Outsider Art
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Stoneware, Clay, Glaze, Underglaze
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth paints a portrait of a long-legged horse adorned with distinctive white markings on its legs and muzzle. Jaime uses bold black strokes to...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Cast Stone
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Ink
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 to ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Board
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth captures a clever brown dog skillfully balancing a red ball and a black bird on its head. With curious gazes, the critters turn to their right as if something has piqued their interest. The two-tone backdrop of ochre and moss green sets the stage for this endearing scene.
About the Artist
Jaime Ellsworth paints animals. Her career as a cowhand never got off the ground, so she stumbled into art never knowing it would complement her passion for animals so completely. Most subjects are her own, but lately she has expanded out of her corral to include bears and beasts not commonly seen on San Juan Island, in the Pacific Northwest, where she's lived for the last 30 years. She suspects it will be years before she runs out of inspiration or has jeans that aren’t covered with paw prints or paint.
Words that describe this painting: dog, bird, ball, whimsical, happy, playful, animals, acrylicpaint, portrait, profile, primitive, animals, primitive, acrylic painting, brown
Dog Ball...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman depicts a portrait of Timothy from the book "Nothing Here to See" by Kevin Wilson. "This reminds me of my own experiences as an only child, when my room was my headquarters and the things inside were my comrades-in-arms for navigating the world of grownups," shares Johansen. In the painting, the boy finds comfort in his stuffed animals, using them as a shield from the people around him.
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 Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman presents a portrait of a child in a lavishly decorated room. The girl wears her finest dress while clutching onto her rattiest stuffed animal. With her defiant stance, wild hair, and choice of stuffed animal to hold, Hannah seems to be crying out, “You can dress me up and put me in the parlor, but you can’t make me a girly girl.†The painting reminds Johansen of her childhood when she resisted the effort of adults to define how she should look and act.
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 Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Pastel, Ink
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A colorful scene of a busy street in San Jose, Costa Rica on a hot January morning. "One of the fascinating things about San Jose is the contrasts between the old and the new," says artist Leroy Burt...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Polaroid
2010s 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, wit...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
1960s Outsider Art
Plaster, Wood, Casein
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Artist Comments
Artist Nick Bontorno displays two horses facing away from each other. Their contrasting black and red coats allow both subjects to ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
2010s Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Board
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben paints a portrait of a nude woman in a calm morning scene. "It captures that first moment when she pushes the blanket away and contemplates...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Nava Lundy presents an exquisite arrangement of stunning flowers. The buds spread in different directions, diffusing vibrant pops of textured pink hues. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Pastel, Archival Paper
1990s Outsider Art
Foam Board, Felt Pen
1990s Outsider Art
Foam Board, Felt Pen
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media, Polaroid
2010s Outsider Art
Linen, Oil
1990s Outsider Art
Foam Board, Felt Pen
Artist Comments
Artist Nick Bontorno displays four horses grazing in a wide field. The muted background directs the focal point toward the charcoal...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage shows a father and daughter being swept away by the beauty of the autumn leaves. "They try to grasp that which is beyond their size," says Libby. A horse gallops forward, representing the fading summer days. She chooses highly saturated colors to enrich the intensity of the moment. "Nature looms large in this artwork."
About the Artist
Libby Ramage infuses a playful and whimsical mood into her works. In fact, she credits the children she works with for greatly influencing her aesthetic. She often uses children’s abandoned work in her collages. Libby currently lives in New Jersey and finds inspiration in the work of Rauschenberg. She believes collectors should buy from the heart.
Words that describe this painting: man, daughter, fall, autumn, season, mixed media, small, leaves, people, horse, primitive, primitivism, nature, people, primitive, acrylic painting, orange
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
20th Century Outsider Art
Paint, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage presents an autumnal scene marked by large leaves falling from the sky. "As the sun fades, a young boy becomes the man," says Libby. Showing...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
1990s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Copper
2010s Outsider Art
Linen, Oil
1970s Outsider Art
Oil, Board
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben paints a gestural portrait of a nude woman gracefully undressing her white robe. The figure strikes a classic pose as she contemplates a me...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Lee Smith presents a fun-loving family playing ball in a sunny park. Their laughter and animated gestures resonate with the carefree spirit of the moment...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a woman sitting on the ground with her legs crossed. Vibrant wildflowers in pink and red thrive all around her. "Summer is in bl...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil