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'1994' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Large Colorful Mixed Media Geometric Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld's '1994' is a versatile and dynamic 38" x 64" mixed media artwork that resonates
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1990s Outsider Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

'As Above So Below' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Large Bright Textured Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld's "All Over the Place" is a dynamic 42" x 72" abstract mixed media piece
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Pencil

'Red Line' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Bright Textured Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Red Line" by Steven H. Rehfeld is a vibrant 48" x 36" mixed-media masterpiece that pulses with the
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Newsprint

'Coastal' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Colorful Diptych Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld's 24" x 48" diptych, "Coastal," captivates viewers with its masterful dance of
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Subliminal" Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract by Steven H. Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
This 20" x 30" contemporary abstract mixed media piece by Steven Rehfeld is a captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Tape, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

'Disorder' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 30" x 30" abstract mixed media creation emanates a passionate intensity. Vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

'Interplay' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Colorful Small Mixed Media Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Interplay" by Steven Rehfeld is a compelling 25" x 25" contemporary abstract mixed media work
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

'Concentric' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Small Mixed Media Abstract on Wood
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
This 20" x 20" by Steven Rehfeld marries the energy of contemporary art with the depth of mixed
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

'Prism' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Colorful Bright Small Mixed Media Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 18.25" x 18.25" piece "Prism" is a symphony of colors, each note more vibrant than
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

'Deity' by Steven H. Rehfeld - Small Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 24" x 24" abstract mixed media work is a dramatic exploration of texture, color
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"The New York" Large Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
spirit. Steven H. Rehfeld is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Tape, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Scattered" Mixed Media Textured Colorful Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld's "Scattered", a 49" x 36" mixed media on canvas is a contemporary abstraction
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Tape, Wax, Oil

"May Flowers" Mixed Media Colorful Contemporary Abstract Landscape
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld's "May Flowers", a 46" x 50" mixed media on canvas is an imaginative take on
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Exuberance" Orange Tones Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
abstract rendering of the chaos and rhythm of urban life. About the Artist: Steven H. Rehfeld is now one
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Blue Series" Blue Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract By Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
, contemporary art, abstract art, colorful art, pink, red, beige, Steven H. Rehfeld
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil, Mixed Media

'Untitled' Purple, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Black Textured Abstract Oil on Wood
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Untitled, another mesmerizing artwork by Steven H. Rehfeld, is a stunning abstract composition that
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Early 2000s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Oil

'Untitled' Red, Yellow, Blue, Black Mixed Mixed Textured Abstract Oil on Wood
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Untitled, an exquisite artwork by Steven H. Rehfeld, is a captivating exploration of contrasts and
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Early 2000s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Oil

"Geometrics" White, Gray and Blue Geometric Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld's "Geometrics" is a striking 36" x 48" mixed media piece that masterfully blends
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

'Atlas' - Large Abstract Figurative Landscape
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
with a surreal and otherworldly atmosphere. Steven H. Rehfeld is now one of the top emerging artists
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Fragmented" Colorful Geometric Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract Expressionist
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
, yellow, geometric, blocks, Steven H. Rehfeld
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Break of Dawn" Mixed Media Contemporary Impressionist Landscape
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
, contemporary, modern, impressionist, landscape, mountains, rose, gold, blue, lavender, Steven H. Rehfeld
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Singularity" Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract Expressionist
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
, abstract, expressionist, magenta, gold, red, grey, white, Steven H. Rehfeld
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Orange Colors" Large Orange Contemporary Abstract By Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Orange Colors," a captivating 60" x 60" creation by Steven Rehfeld, envelops viewers in a warm
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil, Mixed Media

"Paradise" Mixed Media Large Colorful Contemporary Abstract by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Paradise" by Steven Rehfeld is a magnificent 72" x 72" mixed media contemporary abstract that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

"Circles"Blue, Orange, and Yellow Contemporary Abstract By Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Circles," a vibrant 60" x 60" masterpiece by Steven Rehfeld, is a symphony of form and color. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ardor" Red Mixed Media Small Contemporary Abstract by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Ardor" by Steven Rehfeld is a captivating 19" x 19" mixed media contemporary abstract that invites
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil, Magazine Paper

"Being Free" Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Being Free" is a captivating 24" x 24" mixed media contemporary abstract by Steven Rehfeld that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

"Spectrum" Colorful Large Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract By Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's expansive 60" x 60" mixed media contemporary abstract serves as a vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil, Mixed Media

'Dinner Is Served' Large Contemporary Still Life Abstract by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Dinner is Served," a grand 68" x 58" piece by Steven Rehfeld, invites viewers into a scene that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Congruence" Blue and Pink Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract By Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"Congruence" by Steven Rehfeld is a kaleidoscopic exploration of texture, form, and color on a 50
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil

"Surge" Orange and Blue Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 24" x 24" mixed media creation pulsates with vivid energy. The canvas is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil, Mixed Media

"Centrifuge" Blue and Pink Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
This 24" x 24" mixed media piece by Steven Rehfeld is a symphony of colors and textures that
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

"Birds And Bees" oil saw dust and foam on wood by Steven Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Size: 4ft x 8ft Mixed Media: oil, saw dust and foam on wooden panel. Steven is now one of the top
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Foam, Mixed Media, Wood Panel

"Temporal Fragments" Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract By S. Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 50" x 40" masterpiece is a captivating medley of color, texture, and form. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Mixed Media

"Moon" Black, Red, and Grey Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract by S. Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Within the expanse of the 36.5" x 36.5" canvas, Steven Rehfeld presents "Moon," a contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil

"Fusion" Red, Black, and Blue Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract By S. Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
This 30" x 30" mixed media contemporary abstract by Steven Rehfeld presents a vibrant and intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Oil, Wood, Board

"Oasis" Large Orange and Blue Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract by S. Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 60" x 60" mixed media creation captures the spirited dance of colors and forms
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil, Mixed Media

Untitled Large Contemporary Mixed Media By Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

"The Harvest" Diptych oil on board by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

‘Trees and mountains’ Contemporary Landscape Mixed Media by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled, Large colorful Still Life Mixed Media by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Untitled' Original Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media On Canvas by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Untitled Large Contemporary abstract Mixed Media On Canvas by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

‘Love’ Landscape, Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media On Canvas by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

Purple Yellow Red Contemporary Abstract Oil On Board by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

‘The Peacocks’ Large Still Life Oil On Canvas By Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

‘Energy’ Orange/Pink/Black Mixed Media Colorful Contemporary Abstract By Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 36" x 36" mixed media piece is a symphony of chaos and harmony, where the wild
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Circle of Time" Oil saw dust foam on wood by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Size: 4ft x 8ft Mixed Media: oil, saw dust and foam on wooden panel. Steven is now one of the top
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Foam, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

'Yellow Vase' Still Life Art Contemporary Large Painting O/c By Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Blue and Yellow on a white background" oil on board by Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Contemporary Figurative Women Models Abstract Painting O/C 11ft x 11ft By Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

‘Young Woman And Vase’ Large Figurative Female Nude Model Grays B&W By Steven
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven is now one of the top emerging artists in the U.S. His works are ground breaking, bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Mystic Valley" Colorful Large Mixed Media Contemporary Landscape Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 60" x 60" mixed media masterpiece captures the raw essence of a vast and evocative
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Burning Passion" Small Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 24" x 24" masterpiece is a testament to the versatility of contemporary abstract
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Day at the Beach" Red, Yellow, and Orange Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's "Day at the Beach," a 60" x 60" mixed media composition is a profound exploration
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil, Plastic

'The Feast’ - Very Large Original Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Painting
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
"The Feast" by Steen Rehfeld emerges as a triumphant celebration of form, color, and texture in
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Flow" White/Blue/Red Mixed Media Original Contemporary Abstract On Canvas
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
In the rich tapestry of Steven Rehfeld's "Flow," we witness an intimate dance between texture
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

'Untitled' Yellow, Red, Blue, & White Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
In this 18" x 18" mixed media masterpiece, Steven Rehfeld crafts a vivid tapestry of texture and
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Canvas

'Intrigue #1' Blue, Yellow, Black Mixed Media Small Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 18" x 18" mixed media composition pulsates with energetic strokes and a fervent
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Board

"Breaking News" Small Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven Rehfeld's 24" x 24" contemporary abstract mixed media artwork is a captivating blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

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Steven H. Rehfeld, a California artist, holds a B.A. in studio art from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He draws inspiration from the 'Outsiders' school of art that originated in 19th-century France, known as the Naïve movement. Also referred to as the Naïve or Primitive art movement, was comprised of artists with no formal art training who discovered their talent and began painting. Many of these artists came from challenging backgrounds, and their raw talent remained untapped until they expressed themselves through art. The movement quickly gained prominence and spread worldwide. Steven Rehfeld's artistic style has evolved beyond the Naïve movement, incorporating earth elements to create a basic and raw interpretation of his artistic message. Discover the exclusive collection of Steven H. Rehfeld's artwork at The American Art Gallery. Artist Statement "My oil, acrylic, and mixed media paintings explore the dynamic relationship between progressiveness and tradition, personal and cultural experiences, and the interplay between the human form and iconography. Through these explorations, I engage in a dialogue that reveals how the intangible influences the material world. Color contrast forms, negative/positive space, and visual kinetic energy shape these artistic relationships. Additionally, I fuse abstract art with elements of realism to create a unique artistic experience." Past Exhibition Highlights: 2022: Exclusive feature at The American Art Gallery, Carmel, California. 2017: Featured Exhibit - AAG Showrooms, Carmel, California. 2003: Montserrat Gallery, Broadway, Los Angeles. 2003: Orlando Gallery, Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles City (Tarzana). 2002: The Affordable Art Fair, New York City 2002, AAF, Galerie Gora. 2002: International Village Gallery, Larkin St., San Francisco. 2002: Le Salon Du Printemps de Montreal, QC, Canada. 2002: Galerie Gora, Montreal, QC. 2002: Montserrat, Broadway, New York, NY. 2001: Montserrat, Broadway, New York, NY. 1998: Sadler Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA. 1997: Rose Street Gallery, Los Angeles. 1997: Spectrum Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. 1997: Newall Associates (LA Architects). 1997: Orlando Gallery, Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles.

A Close Look at abstract Art

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Finding the Right abstract-paintings for You

Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.

Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.

In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.

The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.

Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.

If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.