt Mountain near Gregory Hennen's Virginia home is the subject of this rich, highly detailed landscape paintin...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Stump and Ferns, May, Wyatt Mt., Spring Forest Landscape, Green, Brown Botanical
Located in Kent, CT
Luminous green ferns line the forest floor in this rich, highly detailed Virginia landscape set in springtime. The many shades of verdant green are offset by earthy brown soil and tr...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

"San Jose´ Mineta" An Urban Watercolor Painting of San Jose CA Airport
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"San José Mineta" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. This painting was captured during Uma’s commute to work on Highway 87 near the airport. Just as she w...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"Sunny Porto" A Watercolor Painting of Cliff Side Homes in Portugal
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Sunny Porto" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. Catching the intensity of the sun that's bright but not scorching took many attempts. This painting was c...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

"Lake District 1" A Watercolor Painting of Gatesgarth Mountain Range in UK
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Lake District 1" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. Inspired by a hiking trip through Gatesgarth settlement in Lake Districk National Park in the United ...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Pencil, Watercolor

"Airport Chaos" An Urban Watercolor Painting of Mumbai International Airport
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Airport Chaos" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist-engineer, Uma Kelkar. "Airports are always a mix of emotions. Am I sad to leave or excited to arrive to a new plac...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Pencil, Felt Pen, Watercolor

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" A Watercolor Painting of a Café in Mancester, UK
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a watercolor painting by San Jose, CA based artist, Uma Kelkar. This painting is one of Uma's favorites because she painted it in the wet-on-wet technique...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Pencil, Watercolor

"Repair Work" An Urban Watercolor Painting of Chicago, Illinois at Night
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Repair Work" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. Completed in her studio, this painting captures the vast urban landscape of Chicago, Illinois at night. ...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor, Pencil

"Balmy Day in Santa Cruz" A Plein Air Watercolor Painting of Santa Cruz, CA
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Balmy Day in Santa Cruz" is a plein air watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. This painting was completed on location during an outing at Wilder Ranch in Santa ...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"Late Evening Stroll" A Watercolor Painting of a Tropical Road in Pune, India
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Late Evening Stroll" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. This nocturne watercolor painting of Pune, India, was completed in Uma’s Studio. This painting ...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Pencil, Watercolor

"The Dark Web of Malls" An Urban Watercolor Painting of Mall in Manchester, UK
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"The Dark Web of Malls" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. This moody studio painting was inspired by a mall in Manchester, UK. This painting comes with...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor, Pencil

"Book Worms at the Flea Market" A Plein Air Painting of Shoppers in Amsterdam
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Book Worms at the Flea Market" is a plein air watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. Using the wet-on-wet technique, where she applies paint directly onto her su...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Pencil, Watercolor

"Outside, In" camping motif, watercolor and gouache, night scene, stars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Outside, In" is an original artwork by Ash Limés Castellana and is made of gouache, watercolor, and pastel. This piece measures 8”h x 8”w framed. Founded in 1997...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Mercado in México" A Watercolor Painting of Outdoor Market Place in México
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Mercado in Mexico" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. Completed in her studio, this painting captures the bright and colorful culture of an outdoor marke...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pencil, Watercolor

"Multicolored Carpet of Santa Cruz" A Landscape Watercolor of Santa Cruz, CA
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Multicolored Carpet of Santa Cruz" is a watercolor painting by San Jose based artist, Uma Kelkar. Completed in her studio, she took inspiration on a trip to Santa Cruz, CA. This ...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Pencil, Watercolor

"Sleep Embers", Gouache on Panel, Fictional Landscape, Depiction of Stars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Sleep Embers" is an original piece by Eli McMullen and is made from acrylic and gouache on panel. This piece measures 20.25”h x 16.25” framed, and is shipped in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Panel, Gouache, Acrylic

Copons Marine Boats original watercolor realist paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Marina original watercolor realist paper painting.
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

Marshland Cottages
Located in Norwich, GB
In his early years Colin Kent studied and worked as an architect. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1971 and then became a full time paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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India Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Harbour Dwellings
Located in Norwich, GB
In his early years Colin Kent studied and worked as an architect. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1971 and then became a full time paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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India Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Solitary House By The Sea
Located in Norwich, GB
In his early years Colin Kent studied and worked as an architect. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1971 and then became a full time paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Pink Cloud
Located in Norwich, GB
In his early years Colin Kent studied and worked as an architect. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1971 and then became a full time painter. His landscapes and interiors are painted from his memories, feelings, and impressions, displaying the romantic elements and the spirit of places filtered through his own vision and artistic sensibilities. He transforms the ordinary view into an extraordinary vision through his use of tonal contrasts, texture, and light and shade, creating works which have vitality, spontaneity and a sense of timelessness. Colin experiments continuously using a variety of water based media and collage. This mixture of media often takes over during the painting process dictating the shape and flow of the work. He has exhibited at the Mall Galleries London, receiving the Linda Blackstone Award at the RI exhibition, and also the Buzzacott Award amongst others. Colin has also exhibited at the Royal Academy London, The Royal West of England Academy, the Guildhall and many of the best fine art galleries. His works are in collections in the UK, U.S.A, France, Germany, Finland, and Japan. Pink Cloud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor

Storm Harbour
Located in Norwich, GB
In his early years Colin Kent studied and worked as an architect. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1971 and then became a full time paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Gouache, Watercolor, Acrylic, India Ink, In...

Distant Moorings
Located in Norwich, GB
In his early years Colin Kent studied and worked as an architect. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1971 and then became a full time paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

Veiled Moon
Located in Norwich, GB
In his early years Colin Kent studied and worked as an architect. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1971 and then became a full time paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Acrylic, India Ink

Lake on the Mountain, Red and Pink Flowers, Butterfly, Figure, Peach Background
Located in Kent, CT
A female figure in red sits beside a pink and black butterfly, surrounded by brightly colored flowers in red and bright pink and a black urn next to a tree with green leaves in the c...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Archival Paper, Gouache

Cabane 19 Zaragoza original watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Landscape original watercolor painting framed Original watercolor by the Spanish artist Joaquin Cabane. 1922/1993 Painter and watercolorist, Joaquim Cabané traveled in search of insp...
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

Fawn, Pink, Red, Yellow Flowers, Pansies, Birds, Butterfly, Deer on White
Located in Kent, CT
A spotted fawn, blue dragonfly, yellow butterflies and birds are surrounded by brightly colored flowers. The colorful birds and lush hues of the flowers are bright and lively against...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Gouache, Archival Paper

Willow & I (8)
Located in Seoul, KR
About the Artwork Hayoung Kim's paintings incorporate her own experiences in real life. Now she has given birth and encountered a whole new phase of life. While experiencing motherho...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Canvas

the other planet VI - Contemporary Landscape Watercolor Painting
Located in Vienna, AT
Tina Ribarits the planet VI - Contemporary Landscape Watercolor Painting Watercolor on paper 77 x 107 cm, framed Unique copy Tina Ribarits works with a conceptual approach in a vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

the other planet IV - Contemporary Landscape Watercolors Painting
Located in Vienna, AT
Tina Ribarits the planet IV - Contemporary Landscape Watercolors Painting Watercolor on paper, framed 107 x 77 cm Unique copy Tina Ribarits works with a conceptual approach in a var...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Floating Leaves, Wyatt Pond, Autumn Landscape, Yellow, Orange Leaves, Dark Blue
Located in Kent, CT
Brightly colored autumn leaves float on the surface of a vibrant teal blue pond in this rich, highly detailed landscape. The many shades of golden, pink and yellow fall leaves are of...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Old Pine March, May, Wyatt Mt., Forest Landscape, Brown Woods Botanical
Located in Kent, CT
Rich, warm earth-toned brown trees line the forest floor in March in this rich, highly detailed landscape. The many shades of brown are offset by shades of luminous verdant green and...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Thimble Islands Sky: Dawn IV dazzling skyscrape by renowned painter & NYSS Dean
Located in New York, NY
Graham Nickson Thimble Islands Sky: Dawn IV, 1998 Watercolor on paper Pencil signed, titled and dated by Graham Nickson on the back Frame included This...
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

Orvieto "Black Sun" original watercolor painting by renowned painter/ NYSS Dean
Located in New York, NY
Graham Nickson Orvieto "Black Sun", 2000 Watercolor painting Hand signed, titled and dated by Graham Nickson on the back This exquisite watercolor painting depicts the black sun in O...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

Contemporary landscape paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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