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Contemporary Paintings

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

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Style: Contemporary
Item Ships From: California
"Sienna Summer" by Maura Petersen - Vibrant and Colorful Italian Street Scene
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Sienna Summer" 2025 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Sienna Summer" by Maura Petersen cap...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

'Tropical Vibes III' by Sveta Hessler - Bright Colorful Modern Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Tropical Vibes III" 2024 Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of the painting. "Tropical Vibes III" by S...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Sitting Cheetah in Green - Abstract Animal Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Columbus, Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and expressive animal portraits that radiate vitality and personality. Her unique style combines abstracted forms...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Female Nude Figure, Bright Vivid Color, Plum Trees and Apples by America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Plum Trees and Apples" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 40 x 60 inches 41`.5 x 61.5 inches framed Exploring the identity of both her namesake and country, LA-based America M...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Morning Routine - Colorful Abstract Feminine Figurative Still Life Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstracted Western Figures, Acrylic on Canvas, Poker Face by Rebecca Jack
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
Rebecca Jack "Poker Face" Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 48 in. __________________________ Rebecca Jack, an intuitive painter, creates vibrant, figurative works that highlight the beauty ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Floral Invention #7 - Abstract Painting - Modern Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Floral Invention #7 - Abstract Painting - Modern Art By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings,...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Linen, Oil

'Bath Scene' by Maura Petersen - Vibrant Figurative of a Stunning Nude Woman
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Bath Scene" 2023 Acrylic paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Maura Petersen's 'Bath Scene' is a v...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Blue Square - Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Lesley - Contemporary Art
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart, an abstract artist hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is renowned for her transformative creations that blur the boundaries of mediums and styles. With a di...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Rainbow Rolex III" by Sveta Hessler - Colorful Vibrant Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Rainbow Rolex III" 2024 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of the painting. "Rainbow Rolex III" by Sve...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Abstracted Female Figure, Pastel_Take The Sheets Off The Line by America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Take The Sheets Off The Line" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 48 Inches 49.5 x 49.5 Inches, Framed Signed painting by America Martin. Exploring the identity of both h...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Lounging Figure" by Maura Petersen - Colorful Textured Abstract Woman Resting
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Lounging Figure" 2019 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In "Lounging Figure", Maura Petersen en...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"Empire State Building"- Acrylic & Ink on Paper
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Marz Jr. is a focused freelance artist and illustrator, creating original and limited edition works in paint and ink. He also works in animation on various digital media platforms. H...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Windy Coast
Located in Burlingame, CA
Windy Coast - The painting was created in 2025 by celebrated American realist artist Willard Dixon, who has captured the undeniable beauty of the west for the past 35 years. Dixon’s ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Roses - Large Textural Layered Painted Canvas Colorful Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic and abstract figurative artworks come to life through the hands of Amadou Opa Bathily, an artist deeply connected to movement. Born in Bamako in 1987, his journey into the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Tropical Vibes IV" by Hessler - Bright Colorful Abstract Spheres over White
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Tropical Vibes IV" 2024 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of the painting. In "Tropical Vibes IV", Sv...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

You Are The Journey - Abstract Blue, White, Yellow Textured Graffiti Pop Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Rythme 1 - Oya Bolgun - Abstract Painting - Mixed media
Located in Carmel, CA
Oya Bolgun is a visionary artist whose dynamic and ever-evolving abstract style captures the imagination and inspires the senses. Drawing on her deep passion for self-expression and ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"NYC Brooklyn Bridge" Acrylic & Ink on Paper Framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Marz Jr. is a focused freelance artist and illustrator, creating original and limited edition works in paint and ink. He also works in animation on various digital media platforms. H...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Noonan Building Deco Fountain no. 1
Located in Burlingame, CA
Deco Water Fountain featured in the historic San Francisco, Pier 70, mixed media painting with mainly acrylic paint. The 'Dog Patch' region in San Francisco is under mass changes in the name of progress. Soon, the area will be unrecognizable, as the old shipyard is being dismantled to make way for profitable new construction. While the artist captures scenes around her studio, we glimpse an earlier San...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Solstice I - Elegant Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Cha Cha Cha' by Gail Lehman - Vibrant Orange, Red, and Yellow Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Gail Lehman (American, born 1950) "Cha Cha Cha" 2022 Acrylic paint, Gesso, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Cha Cha Cha" by Gail Lehman is...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Cartagena - Large Earth Tone Geometric Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axelle Gosse creates intricate, tactile compositions using rope and fabric, transforming everyday materials into striking contemporary artworks. Inspired by her extensive travels acr...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Textile, Canvas

Ancient Chinese Coin Series Figural Abstract by Anna Wu Weakland
Located in Soquel, CA
Figural abstract inspired by Chinese art and calligraphy featuring a large totem-like form in textured earth tones with black Chinese characters in bold, black brushstrokes by Anna Wu Weakland...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Oil, Cardboard

Abstracted Figure, Acrylic on Canvas, Sundance by Rebecca Jack
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
Rebecca Jack "Sundance" Acrylic on Canvas 40 x 40 in. __________________________ Rebecca Jack, an intuitive painter, creates vibrant, figurative works that highlight the beauty of...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Chroma - Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Lesley - Contemporary Art
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart, an abstract artist hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is renowned for her transformative creations that blur the boundaries of mediums and styles. With a di...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Walls In Florence By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included. Bruno Paoli (1915-2005) Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master. Bruno was a professor of art in F...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

'Contained, Yet Expanding' - Calla Lily Flowers - Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Lovely in color and composition, this oil painting is a unique one of a kind work of art. Cala Lillys, viewed from above from an overhead view, contrasting with each other brings a s...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Light, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Evening sunlight sifting through a stand of tree. The grass reflects the warm color of the summer day, and the trees cast a shadow as a reminder that night is...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Characters By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included. Bruno Paoli (1915-2005) Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master. Bruno was a professor of art in F...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Garden Wall (30 x 30 inch oil painting on birch wood panel)
Located in Oakland, CA
This is the silhouette of a Japanese aralia (paperplant, false castor oil plant, fatsia japonica). The big leaves have nine lobes and spread out wide. The sky is painted a pale peac...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil, Wood Panel

Teabag Counterpane - Large Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Since 2008, Tina Bluefield has been drawn to the world of large-scale abstraction, exploring the relationship between color, form, and the natural landscapes that inspire her. She g...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Dog and Woman Abstracted Figures, Acrylic on Canvas, Golden Hour by Rebecca Jack
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
Rebecca Jack "Golden Hour" Acrylic on Canvas 40 x 60 in. __________________________ Rebecca Jack, an intuitive painter, creates vibrant, figurative works that highlight the beauty...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sunrise Madrone Diptych (Two framed acrylic paintings: 21 x 21 in. each)
Located in Oakland, CA
Each 20 x 20 inch canvas is framed in a separate 2 inch deep solid wood floater frame, increasing the dimensions to 21. 5 x 21.5 inches. Total span together is 44 x 22". Hung with...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

"Still-Life" by Maura Petersen - Colorful Still-Life with Fruit Bowl and Lamp
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Still-Life" 2024 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Maura Petersen’s “Still-Life” exudes...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Canvas

Bouquet - Oya Bolgun - Abstract Painting - Mixed media
Located in Carmel, CA
Oya Bolgun is a visionary artist whose dynamic and ever-evolving abstract style captures the imagination and inspires the senses. Drawing on her deep passion for self-expression and ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Woman with Clasped Hands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman with Clasped Hands, 2017 by Christopher Mudgett A striking embodiment of strength and introspection, Woman with Clasped Hands (2017) challenges traditional portrayals of the f...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tumbling - Large Serene Ocean Landscape Skyscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Miller captivates with her atmospheric landscapes, inspired by the vast skies of her prairie upbringing and her global travels in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Influenced by the...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Crowned in Color - Vibrant Whimsical Abstract Feminine Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Moonlit coast
Located in Burlingame, CA
Moonlit Coast - The painting was created in 2025 by celebrated American realist artist Willard Dixon, who has captured the undeniable beauty of the west for the past 35 years. Dixon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunrise Bay Laurel (Framed 13 x 13 inch acrylic painting on wood panel)
Located in Oakland, CA
Painted on birch wood panel and framed in a 1.5 " deep white solid wood floater frame. The same frame is now on the other tree paintings this size by the artist, Afternoon Bay Laurel...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Birch, Paint, Acrylic, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

Heart Flutters - Abstract Radiant Joyful Colorful Graffiti Pop Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Now I Know My ABC's - Playful Lettering Typography Artwork and Dripping Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Naomi Florals 3 - Original Colorful Vibrant Floral Sally K Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the latest creation from Lebanese American artist Sally K, a mesmerizing series of embellished mixed media artworks that redefine the boundaries between art and beauty. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Giclée

A Drop - Oya Bolgun - Abstract Painting - Acrylic On Board
Located in Carmel, CA
Oya Bolgun is a visionary artist whose dynamic and ever-evolving abstract style captures the imagination and inspires the senses. Drawing on her deep passion for self-expression and ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Spring Garden (24 x 24 inch oil painting on birch wood panel)
Located in Oakland, CA
Brand-new work completed in June, 2024. This original oil painting on birchwood panel is painted in a creamy pale green and translucent spring green and has a slight sheen. This is t...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil, Wood Panel

Go Softly - Large Serene Ocean Landscape Skyscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Miller captivates with her atmospheric landscapes, inspired by the vast skies of her prairie upbringing and her global travels in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Influenced by the...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Serenity" by Sveta Hessler - Large White, Blue, and Earth Tone Modern Abstract
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Serenity" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of the painting. "Serenity" by Sveta Hessler is an e...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Jumpers and the Magic Bus - Contemporary California Figurative Landscape
By Russell Brutsche
Located in Soquel, CA
Retro counterculture meets retro mainstream culture in this vibrant painting by Santa Cruz, California artist Russell Brutsche (American, 20th Century). The "Magic Bus" - a counterculture icon - is hooked up to jumper cables by the side of the road. Wrapped canvas sides are also painted - a continuation of the scene. Unframed. Image, 24"H x 30"W. “I’ve been painting since early childhood. I attended San Jose State University, studying under Eric Oback, Robert Freimark (student of Henri Matisse) and Sam Richardson...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Princess Lives Here - Abstract Joyful Colorful Love Graffiti Pop Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Ochre Rabbit - Modern Figurative Animal Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Ochre Rabbit" is a whimsical and serene example of contemporary folk art, blending narrative illustration, primitive symbolism, and the tactile charm of hand-paint...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Saved (American Bald Eagle)
Located in Burlingame, CA
The original painting by Adrienne Sherman in oil on panel with a lacquer-like luster. depicting the once endangered American Bald Eagle, is happil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

The Silent Haiku - Sophisticated Original Surrealist Canvas Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jeff Faust draws from the rich tradition of highly illusionistic canvases, where the eye perceives a sophisticated depth. Faust's ability to blend the ordinary with a touch of the ex...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Original Vintage Abstract Expressionist Figurative - "Lovers’ Embrace"
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Abstract Expressionist Painting - "Lovers’ Embrace" Wonderful example of a vibrant abstract expressionist figurative of couple embracing by ...
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1970s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Peaceful Pine - Abstract Colorful Original Landscape Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Figurative/Female/Portrait/Florals/Pattern_Make Believe_Anna Kincaide
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
ANNA KINCAIDE "Make Believe" Oil on Canvas 60 x 60 inches Communicating emotion and narrative with limited assistance from her figure’s facial expressions, Anna Kincaide creates cas...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunrise Madrone (Framed acrylic painting: 21 x 21 inches)
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a monochromatic rendering of branches of the native Californian madrone tree. There are two shades of the same green, the darker leaves being the thin slightly translucent fi...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Heartthrob - Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Beth Shields is a distinguished abstract artist whose work has captivated collectors and audiences worldwide. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Beth has dedicated her life to artistic...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Graphite

Contemporary paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary Paintings>paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Hunt Slonem, Steven Miller, Howard Tangye, and Irena Orlov. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Fabric and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary paintings, so small editions measuring 0.75 inches across are also available.

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