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Contemplation Oil on Canvas Painting by Helen Howells, 2022
Contemplation Oil on Canvas Painting by Helen Howells, 2022

Contemplation Oil on Canvas Painting by Helen Howells, 2022

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A New Hope, Helen Howells, Oil on Canvas, Landscape Painting
A New Hope, Helen Howells, Oil on Canvas, Landscape Painting

A New Hope, Helen Howells, Oil on Canvas, Landscape Painting

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Valley Song, Welsh Landscape Painting, Expressionist Style Art, Green and Blue
Valley Song, Welsh Landscape Painting, Expressionist Style Art, Green and Blue

Valley Song, Welsh Landscape Painting, Expressionist Style Art, Green and Blue

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spilling Waves, Original Painting, Textured Seascape, Welsh Coastal Art
Spilling Waves, Original Painting, Textured Seascape, Welsh Coastal Art

Spilling Waves, Original Painting, Textured Seascape, Welsh Coastal Art

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue sky over the mountains, original painting, contemporary, landscape
Blue sky over the mountains, original painting, contemporary, landscape

Blue sky over the mountains, original painting, contemporary, landscape

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elevation, original painting, landscape painting, contemporary, sky, nature
Elevation, original painting, landscape painting, contemporary, sky, nature

Elevation, original painting, landscape painting, contemporary, sky, nature

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mountain Stream, original painting, landscape, contemporary
Mountain Stream, original painting, landscape, contemporary

Mountain Stream, original painting, landscape, contemporary

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ethereal Coastline, Original Painting, Semi Abstract Seascape, Ocean art, Blue
Ethereal Coastline, Original Painting, Semi Abstract Seascape, Ocean art, Blue

Ethereal Coastline, Original Painting, Semi Abstract Seascape, Ocean art, Blue

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Breakthrough Light Across The Mountain, original painting, landscape
Breakthrough Light Across The Mountain, original painting, landscape

Breakthrough Light Across The Mountain, original painting, landscape

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Mountains Live, Original Painting, Semi Abstract, Landscape, Nature, sky
The Mountains Live, Original Painting, Semi Abstract, Landscape, Nature, sky

The Mountains Live, Original Painting, Semi Abstract, Landscape, Nature, sky

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mountain Stream & Mountain Majesty, diptych, original painting, landscape
Mountain Stream & Mountain Majesty, diptych, original painting, landscape

Mountain Stream & Mountain Majesty, diptych, original painting, landscape

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Morning Light over the Mountain, original painting, landscape
Morning Light over the Mountain, original painting, landscape

Morning Light over the Mountain, original painting, landscape

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ethereal Coastline, Original Painting, Semi Abstract, Landscape, Nature, sky
Ethereal Coastline, Original Painting, Semi Abstract, Landscape, Nature, sky

Ethereal Coastline, Original Painting, Semi Abstract, Landscape, Nature, sky

By Helen Howells

Located in Deddington, GB

Working predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been described as sensitive and expressive.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The storm, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
The storm, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

The storm, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Preethi Mathialagan

Located in Yardley, PA

• All orders must be signed upon delivery • Please notify me if you need rush shipping Additional Details: • This artwork has been created with a palette knife and brush str...

Category

2010s Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Weekdays., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Weekdays., Painting, Oil on Canvas

Weekdays., Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Igor Shulman

Located in Yardley, PA

Painted in a traditional way-brushes and palette knife. The size (90?90cm) allows you to organize with this picture a small enough wall in the interior of the apartment or house.

Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fragmented Vibrant Sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Fragmented Vibrant Sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Fragmented Vibrant Sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Nestor Toro

Located in Yardley, PA

For this piece I use mainly palette knifes and bold paint shades over and over again, vivid blue, orange and many shades of yellow. lots of energy in this piece and very contemplativ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Golden Chaos
Golden Chaos

Alex SenchenkoGolden Chaos, 2026

$2,185

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in

Golden Chaos

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Hand-painted with high-quality pigments and heavy-body acrylics, the thick, palette-knife texture gives this piece a wonderful 3D quality that changes with the light throughout the d...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

4.4.99
4.4.99

Mala Breuer4.4.99, 1999

$11,500

H 59.75 in W 60 in D 1.25 in

4.4.99

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

7.5.95
7.5.95

Mala Breuer7.5.95, 1995

$5,000

H 30 in W 30 in

7.5.95

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wax, Oil

Fire (9.19.83)
Fire (9.19.83)

Mala BreuerFire (9.19.83), 1983

$9,500

H 48 in W 42 in

Fire (9.19.83)

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1980s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

4.84
4.84

Mala Breuer4.84, 1984

$15,000

H 71.25 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

4.84

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

3.10.99
3.10.99

Mala Breuer3.10.99, 1999

$11,500

H 59.75 in W 60.25 in D 1.25 in

3.10.99

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

1.7.97
1.7.97

Mala Breuer1.7.97, 1997

$2,100

H 16 in W 16 in D 1 in

1.7.97

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wax, Oil

12.17.95
12.17.95

Mala Breuer12.17.95, 1995

$5,000

H 30 in W 30 in

12.17.95

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

Water Street (7.79)
Water Street (7.79)

Water Street (7.79)

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

7.29.95
7.29.95

Mala Breuer7.29.95, 1995

$5,000

H 30 in W 30 in

7.29.95

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

"Meeting on the Pond: Silent Dialogue" (2024) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena
"Meeting on the Pond: Silent Dialogue" (2024) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena

"Meeting on the Pond: Silent Dialogue" (2024) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

The composition is built on the profound contrast between the earthy, grounded tones of the avian spirit and the ethereal, translucent crimsons of the fish. Through expressive palett...

Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Red Carp Reflection" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina
"Red Carp Reflection" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina

"Red Carp Reflection" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

Artistic Technique & Philosophy: Using her signature impasto technique with a palette knife, Lukina creates a tangible sense of light and fluid motion.

Category

2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

11.12.98
11.12.98

Mala Breuer11.12.98, 1998

$2,100

H 16 in W 16 in

11.12.98

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil, Acrylic

10.15.95
10.15.95

Mala Breuer10.15.95, 1995

$5,000

H 30 in W 30 in

10.15.95

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic

11.12.95
11.12.95

Mala Breuer11.12.95, 1995

$5,000

H 30 in W 30 in

11.12.95

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled Red (1979)
Untitled Red (1979)

Untitled Red (1979)

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

1.13.96
1.13.96

Mala Breuer1.13.96, 1996

$5,000

H 30 in W 30 in

1.13.96

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

7.79 (grey)
7.79 (grey)

Mala Breuer7.79 (grey), 1979

$14,500

H 60 in W 60 in

7.79 (grey)

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

3.21.94
3.21.94

Mala Breuer3.21.94, 1994

$21,500

H 72 in W 72 in

3.21.94

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

Something to Crow About 24" x 18" Rooster Farm Animal Oil on Panel Signed $6400
Something to Crow About 24" x 18" Rooster Farm Animal Oil on Panel Signed $6400

Something to Crow About 24" x 18" Rooster Farm Animal Oil on Panel Signed $6400

Located in Houston, TX

She currently has 3 videos available through Liliedahl Video Productions,” Straight Ahead,” “Highlight”, and “Keeping an Eye Out,” where she demonstrates both her brush and palette k...

Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Infield 30 x 36 inches oil on panel Cattle American Impressionism Cow $12000
Infield 30 x 36 inches oil on panel Cattle American Impressionism Cow $12000

Infield 30 x 36 inches oil on panel Cattle American Impressionism Cow $12000

Located in Houston, TX

She currently has 3 videos available through Liliedahl Video Productions,” Straight Ahead,” “Highlight”, and “Keeping an Eye Out,” where she demonstrates both her brush and palette k...

Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1976 (7)
1976 (7)

Mala Breuer1976 (7), 1976

$14,500

H 54.75 in W 85 in D 1.5 in

1976 (7)

By Mala Breuer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

In New York she began working with a palette knife, making direct, abstract marks with dark colors and with great density.

Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"At The Very Least" (original abstract, flora, flowers, fauna, green, pink, red)
"At The Very Least" (original abstract, flora, flowers, fauna, green, pink, red)

"At The Very Least" (original abstract, flora, flowers, fauna, green, pink, red)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

The saturated, rose-dominated composition achieves striking depth and tactile intensity through generous impasto buildup, sweeping brushstrokes, and frenzied palette knife work, eman...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Rooting Pig Painting Farm Animal Texas Artist Landscape Animal Paintings $3500
Rooting Pig Painting Farm Animal Texas Artist Landscape Animal Paintings $3500

Rooting Pig Painting Farm Animal Texas Artist Landscape Animal Paintings $3500

Located in Houston, TX

She currently has 3 videos available through Liliedahl Video Productions,” Straight Ahead,” “Highlight”, and “Keeping an Eye Out,” where she demonstrates both her brush and palette k...

Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Quiet Light II" Textured Abstract Painting
"Quiet Light II" Textured Abstract Painting

"Quiet Light II" Textured Abstract Painting

By Teodora Guererra

Located in Westport, CT

The artist layers thick strokes of paint using a palette knife in horizontal strokes over gallery wrapped canvas, creating a minimalist composition and a lightly textured finish on t...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"I Like Options" Textured Abstract Painting
"I Like Options" Textured Abstract Painting

"I Like Options" Textured Abstract Painting

By Teodora Guererra

Located in Westport, CT

This abstract painting by Teodora Guererra features a teal, pink, and white palette. The artist layers thick strokes of paint using a palette knife in broad, horizontal sweeping stro...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Blending In" Textured Abstract Painting
"Blending In" Textured Abstract Painting

"Blending In" Textured Abstract Painting

By Teodora Guererra

Located in Westport, CT

This abstract painting by Teodora Guererra features a deep teal and pink palette. The artist layers thick strokes of paint using a palette knife in broad, horizontal sweeping strokes...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Endless Sky" Textured Abstract Painting
"Endless Sky" Textured Abstract Painting

"Endless Sky" Textured Abstract Painting

By Teodora Guererra

Located in Westport, CT

This horizontal abstract painting by Teodora Guererra features a blue, teal, lavender and white palette. The artist layers thick strokes of paint using a palette knife in broad, hori...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Letters Never Sent" Oversized Abstract Textured Painting
"Letters Never Sent" Oversized Abstract Textured Painting

"Letters Never Sent" Oversized Abstract Textured Painting

By Teodora Guererra

Located in Westport, CT

The artist applies thick strokes of paint with a palette knife in layered, diagonal movements that create a dynamic surface and gentle visual rhythm.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Le Sablier 1
Le Sablier 1

Jean-Paul RiopelleLe Sablier 1, 1979

$4,750

H 21.5 in W 25.5 in

Le Sablier 1

By Jean-Paul Riopelle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

His early canvases were densely intricate webs of constructed color created by using a palette knife. His later work both loosened up and became more structured as he experimented wi...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Trames de lecture - Abstract library, Geometric, Original Oil on Canvas
Trames de lecture - Abstract library, Geometric, Original Oil on Canvas

Trames de lecture - Abstract library, Geometric, Original Oil on Canvas

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Muted whites and greys establish a calm architectural framework, while deeper tones of ochre, blue, black, and red punctuate the surface, creating visual cadence and subtle tension. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed Small European Street Scene Oil Painting Impasto City Artwork, Framed
Signed Small European Street Scene Oil Painting Impasto City Artwork, Framed

Signed Small European Street Scene Oil Painting Impasto City Artwork, Framed

Located in Palm Coast, FL

The artist captures the movement and energy of pedestrians, cyclists, and storefronts with bold palette-knife strokes and rich color contrasts. The composition evokes the charm of an...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Topographie du reve, Large Abstract Geometric, Framed, Expressionism, French
Topographie du reve, Large Abstract Geometric, Framed, Expressionism, French

Topographie du reve, Large Abstract Geometric, Framed, Expressionism, French

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

The composition unfolds as a map of the subconscious, where shapes suggest places, objects or sensations without ever settling into a single narrative. Dumont’s palette knife work cr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Composition litteraire, Abstract library, Oil painting Contemporary, framed
Composition litteraire, Abstract library, Oil painting Contemporary, framed

Composition litteraire, Abstract library, Oil painting Contemporary, framed

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Built through successive layers of oil paint and palette knife work, the surface reveals subtle textures, scraped passages, and delicate irregularities that give the painting its qui...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Poppies outside Florence Individual Style, Outdoor Italy 4" x 11"  $2500
Poppies outside Florence Individual Style, Outdoor Italy 4" x 11"  $2500

Poppies outside Florence Individual Style, Outdoor Italy 4" x 11" $2500

By Nelson H. White

Located in Houston, TX

The artist has a unique style that he developed in studying under the masters in Italy. The use of the palette knife is seen in many of his Italian landscape paintings.

Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Les Tomes – Large Abstract Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2025
Les Tomes – Large Abstract Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2025

Les Tomes – Large Abstract Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2025

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Sophie Dumont's distinctive palette knife technique creates textured, layered surfaces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

September Sunflowers
September Sunflowers

Carole GarlandSeptember Sunflowers, 2025

$1,600

H 20 in W 16 in D 2 in

September Sunflowers

By Carole Garland

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Garland employs many techniques to capture the essence of the tumbling sunflowers - using a palette knife to scumble, scraping to reveal, a squeegee to connect.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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