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The industrious help, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
watch them and admire their endurance and diligence. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Plea for Help
By Walt Louderback
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 16.25" x 20.00" Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"End of the Road / Helper" - Original Impressionist Oil Landscape Painting
By Michael Workman
Located in Denver, CO
"End of the Road / Helper" is a beautiful original impressionist painting by Michael Workman
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Appealing To Be Allowed To Help Fight For The Union
By James Earl Taylor
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache Signature: Signed Lower Right a slave with shackles on the ground behind him appealing to Abraham Lincoln with the Civil War battle scene behind them
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

With Help from the Dog - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
With Help from the Dog - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"The Girl Can’t Help" Mixed Media Figurative Collage Composition on Panel Board
By Jon Davenport
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a colorful collage composition portrait of Marilyn Monroe, as Jon Davenport explores the process of deconstructing iconic imagery from the past and present. Davenp...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Polyurethane

Above The Fray, Original Signed Contemporary Impressionist Seascape Painting
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
vodka, gin or tequila can help with the painting process as well. Sometimes there are happy accidents at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Paper

The mermaid buoy Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist red yellow
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New York City Winter Snow Flags Painting Michael Budden Above the Flatiron
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
the Flatiron is an oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden. I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lost Between The Details, black and grey oil painting of city skyline
Located in San Diego, CA
light helps a painting to convey the atmosphere and mood of a scene, and is much of what enables a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Chelsea Pensioner
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
the Annie Swynnerton website, for his help in catalouging this painting and the help he received from
Category

1890s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seller baskets., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
my picture. All the best in me I give to you, with the help of my paintings. I pack and send out my
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Prague. Rain., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
my picture. All the best in me I give to you, with the help of my paintings. I pack and send out my
Category

2010s Romantic Paintings

Materials

Oil

Self - portret., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
. All the best in me I give to you, with the help of my paintings. I pack and send out my paintings all
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

After party #12, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
positive energy in each of my picture. All the best in me I give to you, with the help of my paintings. I
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

One Of The Ways
Located in San Diego, CA
the depiction of light contributes to our experience of paintings. The portrayal of light helps a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

One Of The Ways
One Of The Ways
H 16 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
"Find the Door to Yourself"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
, or have I already found it?” The Energy of the Painting This painting helps reveal hidden signs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Head In The Clouds
Located in San Diego, CA
our experience of paintings. The portrayal of light helps a painting to convey the atmosphere and mood
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Yin & Yang: The Balance Within"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
painting helps cultivate inner balance, strength, and wisdom along one’s journey. It is for those who seek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Atlas Dips His Toes In The Sky
Located in San Diego, CA
contributes to our experience of paintings. The portrayal of light helps a painting to convey the atmosphere
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

White Flowers Under The Window (California). Horizontal, floral, landscape.
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "White Flowers Under the Window" is made with oil on canvas glued to cardboard and has
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

Landscape- 21st Century Contemporary Dutch Landscape Painting
By Eric Schutte
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
additional information about this piece or the artist. We will be happy to help you. The painting is not
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Descending Towards Now, oil grey landscape painting
Located in San Diego, CA
. The portrayal of light helps a painting to convey the atmosphere and mood of a scene, and is much of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Panicled Hydrangea. Post-impressionism, oil painting, vertical, nature, floral
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Panicled Hydrangea" (30x40 cm), done in oil on canvas in a vertical format, captures
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Railroad crossing - 21st Century Contemporary Colorfull Landscape Painting
By Eric Schutte
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
piece or the artist. We will be happy to help you. The painting is not framed, if you like it to be
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Swaying chatter Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionist
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Angels in the City. Consoling Angel. Semi-abstract, large format, vertical
Located in Oslo, NO
life and they always help me! The painting is ready to hang on the wall, equipped with hooks. If you
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

'Collse Watermolen' (Watermill) - 21st Century Contemporary Landscape Painting
By Eric Schutte
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
help you. The painting is not framed, if you like it to be framed we're able to do that in our own
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

'Collse Watermolen' (Watermill) - 21st Century Contemporary Landscape Painting
By Eric Schutte
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
help you. The painting is not framed, if you like it to be framed we're able to do that in our own
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sweet Seasons, Original Signed Impressionist Landscape Pastel Painting
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
. At times, drinking said vodka, gin or tequila can help with the painting process as well. Sometimes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Through The Woods, Original Signed Contemporary Impressionist Pastel Landscape
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
tequila can help with the painting process as well. Sometimes there are happy accidents at the easel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper

Saving Grace, Original Contemporary Impressionist Pastel Landscape Painting
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
. At times, drinking said vodka, gin or tequila can help with the painting process as well. Sometimes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Sunday Drive, Original Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Pastel Painting
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
, drinking said vodka, gin or tequila can help with the painting process as well. Sometimes there are happy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Odessa Yachts, Harbor, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Boris Serdyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

First pressure Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist colour
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victory by abandonment Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wacky felucca Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist outsider
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bingo rattle Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist outsider
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Steep Banks (LA). Painting on canvas, post-impressionism, small, square, ocean
Located in Oslo, NO
artist can help with framing the painting in a beautiful frame that suits your interior. The gallery
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

True North, Framed Original Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Pastel Painting
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
, drinking said vodka, gin or tequila can help with the painting process as well. Sometimes there are happy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Paper

New York City Winter Snow Painting Michael Budden Along Fifth Avenue
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
is an oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden. I enjoyed painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with Colette - 21st Century Contemporary Landscape with girl Painting
By Eric Schutte
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
happy to help you. The painting is not framed, if you like it to be framed we're able to do that in our
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Bridge- 21st Century Contemporary Landscape Painting of a Small Bridge
By Eric Schutte
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This plein air painting of a bridge in a landscape is made by Dutch artist Eric Schutte. The
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Herald under wraps Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist colour
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
streaks of color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Telekinesis lesson Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionist red raw
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New York City Winter Snow Painting Michael Budden Plaza Hotel Horse Carriage
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
detail photos attached that helps make the painting come alive. I have revisited and reworked this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vibrant New York City Times Square, Figural Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Simon Gaon
Located in Surfside, FL
, harnessing the different layers of the subconscious to help form the painting. However, life in all its
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vibrant New York City Times Square, Figural Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Simon Gaon
Located in Surfside, FL
freedom, harnessing the different layers of the subconscious to help form the painting. However, life in
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A monkey in green Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist animal
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
color in his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Only A River's (Gonna Make Things Right), Original Signed Landscape Painting
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
isn't available. At times, drinking said vodka, gin or tequila can help with the painting process as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Paper

English early 19th century painting of a chestnut hunter in a landscape
By John Ferneley Senior
Located in Bath, Somerset
, but he became a close friend of Sir Francis Grant who gave his some help with the painting of figures
Category

Early 19th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Motorist under a tree Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting outsider art red
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
his retinas. Then, lingering for a moment in front of the artist's paintings, one cannot help but see
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cast Away From The Mainland, oil grey, white, black, city, clouds and waterway
Located in San Diego, CA
. The portrayal of light helps a painting to convey the atmosphere and mood of a scene, and is much of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Large 5+-Foot Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas by Gary Kremen, Framed
By Gary Kremen
Located in Encino, CA
himself helped contain. The painting would go on to be toured across the country, and in 2000, an auction
Category

1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

With Sky Peeled Back From The Earth, abstract black and white sky and clouds
Located in San Diego, CA
light contributes to our experience of paintings. The portrayal of light helps a painting to convey the
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Illustration of the Garden of Eden- Amate Bark Drawing in Ink
Located in Soquel, CA
, craft making was a family matter. Everyone helped in the painting process. From a family of artisans
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Handmade Paper

Illustration of a Village by the River - Amate Bark Drawing in Ink
Located in Soquel, CA
matter. Everyone helped in the painting process. From a family of artisans Cristino began painting at a
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Handmade Paper

Horse stable. Horizontal, nature, mountains, landscape, Switzerland
Located in Oslo, NO
and is a long-term investment in the future. If desired, we can help with framing the painting. The
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Psychedelic Visions"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
painting helps to activate creativity, tunes in to insights and gives a sense of freedom of thought. Where
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

San Marino, landscape oil on canvas, horizontal, mountain, summer, blue
Located in Oslo, NO
effect. If desired, the artist can help in framing the painting in a beautiful frame that matches the
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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