Folk Art Art
20th Century Folk Art Art
Lithograph
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage presents an image of two human figures and an insect. She paints the glove crimson and attaches beads and pages of a book for a revolutionar...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Art
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Metal, Copper
20th Century Folk Art Art
Screen, Lithograph
1960s Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman paints a military man displaying the symbols of his many accomplishments and acts of courage. Aglow with ribb...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
20th Century Folk Art Art
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
1980s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
2010s Folk Art Art
Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil
1990s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Mixed Media, Oil
1940s Folk Art Art
Masonite, Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Board, Acrylic
1980s Folk Art Art
Oil, Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Gouache
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Oil
Artist Comments
A grey bird swoops past a dog and dives into a berry bush in artist Jaime Ellsworth's playful piece. The playful work captures the whimsical sense of their unex...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints her pet cat, Poppleton, with a striking color palette. "I wanted to create that contrast between my cat's...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman illustrates a nude portrait of a woman in the deep woods. She uses her unique combination of colors, patterns, and details, presenting a tattooed woman with flowing hair basking in the brilliant sunset light, surrounded by pygmy owls. Johansen draws fascination from the majesty of birds of prey and how they enhance the beauty of the human body. "The peacefulness of the ethereal moment is interrupted by the piercing eyes of the woman and her feathered friends," shares Johansen.
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 Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Wire
1960s Folk Art Art
Paper, Watercolor, Ballpoint Pen, Color Pencil
1990s Folk Art Art
Screen
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Tapestry, Mixed Media, Board
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A dancing lady throws her arms in the air with fervor in artist Libby Ramage's mixed-media piece. The work expresses the exuberance of a young girl in a flowing...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
Early 1900s Folk Art Art
Wool, Mixed Media, Thread
2010s Folk Art Art
Wood, Acrylic
1940s Folk Art Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Metal, Copper
19th Century Folk Art Art
Oil
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Paint
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
"I am fascinated by people surrounded by the things they love," shares artist Johansen Newman. She paints a couple posing proudly with their blue and white stoneware...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Paper, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil, Gouache
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
2010s Folk Art Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
1960s Folk Art Art
Paper, Pencil
Artist Comments
A pink chrysanthemum blooms in artist Pamela Hoke's lively floral piece. "An island friend gifted me with an enchanting autumnal bouquet from her farm," shares Pam. The playful waving magenta petals drew her attention and compelled her to paint the flower. Pam expresses the vibrant bloom in naturally flowing paint strokes.
About the Artist
Profound sensory experiences of nature unfold in artist Pamela Hoke's stylistically primitive representation of the world and her connection to it. Her vast array of subjects, including landscapes, florals, and animal portraits, emerge as intuitive expressions of energy in motion. She creates her own paint with natural earth and mineral pigments mixed with walnut oil—a beautiful and organic process used by the old masters. Pamela received her degree in fine arts at Ohio State University. Being fully immersed in the natural world ignited her creativity and increased her sense of belonging and overall well-being. She shares a semi-private studio with a group of painters on San Juan Island called the Friday Harbor...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Taking inspiration from the famous Baroque painting, artist Lee Smith presents her spirited interpretation of Vermeer's masterpiece. In her playful rendition, she includes the mysterious model's favorite pet. Lee paints in the style of primitivism, creating a fresh perspective to the work. Rich with texture, the painting glows with intense color contrasts and playful patterns in the background.
About the Artist
Artist Lee Smith combines abstract, primitive, expressionist, and gritty contemporary art in her work. “My style is greatly influenced by years spent in CGI production and an unapologetic love for the daily comics,†says Lee. As a keen observer, she finds her inspiration in the social aspects of life. Her work represents human emotions and portrays these emotions by illustrating the animal world, often using those popular companions—cats and dogs. In her long professional career, Lee has worked as a newspaper layout artist, a visual merchandising specialist, a freelance graphic artist, a technical illustrator, and an art director. Lee retired from the corporate world ten years ago to concentrate on her art career. “Although I studied art in college, I prefer to describe myself as 'self-taught.' Years of irreplaceable hands-on experience have provided an extensive and invaluable continuing education in the arts,†says Lee. When building her current home in Oregon, she added a small studio that she keeps organized and clutter-free. She wears her trusty paint-covered denim overall when working, and typically listens to audiobooks or podcasts. “I have dozens of paintbrushes in cans all over the studio, but I have only about 10 favorites that I always use.â€
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Girl With Pearl Earring...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil
1970s Folk Art Art
Masonite, Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Ceramic, Clay
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman paints four women celebrating Dia de Los Muertos, a tribute to the festive Mexican holiday. "On this day, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1940s Folk Art Art
Masonite, Oil