Summer Paintings

"Maui Shores" Hawaiian Islands Splendor in Koa Wood Frame circa 1965 Exceptional painting of the Maui Shores Beach by William Henry Blackman (American, b. 1930) he was born in San Diego, CA in 1930. He spent most of his early years in West Los Angeles. Blackman began painting at age 12. In high school he majored in art so he could experiment with various mediums to find ways to interpret his ideas. In December of 1948 he joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii. He studied at Woodbury College where he learned advertising and graphic arts. Framed in Hawaiian Koa wood frame. Exhibited City Art Galleries Honolulu. Image 24" x 36" Frame, 27.5 x 36" x 2"D In 1960 he bought a home with his wife Shirley in the San Fernando Valley and worked as an advertising manager. His position put him in contact with art directors and they would lunch together and then visit various art galleries in the area. He began oil painting again as a hobby. In 1964 he made an important contact through an associate at his agency. This person was a vice-president at Aaron Brothers Galleries and purchased paintings for them. They had showrooms in various major cities and sold original framed paintings to art galleries and furniture stores. He said they could possibly sell some of his seascapes so Bill began painting in his spare time. Gradually, they sold more than he could produce so Bill made the decision to leave the advertising business and devote his time to painting. Note: the original Aaron Brothers Art Galleries Certificate included with the painting. In 1965 the Blackman's moved to Thousand Oaks, California. He began his career as a fine artist and to this day resides in Thousand Oaks. He contracted with Aaron Brothers to be his exclusive agents and began specializing in seascapes. After a few years he added landscapes and some other subjects. Bluebonnet landscapes and Padre Island seascapes were popular in the Dallas showroom. He was also represented by the Davis Gallery in Honolulu. A good relationship with "Barney" Davis continued after the closing of the Aaron Brothers Wholesale Division in 1980. He painted for the Davis Gallery for about 8 years until they closed due to illness. Afterwards, he was contacted by Kobayashi Art Enterprises and has been represented by them. In 1980 he began teaching in private studios around the country, demonstrating his method of painting. During the latter part of the 80's he was approached by Susan Scheewe Publishing to author and illustrate a book showing his way of painting. The first was published in 1990 and he has authored four other books since then. He provided demonstrates for six different instructional video tapes that were produced by his artist friend Gary Jenkins. William Blackman...

I put positive emotions and impressions from nature sketches painted in Oludeniz into this painting, mixing impressionism and realism to convey the living energy of nature. Turquoise...

Artist Comments
Nestled amidst the vibrant foliage, Jackson Creek emerges as the centerpiece of artist Kent Sullivan's realistic piece. The flowing water possesses an idyllic allure amidst the lush landscape, reflecting the verdant bounty that thrives along its banks. The meeting of land and water echoes the harmonious balance co-existing within this ecologically diverse region. The work serves as a poetic reminder of the profound beauty lying within reach and demanding our respect. With every delicate brushstroke, Kent invites us to reflect on the value of nature's magnificence and our shared responsibility to protect and cherish these invaluable treasures.

About the Artist
There are more places Kent Sullivan would like to paint than he ever will be able. Employing many of the Hudson River School methods in his landscapes, Kent captures the ephemeral interactions of clouds, sun and earth with his delicate use of color and gesture. His work is published in two prominent books: "Art of the National Parks" and "Picturing Florida." He has lectured at museums and been sought after by many large corporations. “Several years ago I had the incredible fortune of being part of the NASA art program. Five paintings are now part of the Smithsonian Collection. At one gathering at the Kennedy Space Center...

Gaston’s real name is Chen Wei. He was born on July of 1972, in the Chinese Province of Heirongjiang. The beauty of art captivated Gaston at an early age. After receiving his art d...

Happy times -- nothing more joyful, adventurous or as freeing as jumping into cold lake water on a hot summer's day. Everyone is drenched, shivering, but going back in- one more time. Plugged ears, runny noses, goosebumps and soaked bathing suits - what could be more fun? Hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad and ice cream await the survivors. Another July day at Moon Lake...

This beautiful acrylic on canvas painting from Contempop Gallery by Magdalena is part of her pool series paintings. It is 60X60 cm, signed by the artist and comes with a certificate ...

"Washington Square" is an original painting by Tom Haugomat, made as part of his traveling artist residency with The Jaunt. Traveling from France to Philadelphia, Haugomat was inspir...

Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...

"You know you are in a special place when it radiates the colors of luck and fortune." - Michelle Condrat About the artist: Michelle Condrat was born and raised in Salt Lake City,...

This is the fourth and most ambitious Paradise painting in this series. The series began in 2022 and has continued to evolve. This new oil painting carries a heightened sense of dept...

Acrylic on wooden panel with a white frame Lee Yu Min is a Korean artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Daejeon, South Korea. She is specialized in Korean painting, completing ...

This beautiful acrylic on canvas painting from Contempop Gallery by Magdalena is part of her pool series paintings. It is 60X60 cm, signed by the artist and comes with a certificate ...

From an incandescent sunset on Long Island Sound to an iconic pop-kitsch ice storage bin at the neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surr...

This artwork vividly captures two swimmers emerging from the sea, encapsulating the essence of a serene seaside moment. The painting's use of color is striking, with the bright blue ...

Beautiful early landscape by American artist, Will Howe Foote (1874-1965). Bermuda Landscape, ca. 1890-95. Oil on on textured cardboard panel, measures...

Elizabeth Langreiter’s "Going Nowhere Day 4" is a whimsical, textured mixed-media painting that captures a serene moment of relaxation on the water. Featuring two miniature figures floating effortlessly on bright yellow inner tubes against an expansive turquoise sea, this artwork evokes feelings of peace, leisure, and the joy of drifting and relaxing. Langreiter’s signature raised elements add dimension and a tactile quality, making this piece perfect for coastal art lovers, collectors of contemporary beach scenes, and those seeking a joyful escape in their home décor. Elizabeth Langreiter’s unique mixed media aerial paintings...

Contemporary naturalistic painting by Texas-based artist Jennifer Lively. The work features a clear, blue pool next to a palm tree. A small white boat can be seen sailing in the back...

Beach Landscape by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) stamped verso oil painting on board, unframed board: 18 x 25.5 inches Colors: Blue colors, yellow, beige, red, white and brown Very good condition Provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine Vignon (1922-2022) was a French artist living on the Rue Beautreillis in the Marais district of Paris. She painted with a beautiful style, largely influenced by the Impressionist and Post Impressionist techniques, but adding her own distinctive style and technique to each painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil...

From the series «Summer Memories “ This painting captures the serene setting of a pool at a villa in the Tuscan region of Italy. The tranquil blue water reflects the surrounding lan...

The Villa Oasis is the property in Marrakech that was owned by the late couturier Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé. It is attached to the Jardin Majorelle (developed...

Using the striking imagery that is abundant in the California landscape, queer artist Kory Alexander creates dreamy paintings that are flooded with vibrancy and movement. Kory consid...

Title: Sunflower Field Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19 x 27 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This pai...

This artwork captures a serene coastal garden, blending lush foliage with the tranquil backdrop of the sea. Foregrounded by an array of vibrant wildflowers, including striking white ...

Beautiful Chaos #6 – By Lucy Moore [2022] original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:60 cm x W:98 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x W:98 cm x D:1.5cm Sold Unframed Plea...

Using the striking imagery that is abundant in the California landscape, queer artist Kory Alexander creates dreamy paintings that are flooded with vibrancy and movement. Kory consid...

Vintage post impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, read...

A medium sized unique oil painting on stretched canvas, ready to hang. A mystical landscape in different shades of blue, framed with a light blue shadow frame. As the artist move th...

In his very Californian settings, Marius Messinese creates an environment that is both synthetic and realistic, halfway between seduction and intrigue. At the crossroads of different...

Beach scene with children at play in the ocean water. Willard Dixon is one of the finest American contemporary realist painters who has painted western landscapes for 40 years. His ...

The silk dress fluttered in the wind, trying to tear off and fly away after the waves of the emerald sea, playing with the glare of the morning sun and flu...

A walk through any major museum will reveal paintings that depict or legitimate only certain kinds of experience. Despite the good intentions of critical theorists questioning the va...

A sawah landscape, Sumatra Signed and dated 'Sonnega '54' (lower right), and annotated 'Voor Jan de Bas 1-1-1970 / R de Bas' (on the reverse) oil on canvas, 50,5x60,5 cm Provenance: - Collection Pieter de Bas (1909-1979) Mr de Bas was head of the MULO school and acting head of the HBS school in Medan. Thence by descent to the present owner. Exhibited: - Hotel de Boer, Medan 1954, where acquired by the first owner. The light I observed everywhere was of a special quality, fluorescent blue, shone from nowhere but radiated from every point, oddly with great depth and intensity. The light in an entirely different dimension came from nowhere and went nowhere shimmering with the glow of a bright blue jewel. The most important thing I discovered was of being omnipresent and able to understand everything at the same time, yes I could fathom creation completely. Auke Sonnega, born March 9, 1910 in Leeuwarden, known as the painter, primarily of young Balinese men and women. Originally raised in the reformed denomination, the parents of Auke apparently practised theosophy and their children, including Auke were taught these principles. The talent for drawing revealed itself at an early stage which in 1926 lead to a 4-year study of textile design at the Academy for Art and Craft in Amsterdam. He completed the academy in 1930 and worked in a carpet factory in Twente until 1934 and then followed in his sister Aafje’s footsteps leaving the Netherlands to go to the Dutch East Indies where in 1935 he started working as a graphic designer with an advertising bureau in Batavia. He was able to travel through Java and Bali on the motorbike that he brought with him from Europe, and was paid for his travelogue, enhanced with his own photo’s which appeared in several Dutch newspapers and magazines. In the 1930’s two Europeans, Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet...

Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster shares a relaxing summer scene of blue skies over a turquoise sea lapping onto a white sandy beach. Two empty red chairs await to be filled...

I am fascinated by the architecture of Richard Neutra in Palm Springs. The painting shows a scene at dusk and the predominant colours are greys, blues, oranges and pinks. The eye is ...

Striking tropical acrylic painting on canvas of a beach with palm trees, flowers, sand and sky sprayed with sunlight and shade, executed in a bold modern technique. Signed John Kiral...

Miami beach, I was inspired to paint this picture, hot summer days. I give myself up to beach hedonism 4 months a year, so that I have something to remember during the gray season. T...

Sunlight streams down from above the water's surface. Below, in the cool depths, the swimmer is skin is illuminated by the blazing light. This work is painted on a gallery wrapped...

An oil painting of a tropical landscape. Crystal teal-blue water is surrounded by verdant bushes and palm trees, which cast dappled shadows onto the sand. A few figures splash around...

This is a painting from my series of sunny architectural pool paintings. As a swimmer I love to paint swimming pools in the sun and dream about actually being in one of my paintings....

A former student of the Ecole nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Didier Lapène completed this renowned training by benefiting from an important stay at the Casa Velázquez in Madrid. ...

This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....

Signed (at lower right): MOORE

Joseph McGurl is regarded as a leader of the current American landscape school. This has been confirmed by his inclusion in several important museum shows and his successful relation...

Katharina Husslein's textural and abstract paintings vividly encapsulate the vibrancy and movement found in a bouquet of flowers. This series differs from Husslein’s more controlled...

A dramatic and bold abstract and expressive floral meadow painting. As the light fades light catches the flowers and lights them like jewels. I’ve used gold highlights to add more ...

Oil on canvas Ilia Balavadze is a Georgian artist born in 1968 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. From 1987 to 1993, he studied the painting at the Tbilisi State Academy of Ar...

On my way hiking, I took this shot from one of the roads looking out to Laguna Beach. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity ...

Kristin Moore says of her work… My work explores architectural landscapes through an atmospheric and cinematic lens. Through painting, I create interpretive renderings of recognizab...

Born in San Pedro, California in 1969, Francis DiFronzo has been painting and exhibiting his artwork in the United States for more than thirty years. "I discovered at a young age that art had the ability to transport me out of my world and into the lives of artists I admired. When I looked at paintings by Andrew Wyeth or Edward Hopper, I felt as though I was momentarily living in the worlds they created. I wanted to do the same thing. I wanted my work to have that power." After receiving his B.F.A in 1994 from California State University, Fullerton, DiFronzo moved to Philadelphia, PA where he continued his studies in drawing and painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. There he worked and learned under the guidance of artists Murray Dessner, Jan Baltzell, Sidney Goodman, Vincent Desiderio and Irving Petlin...

Between two ancient cliffs carved by time, a staircase gently descends toward the sea — a place where words fall silent. Path to Silence is more than a seascape; it is an inner journ...

This is a small beach scene with a skim board being thrown by a young man at the moment when bright hazy light turns everything into a silhouette. I enjoy...

A walk through any major museum will reveal paintings that depict or legitimate only certain kinds of experience. Despite the good intentions of critical theorists questioning the validity of the canon, paintings of the old masters on the walls of museums like the Met, the Louvre, Rijks museum still have a certain cache. They're revered not just for their technique but because they enshrine our collective past experience. Of course, it's a selected past that gets validated. Conspicuously absent to me as a gay man...

In his very Californian settings, Marius Messinese creates an environment that is both synthetic and realistic, halfway between seduction and intrigue. At the crossroads of different...

original botanical oil on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Ye...

Using the striking imagery that is abundant in the California landscape, queer artist Kory Alexander creates dreamy paintings that are flooded with vibrancy and movement. Kory consid...

Elizabeth Langreiter’s "Going Nowhere Day 6" is a whimsical, textured mixed-media painting that captures a serene moment of relaxation on the water. Featuring two miniature figures floating effortlessly on bright yellow inner tubes against an expansive turquoise sea, this artwork evokes feelings of peace, leisure, and the joy of drifting and relaxing. Langreiter’s signature raised elements add dimension and a tactile quality, making this piece perfect for coastal art lovers, collectors of contemporary beach scenes, and those seeking a joyful escape in their home décor. The textural aerial ocean and beach scene...

Palm Beach

Signed Adolfo Perez Frame size 50x42 cm.

The swimmer rises from the depths, bright rivulets of rainbow light reflecting off her in silken waves and flowing upwards towards the water's surface. This work is painted on a d...

In this work, the artist constructs a rhythm from natural elements, combining the dynamism of form with an inner stillness inherent to their nature. The composition does not focus o...