Walking Trio, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments"This painting is about the gesture and movement, not about who the people
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Walking Trio, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments"This painting is about the gesture and movement, not about who the people
Acrylic
Forest, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Liam Hennessy
Located in Yardley, PA
work hints of narrative or representation may emerge. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with
Acrylic
Bonbon (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
narratives. Her paintings change a great deal in the process of making them. At the same time, she is after a
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Bonbon (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
into characters and set them to play in unpredictable abstract narratives. Her paintings change a great
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Lorenzo’s Riddle (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
Untitled (#706) (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central subject. It’s this process of
Paper, Acrylic
Untitled (#705) (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central subject. It’s this process of
Paper, Acrylic
Andrew’s Refrain (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel, Wood Panel
Untitled (#704) (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central subject. It’s this process of
Acrylic, Paper
The Royal (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central subject
Acrylic, Panel
Lorenzo’s Riddle (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
The Delegation (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
After Midnight (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
The Delegation (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
After Midnight (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
The Delegation (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
"Broken Christmas" Oil Painting
By Shelli Langdale
Located in Denver, CO
to the canvas full time in 2014. Shelli began exploring personal narratives in her paintings that
Oil, Panel
After Midnight (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
to previous decisions. He begins each painting by taping off one or more horizon lines. His initial
Acrylic, Panel
Excavation - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Commentary: "A double perspective reinforces the innocence and uncertainty portrayed in this narrative, a
Oil
City 7. Abstract original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
. Hints of impressionism lend a dreamlike quality, while symbolic elements hint at a deeper narrative
Canvas, Acrylic
"Sparrow" - Oil Animal Painting on Wood
By Terra Novak
Located in Denver, CO
. Frequently painting on wood panels, Terra often leaves the natural grain exposed, creating a dialogue between
Wood, Oil
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
"Yearling Black Bear, " Oil painting
By Susan McDonnell
Located in Denver, CO
Minnesota after living in Southern California for 30 years. Her paintings are narratives inspired by her
Watercolor, Gouache
Odds And Ends (Abstract Painting)
Located in London, GB
Odds And Ends (Abstract Painting) Mixed Media on Canvas — Unframed. Ludovic Dervillez is a French
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
'Camelot' Abstract Grid Painting
By Doug Frohman
Located in Rye, NY
‘Camelot’ is a large abstract narrative oil on panel painting created by American artist Doug
Oil, Panel, Graphite
"One for Sorrow" Oil Painting
By Shelli Langdale
Located in Denver, CO
exploring personal narratives and symbolism in her paintings that center on the ephemerality of
Oil, Panel
"Process of Love" Oil Painting
By Shelli Langdale
Located in Denver, CO
exploring personal narratives and symbolism in her paintings that center on the ephemerality of
Acrylic Polymer, Video
DEBUT, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Pamela Ross
Located in Yardley, PA
DEBUT, by Pamela Boullier Ross is a painting of narrative essence and derives from the artist's
Acrylic
Cobalt Rhythms, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Liam Hennessy
Located in Yardley, PA
. Through the relationships between the various elements within the work hints of narrative or
Acrylic
Orbital, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Liam Hennessy
Located in Yardley, PA
the work hints of narrative or representation may emerge. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes
Acrylic
For Henry Hudson (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
The Big Spill (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Acrylic, Panel
Devil Emerges from Surrealist Voodoo Drum - Sans titre (Diable)
Located in Miami, FL
narrative paintings — a sense of humor. His surrealist paintings mostly depict voodoo scenes or deities lwas
Masonite, Oil
What I heard (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central subject. It’s this process of
Canvas, Acrylic
Chinese painting on rice paper “Procession” Guangzhou
Located in Valladolid, ES
placed quite accurately within the realm of folk narrative and ceremonial painting, closely related to
Rice Paper
The Admiral’s Wedding (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Canvas, Acrylic
What I heard (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central subject. It’s this process of
Canvas, Acrylic
The Admiral’s Wedding (Abstract painting)
By Clay Johnson
Located in London, GB
editing. As Johnson says, “that narrative—the story of the painting’s own making—becomes the central
Canvas, Acrylic
Progressive Youth - Contemporary African American Figurative Painting
By Tim Okamura
Located in East Quogue, NY
feels have been under-represented in the history of figurative painting and narrative works, and whose
Mixed Media, Oil
The Disconnect Between Head and Heart (Abstract Painting)
By Ashlynn Browning
Located in London, GB
psychological narrative through an intuitive, layered painting process. By merging geometric precision with
Oil, Panel
"Cactus Wren" - Oil Animal Painting on Wood
By Terra Novak
Located in Denver, CO
. Frequently painting on wood panels, Terra often leaves the natural grain exposed, creating a dialogue between
Wood, Oil
"House Finch" - Oil Animal Painting on Wood
By Terra Novak
Located in Denver, CO
. Frequently painting on wood panels, Terra often leaves the natural grain exposed, creating a dialogue between
Wood, Oil
“Morris’s lover9” Original nude painting. Small vertical .
Located in Oslo, NO
body with the resilience and beauty of nature, creating a harmonious yet dynamic visual narrative. The
Canvas, Oil
Interwoven Field, Abstract Painting, Mixed Media, Neutral Tones
By Tatiana Hellum
Located in Oslo, NO
imposing a fixed narrative. The painting is created using mixed media techniques with acrylic and
Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor
"Morning. Kyiv. Ukraine" Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
A refined example of contemporary narrative realism, this painting juxtaposes classical
Cotton Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
"The Dark Waters" Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
This refined contemporary painting combines narrative elegance with a strong visual signature. The
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Coast to Coast - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
paintings of contemporary narratives to large scale public art project and commissions. He has exhibited
Oil
$4,434
Corporate Dinner Colorful Geometric Interior Still Life Figurative Painting
By Héctor Francesch
Located in FISTERRA, ES
between contemporary still life, narrative abstraction and graphic painting. The soft neutral background
Acrylic, Canvas
"Hide and Seek" Acrylic Painting, Realist Style, Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting offers a refined contemporary vision rooted in symbolism and architectural elegance
Acrylic
Summer Story - Minimalist Figurative Landscape Painting
By Mike Gough
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the narrative. These paintings partially stem from a fear of memory loss as a result of
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Patrol Boys - Contemporary Figurative History Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
solutions are behind the ideas that inspired this painting. The composition is inspired by the historical
Oil
Woman with Pitcher oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
the background place the figure in a space of contemplation rather than narrative action. The
Canvas, Oil
Structured Poetics, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Liam Hennessy
Located in Yardley, PA
elements within the work hints of narrative or representation may emerge. :: Painting :: Abstract
Acrylic
$2,468Sale Price|20% Off
Grotesque Expressionist Figural Scene Paris Symbolist Spanish Oil Painting 1940s
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
figurative painting expressionist narrative scene oil on panel painting mid century Spanish art
Oil
"Leaving" - Original Oil & Acrylic Painting on Panel
By Shelli Langdale
Located in Denver, CO
exploring personal narratives and symbolism in her paintings that center on the ephemerality of
Oil, Panel
$1,746
Balancing Act - original realist oil painting-contemporary wildlife art
By Elizabeth Rickert
Located in London, Chelsea
a gentle narrative to the painting, suggesting a peaceful coexistence between nature and everyday
Oil, Canvas
"Speak Softly" - Abstracted Impressionist Animal Portrait, Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful original oil painting is framed at 36 x 32 inches in an ornate frame, wired and
Oil, Panel
Cindy Kane 1985 Original Painting on Plywood
By Cindy Kane
Located in New York, NY
of art and narrative. Her paintings begin with a black background, into which she carves figures
Plywood, Oil
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