Outsider Art
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Outsider Art
Oil, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
Derived from a section of repurposed children’s art, the piece embodies memories of playful antics on the playground. It boasts a naive style of imagery, le...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Amid the joys and struggles of her life, a young mother takes a moment to rest, accompanied by a cute puppy. In the background, a small section repurposed fro...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Linen, Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A yellow tabby cat captures attention with its enigmatic and inviting gaze. Behind it, the dog shows a protective aura, silently vowing loyalty and friendship...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Board
2010s Outsider Art
Oil, Board
2010s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media, Polaroid
20th Century Outsider Art
Paint, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Wood, Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A pansy opens up, luring the viewer's gaze towards its center. Against the dark background, the deep mauve tones of the flower stand out, highlighting its del...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Exploring a narrative on the hazards and uncertainties of love, the artwork conveys the idea that letting oneself fall into affection is a gamble. The wood ba...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Textile
1980s Outsider Art
Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache
2010s Outsider Art
Mixed Media
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Board, Pen
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben presents a woman assuming a confident stance and comfortability with the status quo. "It is a good thing to take an occasional time out t...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
Artist Comments
"She emanates an aura of quiet strength while maintaining a delicate presence at the same time," says artist Sharon Sieben. She captures a woman mid-stride, w...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
1960s Outsider Art
Plaster, Wood, Casein
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Pastel, Archival Paper
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
2010s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jodi Dann illustrates juicy lemons growing from a flowering tree branch. "I enjoy perusing the produce in markets for lemons to use as a subject for my...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Linen, Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Metal
2010s Outsider Art
Textile
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Oil, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
Everyone said the old dragon was grouchy, grumpy, and mean. Some even said he was dangerous and should be left alone. "A monster!" others cried, warning their...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider 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 flowi...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
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 revolution...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Wood, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Paper
2010s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil
Artist Comments
A nude woman sits in an affecting posture, demonstrative of her feelings. Artist Sharon Sieben presents the expressive portrait evoking raw and powerful emotions. Her bold brushwork reveals an articulate and deep narrative. Sharon paints with strong strokes to create dynamic textures in the background.
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 Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben paints a nude woman in the style of primitivism. The bold gestural strokes evoke raw and expressive emotions. "Something said or done does not meet with her approval," says Sharon. She uses thick layers of graphite and acrylic pigments to shape her vulnerable state.
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 Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman paints a portrait of a man with three crows perching on him. She depicts a starry night, palm trees, and...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art
Plaster, Wood, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Linen, Oil
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 ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke depicts a soft, moving embrace from a sunflower, one of her favorite flowers. She draws inspiration directly fro...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke displays a closeup of the large leaves and spiny tips of a giant Agave. The piece evokes a simply enchanting cal...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke exhibits an alluring view of a blooming lotus flower. An expression of rising above adversity with gorgeous blos...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke exhibits a striking image of a Gingko leaf. A potent painterly expression of the much adored and documented anci...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage presents a modern expressionist piece collaged from abandoned students' works. She comes up with a composition clamoring in joy. Cartoonis...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Paper, Crayon
2010s Outsider Art
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars