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Colorful Abstract Painting, "Auctus"
By Alexander Arshansky
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract painting by San Diego artist, Alexander Arshansky. Its
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Raising up - large colorful abstract, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Ivana Olbricht
Located in Yardley, PA
Large original colorful abstract painting. Absolutely spontaneous and emotional full of positive
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 31.5 in W 47 in D 0.8 in
"Balance - God, Family, Work, (Self?)" Vibrant and Colorful Abstract Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Vibrant and colorful abstract painting by Reeves Art + Design owner and Houston, TX artist Paul
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
"Dancing in Light, " Colorful Abstract Painting
By Julia Contacessi
Located in Westport, CT
This large, colorful abstract painting by Julia Contacessi is made with mixed media on canvas. It
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media
Spatial Alchemy (Colorful Abstract Painting with Metallic Powders)
By Bruce Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
enamel paint and metallic powders on archival paper mounted on panel, framed
colorful abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Special One" - colorful abstract painting
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Special One" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of orange, green, pink and blue
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colorful Abstract Painting, "Antimatter Experiments"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract painting by San Diego artist Christopher Conroe titled
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Colorful Abstract Painting, "Pneuma" 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by Southern California artist Gianna Tesone. The painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Painting, "Undone" 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by Southern California artist Gianna Tesone. The painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Sun Kissed - Impasto Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Boston, MA
experiences shape her colorful paintings. Her rapidly growing collector base shares her love for artworks that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Finding Balance - Tranquil Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design.
This one-of-a-kind abstract painting on canvas measures 48 inches in height and 40 inches in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Painting Titled, "Secret Celebration"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract oil painting on canvas by San Diego artist, Daniel
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Geometric, colorful abstract painting on linen
By Ricardo Mazal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, one of Mexico’s most prominent contemporary artists, is known for his lush abstract oil paintings in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Relay" - colorful abstract painting - landscape - Frankenthaler
By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is a mixed media abstract work on canvas featuring hues of orange, green, blue and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Recollected" - colorful abstract painting - seascape - Frankenthaler
By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is a mixed media abstract work on canvas featuring hues of orange, green, blue and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Carnival - Impasto Textured Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
since she started exhibiting her artworks. Her international experiences shape her colorful paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Pizzaz! - Impasto Textured Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glitter, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Painting, "Continuation (Triptych)" 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by Southern California artist Gianna Tesone. The painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 72 in W 180 in D 3 in
Colorful Abstract Painting by Michel Picotte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Black and Red Abstract
Michel Picotte, Canadian (1947)
Date: 1984
Acrylic on paper, signed and
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Painting by Robert Kautz
By Robert Kautz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Kautz, Austrian
Title: untitled
Year: 2001
Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper, signed and dated lower right
Size: 23.5 in. x 19.5 in. (59.69 cm x 49.53 cm)
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Painting by Robert Kautz
By Robert Kautz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Kautz, Austrian
Title: untitled
Year: 2001
Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper, signed
Size: 25.5 in. x 19.5 in. (59.69 cm x 49.53 cm)
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Painting by Robert Kautz
By Robert Kautz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Kautz, Austrian
Title: untitled
Year: 2008
Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper, signed verso
Size: 23.5 in. x 19.5 in. (59.69 cm x 49.53 cm)
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Painting by Robert Kautz
By Robert Kautz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Kautz, Austrian
Title: untitled
Year: 2004
Medium: Acrylic on paper, signed and dated
Size: 24 x 18 inches
Frame: 29 x 23 inches
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
FANTASY-SWAMP- vertical colorful abstract painting
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract Paintings, height 48 in, width 24 in, the painting shown on the wall may not be
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Space Between Chaos and Order (Colorful Abstract Painting, Metallic Powders)
By Bruce Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
enamel paint and metallic powders on archival paper mounted on board, framed
colorful abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Spring Fling 2 - Large Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design.
This one-of-a-kind abstract painting on canvas measures 48 inches high by 36 inches wide. The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spring Fling 1 - Large Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design.
This one-of-a-kind abstract painting on canvas measures 48 inches high by 36 inches wide. The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Doors of Havana (colorful abstract painting)
By Jane Burton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original abstract painting created with charcoal, graphite, inks, and acrylic on rolled canvas. Can
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Large Colorful Abstract Painting by Jenik Cook
By Jenik Cook
Located in Long Island City, NY
An acrylic painting by Jenik Cook from 2012. An abstract expressionist style painting in colorful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Colorful Abstract painting by Arnold Weber 1968
By Arnold Weber
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Arnold Weber, American (1931 - 2010)
Title: Colorful Abstract
Year: 1968
Medium: Oil on
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Petalled Recollection" - colorful abstract painting - nature - botanical
By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This work on canvas is a mixed media abstract work featuring hues of blue, orange, and green
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Water & Sound" - colorful abstract painting - expressionism - Frankenthaler
By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is a mixed media abstract work on canvas featuring hues of orange, blue, yellow and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Sunset" - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
At Peace - Large Textured Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
since she started exhibiting her artworks. Her international experiences shape her colorful paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Three Ghosts, colorful abstract painting on panel
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract interior. Oil on panel. 2022.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Winter" - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
since she started exhibiting her artworks. Her international experiences shape her colorful paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Good Trouble - Large Vertical Colorful Abstract Painting
By Jodi Fuchs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Fuchs creates modern abstract expressionistic artworks with undeniable energy. Years of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Clay" - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
since she started exhibiting her artworks. Her international experiences shape her colorful paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Flames, Colorful Abstract Painting by Michel Picotte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flames
Michel Picotte, Canadian (1947)
Date: 1984
Acrylic on paper, signed and dated in pen
Image Size: 28.5 x 21 inches
Size: 30 x 22.5 in. (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Born and settled in Mo...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"It's Snowing" - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artworks. Her international experiences shape her colorful paintings. Her rapidly growing collector base
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Water Lily" - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artworks. Her international experiences shape her colorful paintings. Her rapidly growing collector base
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Neons Rock" - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Formed Over Time" - colorful abstract painting - pure abstraction
By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Formed Over Time" is a mixed media abstract work on canvas featuring hues of purple, blue and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
"Meeting Place" - colorful abstract painting - pure abstraction - Frankenthaler
By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is a mixed media abstract work on canvas featuring hues of orange, green, blue and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Horizon" - colorful abstract painting - quilt - pieced canvas - flowing
By Evan Blackwell-Helgeson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This work on canvas is a mixed media abstract work featuring hues of blue and orange.
Framed in a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
1993 - Impasto Thick Paint Bright Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
since she started exhibiting her artworks. Her international experiences shape her colorful paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glitter, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Those Curves - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Glitter, Mixed Media
Colorful Abstract Painting, "Color Study No.5" 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by Southern California artist Gianna Tesone. The painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Painting, "Color Study No. 4" 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by Southern California artist Gianna Tesone. The painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Large Colorful Abstract Painting by Olympian Al Oerter
By Al Oerter
Located in Long Island City, NY
This painting was created by Olympic discus thrower Al Oerter for charity for the 1980 Olympics
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Red Arc, Colorful Abstract Painting by Jackie Battenfield
By Jackie Battenfield
Located in Long Island City, NY
Red Arc
Jackie Battenfield, American
Acrylic on paper, signed and dated in pencil
Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm)
Frame Size: 34 x 25.5 inches
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Bursting Forth, Original Signed Contemporary Bold and Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Bursting Forth, Original Contemporary Bold and Colorful Abstract Painting, 2022
30" x 40" x 1.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Portal" colorful abstract painting on linen pattern stripes
Located in Phoenix, AZ
paintings investigate the definition of ‘high’ Modern art in relationship to craft and folk art; the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Rainbow Rain - Large Pallet Knife Textured Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
the palette knife's bold strokes to invite a dance of joy and freedom. It's an abstract symphony of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 1.58 in
Hometown, Modern Colorful Abstract Painting 100x100cm by Anna Selina
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting is about hometown, bright emotions, positivity, people who love you, your childish
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Multivariance, Modern Colorful Abstract Painting 100x100cm by Anna Selina
Located in Zofingen, AG
Multivariance is very philosophical and deep painting. I have put there lots of senses and
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Awakening, Modern Colorful Abstract Painting 100x100cm by Anna Selina
Located in Zofingen, AG
, when you are ready for the new stage of life. This painting is very mystical and tender. Colors here
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Tenderness, Modern Colorful Abstract Painting 100x100cm by Anna Selina
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting is very soft and tender, gentle,like enveloping energy giving connection with nature
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Plexus, Modern Colorful Abstract Painting 100x100cm by Anna Selina
Located in Zofingen, AG
This abstract painting is like a plexus in a dance, of two different energies. And in result of
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Serenity, Modern Colorful Abstract Painting 100x100cm by Anna Selina
Located in Zofingen, AG
color of communication and creativity.This painting is very unusual and has strong energy.
It will suit
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
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Colorful Abstract Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact colorful abstract painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 410 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect colorful abstract painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a colorful abstract painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, beige, blue and more. There have been many interesting colorful abstract painting examples over the years, but those made by Cindy Shaoul, Katherine Sandoz, Ford Crull, Gee Gee Collins and Laura Dargan are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in paint, fabric and canvas, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large colorful abstract painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 2.75 high and 2.01 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
How Much is a Colorful Abstract Painting?
A colorful abstract painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,396, while the lowest priced sells for $94 and the highest can go for as much as $424,692.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Colorful Abstract Painting
- What is abstract painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An abstract painting uses shapes, colors and lines to create a composition that does not mirror the real world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The color you paint your ceiling is totally up to you. White is the most popular color, but there are no rules when it comes to painting a ceiling. Lighter colors tend to make the space feel slightly bigger while darker ones offer a moodier and more unique feel.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- What color paintings sell best?1 AnswerIrena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021There are no rules that determine the value of a piece. But it is common for people to be attracted to colorful pieces, with blue, yellow, green and orange being the most popular colors. However, the secret is in the combinations that create harmonies or even build messages.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good color to paint on the kitchen table is a matter of personal choice. Most of the preferred colors are brown, black, green, white, or blue. These hues give a calm shade to the kitchen and can coordinate well with the flooring and style of decor in the kitchen. Shop a range of antique and vintage kitchen tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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