21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Artist Comments
A eucalyptus tree stands sentinel along the edge of the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, a beloved landmark on California’s central coast. Rendered in oil on a cradled wood panel, the composition invites viewers into a sunlit landscape where clouds drift above the calm Pacific Ocean. The brushwork conveys both the tranquility and vitality of this coastal haven, evoking the gentle warmth of a clear day and the timeless beauty of nature.
About the Artist
Artist Elizabeth Garat paints impressionist landscapes, seascapes, and scenes from her travels that reflect her deep connection to the natural world. “Exposure to nature early on planted the seed of landscape painting in me,†says Elizabeth. Raised between California and Colorado, she spent her formative years outdoors—exploring her grandfather’s sheep ranch, walking beaches with her grandmother, and discovering California Impressionism in the galleries of Laguna Beach. She later studied with noted photographer MacDuff Everton at UC Santa Barbara and trained in plein air painting with Maddine Insalaco and Joe Vinson in Italy. Elizabeth works from a bright studio converted from her home’s detached garage, complete with barn wood walls, a skylight, and a Dutch door...
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Part of Pat Forbes's ongoing "Journey" series of modern abstract paintings, evoking our colorful and complex life paths. "Life offers us many choices," she sa...
Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Gold Leaf
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil, Panel
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Pop Art 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Pop Art 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Board
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Surrealist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil, Panel
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic, Paper
Abstract Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Realist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Street Art 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil, Panel
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Old Masters 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Neo-Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Linen, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Several shades of blue sweep across a lightly textured background. Bits of orange highlight the focal point, adding warmth to the composition. Sections of gray ...
Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Joanie Ford depicts a few beachgoers enjoying a relaxing day out by the shore. Clouds provide a cool shadow from the sun's summer heat as a gentle bree...
Abstract Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
Post-Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The Pavillon de Flore at the Louvre glows in the setting sun, its large windows catching the warm light. Ornate statues add to the building's timeless charm. ...
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Pop Art 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Charcoal, Raw Linen, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Pop Art 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen
Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Geometric 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Abstract Geometric 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
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