Ben Fenske Art
American, b. 1978
One of the foremost American Impressionists of the 21st century, artist Ben Fenske is known for his bold, energetic brushstrokes and signature use of vivid colors. His figurative paintings, still-lifes and interiors are flooded with warm natural light and dazzle in their wealth of blues, greens and soft violets.
Born in 1978, Fenske grew up in the small rural town of St. Joseph, Minnesota. His interest in art began at an early age. When he was 12 years old, Fenske would spend a minimum of two hours each day drawing and painting, working with charcoal, watercolors, acrylics and pastels. His passion for art broadened in high school, leading him to attend the Minnesota River School of Fine Art at age 18. There, he studied under artists including Joseph Paquet and Darren Rousar.
Following a brief stint as a graphic designer, Fenske studied in Minneapolis at the Bougie Studio, learning figure drawing and cast drawing from artist Peter Bougie. Later, when he was in his early 20s, Fenske decided to go to Florence, Italy, to study painting and drawing at the Florence Academy of Art.
While in Florence, Fenske became inspired by French Impressionism of the 19th and 20th centuries as well as Old Masters paintings and Russian and Soviet art — notably the works of brothers Aleksei and Sergei Tkachev.
For more than a decade, Fenske divides his time between Sag Harbor, New York, and Italy’s Tuscan hills, where he draws inspiration for his landscapes from the surrounding countryside. In addition to his paintings, Fenske has a considerable portfolio of portrait drawings and nude sketches. He has also delved into figurative sculpture, such as the bronze Wild Boar, which he created with artist Richard Zinon.
Fenske regularly exhibits throughout the United States, including annually at the Grenning Gallery in the Hamptons. In 2016, he participated in the “BP Portrait Award Exhibition” at the National Portrait Gallery in London. He was also named by American Artist magazine as one of the “Best 25 Living Artists” in 2012.
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Artist: Ben Fenske
Poppies, Chamomile
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Simple moments are heightened and romanticized in Fenske’s work, which recalls an important tenant of 19th century impressionist movement. They often sought to elevate the everyday p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Secret Beach, Shadows - 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in Long Island NY
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A classic "secret beach" painting from Ben Fenske.
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living in Sag Harbor, New York and Floren...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Boats Moored at Secret Beach - 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in NY
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A classic "secret beach" painting from Ben Fenske.
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living in Sag Harbor, New York and Floren...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Conch Shell
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living in Sag Harbor, New York and Florence, Italy for the last 15 years. An oil painter in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil
Golf
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a woman leaning against her car in the sun in the Tuscan countryside. Her dog sits at attention while she is relaxed.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
Kitchen
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Simple moments are heightened and romanticized in Fenske’s work, which recalls an important tenant of 19th century impressionist movement. They often sought to elevate the everyday p...
Category
2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Winter Table
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Simple moments are heightened and romanticized in Fenske’s work, which recalls an important tenant of 19th century impressionist movement. They often sought to elevate the everyday p...
Category
2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Canvas, Oil
Sunflowers
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Framed Dimensions: 39.5 x 31.5 inches
Inspired by the French Impressionists, Ben Fenske’s timeless, vividly colored paintings are saturated with the light of the Tuscan countryside....
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Oil, Linen
Spring, Wildflowers
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of tuscan wildflowers, by Contemporary American painter Ben Fenske. Poppies, daisies, and chamomile grouped in a beige ceramic vase. Long green stems lay across the f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
Summer
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Simple moments are heightened and romanticized in Fenske’s work, which recalls an important tenant of 19th century impressionist movement. They often sought to elevate the everyday p...
Category
2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilacs, Coffee, Wine
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
In Lilacs, Coffee, Wine, the flowers appear to bloom in front of us, taking over the table. The composition is plentiful yet balanced. One healthy green bean hangs over the precipice...
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2010s Ben Fenske Art
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Canvas, Oil
Nude Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An academic drawing of a female figure, sitting atop a flat surface. Sitting on one leg, the other bent and outstretched. Fenske highlights the lines of the figure with a burnt orang...
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21st Century and Contemporary Academic Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Sunday Sunrise
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Tuscany, an early morning landscape painted at sunrise. The sky turns from a deep lilac on top, to a soft pink and bright pale yellow towards the horizon. A b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
That Blue Teapot, Apricots
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of Fenske's recognizable blue teapot reflecting a window with a view of the Tuscan countryside. A glass and a bottle of wine, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Blue Green Sunset and Snow in Florence
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A panel painting that is painted on both sides—one side an abstract sunset and the other side a snowy cityscape with Florence's famous Duomo in the background.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978)...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Girl, Sunlight
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Girl, Sunlight" is an oil painting by Contemporary Impressionist painter Ben Fenske. A soft depiction of a woman laying in grass, her arm reaching over her head, shading her eyes. A...
Category
2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Nude Sketch #2
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A rare work on paper by Ben Fenske. A sketch of a female nude, posing. Drawn from direct observation using a live model. White chalk is used to create highlights. Not framed. Wrapped...
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Early 2000s Academic Ben Fenske Art
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Paper, Charcoal
Sketch for Reclining Nude, June
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A loose sketch for a larger painting with the same name and composition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Road, Vermont
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a wintery Vermont.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Long Beach Study
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Sag Harbor, NY. A favorite local beach to watch the sunset over Noyac Bay. Painted on wood panel with loose brushstrokes, an impressionist painting that is ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Derby, Wellington FLA
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A gestural painting of a horse and rider landing from jumping an oxer in a large green field in sunny Florida.
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Abandoned House
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a recognizably Tuscan in the center of the rolling countryside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Amy, Buddy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a woman petting her dog in the Chianti countryside.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living in Sag Harbo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Wildflowers, Storm
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of the rolling Tuscan Hills where the artist lives.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living in Sag Harbor, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Lilacs, Pecorino, Wine
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting. A moka, jug of olive oil, and pecorino make this still life uniquely Italian. The hard cheese lays on a paper wrapping along side a knife and garden gree...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Tea, Reading
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Tea, Reading" is an oil painting by Ben Fenske. A woman sits in Fenske's kitchen, reading a book and sipping on tea. Light streams in through an open window, leaving streaks of ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
11 O'Clock
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"11 O'Clock" is an oil painting by Ben Fenske. Set in Fenske's kitchen, chairs are pulled out from the table, inviting the viewer to down. Light streams in through an open window, le...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
September Still Life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a still life. A blue teapot is placed as the focal point; it stands out in color but also in shape. A motley of greens surround the teapot, scatterings of fruit: p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Linen
Winter Still Life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A still-life oil painting of items on a rustic wooden table. A box of clementines, a silver espresso maker, a sack of potatoes, canned goods, a bottle of wine, and a 6-pack of bottle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Poppies and Daisies
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of poppies and wild daisies, hand picked from the hills of Tuscany, and arranged in the artist's kitchen. A solid, rich brown,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Morning Walk
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A horizontally oriented oil painting of the property just beyond Fenske's home in Tuscany. An important canvas exhibited in his 2021 solo show, "Morning Walk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowering Olive Grove
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A large scale, horizontally oriented oil painting of the property surrounding Fenske's home in Tuscany. An important canvas exhibited in his 2021 solo show, "Flowering Olive Grove...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water, Roses, Window, Table
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A large oil painting of an open window's view to the outdoors, painted from an interior of the artist's home in Tuscany. Situated in the kitchen, facing the window, the walls and room appear dark, as they are backlit from the bright daylight streaming in. A small glass vase of roses sit centrally in our view, on the table's surface, glowing with blue light. A small tumbler, or glass of water, sits in the foreground, almost lost within Fenske's loose, wild brushstrokes. Urgent, loose brushstrokes connote impressionism, and bring to mind modern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Single Rose
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a glass pitcher holding a single peach-toned rose, situated on a wooden surface, beside a rustic mirror. A canvas of neutral palettes accentuated by the organic fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Portrait Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A portrait of a male head, in profile by BenFenske. The artist uses a variety of colors to convey a naturalist impression.
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Academic Ben Fenske Art
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Paper, Conté, Crayon
Self Portrait Conte Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A colorful self-portrait from Ben Fenske, staring at the viewer straight-on. Hues of red dominate.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and livi...
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Early 2000s Academic Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Paper, Conté
Canal at Indian Mound Road
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted during the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. A black and white depiction of a canal, is barely recognizable, due to Fenske's wild brushstrokes and lack...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Gouache, Paper
Between Main Street and Washington
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Sag Harbor, New York, a small sketch of the classic charming architecture. Painted from underneath the Sag Harbor Cinema, Fen...
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Early 2000s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Slough
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"The Slough" is an oil painting of a landscape under large puffy clouds. Painted in the style of classical realism.
Framed in an antique gold frame.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Soft Yellow Sunset
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of the sun setting over Noyac Bay in Sag Harbor, New York. Fenske works in a loose-impressionistic style, it's almost abstract. This painting glows with color, and up...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
Female Portrait Sketch #2
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A colorful sketch of a female bust, in the style of contemporary academic realism.
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Academic Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Paper, Conté, Crayon
Wildflowers
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of flowers in a pitcher. A bouquet of wildflowers consists of freshly picked Tuscan flowers; red poppies, white and yellow daisies, and fresh lavender. This bounty fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
Daydream
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a nude woman, sleeping cozily in the daytime. A nude figure sleeps curled up on a bed adorned with printed textiles. The open window beams light from a bright and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Canvas, Oil
Tree
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a large, shapely tree in Florence, Italy. Bright green hues fill the canvas, in wide, urgent brushstrokes. A bright blue sky meets a distant horizon.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Canvas, Oil
Yellow Teapot
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Impressionistic still life with a yellow teapot and glass bottle, nearly half full.
Painted from direct observation, in the painters Tuscan home.
Bi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Linen
Boat Yard, Lifting Fog
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein-air at a marina on Long Island. An old time fishing boat is the central subject, view from the bow. A small rowboat rests in the foreground. A couple of fishing shac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
Hanna Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A stunning full-size portrait of a woman in a pink dress, straw hat, and red sandals. Although Fenske titles this work as only a sketch, we feel it’s a truly mesmerizing and dynamic ...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein-air in Chianti, Italy, a colorful sky cascades above a distant hillside, and the near foliage in the foreground.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Oil, Panel
Nude Sketch No. 3
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An academic drawing of a female nude figure sitting atop a flat surface. He highlights the body with white chalk. She leans on one arm and the other rests behind her torso.
Artist B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Academic Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Horse Standing - Contemporary realist oil painting by American Impressionist
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a brown horse, standing on green grass on a sunny day. Painted en plein air, after days of studying and sketching, Ben Fenske captured the correct proportions and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
Self Portrait Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An early work on paper, by American Impressionist painter, Ben Fenske. It's rare to see a drawing like this from Fenske, especially of a self portrait. Fenske uses classical draftin...
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Early 2000s Academic Ben Fenske Art
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Paper, Conté
The Break Up
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
“The Break Up” by Ben Fenske (2009) is a somber and powerful figurative oil painting that gives us a peek inside the artist’s own personal life. Painted ...
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Early 2000s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jess Panda, Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a woman stepping out of her small car, a Fiat Panda. Painted from life, shadows are purple and atmospheric. She's parked on bright green grass, in rura...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailboat
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein-air in Sag Harbor, in the famous Hamptons in New York. A single sailboat rests on the shore of a quiet beach. Subtle, soft hues are painted with loose brushstrokes, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Canvas, Oil
Bea, Garden
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a woman standing in a garden. Wearing a printed orange dress, she almost blends into the colorful landscape which surrounds her. Tall wild grass sits i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Linen
Parked Panda
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
“Parked Panda” was painted en plein air in Tuscany, Italy. A classic European car, a Fiat to be exact, is parked on the grass on a bright sunny day.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although ...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilacs
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a classic subject. A leafy grouping of lilacs spill over a cylindrical glass vase. Natural light comes from the right side, resulting in a shadowing of the left. F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fish (Naselli)
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil on canvas painting of two fish, unwrapped atop a rustic table.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been working and living in Sag Harbor, New York an...
Category
2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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