Folk Art Paintings
1950s Folk Art Paintings
Masonite, Oil
Early 19th Century Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
Late 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a primitivist portrait of her cat, Rachel. With her sleek black fur and striking yellow eyes, the feline's electric personality ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
19th Century Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1960s Folk Art Paintings
Pencil, Board, Oil, Canvas
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Oil
19th Century Folk Art Paintings
Oil
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Oil
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Copper, Enamel
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Oil
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller crafts a visual tale of a playful interaction between creatures of the night. "Long before the break of day, a bat enters a home, awake...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Late 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Burlap, Oil
Artist Comments
"Just off Brady Street, in Milwaukee’s East Side, there used to be a place with class and style," says artist Leroy Burt. The store was a treasure trove of vintage goodies that were as fun to dig through as to wear. The shop was full of clothing, shoes, jewelry, and bags, some dating back to the golden days of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. The ceiling was pink and covered with toys, trinkets, signs, and other captivating eye candy.
About the Artist
Artist Leroy Burt paints playful, offbeat landscapes and portraits based on his experiences living in Milwaukee, New York, Costa Rica, and currently Rochester, Minnesota. "I think of my paintings as short stories," he says. As a young child, Leroy faced a number of obstacles. His parents divorced when he was four years old and he was raised by his grandparents in a three-room shack without running water or electricity. Leroy worked hard to pull himself out of poverty. He studied graphic design and painting, which led to a 30-year career in graphic design - five years at WMVS, the PBS television station in Milwaukee, fifteen years at city hall in Milwaukee, and ten years at WNET, the PBS station in New York. In 2015, Leroy retired to focus his energy on painting. Today, he works from a tiny studio filled with half-finished paintings stacked against every wall. "There are photos and sketches for future paintings taped everywhere," says Leroy. "My windows are filled with orchids. There are books, films and music CDs in every corner. And the room is dominated by a black and silver Andy Warhol silkscreen...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller depicts four ponies in bright, playful tones and bold graphic style. "I wish to give a new tilt to colors often used in fashion and hom...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben presents a woman assuming a confident stance and comfortability with the status quo. "It is a good thing to take an occasional time out to ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a playful portrait of a king toad surrounded by white daylilies. "He lives in a quaint cottage alone, but he has a human friend ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman depicts a portrait of Timothy from the book "Nothing Here to See" by Kevin Wilson. "This reminds me of my own experiences as an only child, when my room was my headquarters and the things inside were my comrades-in-arms for navigating the world of grownups," shares Johansen. In the painting, the boy finds comfort in his stuffed animals, using them as a shield from the people around him.
About the Artist
Artist Johansen Newman captures various characters through charming scenes that often weave nostalgia. A reflection of her fondness for edge and funk prevails in her dynamic portrayal of humans with animals and objects of their affection. As a toddler, her mother gave her crayons and allowed her to draw on the walls of her room. She pursued a degree in painting and printmaking, then furthered her education by studying with Bil Baird at his puppet theater in New York, ultimately forming her puppet troupe. Years of crafting puppets, designing scenery, writing stories, and performing shows developed her arsenal of skills—going on to be an award-winning fiber artist exhibiting throughout North America. She integrates these learnings into her current art practice. "My paintings capture fragments of a tale in a time and place that was, is, or has the promise to become," says Johansen. She works at her studio and display gallery at Gorse Mill Studios, a 19th Century textile mill building in Needham, MA. Her woodworking shop doubles as her home studio, where she constantly evolves her compositions to satisfy her aesthetic. Johansen's work has been featured on the cover of local publications, in pictorial essays, and toured museums across the United States. She was a professional and published illustrator for more than 35 years, including two dozen children's books, three of which she also wrote. Besides creating art, she finds herself an enthusiast of vintage collectibles, jukeboxes, signages, tin toys, neon lights, cookie jars, carnival chalkware...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Board
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth captures a clever brown dog skillfully balancing a red ball and a black bird on its head. With curious gazes, the critters turn to their right as if something has piqued their interest. The two-tone backdrop of ochre and moss green sets the stage for this endearing scene.
About the Artist
Jaime Ellsworth paints animals. Her career as a cowhand never got off the ground, so she stumbled into art never knowing it would complement her passion for animals so completely. Most subjects are her own, but lately she has expanded out of her corral to include bears and beasts not commonly seen on San Juan Island, in the Pacific Northwest, where she's lived for the last 30 years. She suspects it will be years before she runs out of inspiration or has jeans that aren’t covered with paw prints or paint.
Words that describe this painting: dog, bird, ball, whimsical, happy, playful, animals, acrylicpaint, portrait, profile, primitive, animals, primitive, acrylic painting, brown
Dog Ball...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman presents a portrait of a child in a lavishly decorated room. The girl wears her finest dress while clutching onto her rattiest stuffed animal. With her defiant stance, wild hair, and choice of stuffed animal to hold, Hannah seems to be crying out, “You can dress me up and put me in the parlor, but you can’t make me a girly girl.†The painting reminds Johansen of her childhood when she resisted the effort of adults to define how she should look and act.
About the Artist
Artist Johansen Newman captures various characters through charming scenes that often weave nostalgia. A reflection of her fondness for edge and funk prevails in her dynamic portrayal of humans with animals and objects of their affection. As a toddler, her mother gave her crayons and allowed her to draw on the walls of her room. She pursued a degree in painting and printmaking, then furthered her education by studying with Bil Baird at his puppet theater in New York, ultimately forming her puppet troupe. Years of crafting puppets, designing scenery, writing stories, and performing shows developed her arsenal of skills—going on to be an award-winning fiber artist exhibiting throughout North America. She integrates these learnings into her current art practice. "My paintings capture fragments of a tale in a time and place that was, is, or has the promise to become," says Johansen. She works at her studio and display gallery at Gorse Mill Studios, a 19th Century textile mill building in Needham, MA. Her woodworking shop doubles as her home studio, where she constantly evolves her compositions to satisfy her aesthetic. Johansen's work has been featured on the cover of local publications, in pictorial essays, and toured museums across the United States. She was a professional and published illustrator for more than 35 years, including two dozen children's books, three of which she also wrote. Besides creating art, she finds herself an enthusiast of vintage collectibles, jukeboxes, signages, tin toys, neon lights, cookie jars, carnival chalkware...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
1960s Folk Art Paintings
Plaster, Wood, Casein
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
1890s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
1960s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic, Illustration Board
Late 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
"She emanates an aura of quiet strength while maintaining a delicate presence at the same time," says artist Sharon Sieben. She captures a woman mid-stride, wit...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
1970s Folk Art Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth paints a portrait of a long-legged horse adorned with distinctive white markings on its legs and muzzle. Jaime uses bold black strokes to...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Oil
1960s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
1960s Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Burlap, Oil
1990s Folk Art Paintings
Foam Board, Felt Pen
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