Water Paintings

George Henry Smillie Coastal Scene Signed lower right Oil on canvas 20 x 30 inches Provenance Collection of Sylvia and Saverio Giammalva, Houston, Texas The career of George Smill...

Loch Lomond, View of the Jetty, Antique Scottish Oil Painting Sunset, Signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed, lower corner left hand corner oil painting on canvas, fram...

In this larger treatment of the light-pillar phenomenon, Aeling demonstrates his mastery of night atmospherics. The bright vertical beam—pure, white, and nearly architectural—cuts through a heavy indigo sky, reflecting the artist’s fascination with moments when the environment becomes momentarily structured by light. His winters in cold climates provided ample opportunities to see such displays, and he painted them with the same meditative intensity he applied to Hawaiian sunsets and surf. In all these subjects, Aeling returned to a central theme: the sky as an evolving organism, capable of sudden, transcendent gestures. Jeff Aeling Light Pillar oil on panel 14h x 10w in 35.56h x 25.40w cm JAE034 Jeff Aeling (1958–2025): The Sky Remembers Through Jeff Aeling’s eyes, the landscape becomes a world shaped as much by air as by earth. In works such as North of Las Vegas, NM and Pond Near St. Cloud, MN, he balances the quiet structure of plains and wetlands with skies alive in constant motion. His mastery of atmosphere is unmistakable in Light Pillars (2023) and Light Pillar (2023), where rare optical events turn night into architecture. Even intimate scenes like Crabapple, Dogwoods, and Red Bud find their emotional power under skies that lend the land its shifting character. Aeling’s winters in Hawaii deepened his sensitivity to movement and weather. Surfing taught him to read the rhythm of the ocean, a knowledge reflected in Wave, Kauai (2018), where a breaking wave becomes a luminous wall of force. In Volcano (2023), he channels the islands’ elemental drama, linking fire, vapor, and sky through the same atmospheric vocabulary found in his plains paintings. Though often compared to American landscape painters like Church and Bierstadt, Aeling’s work engages modernity in subtle ways. He began his paintings with the camera—driving for hours to capture a fleeting alignment of cloud, light, and terrain. In the studio, he removed all traces of people or infrastructure, preserving the landscape as a pure, uncontrollable presence. This blend of tradition and contemporary practice allowed him to honor the past while speaking clearly to the present. Together, these works—whether a crashing wave, a blooming tree, a volcanic plume, or a column of winter light—form a portrait of the world as Aeling experienced it: vast, luminous, and alive with change. The Sky Remembers is both a tribute and an invitation to see the land with the reverence he carried throughout his life. Jeff Aeling (1958-2025) Iowa City, IA Represented in Chicago by Gallery VICTOR Education BFA, Painting and Printmaking, Kansas City Art Institute – Kansas City, MO School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Chicago, IL Solo Exhibitions 2016 Philip Slein Gallery - St. Louis, MO William Havu Gallery - Denver, CO 2015 Perimeter Gallery - Chicago, IL Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 2014 J Mark Sublette Gallery - Tucson, AZ Philip Slein Gallery - St. Louis, MO 2013 Perimeter Gallery - Chicago, IL Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 2012 Philip Slein Gallery - St. Louis, MO William Havu Gallery - Denver, CO 2011 Philip Slein Gallery - St. Louis, MO Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 2010 Perimeter Gallery - Chicago, IL Richard Demato Fine Arts Gallery - Sag Harbor, NY William Havu Gallery - Denver, CO 2009 J Mark Sublette Gallery - Tucson, AZ Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 2008 Perimeter Gallery - Chicago, IL William Havu Gallery - Denver, CO 2007 J Mark Sublette Gallery - Santa Fe, NM Philip Slein Gallery - St. Louis, MO Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 2006 Tory Folliard Gallery - Milwaukee, WI William Havu Gallery - Denver, CO 2005 Lisa Kurts Gallery - Memphis, TN Perimeter Gallery - Chicago, IL 2005 Philip Slein Gallery - St. Louis, MO Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 2004 J Mark Sublette Gallery - Santa Fe, NM William Havu Gallery - Denver, CO 2003 J Mark Sublette Gallery - Tucson, AZ Lisa Kurts Gallery - Memphis, TN Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 2002 J Mark Sublette Gallery - Santa Fe, NM Perimeter Gallery - Chicago, IL Perimeter Gallery - New York, NY 2001 J Mark Sublette Gallery - Tucson, AZ J Mark Sublette Gallery - Santa Fe, NM Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 2000 Charlene Cody Gallery - Santa Fe, NM Perimeter Gallery - Chicago, IL Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 1999 Charlene Cody Gallery - Santa Fe, NM Elliot Smith Contemporary Art - St. Louis, MO Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art - Kansas City, MO 1998 Charlene Cody Gallery - Santa Fe, NM Elliot Smith Contemporary Art - St. Louis, MO Leedy-Voulkos Art Center Gallery - Kansas City, MO Perimeter Gallery - Chicago, IL 1996 Grand Arts - Kansas City, MO 1994 Gallery V - Kansas City, MO 1993 Sean Kelly Gallery - Kansas City, MO 1991 Tribal Textile Gallery - Kansas City, MO Selected Group Exhibitions 2022 Kiss Me, It’s Beginning to Snow, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2021 2019 Es-Scape, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Earth Wind & Fire, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2018 Portraits and Places: Select works from Gallery Victor Armendariz, curated by Corporate Art Advisory, Metropolitan Capital Bank, Chicago, IL Art Hamptons, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Bridgehampton, NY Front and Center, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2004 Art Chicago, Navy Pier...

Introducing "Northern Serenity" by renowned Swedish artist Per Julius (born 1951). This captivating painting captures a serene landscape from the northern r...

The Highland Glen By Charles McKinley (antique British) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 18.5 x 26 inches canvas: 16 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, Englan...

Mont Boron, Nice Tony Minartz (French, 1873 - 1994) signed watercolour on artist paper Titled verso painting : 12.75 x 17 inches Provenance: private collection in the South of Fran...

Unframed Dimensions: 30 x 40 in. Framed Dimensions: 35 1/2 x 45 1/2 in. Signed lower left The painting depicts Rainbow leading Endeavour in the crucial race five of the 1934 Americ...

Jardins de Tuileries, Paris signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) painting on artist paper, unframed panting: 13 x 20 inches inscribed verso condition: This painti...

Sandy Litchfield’s “Lingerlin” (mixed media on paper, 30 x 22 in.) reflects her signature practice of transforming landscapes into lyrical, layered compositions. Drawing inspiration ...

by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's watercolour on art paper, unframed overall paper measures: 14 x 19 inches *FREE SHIPPING ON THIS PAINTING*: AMERICAN, EUROPE & UNITED KINGDOM...

shipped in roll „Lilies Pond” belongs to the Inner Landscapes series — contemplative landscapes in which nature appears as a memory and functions as an autonomous decorative object. ...

"Portese" is a 40x30 cm oil painting sketch. With rich brushstrokes and a light, almost shining palette of colors, the artist conveys the peaceful atmosphere of a small Italian town...

Born in the San Si Providence of China, Jang Jin Joong, known as his artist’s name Barnes, fell in love with art since he was a child. His passion for art continued into his pursuit ...

Coastal Original oil Painting, Large Size Ready to hang Artist: Karen Darbinyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen, Year: 2019 Style: C...

The painting is created with acrylics on canvas, depicting a seascape with golden sand. The upper part of the composition features dynamic, textured brushstrokes in gold and brown, e...

This arresting artwork " Peaceful beach escape" masterfully encapsulates the interplay of land and sea with dynamic brushstrokes and a rich palette of blues and greens. The compos...

Original nocturnal oil on canvas landscape by the Italian contemporary artist Luca Caimmi. Signed in pencil lower left Caimmi”. Condition is excellent. The painting is framed in a...

This oil painting on an 8x12 inch canvas panel captures the stunning beauty of a Cape Town seascape. The scene features a vibrant, sunlit coastline with rugged rocks leading down to ...

Title: Landscape of Olot Artist: Joaquim Marsillach Codony (1905-1986) Year: 1945 Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 23.6 x 28.7 in (60 x 73 cm) Location: Olot School, Catalonia Mo...

Summer seascape at sunset. The bright colors of the day are replaced by gentle ones. The damp smell of the sea mixes with the smell of plants and flowers. The work is done with acrylic on paper. 11x16 inches (30x42 cm.) The product will be well-packaged and protected from moisture and damage when sent by mail. I appreciate your interest in my painting. Artist Liudmila Shabazova.

Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich Title: Gravity Sise: 16x12 inches, (40x30 cm) Medium: Oil on Canvas Hand painted, original, one of a kind, Ready to Hang A paper boat floating d...

Large Big Wave Painting at Dungeons South Africa 72"x56" by contemporary realist Megan Eisenberg

Title: Sailing Boats Moored on the Thames with View to Richmond Bridge Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Signed: Lower left corner Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 9...

Title: Charmouth Dorset River Scene with Wooden Footbridge and Rolling Hills Landscape By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 10.75 inches (height) x...

Paris In Winter by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 15 x 18 inches Colors: Grey colors, blue, beige, brown, black ...

Elizabeth Geisler is an award-winning Bay Area painter, best known for her contemporary water reflection paintings that bridge photorealism and abstraction. Up close, the color use a...

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...

St. Mary's Church, Attenborough, British Oil Painting By British artist C.Desborough, 20th Century Signed and dated '1982' by the artist on the l...

Title: British Original Watercolor of Church by the Riverside By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 15.25 x 11.25 inches (He...

In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serenity and transient beauty of a pond. Merging realism with impressionist touches, the surface is alive with the gentle dance of water...

The Village Duck Pond by R. Fenson, British signed and dated 1896 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 30 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and soun...

Title: British Watercolor of Serene Landscape with Reflection and Boat By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15 inch...

This contemporary watercolour painting by Pat Service has a summer theme. In this serene painting, Pat Service illustrates a classic summer image—the backyard swimming pool. Here, t...

La obra va firmada y titulada por el artista en la parte inferior Estado de conservación aceptable el de la pintura Se presenta enmarcada la obra Medidas obra: 60 cm altura x 81 c...

The painting was painted from life. The composition of the motif is stretched horizontally. In the foreground we see the near bank, which is in the shadow, and tree trunks on the sid...

Title: Seascape Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19 x 23 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting i...

The artwork before you presents a stunning abstract seascape, a visual delight that commands attention with its simplicity and profound depth. The canvas is dominated by an exquisite...

Title: 1982 Watercolour of Dittisham River Dart Devon with Boats and Woodland Hills By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper Size: 10.75 x 14.75 inches Annotat...

Jaume Mariné - Coastal view - Oil on canvas board Oil measurements 27x22 cm. Without frame. Born in Poblenou in 1935. died in 2012. He was the son of a wall painter, in whose smal...

Title: Misty Estuary with Blue Fishing Boat and Figure and Wooden Jetty by Tony Herbert By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Signed: Botton right Medium: Watercolor on artists paper Size: 11 ...

Mystery American Artist Untitled (waterfall), c. 20th century Watercolor on paper Sight: 20 1/2 x 14 in. Framed: 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 1 in.

Judd Mercer's (US based) "Fast and Fleeting" (2022) is an original handmade oil painting depicting a rocky waterfall in a forest. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary...

There is so much about the ocean that remains unknown, undiscovered, and mysterious. Yet much of what we are taught instills fear — warnings of riptides, strong currents, towering wa...

Original piece by Rajab Ali Sayed. Showing at The Queer Show Part II.

Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) oil on canvas, unframed 20x 16 inches signed front and back condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the ar...

A busy beach in peak season viewed from above giving real holiday vibes! Acrylic paint on Canvas 100 H x 100 W x 2 D cm (39.37 x 39.37 x 0.79 in) Sold unframed Image size: Height: ...

A painting by Jessie Arms Botke. "The White Peacock" is a wildlife impressionist painting, oil on canvas in a palette of whites, blues, and browns by...

MAURICE POZZETTO-French Primitive-Original Signed Oil-Corniche Harbor Marseille Maurice Pozzetto (1911-?) 20th Century French Primitive artist best known for paintings Original ...

This artwork titled "Enchanted Winter" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by Hungarian artist Joseph (Jozef) L.R. Dande 1911-1969. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artis...

Lush, romantic imagery with a distressed surface. Hoffer's technique presents great depth of field and features hues of lavender and blues. Towards the bottom of the picture plane, t...

Wylye by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's watercolour on art paper, unframed overall paper measures: 15 x 22 inches titled *FREE SHIPPING ON THIS PAINTING*: AMERICAN, EUROPE & UNI...

A magnificent view of Stockholm, featuring a steamboat gliding slowly passing by Skeppsbron, (the bridge) with Södermalm and Katarina Church illuminated in the soft light of dusk. Th...

An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Laguna Beach, California by noted California artist Jacobus Baas, "Monument Point, Heisler Park" exhibits the subtle...

The painting "Werdenberg in May" (70x60 cm, oil on canvas) is a lyrical landscape painted from life in the open air, in which the artist subtly conveys the character of a miniature S...

Title: French Watercolor of Le Château de la Napoule with Coastal Scene by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017) Signed: Yes Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper Size: 9.75 x 1...

"Secret Beach Panorama in Early Autumn" is an oil painting by American Impressionist Ben Fenske. A large scale composition of a Sag Harbor beach vista. The foreground shows green gra...

Elena Degenhardt's "Ocean I" is a poignant representation of the relentless and eternal spirit of the sea. Crafted in 2022, this exquisite original artwork measures 4 x 6 inches, rendered in soft pastel on paper, and comes elegantly framed in a custom 8 x 10-inch frame that complements the stormy hues of the ocean's waters. Degenhardt's mastery in pastel techniques...

My paintings and sculptures bridge ancient and modern sensibilities. The subjects are often classical figures and portraits, but my use of materials is pure expressionism. I am mos...