Derek Harrison

"Tranquil Contemplation" (2023) by Derek Harrison, Original Oil Painting

2023

"Silent Solitude" by Derek Harrison (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts a female model in shadow with a backdrop of plains and blue sky behind her. Derek Harrison i...

Kelly Birkenruth's (US based) "Lost in Thought" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a lone female figure in profile looking towards Japanese blossoms in the background while resting her elbow on her knee. Kelly Birkenruth’s captivating paintings are in the style of contemporary realism while staying firmly grounded in the tradition of the Old Masters. She is able to pull the viewer into her paintings by interweaving emotion with a humanistic quality through her supreme handling of light. Through her portraits and still lifes she is able to evoke sensitivity and empathy, which in turn allows her to create images which transcend mere representation to capture the true essence of her subject. Kelly’s arresting compositions, draftsmanship, use of color and observation of detail allow her to create paintings with a timeless quality. After earning her degree from Pennsylvania State University, Kelly moved to southern California where she began a career as a fashion model. Her agency soon sent her abroad to Paris and Tokyo, where she spent the next several years modeling. When she wasn’t walking the runway, she spent endless hours in the great museums of the world, closely observing and studying the works of the Old Masters. “My time abroad, particularly in Paris, opened my eyes to the vast beauty and power of a great painting. After that I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to the pursuit of Fine Art” said Birkenruth. After returning to the States, Kelly studied at Otis College of Art in Los Angeles, CA. She then continued her studies through workshops and private study with renowned artists such as Daniel Sprick, Steven Assael and Jesus Emmanuel Villarreal. In the spring of 2019 Kelly...

"Rosé" by Derek Harrison (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts a female model with her arms gracefully obscuring her nudity. Derek Harrison is a representational pain...

"Elipse" by Derek Harrison (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts the back of a nude model. Derek Harrison is a representational painter who works in the classical tra...

Taking a Moment, Impressionist Portrait, Original Oil Painting , By British artist, Derek Kershaw, 20th Century, Signed by the artist verso, Oil painting on board, unframed Board siz...

Using the striking imagery that is abundant in the California landscape, queer artist Kory Alexander creates dreamy paintings that are flooded with vibrancy and movement. Kory consid...

This romantic portrait of a young woman is by Canadian artist Mel Davis. The Canadian artist has developed a unique visual style that is reminiscent of the French masters of the last...

This series is an opportunity to slow down and notice the people we pass everyday on the streets. Cities are fast paced and exciting with everyone coming and going but what interesti...