Outsider Art
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 Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
In this whimsical assemblage by artist Libby Ramage, a man and his pooch attempt to court the lady and her wolf with a song of love. "Maybe it's the wine talk...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Combining handmade paper with old postcard ephemera, artist Libby Ramage demonstrates a modern abstract piece. She forms whimsical ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Wood, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Wire
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 Outsider Art
Acrylic
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 Outsider Art
Oil
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Wood, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Canvas, Plaster, Mixed Media
20th Century Outsider Art
Wood
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 Outsider Art
Mixed Media
1990s Outsider Art
Paint, Mixed Media, Cardboard
1990s Outsider Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s Outsider Art
Watercolor, Ink
2010s Outsider Art
Textile
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Paper, Mixed Media, Board
2010s Outsider Art
Acrylic
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 Outsider Art
Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Pastel, Archival Paper
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Ink, Woodcut
2010s Outsider Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Silver
2010s Outsider Art
Pastel, Archival 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 Outsider Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art
Felt Pen, Paper
Artist Comments
Symbolic of water's vitality, artist Kira Yustak depicts a sight of hands cupping water from a clear river. She paints the introspective piece with an absorbing...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Wood, Mixed Media
1960s Outsider Art
Gouache
1960s Outsider Art
Board, Gouache
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
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 Outsider Art
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 Outsider Art
Mixed Media
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 Outsider Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Kira Yustak reveals a charming landscape in her recognizable style of primitivism. A prismatic rainbow emerges from the raging waterfall connecting to th...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Acrylic
1960s Outsider Art
Fabric
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
2010s Outsider Art
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Board
2010s Outsider Art
Board, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Wire
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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 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
2010s Outsider Art
Metal
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Wood, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media, Board
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Ink, Gouache
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In artist Pamela Hoke's charming portrait, an animated turtle lies on the sunlit seabed. A soothing yet potent expression reference...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Paper, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Outsider Art
Wood, Mixed Media
1970s Outsider Art
Acrylic, Panel
Artist Comments
Artist Jodi Dann paints an image of lemons with a contemporary approach. The zesty fruit falls throughout the composition as a literal play on the title. Jodi a...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Wire
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke displays a scenic seascape of a tranquil coastline during the final hours before sunset. She recalls finding a r...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art
Oil
2010s Outsider Art
Textile
20th Century Outsider Art
Mixed Media