Leather Paintings

Artist Commentary: This piece was inspired by a richly splattered construction dumpster. Sections of it reminded me of work by Robert Rauschenberg which I have often admired. I have...

Artist Commentary: This piece is an exploration of the concept of "the dark web". I envisioned a constant flow of binary numbers endlessly moving towards an u...

Intertwining lines create a vibrant, inspiring image, symbolizing freedom and self-expression. The dynamic energy conveys a spirit of adventure and inner strength.

A massive abstract bull's head, distorted and fragmented. Powerful geometric forms and dynamic lines convey internal rage and untamed strength. A self-portrait in its most extreme form.

"Puppeteer": This abstract piece on natural leather features a central figure controlling the entire composition, symbolizing manipulation and influence. The intricate design conveys...

“Kraken” — a dark, deep composition where burgundy-black strokes twist like the tentacles of a sea predator. Power, movement, silent menace. Natural leather enhances its raw intensity.

"Mad House 3" — is an entirely different world: sharp, restless lines, deep, unsettling tones, and chaotic energy. This is more than just a painting; it reflects two poles — calm and...

A painting on natural leather, embodying the duality of struggle and terror. One side features coral-black-and-white abstract demonic faces, symbolizing inner fears. The other side d...

On natural leather, abstract forms and colors—vivid red, deep black, and cold blue—create a tense and ominous vision. Elements of circles and crosses accentuate the power and inevita...

"Reaper": This abstract artwork on natural leather depicts death through a stylized scythe shaped like the number seven, accompanied by a figure of the reaper. The design merges cont...

On natural leather. The elements of the image convey a sense of madness and the gaze of higher powers.

On natural leather, black and violet hues form a complex depiction of a king's head. The tangled strokes convey a sense of authority and depth. This piece symbolizes the power and my...

Primitive black strokes, wild and chaotic, pierce through the light natural leather, creating an atmosphere of ancient mysteries. Green accents add depth, conveying the essence of th...

Primitive black strokes, wild and chaotic, pierce through the light natural leather, creating an atmosphere of ancient mysteries. Green accents add depth, conveying the essence of th...

Bright yellow and red strokes on a natural leather background depict a fierce scream. The contrasting colors and dynamic lines convey emotions of panic and fear.

An abstract expressionist painting created during the war in Ukraine. Dominated by intense purple, red, and black tones, it captures the tension and aggression of the times through c...

Intense blue lines and sharp forms evoke chaos and internal tension, reflecting profound emotional turbulence.

Simone Theelen, a dynamic and exploratory artist born in 1963. embarks on a continuous journey of creativity and discovery in her studio, where chaos an...

Artist Commentary: Years ago while on a hunt for compositions to photograph, I came across a splattered wall. I was in an industrial area in northeast Los Angeles and driving through an alley behind some warehouses. I stopped in front of a wall that had tar running down from a roof that had undergone some repairs. The tar patterns reminded me of art by Joan Mitchell or Jackson Pollock. I took several photographs of the wall concentrating on the more gestural sections. Inspired by those photos, I created "The Tar Pits...

Artist Commentary: In February of 2013, I was driving around Pasadena, CA. I went down a small street and came face to face with a painted garage door. Whatever images had been paint...

Artist Commentary: Blue State Red State is meant to address the intense political divisiveness we have been experiencing since the election of Donald Trump. ...

Artist Commentary: I've always wondered what the back of art pieces looks like. Did the artist make notes on the back? What kind of materials where used to construct the piece? Are t...

Artist Commentary: This piece is based on the "deconstruction" of an image I captured when on a trip to Lancaster, CA to observe hills covered with poppies. I synthesized the basic e...

Edition #1/1 - Original bronze sculpture, and acrylic painting on deer skin by Dan Chen. Signed on bronze sculpture.

RETNA (b. 1979) A Night's Rest, 2023 Acrylic and crystaline on canvas with leather stitching 72 x 60 in Signed and titled, verso