Original Outsider Art

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Vibrant purple irises with their deep green leaves capture the height of spring. Tucked between a sidewalk and a parking lot in artist Valerie Berkley’s nei...

, animal, man, dad, folk art, primitive, indoor, chair, interior, home, architecture, kids, childrens

painting: David Hockney, Edward Hopper, carnival, lights, excitement, colorful, folk art, people

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Artist Libby Ramage takes inspiration from her seventh-grade son's algebra homework. She imposes a sheet of equations on the face of a prince's portrait. Libb...

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"There is nothing better than welcoming a new day with the sun shining in a cloudless sky," says artist Pat Forbes. Topsy turvy monochrome structures in pale ...

, hawk, bird, sun, pond, fishing, folk art, colorful, animals, primitive, acrylic painting, blue

describe this painting: figure, portrait, folk art, beach, ocean, swim, woman, bikini, waves, shore

, folk, minimal, goldfinch, folk art, animals, primitive, acrylic painting, blackGoldfinch

combines abstract, primitive, expressionist, and gritty contemporary art in her work. “My style is

evoke a folk art style.About the ArtistArtist Jessica JH Roller paints whimsical and

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Rosemary, a black-and-white cat, sits gracefully, basking in the sun. A bank of red zinnias with bold, fan-like petals surrounds her, creating a striking cont...

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A red-tailed hawk soars high above, while the lake mirrors the mountains and blue sky. Artist Kira Yustak was inspired by watching these birds glide effortles...

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On a trip to Kauai, Hawaii, artist Kira Yusak found inspiration watching the sunrise each morning during her beach strolls. She noticed the colors, clouds, an...

disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world

disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world

disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world

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This self-portrait captures a quiet moment with a neutral expression. The piece magnifies the artist's desire to live true and minimally, reflecting a sincere...

never got off the ground, so she stumbled into art never knowing it would complement her passion for

art in her work. “My style is greatly influenced by years spent in CGI production and an

are both common and extraordinary.Words that describe this painting: flowers, folk art

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Exploring a narrative on the hazards and uncertainties of love, the artwork conveys the idea that letting oneself fall into affection is a gamble. The wood ba...

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Two magical birds find refuge in an evergreen forest, seeking shelter from the cold winter weather. Jewels and prominent markings adorn their bodies. This whi...

Original mixed media painting on paper. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. Artwork Size: 23 x

art must trigger something inside the viewer’s soul.Kira currently lives in New Jersey and finds

realism. She feels art must trigger something inside the viewer’s soul.Kira currently lives in New

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Artist Jessica JH Roller crafts a visual tale of a playful interaction between creatures of the night. "Long before the break of day, a bat enters a home, awa...

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Artist Jessica JH Roller depicts four ponies in bright, playful tones and bold graphic style. "I wish to give a new tilt to colors often used in fashion and h...

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Artist Libby Ramage presents an autumnal scene marked by large leaves falling from the sky. "As the sun fades, a young boy becomes the man," says Libby. Showi...

, rendered in a style she describes as comic realism. She feels art must trigger something inside the viewerâ

Artist CommentsUsing her signature folk art-style, artist Jessica JH Roller captures an

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Soft brushwork and a mix of bright and gentle hues bring a sense of calm to this misty scene. Lively wildflowers bloom in the foreground, their cheerful tones a...

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In this uplifting garden view, artist Drew Noel Marin combines a bright palette with soft, rhythmic strokes to set a warm summer mood. Orange and pink blossoms ...

art, people, eyes, friends, animals, people, acrylic painting, purpleWren and Pepper

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Two nude figures join hands in artist Libby Ramage's arresting primitive piece. The elderly couple braces themselves going into an uncertain future. "The firs...

them to life with her art ever since. Her paintings capture the essence of children’s books and

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"On hot summer afternoons on the East Side of Milwaukee, a young man could often be seen carrying his pet Tegu lizard to Bradford Beach so it could bask in th...

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In 2016 I inherited an envelope of old photographs my mother had taken at a closed and soon to be demolished icon of my area, Idora Park. This old amusement p...

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This is the eighth in a series of pieces done from old photographs my mother took of the now extinct amusement park, Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio. Idora Pa...

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The photographs that form the head of this catlike creature are images of the carousel from the amusement park Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio that is long go...

Original mixed media painting on cloth type material. Unsigned. Artwork size 10.25 x 19.25

Original mixed media collage on cardboard mounted on paper. Unsigned. Artwork size 12.25 x 20.875

disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world

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A poised cat with striking blue eyes sits amid an array of houseplants and dining wares. Pops of yellow contrast vibrantly against the background. The bold li...

disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world

Artist CommentsDerived from a section of repurposed children’s art, the piece embodies

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Large clusters of hydrangeas burst with vibrant blue hues, while a delicate butterfly perches on top, infusing the scene with life and lightness. Artist Kira ...

Original mixed media collage on paper. Unsigned. Paper size: 13.5 x 10.25 inches. Frame size

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A kindly middle-aged man holds his cat companion in this painting, depicting the artist Jessica JH Roller's husband with one of their family cats. The gentle ...

Original mixed media painting on wood. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. The artwork is in

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In this whimsical painting, a family of deer roams around a nature reserve. An owl perches on one of the trees, silently observing the woodland activity. A pr...

Original mixed media painting on glossy paper. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. Artwork size

style she describes as comic realism. She feels art must trigger something inside the viewer’s

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"Just off Brady Street, in Milwaukee’s East Side, there used to be a place with class and style," says artist Leroy Burt. The store was a treasure trove of ...

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Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a primitivist portrait of her cat, Rachel. With her sleek black fur and striking yellow eyes, the feline's electric personalit...

narrative of an alternative reality, rendered in a style she describes as comic realism. She feels art must

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Artist Libby Ramage presents a modern expressionist piece collaged from abandoned students' works. She comes up with a composition clamoring in joy. Cartoonis...

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"Nothing captures the excitement of New York City like Christmas ornaments in and around Times Square," says artist Leroy Burt. "This arrangement of decoratio...