Farming the Sun, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries
Acrylic
Under a Harvest Moon, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic
Acrylic
Road Trip, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it
Acrylic
Night Cravings, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it
Acrylic
Summer on the Lake, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The
Acrylic
Cloudy Day in the Neighborhood, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says his work in
Acrylic
"Lil Woodstock" Colorful Pop Art Original by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artworks add a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
What Lies Beneath, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
meal," says John. The sun casts a brilliant light on the dark blue water, enhancing the vibrancy and
Acrylic
Farm at Corner Creek, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The
Acrylic
Cabins in the Woods, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries
Acrylic
Out for a Stroll, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says his work in
Acrylic
Lost but Not Forgotten, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The
Acrylic
The Suburbs, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is
Acrylic
Buffalo Dreams, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly
Acrylic
Mountain Meadows, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says his work in
Acrylic
"Eye Patch Squid" Pop Art Painting on Newspaper by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artworks add a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$800
H 28 in W 22 in
Flaming Hot Crowns - Original Gary John Orange Black Street Artwork
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Sunlight Ballet, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, lodgepole pine, cottonwood, and aspen perform a silent ballet under the bright sunlight," says artist John
Acrylic
House With Red Door, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The
Acrylic
$185
H 15 in W 11 in
Mouse Mumble - Retro Urban Street Contemporary Pop Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Money Talks - Orginal Street Art on Korean Newspaper by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Hype Mentality - Original Black and Red Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Forest Abstractions - Chorus Line, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly
Acrylic
Red Barn Reflections, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers
Acrylic
I Spy - Original Street Art Red and Black by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His original artworks add a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Forest Abstractions - Spring Break, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries
Acrylic
10 Cent Fix - Street Painting Pop Art Original by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Let's Try It - Street Painting Pop Art Original by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$900
H 18 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Forest Abstractions - Dance of Nature, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The
Acrylic
Mandarin Glide, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer
Acrylic
$185
H 15 in W 11 in
What Could It Be - Original Street Art on Korean Newspaper by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Birds of a Feather, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires
Acrylic
Basket of Strawberries, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says his work in
Acrylic
$1,375
H 36 in W 36 in
Marilyn Soup - Abstract Figurative Vibrant Portrait Pop Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my art as an
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$875
H 23 in W 22 in
Burlesque Boop - Abstract Figurative Cartoon Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my art
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Apples and Strawberries, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since
Acrylic
Midway Grill, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic
Acrylic
$185
H 15 in W 11 in
Symmetry Dance - Original Gary John Figurative Abstract Street Art Painting
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Standing in Line, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The
Acrylic
$875
H 23 in W 22 in
LA Follies - Original Figurative Cartoon Mixed Media Pop Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$1,025
H 28 in W 22 in
Crowned Jean-Michel - Original Abstract Portrait Figurative Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my art
Acrylic, Illustration Board
$800
H 22 in W 23 in
"Virtual Reality" - Original Franken Berry Monster by Gary John on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His original artworks add a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$1,200
H 42 in W 30 in
"Princess Emojii" - Original Figurative Colorful Pop Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
$1,200
H 42 in W 30 in
"Charmed" Original Pop Charlie Brown Peanuts Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
$1,200
H 42 in W 30 in
"Royal" - Original Colorful Crowns Pop Street Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
"Cat in the Hat" - Original Pop Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
Batwoman Punch - Original Street Art on Newspaper by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His original artworks add a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$800
H 28 in W 22 in
"Flaming Hot Shoes From Paris" Original Gary John Colorful Artwork
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
$1,550
H 47 in W 30 in
Winking Mask - Original Abstract Figurative Acrylic Pop Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Paper
$1,025
H 28 in W 22 in
Electric Andy - Original Figurative Portrait Mixed Media Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home
Acrylic, Illustration Board
"Free Flintstone Toy" Contemporary Pop Art Original by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His original artworks add a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
"Music Medium" Blue Guitar Pop Art Contemporary by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His original artworks add a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$1,025
H 28 in W 22 in
Tokyo Slugger - Quirky Original Abstract Figurative Baseball Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a
Paper, Acrylic, Illustration Board
$525
H 21 in W 18 in
Squid Pirate - Original Mixed Media Framed Pop Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,225
H 30 in W 24 in
Three Grey Twirlers - Abstract Figurative Ballerinas Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home. I always got lost in my art
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Hendrix Swag" Jimi Inspired Figurative Pop Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a new face to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$1,025
H 28 in W 22 in
Blue Nude Mood - Original Abstract Figurative Portrait Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the continuous popularity of pop art. John says about his art: “I grew up in a dysfunctional home
Acrylic, Illustration Board
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 paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original 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 emerging artists and more today.