Folk Art Art
1970s Folk Art Art
Screen
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil, Canvas
1970s Folk Art Art
Paper, Linocut
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman shows a sleeping woman lying on a stage, surrounded by cascading curtains. An emerging hand reaches out to her, waking her from her deep slumber. Johansen salvages barn wood, an old clock face...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
1980s Folk Art Art
Fabric
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke displays an elegant portrait of a swan, tucking its head on its feathery plumes. "I go to swans when I feel unea...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1970s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Glass
Artist Comments
"With the world asleep, the fox's senses are awakened," says artist Jessica JH Roller. Running free through the crisp evening air, the nocturnal creature frolic...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Wire
1970s Folk Art Art
Etching
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Board
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Plaster, Mixed Media
1960s Folk Art Art
Masonite, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Lee Smith presents seven bird friends gathered together, one grinning with joy. Bold brushstrokes outline each bird with coord...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben paints a woman in the foreground, keenly observing the other pair in the background. Minimal representation and primitive paintwork constitute the conversational display. With her hand on her hip, the main subject implies an air of conflict. "She is not included in the conversation," says Sharon. The piece makes the viewer question the engaging narrative between the characters.
About the Artist
Sharon Sieben prefers working in a loose, fluid technique and finds inspiration in the most unexpected things. Her parents bought her a set of oil paints when she was ten years old and it sparked her love of art. She especially admires the work of Impressionist artists such as Paul Cezanne because of how they broke tradition. When she's not making art, she enjoys reading and playing classical guitar...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
1980s Folk Art Art
Paper, Gouache
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Mixed Media
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink, Woodcut
1970s Folk Art Art
Paper, Linocut
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Mixed Media
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1980s Folk Art Art
Paper, Color, Etching
2010s Folk Art Art
Silver
2010s Folk Art Art
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Art
Paint, Mixed Media, Cardboard
20th Century Folk Art Art
Watercolor, Gouache, Oil
1980s Folk Art Art
Paper, Linocut
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke displays a rustic view of two eggs on a bird's nest. She reflects on the details of a rare artistic journey inspired by the excitement of spring. The impasto texture of the nest builds a striking contrast to the smooth cloudy sky. Pamela paints with a mixture of natural earth paint and walnut oil, allowing the colors to naturally flow.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: bird nest, barn swallow...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
1970s Folk Art Art
Screen
2010s Folk Art Art
Woodcut, Screen
2010s Folk Art Art
Pastel, Archival Paper
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink
1970s Folk Art Art
Paper, Linocut
1960s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Lithograph
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Pastel, Archival Paper
2010s Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Other Medium
2010s Folk Art Art
Felt Pen, Paper
Artist Comments
Artist Kira Yustak reveals a primitive seascape of the New Jersey docks during a breezy and relaxed evening. She paints a scene of boats gently drifting by the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Linocut
Artist Comments
Elegant lilacs blossom in artist Pamela Hoke's dazzling floral piece. A joyous escape of wonder of this particular species exudes t...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Lee Smith presents a mischievous-looking rabbit in the act of running away. She leaves out the pursuer from the composition, allowing the viewer to create their own narrative. Bold black linework with strategically placed teal accents outlines the patterned golden hues of the charming hare. The gray background allows the subject to take center stage, enhanced with a complex system of white tick marks, which add interest and help create the feeling of action and motion.
About the Artist
Artist Lee Smith combines abstract, 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€
Words that describe this painting: rabbit, bunny, grin, teeth, eyes, pattern, running, run, leap, leaping, animal, ears, feet, legs, jack rabbit, mixed media, playful, animals, mixed media artwork, grey
The Getaway...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
20th Century Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"This piece is a pure expression of my delight from poppies," declares artist Pamela Hoke. She draws detailed focus to the elegant blossom's soft petals and fu...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
1940s Folk Art Art
Screen