Folk Art Paintings
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Board, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Mixed Media, Gouache
1990s Folk Art Paintings
Charcoal, Pastel, Glitter, Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Early 19th Century Folk Art Paintings
Gold Leaf
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
1970s Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Linen, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben paints a gestural portrait of a nude woman gracefully undressing her white robe. The figure strikes a classic pose as she contemplates a me...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Oil
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Metal
1820s Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a woman sitting on the ground with her legs crossed. Vibrant wildflowers in pink and red thrive all around her. "Summer is in bl...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Folk Art Paintings
Wood, Oil
1990s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Paper, Gouache
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Paper, Gouache
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
Artist Nick Bontorno presents a spotted horse walking through a cactus field in a red desert. Its white main gently sways as it plods across the canyon. In his distinct primitivist style, he renders the subject with minimal representation. The fiery hues create a vibrant and energetic display.
About the Artist
Interested in how things feel rather than how they look, artist Nick Bontorno creates poetic gestural work expressing his love for animals, people, and the desert. He spent ten years working on a horse ranch in Wyoming, teaching him to love the grace of horses and the beauty of the land and seasons. Growing up with limited means, Nick found ways to express his creativity through painting pictures on cardboard and drawing on fogged windows. He persisted and studied representational art and portraiture at The Lyme Academy in Connecticut but ultimately became a self-driven artist with a distinctive approach. "My work has evolved to be more ethereal, and I'm increasingly interested in the essence of what I'm painting," shares Nick. His ideas come to life in a small studio in Provo in an old Studebaker repair shop from the 1950s. Nick's art has been featured and acclaimed in Jackson, Wyoming. In his free time, he grooves on playing the guitar, singing with his wife, playing pool, and fixing old cars.
Words that describe this painting: horse, cactus, desert, canyon, animal, cliffs, acrylicpaint, profile, western, primitive, animals, western, primitive, acrylic painting, red
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Burlap, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Kira Yustak reveals a diverse perspective of a thriving forest. Inspired by her deep connection with the earth, Kira depicts a large root system below th...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Found Objects, House Paint, Acrylic, Graphite
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Metal
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Metal
Artist Comments
Andrea Doss presents a whimsical fantasy piece of woodland animals playing musical instruments. The pale crescent moon gives a silvery glow as the raccoon, frog, and squirrel serenade at night. "Band practice was on every Tuesday and was usually a chaotic affair," says Andrea. "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth depicts a sturdy white stallion with its face out of frame. A girl with a red skirt—also obscured from perspective—stands on its back...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Tempera
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Found Objects, House Paint, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Lee Smith presents a fun-loving family playing ball in a sunny park. Their laughter and animated gestures resonate with the carefree spirit of the moment...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Nick Bontorno displays two horses facing away from each other. Their contrasting black and red coats allow both subjects to ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Terracotta, Acrylic, Wood Panel
1970s Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Burlap, Oil
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Wood, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Nick Bontorno paints a black horse running toward the distant desert bluffs. He renders the subject with minimal representatio...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Board
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Oil
1960s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Burlap, Oil
1990s Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1940s Folk Art Paintings
Metal
Artist Comments
A young Latin girl travels the desert on a pink horse in artist Nick Bontorno's piece. The muted background directs the focal point to...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Paintings
Paint, Paper, Glue, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Board, Pencil
Artist Comments
Two pink horses run through a broad expanse in artist Nick Bontorno's piece. The vibrant red hues of the galloping equines radiate an ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Paintings
Silver
Artist Comments
Artist Nick Bontorno paints a lone horse standing in a vast canyon. The pale blue tones and minimal representation display a relaxed resonance throughout the barren pastoral landscape. His painterly approach further creates an atmosphere of fanciful whimsy. "I focus on how the piece feels rather than how it looks," shares Nick.
About the Artist
Interested in how things feel rather than how they look, artist Nick Bontorno creates poetic gestural work expressing his love for animals, people, and the desert. He spent ten years working on a horse ranch in Wyoming, teaching him to love the grace of horses and the beauty of the land and seasons. Growing up with limited means, Nick found ways to express his creativity through painting pictures on cardboard and drawing on fogged windows. He persisted and studied representational art and portraiture at The Lyme Academy in Connecticut but ultimately became a self-driven artist with a distinctive approach. "My work has evolved to be more ethereal, and I'm increasingly interested in the essence of what I'm painting," shares Nick. His ideas come to life in a small studio in Provo in an old Studebaker repair shop from the 1950s. Nick's art has been featured and acclaimed in Jackson, Wyoming. In his free time, he grooves on playing the guitar, singing with his wife, playing pool, and fixing old cars.
Words that describe this painting: horse, desert, canyon, animal, night, evening, acrylicpaint, primitive, western, cliffs, monochrome, animals, western, primitive, acrylic painting
Blue Horse...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Board
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth presents a black horse along with three white doves flying nearby. A pale full moon rises from above, illuminating the animals. Layers of...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Paintings
Acrylic
20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Oil, Canvas
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