Floral in Glass Vase
By David Henry
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was during this time that Henry was selected by the American Master, Nelson Shanks, to participate in a transformative apprenticeship under his guidance, immersing himself in the ...
Birch, Oil, Panel
Banja Luka Tulip
By David Henry
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was during this time that Henry was selected by the American Master, Nelson Shanks, to participate in a transformative apprenticeship under his guidance, immersing himself in the ...
Birch, Oil, Panel
Day Lily and Butterfly
By David Henry
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was during this time that Henry was selected by the American Master, Nelson Shanks, to participate in a transformative apprenticeship under his guidance, immersing himself in the ...
Birch, Oil, Panel
Rembrandt Tulip
By David Henry
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was during this time that Henry was selected by the American Master, Nelson Shanks, to participate in a transformative apprenticeship under his guidance, immersing himself in the ...
Birch, Oil, Panel
Chamomile in Blue and White Pitcher with Lemon
By David Henry
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was during this time that Henry was selected by the American Master, Nelson Shanks, to participate in a transformative apprenticeship under his guidance, immersing himself in the ...
Birch, Oil, Panel
Butterflies
By David Henry
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was during this time that Henry was selected by the American Master, Nelson Shanks, to participate in a transformative apprenticeship under his guidance, immersing himself in the ...
Birch, Oil, Wood Panel
White Peony
By David Henry
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was during this time that Henry was selected by the American Master, Nelson Shanks, to participate in a transformative apprenticeship under his guidance, immersing himself in the ...
Birch, Oil, Panel
$1,500
Sterling Peonies: framed contemporary oil painting of pink & white flowers
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
She studied at Studio Incamminati and Moore College of Art under internationally recognized and award-winning artists Jon DeMartin, Darren Kingsley, Steven Early, Kerry Dunn, Natalie...
Oil, Panel
"WILD MAJESTY" PORTRAIT OF A BISON / BUFFALO
By Salazar
Located in San Antonio, TX
He studied under renowned artists such as Nelson Shanks at the New York Academy of Art and participated in workshops with Everett Raymond Kinstler and Max Ginsburg at the Art Student...
Oil
$2,000Sale Price|42% Off
Untitled
By Bo Bartlett
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
At the same time, he studied privately with painter Nelson Shanks; took courses in anatomy at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; and, in 1986, earned a certificate in film...
Charcoal, Pencil
Federico Castelluccio, "American Mustang" Equine Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Federico Castelluccio
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
In 2009 he was Master of Ceremony, Honoring Nelson Shanks, at the Union League Club in Philadelphia.
Canvas, Oil
Thomas Wharton
By Thomas Wharton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
He has studied drawing and painting with many of the leading realist painters working today, including Nelson Shanks, Alyssa Monks, David Kassan, Daniel Sprick, Steven Assael, T.
Linen, Oil
Adam V
By Thomas Wharton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
He has studied drawing and painting with many of the leading realist painters working today, including Nelson Shanks, Alyssa Monks, David Kassan, Daniel Sprick, Steven Assael, T.
Night Watch
By Thomas Wharton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
He has studied drawing and painting with many of the leading realist painters working today, including Nelson Shanks, Alyssa Monks, David Kassan, Daniel Sprick, Steven Assael, T.
"Still life pink & white flowers in a glass vase"
By Diana O'Rourke Jacoby
Located in New York, NY
She has studied portraiture with Nelson Shanks at the Art Student’s League and drawing at The Frick Collection with Sue Gussow.
Canvas
"Portrait of Sarah" oil on canvas
By Diana O'Rourke Jacoby
Located in New York, NY
She has studied portraiture with Nelson Shanks at the Art Student’s League and drawing at The Frick Collection with Sue Gussow.
Canvas
Still Life \"Hyacinths in a blue and white vase\"
By Diana O'Rourke Jacoby
Located in New York, NY
She has studied portraiture with Nelson Shanks at the Art Student’s League and drawing at The Frick Collection with Sue Gussow.
Still Life "Yellow & Pink roses in a glass vase"
By Diana O'Rourke Jacoby
Located in New York, NY
She has studied portraiture with Nelson Shanks at the Art Student’s League and drawing at The Frick Collection with Sue Gussow.
Canvas
Solstice
By Thomas Wharton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
He has studied drawing and painting with many of the leading realist painters working today, including Nelson Shanks, Alyssa Monks, David Kassan, Daniel Sprick, Steven Assael, T.
Linen, Oil
Unavailable
H 16 in W 12 in D 6 in
Andrea Smith ORIGINAL Acrylic Painting SCULPTURE Hand Signed Marble Glass Art
By Andrea Smith
Located in Bloomington, MN
Then winning a stipend from Australia to visit museums worldwide, she moved to New York City and studied with Michael Aviano, Michael Grimaldi and Nelson Shanks. Her works are now f...
Marble
Unavailable
H 9 in W 9 in
Andrea Smith Original Painting Acrylic on Rag Board Signed Oil Portrait Artwork
By Andrea Smith
Located in Bloomington, MN
Then winning a stipend from Australia to visit museums worldwide, she moved to New York City and studied with Michael Aviano, Michael Grimaldi and Nelson Shanks. Her works are now f...
Acrylic, Board
Unavailable
H 30 in W 22 in
Andrea Smith Original Acrylic Painting Large Female Figurative Signed Modern Art
By Andrea Smith
Located in Bloomington, MN
Then winning a stipend from Australia to visit museums worldwide, she moved to New York City and studied with Michael Aviano, Michael Grimaldi and Nelson Shanks. Her works are now f...
Acrylic
Unavailable
H 22 in W 30 in
Andrea Smith Large Original Acrylic Painting Female Portrait Signed Framed Art
By Andrea Smith
Located in Bloomington, MN
Then winning a stipend from Australia to visit museums worldwide, she moved to New York City and studied with Michael Aviano, Michael Grimaldi and Nelson Shanks. Her works are now f...
Acrylic
Unavailable
H 38 in W 44 in
Andrea Smith Original Acrylic PAINTING Hand Signed Cubism Female Nude Artwork
By Andrea Smith
Located in Bloomington, MN
Then winning a stipend from Australia to visit museums worldwide, she moved to New York City and studied with Michael Aviano, Michael Grimaldi and Nelson Shanks. Her works are now f...
Acrylic
Unavailable
H 22 in W 30 in
Andrea Smith Painting Original Acrylic Signed Artwork Rare Angels Peace Framed
By Andrea Smith
Located in Bloomington, MN
Then winning a stipend from Australia to visit museums worldwide, she moved to New York City and studied with Michael Aviano, Michael Grimaldi and Nelson Shanks. Her works are now f...
Acrylic
Rowing at Dawn
By Leonard Mizerek
Located in Stonington, CT
He graduated with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and studied at The New York Art Students League with, Nelson Shanks and at the National Academy of Design with Raymond K...
Oil
Sunset Sail in the Harbor, Greenwich, CT
By Leonard Mizerek
Located in Stonington, CT
He graduated with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and studied at The New York Art Students League with, Nelson Shanks and at the National Academy of Design with Raymond K...
Oil
Southport Harbor at Sunset
By Leonard Mizerek
Located in Stonington, CT
He graduated with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and studied at The New York Art Students League with, Nelson Shanks and at the National Academy of Design with Raymond K...
Oil
Sold
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Magnificent Set of 10 Painted French Louis XV Caned and Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The chairs came from a fine home in Princeton NJ, and were faux painted by the famous artist Nelson Shanks. Custom velvet seat cushions show some signs of wear. seat height 18 witho...
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 9.5 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
'Approaching Storm' by Chris Brizzard, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Chris Brizzard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
From 2014 to 2017, he studied drawing and painting at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia under instructors trained by Nelson Shanks. He now teaches drawing and painting at The Oklaho...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
'On the Run, ' by Chris Brizzard, Pastel on Paper Drawing
By Chris Brizzard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
From 2014 to 2017, he studied drawing and painting at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia under instructors trained by Nelson Shanks. He now teaches drawing and painting at The Oklaho...
Pastel, Paper
Carey's Pierce
By Nelson Shanks
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 12.00" x 16.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right
Canvas, Oil
'Come as You Are, ' Oil on Canvas by Chris Brizzard
By Chris Brizzard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
From 2014 to 2017, he studied drawing and painting at Studio Incamminati under instructors trained by Nelson Shanks. He now teaches drawing and painting at The Oklahoma Academy of Cl...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 23 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
'Faith - Portrait of George Michael, ' by Chris Brizzard, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Chris Brizzard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
From 2014 to 2017, he studied drawing and painting at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia under instructors trained by Nelson Shanks. He now teaches drawing and painting at The Oklaho...
Canvas, Oil
The Goldfinch
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marc also studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks. A devout romantic with a passion for traditional realism and the academic principles ...
Canvas, Oil
"White Roses" - Contemporary Realism - Still Life - Manet
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chatov attended Georgia State University as a Fine Art major under the late James Sitton, studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks and to...
Canvas, Oil
"Bartlett Pear" - Contemporary Realism - Still Life - Manet
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chatov attended Georgia State University as a Fine Art major under the late James Sitton, studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks and to...
Oil, Panel
Sold
H 18 in W 24 in
"Grandpa's Tool Shed" - Contemporary Realism - Landscape - Manet
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chatov attended Georgia State University as a Fine Art major under the late James Sitton, studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks and to...
Canvas, Oil
The Interloper, 2007
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chatov attended Georgia State University as a Fine Art major under the late James Sitton, studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks and to...
Oil
Sold
H 17.25 in W 23.25 in D 1.25 in
James River at Dusk by David Tanner Original Oil Painting Libbie Hill Park
Located in Dayton, OH
Since receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991, his study of traditional painting technique includes workshops with mode...
Canvas, Paint
"Bartlett Pear Duo" - Contemporary Realism - Still Life - Manet
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chatov attended Georgia State University as a Fine Art major under the late James Sitton, studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks and to...
Oil, Panel
Sold
H 11 in W 14 in
"Grandpa's Tool Shed Study" - Contemporary Realism - Landscape - Manet
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chatov attended Georgia State University as a Fine Art major under the late James Sitton, studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks and to...
Canvas, Oil
Coffee Break
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marc also studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks. A devout romantic with a passion for traditional realism and the academic principles ...
Canvas, Oil
Grape Picker
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marc also studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks. A devout romantic with a passion for traditional realism and the academic principles ...
Canvas, Oil
Evening Glimmer-Plein-Air Impressionist Painting
By Leonard Mizerek
Located in Atlanta, GA
He graduated with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and studied at The New York Art Students League with Max Ginsburg and Nelson Shanks and at the National Academy of Desig...
Canvas, Oil
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H 13.5 in W 17 in D 1 in
Contemporary Realism / Impressionism still-life interior w/ books & sculpture
By Peter Thrasher
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Thrasher taught in the studio of Nelson Shanks, and at the Art League School and the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA.
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 18 in W 18 in D 1 in
'Descent into Myth #2020, ' Oil on Canvas by Chris Brizzard
By Chris Brizzard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
From 2014 to 2017, he studied drawing and painting at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia under instructors trained by world renowned portrait painter, Nelson Shanks. He now teaches d...
Oil
Tangles
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marc also studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks. A devout romantic with a passion for traditional realism and the academic principles ...
Canvas, Oil
Study for Partida
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marc also studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks. A devout romantic with a passion for traditional realism and the academic principles ...
Crayon, Paper
'Interloper' - Contemporary Realism - Still Life - Fruit - Figs
By Marc Chatov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chatov attended Georgia State University as a Fine Art major under the late James Sitton, studied at the Art Students League of New York under Michael Burban and Nelson Shanks and to...
Canvas, Oil
White Tent Landscape
By Bo Bartlett
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
During his time in Pennsylvania, Bartlett apprenticed under Nelson Shanks. Bartlett then went on to study liberal arts at the University of Pennsylvania from 1980 to 1981.
Oil, Wood Panel
Nocturne
By Thomas Wharton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
He has studied drawing and painting with many of the leading realist painters working today, including Nelson Shanks, Alyssa Monks, David Kassan, Daniel Sprick, Steven Assael, T.
Linen, Oil
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?
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