Walking Portrait Paintings

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A solitary man on a subway platform stands in a pool of light. He stares down the dark tunnel as if by sheer will he could summon the train. Others, he admits...

Pink Lineswoman by American artist Holland Cunningham (b. 1967) captures a quiet yet striking moment on a tennis court. The figure of a young girl stands poised within the sharp geom...

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A woman in a white shirt over a black bikini strolls along a wooden boardwalk. Tall grasses sway on both sides, with lush greenery rising to the left. The sce...

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A sunlit beach scene captures a Saturday morning in Santa Monica. Figures gather and move along the shoreline, some watching the waves while others play near th...

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People walk along a city sidewalk lined with trees and tall buildings. A figure with a black backpack moves through the center as others pass by, creating a r...

Original textured acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; hand signed and titled on verso by Evelyn Walg. Canvas size: 24 x 48 x 1 inches (stretched). Artwork is in exce...

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Figures dot the beach in Santa Monica. The bright sun strongly contrasts with the silhouettes of the beachgoers, highlighting their movement and playfulness. ...

This figurative painting titled "ELEGANT" is an original artwork by Lauren Rinaldi made of oil on canvas. This piece measures 60"h x 30"w. Please note: Artwork will be on display at The State Museum of Pennsylvania (300 North St, Harrisburg, PA) from September 26, 2021 – January 2, 2022, and will be shipped to collectors after the museum exhibition. Rinaldi’s new series was inspired by the feminist debate on how women's appearances are constantly judged, criticized and dissected; often done so with the intent of diminishing their work and contributions. This issue is prevalent in all industries, but especially in the very public and important realm of politics. Throughout mainstream media, Rinaldi found countless examples of coverage depicting what a female politician was wearing and why it was deemed “inappropriate”, rather than discussing their policies. Typical of Rinaldi’s practice, most of the works found in Representative are not classic portraits, but zoomed in studies of the subject’s legs, shoes and body from the neck down. By doing so, the work focuses on the experiences and outside societal forces that these women, and women like them, have faced. To create the works in Representative, Rinaldi used sourced photographs of female politicians that felt meaningful and powerful to her. Before painting or drawing, Rinaldi manipulates each image through cropping, elongating or changing its composition, background and color. Color is especially important in Representative, as it is an expression that is frequently rejected or criticized in politics by men. Rinaldi uses vibrant jewel tones and color swaps, like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s jacket from black to fuchsia, to represent the bold new ideas and diversity these women are bringing to United States politics. While Rinaldi does not specifically name any of her subjects, viewers will be able to recognize familiar leaders from across both sides of the aisle. Visitors will see snippets of stories through these works, like Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s sparkly boots...

This artwork captures a surreal desert scene blending mystery and modernity. A figure in black, with a wide-brimmed hat, stands beside a small black cat near a weathered sign reading...

This artwork drops you into a surreal moment: two figures black outfits stand in the middle of nowhere, under a blue sky sprinkled with just enough clouds to keep it interesting. One...

I aimed to explore the themes of journey and aspiration, juxtaposed with isolation and uncertainty. Acrylics vividly captures the vast desert and clear blue skies, providing a surr...

Acrylics on paper Carole Leprince is a French artist born in 1966 who lives & works in Houilles, France. Over the years, her personal photos have been the inspiration for painting....

Acrylics on paper Carole Leprince is a French artist born in 1966 who lives & works in Houilles, France. Over the years, her personal photos have been the inspiration for painting. ...

This artwork portrays a serene poolside scene with two young women on a sunlit terrace overlooking the ocean. Balancing modern minimalism and natural beauty, one exudes elegance in a...

Oil on canvas Anne Pélissier alias BERG is a French painter born in 1953 who lives and works in Paris, France. Under the pseudonym "Berg," meaning mountain in Goethe's language, lie...

Original textured acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front and titled on verso by Evelyn Walg. Canvas size: 24 x 47 x 1 inches (stretched). Artwork is in excellent conditi...

Oil on canvas Karine Bartoli was born in 1971 in Ajaccio. She enrolled at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Marseille where she graduated in 1997. Since then she has ...

Oil on canvas Karine Bartoli was born in 1971 in Ajaccio. She enrolled at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Marseille where she graduated in 1997. Since then she has ...

Original textured acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front and titled on verso by Evelyn Walg. Canvas size: 36 x 48 x 1 inches (stretched). Artwork is in excellent conditi...

The Tree is painted wood on the canvas. Growing up as an African American kid, I never really saw artwork that represented people of my culture. Most other 70s and 80s babies like m...