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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
"Entering the Noise" Contemporary Abstract Colorful Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary colorful figurative painting by Houston-based artist Moisés Villafuerte. The work features a close up view of a face set against a blue, pink, green and yellow abstract ...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sunday in Recife, Figurative Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Sunday in Recife, 2020-2021 by Ramonn Vieitez
Oil, acrylic, 24k gold leaf and pink Dutch leaf on canvas
Size: 39.3 H x 26.7 W in.
Unique
Signed on the back by the artist
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Ramonn...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Flourishing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Flourishing," a masterpiece by Adegbola Deborah, is a visual testament to the profound philosophy that life's highest calling is not merely survival, but the active pursuit of thriv...
Category
Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Suspicious, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A young woman wearing a matching gray dress and boots stops in the middle of a city street. Her eyes widen as she looks back on so...
Category
Outsider Art 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
French School - Portrait 173 La Princesse Nordestina - Pop Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait - closeup profile of a woman.
Chiaroscuro between dark and light colors creates a sense of volume for the portrait.
Technique: oil, acrylic, spray paint, ink on old book...
Category
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Acrylic
"Shattered Mind" Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Cubism Male Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
"Shattered Mind" by Masri is a 30" x 24" canvas that exemplifies 'Shattered Cubism', a style that deconstructs and reimagines the traditional form. This portrait is a kaleidoscope of...
Category
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Self Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Self Love," a poignant creation by Adegbola Deborah, celebrates the essence of self-acceptance and the transformative power of embracing one's true identity. At the heart of this ar...
Category
Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Future is Now
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Future is Now," an enchanting artwork by Lindokuhle Khumalo, captures the essence of youthful optimism and the boundless potential embodied by the ...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Original-Lady and Her Dog-UK Awarded Artist-Expression-Portrait-Deep Box Canvas
Located in London, GB
This artwork by Shizico Yi is not only a deeply personal expression but also a visually joyous celebration.
This rare piece, recently unveiled from the GSY Gallery Archive, makes it...
Category
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Gesso, Oil, Acrylic
My Culture and My Beauty 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the evocative artwork "My Culture and My Beauty," Loje Oluwaseun masterfully encapsulates the essence of beauty within the rich tapestry of tradition...
Category
Neo-Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
ECLIPSE 3 - Modern Expressive Oil Portrait Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Wiktor Jackowski's biography is reflected in the varied motifs of his works. After completing his academic study on the Academy of Art in Krakow and an Erasmus year at L'Ecole Etienn...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Watching her Sketchbook -21st century interior and portrait painting of a girl
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Ksenya Istomina
'Watching her sketchbook''
75 x 75 cm
Oil on linen
Painted after life, the artist always works with a real scenery. Her realistic but impressionistic paintings look...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
She Tarries
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"She Tarries," a captivating artwork by Ife Kalejaiye, invites viewers into a moment of contemplation and introspection. At the focal point of the compos...
Category
Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media, Charcoal
Regressive, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The artwork depicts a snapshot of modern urban life, where people on the streets are glued to their phones. Whether chatting, checking notifications, or scrolling through feeds, the scene shows how busy a city can be in the digital age. Using a harmonious palette mostly with warm orange tones, the painting exudes a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. Loose brushstrokes infuse the composition with liveliness.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: street, walking, cellphone, crowd, walking, urban, crowd, pedestrians, shadow, warm, people, primitive, oil painting, orange
Regressive
Connie Millholland...
Category
Outsider Art 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Waiting for a Sign" Original Oil Painting
By Matt Talbert
Located in Denver, CO
"Waiting for a Sign" is a thought-provoking oil on panel painting by the artist Matt Talbert, completed in 2023. It measures 22 x 28 inches (55.88 x 71.12 cm), and the framed dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Life Enjoyment 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the captivating artwork "Life Enjoyment" by the talented artist Loje Oluwaseun, a delightful celebration of life unfolds before our eyes. The focal p...
Category
Neo-Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
1926, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A group of joyful women walks down the street, each holding a glass of wine, a balloon, or a book, celebrating and having a good time. Their laughter fills the air, creating a vibrant and festive scene. Their attire matches the purple and yellow background, adding to the lively atmosphere.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: women, woman, friends, friend, fashion, wine, celebration, friendship, people, fashion, primitive, oil painting, purple
1926
Connie Millholland...
Category
Outsider Art 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
A fairy Fantasy
Located in Zofingen, AG
Large contrasting portrait of a fairy Fantasy. A beautiful fantasy woman portrait with abstract background. Original oil painting on linen canvas. Combination of oil paints with acry...
Category
Abstract Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alice 2
Located in Spetses, GR
"Step into the enigmatic world of Nikos Vavatsis with this mesmerizing portrait, a fusion of sensuality and abstract allure. The female subject gazes with a captivating mix of seriou...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
King Be Shaved
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"King Be Shaved" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a visually compelling artwork that captures a moment of intimate regality. The scene unfolds with a king about to...
Category
Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
French School - Portrait PS 198 Le chaperon rouge - Impressionist (Large)
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait of a woman with sunglasses and headscarf. (reference to Yayoi Kusama)
Technique: oil, acrylic, ink on old book pages on wooden frame 55x55cm / 21,6x21,6inch
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Category
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Acrylic
"Obsession" Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Self Portrait by Masri
Located in Carmel, CA
"Obsession" by Masri is a 20" x 16" expressionist portrayal that captures the intensity of fixation through chaotic yet deliberate strokes. The warm palette of amber, crimson, and bu...
Category
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Contemporary Pop Surrealist Portrait. Wood. Purple. "Currency #120". Mixed Media
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This piece belongs to the "Exchange Currency Series" created by Natasha Lelenco in 2021, starting from the concept of the "face" on coins. It is a unique work executed on a treated c...
Category
Pop Art 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Metal
M.Y. 3
By Mark Schwartz
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Schwartz's "M.Y. 3" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a female model gazing downward as her black hair blends into the darkness of the background.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
John Lennon& Yoko Ono Celebrities Portraits Pop Art
Located in Norwalk, CT
Portrait of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, powerful couple whose relationship is one of the most famously iconic.
In my creation, I explored the essence of iconography wrapped in bursts ...
Category
Pop Art 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Seeking Peace of Mind
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Seeking Peace of Mind," a compelling artwork by Lindokuhle Khumalo, captures a poignant moment of introspection and tranquility. At the center of t...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Glitch" Small Abstract Expressionist Male Portrait by Masri
Located in Carmel, CA
This 14" x 11" work titled "Glitch" by Masri embodies 'Shattered Cubism', where the essence of a face is captured in a constellation of fragmented shapes and vibrant colors. Against ...
Category
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Shattered Silence" Mixed Media Abstract Male Portrait Shattered Cubism by Masri
Located in Carmel, CA
"Shattered Silence," a 24" x 20" mixed media on canvas by Masri, evokes the disruptive energy of 'Shattered Cubism,' a style that fractures form and perspective similar to taking a h...
Category
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Essence" Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Female Portrait by Masri
Located in Carmel, CA
"Essence" by Masri is a 20" x 16" (21" x 17" Framed) contemporary abstract expressionist portrait that captures the intangible qualities of the human spirit. With a harmonious yet bo...
Category
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Björk 2 - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Expressive Woman Portrait
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often follows the convention of video performance. She creates also multimedia projects wher...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French School - Portrait PS 234 L'amour tombe des nues Post Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
PS 234 L'amour tombe des nues
Structural analysis:
Closeup portrait of a woman. Dripping of light blue and orange create movement to the portrait.
Color analysis:
There are 2 syste...
Category
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Erica #1
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's (US based) "Erica #1" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a reclining nude model on a black couch with a white sheet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"The Glance" Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Young Woman Portrait by Masri
Located in Carmel, CA
In this 20" x 16" (22" x 18" Framed) mixed media canvas by Masri, contemporary abstract expressionism meets portraiture in a symphony of color and form. Strokes of blue, green, red, ...
Category
Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Untitled II - Contemporary figurative painting
By Khalid Nadif
Located in East Quogue, NY
Brightly colored contemporary figurative painting by Moroccan artist Khalid Nadif.
The painting is offered in a simple wood frame.
Size: 40 x 32.5 inches (framed)
Signed on the ...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
INDIAN SUMMER - XL Format, Modern Colorful Expressive Oil Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
We offer 2 shipping options : 1) Canvas is unstretched. The painting would be shipped in a rolled state without stretcher, This is then the cheaper option. 2) The more expensive sh...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Frangipani III - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting, By Anne-Rixt Kuik
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Frangipani III
60x60 cm
Oil on canvas
Framed in a wooden/silverplated frame as shown in the picture
This is a painting with a story. The girl, model for the artist, is one of her fa...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
''Golden Moment XLIII'' Contemporary Portrait of Girl with Hair Bun on Brass
Located in Utrecht, NL
Karoline Kroiß (1975), born in Austria, mainly paints realistic female figures with acrylic paint on paper or canvas.
The women in her work seem to be lost in thought, serene scenes...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Brass
Turquoise Bunny_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Turquoise Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 16 in. ; 17.625 x 17.625 in. Framed
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Exploring the identity of both her namesake and country, LA-based Am...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Portrait, Original Painting, Ink Paper, Framed
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Mkrtich Sarkisyan (Mcho)
Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Ink on Paper
Year: 2023
Style: Abstract Art
Title: Portrait
Size: 13" x 10" x 0.1'...
Category
Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Solace
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the captivating piece titled "Solace," artist John Ali unveils a profound exploration of introspection through the gaze of a young woman lost in thought. The poignant portrayal ca...
Category
Conceptual 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Azogires Naiades 2 (110423)
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Azogires Naiades 2 (110423)
2023
Oil on cotton rag paper
40 x 30 cm / 15.5 x 11.5 inches
Signed, titled and dated on verso in pencil
The Azogires series was created while on a self...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tom Wesselmann Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
About the medium, Canson's paper
Canson is a 500-year-old brand of fine art paper known for its high-quality, durable, and versatile papers for drawing, watercolor, printmaking, and ...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
The desire to take refuge in oblivion and frivolity arises, Figurative Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The desire to take refuge in oblivion and frivolity arises, but the path is full of surprises, 2023 by Ramonn Vieitez
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
Size: 47.2 H x 39.3 W in.
Unique
Sig...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Dyptic : A Californian Skateboarding Odyssey
Located in THOMERY, FR
This paintings are from the serie "Rollers & Skate". It is done with acrylic paint alla prima on a cotton canvas. The painting are inspired by the Californian skate and rollerblading...
Category
Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Waiting, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In their daily lives, individuals from diverse backgrounds briefly converge in a shared space as they progress toward a mutual destination. The scene portrays a busy subway station where individuals may have brief and disconnected interactions but are all bound by the same journey and humanity. Each person's story weaves together with others, forming a tapestry of diverse experiences and connections.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: street, subway, crowd, traveling, shadow, urban, people, primitive, oil painting, grey
Waiting
Connie Millholland...
Category
Outsider Art 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Azogires Naiades 6 (120423)
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Azogires Naiades 6 (120423)
2023
Oil on cotton rag paper
40 x 30 cm / 15.5 x 11.5 inches
Signed, titled and dated on verso in pencil
The Azogires series was created while on a self...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed Contemporary Acrylic - Windows to the Soul
Located in Corsham, GB
A stylistic portrait in acrylics, composed from leading lines and curvaceous shapes. Well presented in a solid oak frame. Unsigned. On canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
American realist portrait of a Ram in profile in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful portrait of a Ram by one of the finest painters of animals currently painting.
Oils on a panel the artist has created an amazing life like portrait with such character.
...
Category
Realist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Azogires Naiades 5 (120423)
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Azogires Naiades 5 (120423)
2023
Oil on cotton rag paper
40 x 30 cm / 15.5 x 11.5 inches
Signed, titled and dated on verso in pencil
The Azogires series was created while on a self...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Elemental Fire Starter" – Nude Figure Oil Painting Artistry
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's "Elemental Fire Starter" is an exquisite example of nude figure oil painting artistry, masterfully rendered on canvas mounted on...
Category
Realist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Azogires Naiades 1 (110423)
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Azogires Naiades 1 (110423)
2023
Oil on cotton rag paper
40 x 30 cm / 15.5 x 11.5 inches
Signed, titled and dated on verso in pencil
The Azogires series was created while on a self...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Comfort Zone
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the captivating artwork titled "Comfort Zone," artist John Ali masterfully captures the essence of introspection and the complex interplay between identity and personal space. The...
Category
Conceptual 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Audrey 6. Celebrity lavender lime pop-art portrait of iconic Audrey Hepburn
Located in Norwalk, CT
Audrey Hepburn 6 is original oil on canvas created by Oksana Tanasiv in 2022. The size of canvas 30"X40".
The artist captured iconic celebrity's seductive look who is holding her s...
Category
Pop Art 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
My Sister, The Moon
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"My Sister, The Moon" by Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo is a captivating artwork that delicately captures a young lady standing at the back of a house, ...
Category
Realist 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Pen
Frank II
Located in London, GB
This work is about unrequited love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Canvas
Boit Girls in Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Signed verso.
As Darsney’s work has developed, his compositions and influences have evolved. An auto-didactic artist, Darsney draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including The Boston School and iconic masters such as Vermeer, Rembrandt and Degas. These artists’ attention to detail and adherence to classical ratio, coupled with Darsney’s own innate sense of structural integrity, inform his vision. He is also particularly influenced by the art on view in Boston museums and collections as seen here with his portrayal of The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Mahjong Players, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In a neighborhood building, old friends huddle around a worn table to play mahjong. Their eyes are focused on the tiles, thinking of the best strategy to win th...
Category
Outsider Art 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Gabrellia #3 S~Curve" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's (US based) "Gabrellia #3 S~Curve" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female model standing in a contrapposto stance.
About the artist:
My sub...
Category
Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
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