Outsider Art
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman paints a portrait of a blonde tattooed woman in front of a wall of pictures. Two gray cats sit with the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"On hot summer afternoons on the East Side of Milwaukee, a young man could often be seen carrying his pet Tegu lizard to Bradford Beach so it could bask in the sun," says artist Leroy Burt...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller crafts a visual tale of a playful interaction between creatures of the night. "Long before the break of day, a bat enters a home, awa...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
1940s Outsider Art
Gouache, Paper
1980s Outsider Art
Metal
1990s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Handmade Paper
1960s Outsider Art
Fabric
20th Century Outsider Art
Gouache
1970s Outsider Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Resin
1970s Outsider Art
Paper
1990s Outsider Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1950s Outsider Art
Gouache, Illustration Board, Pencil
2010s Outsider Art
Pastel, Archival Paper
1990s Outsider Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1870s Outsider Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman paints a detailed portrait of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. She bases the piece's title on Frida's diary, where she often recorded thoughts about their life together. "I took the words literally by painting Diego only in shades of black and white while rendering Frida in full color," says Johansen. Frida's vibrant clothing and jewelry sharply contrast Diego's limited palette.The painting comes with a handmade, embellished wood assemblage frame painted black.
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
1990s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Handmade Paper, Glass, Resin
20th Century Outsider Art
Gouache
20th Century Outsider Art
Gouache
1950s Outsider Art
Oil, Board
1990s Outsider Art
Mirror, Plaster, Casein, Wood Panel
1990s Outsider Art
Plaster, Wood, Acrylic, Mirror
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Polaroid, Color
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A flock of birds takes flight as spring arrives, ushering in warmer days. Bold outlines create a striking contrast against the earthy tones. The composition exu...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Pastel, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
1970s Outsider Art
Paper
20th Century Outsider Art
Board, Paint
Artist Comments
"It's May in Florida, but you know how it is for those who live there full-time. They get used to the hot weather, and the slightest cool breeze sends them scrambling for a jacket," says artist Johansen Newman. She presents a colorful portrait of Ida, bundled up in layers of clothing and wearing a straw hat. She sits on a folding aluminum chair...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
20th Century Outsider Art
Paint, Board
2010s Outsider Art
Oil
1960s Outsider Art
Oil, Canvas
1950s Outsider Art
Masonite, Oil
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
1990s Outsider Art
Plaster, Wood, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
1990s Outsider Art
Oil, Canvas
1990s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Handmade Paper, Glass, Wood
1990s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Handmade Paper, Glass, Resin
1990s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Fabric, Resin, Handmade Paper
1980s Outsider Art
Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache
2010s Outsider Art
Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Masonite, Adhesive, Fiberboard
1990s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Handmade Paper, Glass, Resin
Artist Comments
On a trip to Kauai, Hawaii, artist Kira Yusak found inspiration watching the sunrise each morning during her beach strolls. She noticed the colors, clouds, an...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel
1990s Outsider Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1950s Outsider Art
Paper, Gouache
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Pastel, Archival Paper
1970s Outsider Art
Paper
2010s Outsider Art
C Print
2010s Outsider Art
Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil
Artist Comments
A white-winged cat soars over a forest on its way to heaven. It wears a happy smile and carries a twinkle in its eyes. Bright verdant hues contrast with textu...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A woman gazes with intense blue eyes, her contemplative expression framed by luscious hair and a geometric-patterned earring. A white bird perches on her shou...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"While both very large and very strong, Fritz was a very timid dragon," says artist Andrea Doss. "He was afraid of everything, from the shadows of tree branch...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Illustration Board
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil
Early 2000s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Illustration Board
1960s Outsider Art
Encaustic
2010s Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil