Abi Whitlock Art

Abi Whitlock is a contemporary realism painter renowned for her expertise in figurative water paintings. Born in Surrey in 1992, Abi's artistic journey began at an early age, displaying a natural inclination towards art. However, it wasn't until she relocated to coastal Devon that she rediscovered her passion for painting. Surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of Devon, including numerous outdoor pools and picturesque seascapes, Abi found endless inspiration for her art. Mastering the medium of acrylics, she immersed herself in capturing the beauty and serenity of water scenes, honing her skills and refining her style. In 2015, Abi transitioned into a full-time professional artist, dedicating herself entirely to her craft. Her dedication and talent quickly garnered recognition, and she began exhibiting her work across the UK. Notably, Abi received acclaim and awards in prestigious competitions such as The National Open Art Competition, where she earned both the 'Young Artist Award' and the 'Creative Award' in 2016. Abi's artwork has found its way into private collections worldwide, captivating art enthusiasts with its emotive portrayal of water and the human form. Today, Abi Whitlock continues to create from her studio in Bristol, where she channels her passion for art into each new piece, captivating audiences with her evocative and masterful paintings. Discover the enchanting contemporary figurative artworks available for purchase by Abi Whitlock at Signet Contemporary Art. Delve into the captivating allure of each piece, a testament to Abi's remarkable talent and distinct perspective. “My work focuses predominately on the human form and how the mind and body are affected when immersed in water. This is mirrored by the way light is refracted and reflected, distorting and enhancing colour and shape. My goal is to capture the way entering the water enables the swimmer to enter an altered state of mind; a form of escapism from the real world. I do this by drawing influence and inspiration from life on the coast, trips to the beach and outdoor pools. The way I work puts emphasis on minute detail and it’s of great importance to me that every aspect of the painting is imparted with this intricate value and depth as a means to fill the observer with the sense that they, too, are becoming immersed along with the swimmer. Although I work in a hyperrealist style; I ensure that the way I paint the water creates natural abstraction within each piece. Water and its interplay with light generate unusual, distorted and complex patterns, altering the perception of everyday images. In some of my most recent work, I also include the technique of acrylic pouring; using the natural fluidity of paint to mimic the fluidity of water. The vivid, marbled colours and the uncontrolled way they flow across the canvas help to create a sense of freedom in the work; a sharp contrast to the tight realistic elements of my paintings”- Abi Whitlock

Abi WhitlockOrigin-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art, 2025

$3,519Sale Price|20% Off

Origin-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art

By Abi Whitlock

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Origin" by Abi Whitlock invites viewers to explore a moment o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abi Whitlock Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Abi WhitlockUnbound-original figurative hyperrealistic waterscape painting-contemporary art, 2025

$4,277Sale Price|20% Off

Unbound-original figurative hyperrealistic waterscape painting-contemporary art

By Abi Whitlock

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Unbound" by Abi Whitlock embodies a profound exploration of f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Abi WhitlockImmersed, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2018

$6,610

Immersed, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

Light is shattered into thousands of twinkling points by the swirling currents. It seems to illuminate the drifting form of the swimmer from both above and below. This work is pai...

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2010s Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic

Abi WhitlockFreefall, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021

$4,311

Freefall, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

Sunlight streams down from above the water's surface. Below, in the cool depths, the swimmer is skin is illuminated by the blazing light. This work is painted on a gallery wrapped...

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2010s Realist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic

Abi WhitlockSurface Dive, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2018

$4,958

Surface Dive, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

The swimmers identity is warped and masked by submersion in water. This work is painted on a deep-edge, gallery-wrapped canvas. The painting continues around the edge of the canva...

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2010s Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic

Abi WhitlockChlorine Dreams, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017

$4,951

Chlorine Dreams, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

Shattered light, rainbows and bubbles give this piece an dream like feel. The water almost looks like glass made liquid. I wanted to capture the same feeling one gets when submerged ...

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2010s Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic

Abi WhitlockSpectra, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2023

$3,326

Spectra, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

The swimmer rises from the depths, bright rivulets of rainbow light reflecting off her in silken waves and flowing upwards towards the water's surface. This work is painted on a d...

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2010s Contemporary Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic

Abi WhitlockWhirlpool, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2025

$2,690

Whirlpool, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

The swimmer floats in the cool depths. The water beneath her swirls with eddies and currents in all the colours of the rainbow. This work is painted on a gallery-wrapped, deep-edg...

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2010s Realist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic

Abi WhitlockReverie-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art, 2025

$3,519Sale Price|20% Off

Reverie-original hyperrealistic figurative waterscape painting-contemporary art

By Abi Whitlock

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Reverie" by Abi Whitlock invites viewers to embark on a journ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Abi WhitlockSolace VIII, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2023

$3,925

Solace VIII, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

The swimmer slides through the cool depths, the water's surface breaking into a thousand rivulets of rainbow light behind her. This work is painted on a gallery wrapped canvas. Th...

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2010s Realist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic

Abi WhitlockLone Star, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2024

$2,348

Lone Star, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

The swimmer floats in the cool depths. The water around her flares bright with shining light. This work is painted on a gallery-wrapped, deep-edge canvas and therefore can be hung...

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2010s Contemporary Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic

Abi WhitlockRadiance, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021

$4,663

Radiance, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

The swimmer floats beneath the surface, her skin lit up from within by a thousand rays of golden sunlight. This work is painted on a gallery wrapped canvas. The painting continues...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic

Abi WhitlockInto the Blue, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017

$4,666

Into the Blue, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

In this painting I wanted to explore depth and the way it distorts and conceals the human figure. The dark cobalt shades convey a sense of sinking, downward movement, whilst the ligh...

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2010s Realist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic

Abi WhitlockAbyss, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017

$4,050

Abyss, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

In this painting I wanted to explore depth and the way it distorts and conceals the human figure. The dark indigo shades convey a sense of sinking, downward movement, whilst the ligh...

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2010s Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic

Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003Mid-Century Portrait of a Young Girl, 1960

$899

H 12.82 in W 10.75 in D 1.63 in

Mid-Century Portrait of a Young Girl

By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003

Located in Soquel, CA

A gentle mid-century portrait of a young girl by Pascal "Pablo" Cucaro (American, 1915-2004). Sealed in a layer of clear resin. Signed in a black textured medium, lower left: "cucaro...

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1950s American Impressionist Abi Whitlock Art

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Canvas, Resin, Carbon Pencil, Acrylic

Small Portrait of the Artist at Work, 21st Century

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 6 in D 0.13 in

Small Portrait of the Artist at Work

Located in Soquel, CA

Expressive portrait of an artist working at a desk by an unknown artist (20th Century). An artist with brown hair and a moustache is working at a desk, with various supplies around h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abi Whitlock Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Roman FrancesVendimiadora (Grape Harvester)

$400Sale Price|46% Off

H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in

Vendimiadora (Grape Harvester)

By Roman Frances

Located in Atlanta, GA

Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abi Whitlock Art

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Canvas, Oil, Giclée

Irina Forrester"Forest shadows", green, Landscape Paintings, paper, vertical, mixed media, 2025

$280

H 16.15 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in

"Forest shadows", green, Landscape Paintings, paper, vertical, mixed media

Located in Oslo, NO

This expressive mixed media sketch on paper (study for a large painting) captures the essence of a dense forest landscape with bold brushstrokes and layered textures. The interplay o...

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2010s Realist Abi Whitlock Art

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Paper, Acrylic, Pencil

Liudmila Shabazova My light. Original painting by Liudmila Shabazova, 2024

$1,409

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.4 in

My light. Original painting by Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Portrait of a young woman with a baby. Modern painting in the style of impressionism. Against a dark background, a warm light shines, the light of love and tenderness.As is typical ...

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2010s Impressionist Abi Whitlock Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

Gio BellagioEmpty Bottle of Wine, Horizontal Modern Still Life in Earth Tones, Tuscany Views, 2023

$630

H 20 in W 28 in D 0.1 in

Empty Bottle of Wine, Horizontal Modern Still Life in Earth Tones, Tuscany Views

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Empty Bottle of Wine" is a modern still life composition where an empty bottle of wine lays on a table, gracefully coexisting with a half-filled glass of...

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2010s Realist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Rag Paper

Photorealistic Baroque Inspired Still-Life Painting With Watermelon & Vegetables

$2,980

H 31.5 in W 40.56 in

Photorealistic Baroque Inspired Still-Life Painting With Watermelon & Vegetables

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

This photorealistic still life painting presents a carefully orchestrated arrangement of vegetables with a strong dramatic and sculptural presence. Familiar organic subjects—cabbag...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Brian Sostrom"Shine Again" (2024) Original Acrylic Painting, Brilliant Sunrise, 2024

$1,000

H 16 in W 12 in

"Shine Again" (2024) Original Acrylic Painting, Brilliant Sunrise

By Brian Sostrom

Located in Denver, CO

"Shine Again" (2024) by Brian Sostrom is an original handmade acrylic painting that depicts a lake with a brilliant sunrise. Brian Sostrom grew up in small rural towns in the Pacifi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Deniz BayavPoésie Muette, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary painting, Water Reflections, Rain, 2024

$1,158

H 15.36 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in

Poésie Muette, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary painting, Water Reflections, Rain

Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR

Work : Original Oil Painting, Unique Work. Handmade artwork. Ready to Hang. Medium : Oil and Acrylic painting on Canvas. Artist : Deniz Bayav Subject : Poésie Muette (Title) Signat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Shan Fannin"Always Sunny - Volkswagen Type 2 Samba" (Original Acrylic Painting), 2022

$640

H 8 in W 8 in

"Always Sunny - Volkswagen Type 2 Samba" (Original Acrylic Painting)

By Shan Fannin

Located in Denver, CO

Shan Fannin's (US based) "Always Sunny - Volkswagen Type 2 Samba" is an acrylic painting that depicts a Volkswagen Type 2 Samba. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fann...

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2010s Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Deniz BayavDérive, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary painting, Water Reflections, Leafs, Nature, 2025

$1,345

H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in

Dérive, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary painting, Water Reflections, Leafs, Nature

Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR

Work : Original Oil Painting, Unique Work. Handmade artwork. Ready to Hang. Medium : Oil and Acrylic painting on Canvas. Artist : Deniz Bayav Subject : Dérive (Title) Signature : T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Nataliya BagatskayaCreate Yourself, 2024

$1,520

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 0.6 in

Create Yourself

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artwork is a striking fusion of vintage and modern elements, featuring a confident, poised woman dominating the foreground. Dressed in a chic leather ensemble with a cap and kn...

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2010s Realist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic

Previously Available Items

Abi WhitlockSupernova, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2022

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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.8 in

Supernova, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

The summer sun burns overhead. Below the swimmer floats in the cool water. The water's surface is lit up with an explosion of colour in a wild kaleidoscope of pattern. This work i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic

Abi WhitlockFreefall, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021

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H 27.6 in W 39.4 in D 1.8 in

Freefall, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

Sunlight streams down from above the water's surface. Below, in the cool depths, the swimmer is skin is illuminated by the blazing light. This work is painted on a gallery wrapped...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic

Abi WhitlockA Dream of Summer, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2019

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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.8 in

A Dream of Summer, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

A snapshot memory of summer; finding relief from the hot, sticky stillness of mid August by diving into crystal clear water of the pool. Light sparkles like a thousand scattered diam...

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2010s Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic

Abi WhitlockCrystalline Depths, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2018

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H 31.5 in W 47.2 in D 1.8 in

Crystalline Depths, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Abi Whitlock

Located in Yardley, PA

Crystal clear waters and sparkling sunlight give a sense of bliss to this piece. The main focus in this painting is the light and the way it interacts with the water; imitating its l...

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2010s Photorealist Abi Whitlock Art

Materials

Acrylic

Abi Whitlock art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abi Whitlock art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Abi Whitlock in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Photorealist style. Not every interior allows for large Abi Whitlock art, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of John Kaltenhauser, Irina Cumberland, and Maite Backman. Abi Whitlock art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,796 and tops out at $6,610, while the average work can sell for $4,493.