Expressionist Paintings

Watercolor, mixed media, using resists. Janet Morgan’s explosive art captures the exuberance and deep wisdom we humans yearn to experience. Her sense of...

Portrait Of A Young Model Work On Paper Rutsch is always "scribbling and scrabbling." He is an artist of the purest breed—an artist who has no choice but to paint. He is a chosen traveler of the depths of existence; a man who follows a longing to explore his inner self and relate his findings with the energy and identity of the universe. The celebrated Austrian artist approaches painting and sculpture as he lives life—with the eyes of a child and the hand of a poet. Constantly in the quest for rhythms of form and vibrations of color, he catches those "sparks in the shadow" and evidences their fullest reality and beauty in his creations. Each of his paintings is a careful construction as it is a spontaneous act of love. While he might attribute certain artistic expressions to "coincidence," his inspiration comes from such diverse sources as: memories, dreams, sounds, numbers, telephone poles and drift wood. Rutsch has an affinity to vibrant colors, strong contours and rich brush strokes which are apparent in his oils, mixed media works and ink drawings. He has a sensitivity to the unusual, the discarded and a fondness for the ugly as well as the chaotic. These, he often transforms into poignant welded steel abstractions. Rutsch has an aversion to politics, citing dates and expounding upon honors achieved. There is no talk about 'profound symbolism' in his work and as Carlo McCormick writes in the introduction to Rutsch's monograph, "Meaning is not a seed that Rutsch plants, nurtures and then harvests. It is what grows wild in a volcanic swamp of fossilized, decaying and new-born fancies—as an afterthought and aftershock." Alexander Rutsch is not concerned with interpretations; he is, however, passionate about the process of making art and surrenders his entire being as an instrument to the act of creation. The geometry of his imagination overflows with figures, profiles and penetrating strong eyes—windows to a deeper place. Their vitality and sensuality pulsate through the "dreamscapes" of Rutsch's created worlds. At times romantic, yet always wild with energy, human forms and experiences are essential to the artist's vocabulary. The son of opera singers and a singer himself, Rutsch speaks of "the art of painting as the art of silence" and the job of the painter "to dedicate himself to the silence." He adds though, "that this silence is the greatest existing sound in the universe." One wonders why then, if painting is "the art of silence," that Rutsch's paintings scream with sound. Sometimes melancholy, sometimes sensual, sometimes dissonant and sometimes whispering, the rhythms are always rich in the celebration of life and our shared humanity. Painter, sculptor and poet, Rutsch's oeuvre over the past four decades is tremendous. Celebrated and collected especially in Vienna, Paris, Brussels and New York, he studied with renowned teachers like Boeckl and Dorowsky and collaborated with such geniuses as Salvador Dali. Having left Vienna in the fifties, Rutsch moved to Paris and took the city's art scene by storm. There, Picasso was so enthralled with a portrait Rutsch has done of him that, in a state of great excitement, he countersigned it. Biography Alexander Rutsch was born in Russia in 1916 but raised in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. After studying voice in Austria he became an opera singer like his parents, but after WWII, Rutsch's love for visual expression propelled him to change careers. He was a painter, sculptor, philosopher, musician, singer and poet. His life as a romantic is reflected in his work, as he sought to perfect his soul and humanity, "I paint my dreams," said Rutsch. "My dreams are color and life. They soar in my head like millions of symphonies. I can never stop building dreams." In 1952, after studying under Josef Dobrowsky, Josef Hoffmann and Herbert Boeckl at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts, Alexander Rutsch received a scholarship to study in France. There he made contacts and began collaborations with his contemporaries, Picasso and Dali. Rutsch said of his experiences with Picasso, "Picasso played a short but important moment in my life in Paris that affected my entire artistic future. I learned from him that it is not important if art is not aesthetically finished. It can be raw, uncooked, rough. If an artist feels he has said it—it is not important to polish or finish it. Because of Picasso, I learned that if I don't feel the need to finish—I don't have to." In 1954 he exhibited his work at the Salon Artistique International de Saceux and won first prize for abstract painting, the first of may awards received during his prolific career. During the 13 years he lived in Paris, Rutsch exhibited in many prominent galleries there and throughout Europe. In 1958, The City of Paris awarded him the prestigious Arts, Science and Letters Silver Medal. In 1966, Jean Desvilles presented his prize winning film "Le Monde de Rutsch" at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Biennial. In 1968 Rutsch moved to Pelham, New York where he continued to work in his studio and exhibit in galleries and museums worldwide. Rutsch's work, as seen through his mastery of many art forms—sculpture, painting, print-making, and drawing, and a wide variety of other media has been described as "vibrating showers of lines, bold geometries, wounded anatomically rambling scrap-wood skeletons...

Ellen Hackl Fagan creates works of art focused on building a visual language. Primer is a large acrylic on canvas painting that was painted during the attacks on NYC on 9/11. She used the alphabet as a metaphor, as a way towards communicating anew with one another. The alphabet is a recurring theme in Fagan's work, ranging from interactive, ColorSoundGrammar works to painting, sculpture, lost languages...

Kathleen Vance explores environmental issues such as water conservation and protection through positive stewardship of the land. She looks to convey an appreciation of nature and tra...

Executed with a palette knife, this painting by Henry Dawnay depicts the iconic King’s Road, with the Peter Jones, the famous superstore. The King’s Road was originally King Charles II’s private road, which he would use to travel between his palaces in St James’ and Hampton Court. Until the 1800s, access was only allowed for members of Royalty, courtiers and the aristocracy. The road become a hub of the Swinging 60s, with fashionistas, including the famous fashion designer Mary Quant, using it as a global hotspot. In the 1970s Led Zeppelin established their record label at number 484, and Vivian Westwood and Malcolm McClaren opened up their infamous ‘Sex’ clothing...

A figure on horseback presides over a flock of sheep that roams through a verdant landscape, done in highly expressive brushstrokes and thick impasto, b...

oil paint on wood with a rough stippled texture. the artist sometimes primes his painting surfaces with a sand like material for a coarse texture. this part of his continuing series ...

This is a large statement piece of art. It is painted in a gestural and loose way mainly in blue and green hues. Inspiration was found at the side of Lake Geneva in Montreaux. Along the side of the lake were many beautiful flowers and trees. These are always an inspiration for the artist. Pictures were taken and -together with her memories- they were the source this painting emerged from. The artist always paints her impressions in her own way, and that is how it becomes a more or less abstract painting. This painting comes with a certificate of authenticity. Sides are painted as part if the painting and it is ready to hang. In situ pictures are for a display purpose only and might not show the painting at real scale...

The lights of The Lights Of Sinners are glimmers that burn out at dawn: when a new day supplants the dreams of the night, scattering the remnants of a bonfire or a ritual, or like th...

oil on stretched canvas on heavy duty wooden stretchers framing not required. part of recent valentine works with upcoming day in mind

Watercolor, mixed media, using resists. Janet Morgan’s explosive art captures the exuberance and deep wisdom we humans yearn to experience. Her sense of...

My artwork is my emotions. The starting points for my work are often my personal memories and experiences as well as reflections on reality, but also photographs that I find in newsp...

Watercolor, mixed media _________________________ Janet Morgan’s explosive art captures the exuberance and deep wisdom we humans yearn to experience. Her sense of humor and spiritu...

Morning Letter Woman with a Cat Framed 34x27.8x1.5 Gregor Zamierowski Polish-Canadian artist. Vibrant modern oil painting on canvas.

My abstract paintings are all about creating excitement for the viewer through concentrated exploration. Each painting is inspired by nature, travels, or imagination and created to e...

One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas painting stretched and ready to hang (NOT FRAMED. The sides are painted with acrylic. ...

In this painting I combine classical realism with abstract art. Warm greens, pinks and yellows predominate in In the Shining. In my painting, I want to tell the story of a girl full...

My work is about dealing with the real world and above all using the images that surround us in everyday life. I often search for the unexpected. An ironic turn to images or things y...

"White & Blue Flowers on Dark Green Background" is an original acrylic painting by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed and dated the piece in the lower right corner. It depicts a ...

The famous Judas kiss scene with a modern twist...

Original contemporary figurative painting on heavy textured paper, unframed. Colourful and textured painting in blue and orange acrylics layered with the palette knife. Part of a se...

Benjamin Franklin is an American politician, diplomat, inventor, scientist, philosopher, writer, freemason, polymath. Lord with a $ 100 bill. Painted in a modern style with brushes ...

« Expression 2 » by M.Y. I am constantly looking for different techniques, colors and materials to experiment with, and always strive to achieve sensual harmony in every compositi...

Small and colorful expressionist portrait of a clown by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994). Signed "M. Blake" in the lower right corner. Dated "1969" ...

Acrylic on unmounted canvas. She does not collect porcelain figurines but she was always attracted by their power of attraction. She started painting one and ended up making a series...

For those who love white in their interior. For those who love snow and skiing. For those who set goals and accomplish them, climbing step by step, reaching the top. For those who...

The artist’s masterful use of light and shadow further accentuates the beauty and allure of the roses, casting subtle nuances of color and creating a play of textures. In this evocat...

Acrylic on unmounted canvas. Open window looking with curtains. A still life in the foreground and a landsacape out the window. It is summer time in the afternoon, and a light breez...

I only do original work. Each one is unique, so you only get one! My work is my emotions and you can see those emotions on the canvas - you can experience them every day you have th...

Jay-Z. Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, executive producer and entrepreneur. Painted in a modern style wi...

The still life with the morning sunlight and birds with hearts. A peace of love, love that we need each moment to stay soft in this world!!!.

The mythical cat, usually the boss in a home... :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Y...

"Leaning Flowers" is an original watercolor and acrylic painting by Reginald K. Gee. It depicts a bouquet of yellow, purple, red, and teal flowers. This pi...

Francis Albert Sinatra is an American film actor, filmmaker, producer, showman, and singer. Painted in a modern style with brushes and a palette knife. Pop Art. Expressionism. Sponta...

“On the Square. Lviv” is a charming painting by Oleksandr Khrapachov that skillfully recreates the unique atmosphere of the ancient city. Created in 2017 during a plein air work, thi...

Large painting of musical instruments. Contemporary, abstracted and distressed. Painted on richly textured canvas with solid blocks of color. Geom...

Figurative abstract painting by San Francisco artist Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th century). From a collection of his works. Eggleston is a San Francisco Abstract Expressionist...

Whimsical large-scale abstract presenting a modernist take on old-fashioned argyle shapes with contemporary color palate by D.S. Silver (American, 20th Century), a San Francisco, Cal...

Original Oil on Unstretched Canvas. Image-25 x 20.25 in; with unstretched canvas border-27.25 x 23 in. Signed by Artist. Excellent/Good Condition.

"What is Joy" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. 11" x 14" art Contemporary African American and Native ...

A lively, colourful, abstract painting with the suggestion of nature. The work is done on canvas. The sides of the canvas are painted. A hook is attached to the back of the can...

Acrylic work on archival quality paper. Depicting a baby sleeping. there is something captivating in watching a baby sleep. Such a sweetness and innocence. :: Painting :: Expression...

In my pictures I try to combine the visual and the conceptual. For me, drawing is a medium of knowledge which, beyond direct expression, makes visible material and immaterial forces,...

Acrylic on archival quality paper. There is always something melancholic about sunsets. Thoughts of time passing. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official ce...

A painting of Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas from Pep Suari's visit to Austin. Suari is an artist based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. This piece is executed in acrylic on p...

Zonnebloemen 2018 Oil on canvas 122 x 122 cm Signed on reverse

The stylistic and conceptual choices of Giacomo Modolo's research place the discourse on Form at the forefront, particularly through the depiction of felines, the undisputed protagon...

In Greek mythology, Adonis was the god of beauty and desire. Oil on canvas, ready to hang. rough textures and loose brushwork. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with a...

In summer we often go to the Carpathians. It's a great pleasure to lie in the grass, enjoy the aromas of flowers and herbs, listen to the singing of birds or the distant sound of a m...

The view is reminiscent of Monet's garden in Giverny in late summer. Perspective leads the viewer into the depths of the landscape where light forms the focal point of the composit...

Still Life with ham, oil on canvas signed a wonderful example of the artist's work, from the Collection of Bass Museum Of Art. Canvas size 16 3/4 x 22 1/5 framed 23 x 29. Edmund Pick...

Lofty vintage oil painting on canvas of a still life with vases, leaves and flowers executed in an expressionist modern style, signed Springer in the lower right and presented in a g...

Acrylic work on archival quality paper. This work was done during confinement in 2020. I had to remain in an apartment and I thought about how different it would have been if I had ...

Deviant Beauty, oil on canvas, 120 x 120 x 3 cm I lay beneath lavender pendants and deep purple blooms. In the shade of the Wisteria tree I look at the beauty around me, the tangle...

Another artwork from the series "Night fragrance". The artist uses a new color palette for her, but her unique style is the same. Fantastic plants sway in the night garden, exuding ...

TITLE - Sisters SIZE - 36Wx36Hx2D in INCHES " So distant yet so close. So different yet so similar. We have our own, unspoken language"”a look that makes one of us fall on the...

One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas painting stretched and ready to hang (NOT FRAMED. The sides are painted with acrylic. ...

A vibrant oil painting by neo expressionist American artist Matthew Schaefer depicting an abstracted banana plant. oil on canvas 38" x 27" art 40 3/8" x ...

By Pep Suari 39.5" x 32 Acrylic on Canvas

Surreal woman portrait holding a pocket knife, combining folk character painting, humor and psychological storytelling. Navajita is a mixed media portrait by Inés Silvalde from her ...