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
"Open Sea" impressionist perspective of a sailor in the vast blue Atlantic Ocean
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Open Sea" is an impressionistic perspective of a sailor in the vast blue Atlantic Ocean.
Frame Dimensions 29.25 x 41in
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), although a native of Minn...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Walking in the Vineyard" woman and dog walking in Tuscan countryside
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Walking in the Vineyard" is a contemporary impressionist painting of a woman walking her dog through a Tuscan Vineyard.
Framed Dimensions: 51.25 x 67 inches
Ben Fenske (b. 1978)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
"Lilacs in Glass" - oil painting, impressionistic bouquet of flowers in vase
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lilacs in Glass" is a still-life oil painting on linen. It depicts a bouquet of lilacs sitting on a wooden table in a glass vase.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), although a native of Minnes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Oil, Panel
"Bed" Figurative, Impressionist painting of nude woman laying in bed
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Bed" is an impressionist, figurative painting of a woman lying in bed.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), although a native of Minnesota, has been working and living in Florence, Italy for over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Wildflowers" bright contemporary impressionist oil painting still life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Wildflowers" is a bright contemporary impressionist oil painting still life. A bouquet of wildflowers consists of freshly picked Tuscan flowers; red poppies, white and yellow daisie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
"Self Portrait Conte Sketch" rare Ben Fenske work on paper - academic study
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.
Unframed.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, and has been worki...
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Early 2000s Academic Ben Fenske Art
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Paper, Conté
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
"Fishing Hut" contemporary impressionist oil painting boat house, green and blue
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Fishing Hut" contemporary impressionist oil painting boat house in green and blue hues. An oil painting of a small shack in a marina in rich impre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
"Single Rose" impressionist oil painting of an orange rose blossom in glass
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Single Rose" is an impressionist oil painting of rustic still life . A glass pitcher holding a single peach-toned rose, situated on a wooden surface, beside a rustic mirror. A canva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Oil, Linen
"Water, Roses, Window, Table" bright and airy contemporary impressionist scene
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Water, Roses, Window, Table" is a bright and airy contemporary impressionist scene. 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
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Canvas, Oil, Linen
"Wild Boar" contemporary realist bronze cinghiale sculpture, life-size, Fenske
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
‘Wild Boar’, the striking new bronze sculpture by Ben Fenske and Richard Zinon, vibrantly illustrates the ‘new’ Renaissance currently under way.
Ferocio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Ben Fenske Art
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Bronze
"Summer" Neo Impressionist landscape of Fiat driving along Tuscan countryside
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Tuscan Summer is preserved in this Neo impressionist style oil painting. A woman in a Fiat drives along the dirt road with the windows down, enjoying the fresh air. The landscape inc...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Canvas, Oil, Linen
"Bar Scene" small impressionist oil painting - study
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A small sketch by American Impressionist, Ben Fenske. Painted on site at a local pub, Ben Fenske sketches out an incoherent bar scene. Perhaps the obscurity of forms is a nod to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Amy Outside" 2018 - oil painting, portrait of a woman outdoors sunny yellow hue
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil on canvas painting of a woman outdoors, a curvy tree in the near distance frames her portrait. She wears a yellow short sleeve button-down and a matching scarf in her hair.
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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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
"Yellow Dress" contemporary figurative oil painting of woman at a sunny beach
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Yellow Dress" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting.
In "Yellow Dress" we are presented with a proper lady, dressed in a flattering summer frock, arms raised behind her head...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Window" modern impressionist painting of woman gazing into Tuscan countryside
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Window" is a modern impressionist painting of a seated woman looking out her window at a beautiful Tuscan Landscape. She wears a yellow dress and a dark jacket. The natural light b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Linen, Oil
"Boats Moored at Secret Beach" 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in NY
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of boats at rest as seen from Secret Beach in Sag Harbor. "Secret Beach" is the name Ben Fenske has given to his favorite painting spot in Sag Harbor, NY. A place he ...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Spring, Wildflowers" Neo Impressionist still life of red poppies in Tuscany
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of Tuscan wildflowers (red poppies, chamomile, and daisies), by Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske.
Painting dimensions: 35.5 x 29.5 inches
Framed Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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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
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Canvas, Oil
"Blue Green Sunset and Snow in Florence" two sided painting Fenske color study
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
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Oil, Panel
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
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...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Horse Sketch" oil on panel study for larger composition Wellington, Florida WEF
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil on wood panel sketch of a horse, on a sunny day. The horse stands before a bright green field. Wood panel remains exposed as your eye drifts away from the center of the painti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Bea, Sunset Road Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Chianti, Italy, Beatrice walks down a a shrub-lined path. A yellow sky indicates the sun has just set beneath the horizon. The horizon is blue, depicting dist...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Poppies and Daisies" impressionist oil painting of bright bouquet still life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Poppies and Daisies" is an impressionist oil painting of bright bouquet still life, 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
"Poppies, Chamomile" red wildflower impressionistic still life oil painting 2023
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Freshly picked wildflowers are the star of this canvas—red poppies and yellow and white chamomile blossoms in their full imperfect glory. Grouped in a simple ceramic vase, on a neutr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Golf" plein air oil painting, woman leaning on Fiat with dog in Tuscany, Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Golf" is a plein air oil painting of a woman leaning against her Fiat with her dog in Tuscany, Italy. Her dog sits at attention while she is relaxed.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), althoug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil, Canvas
Abandoned House
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a recognizably Tuscan in the center of the rolling countryside.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Amy Outside" 2018 - oil painting, portrait of a woman outdoors sunny yellow hue
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil on canvas painting of a woman outdoors, a curvy tree in the near distance frames her portrait. She wears a yellow short sleeve button-down and a matching scarf in her hair.
...
Category
2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Roses in the Sun" contemporary oil impressionist outdoor still life, Tuscany
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Roses in the Sun" is a contemporary impressionist still life painted in Tuscany en plein air. Two glass vases sit upon a ledge at the painter's 1000 year old farmhouse. Blossoms of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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 ...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Conch Shell" contemporary impressionist oil painting of seashell, peach tones
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Conch Shell" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting of seashell with peach and blue tones. A shell from the East End of Long Island in summer.
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
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Oil
"Book" contemporary impressionist painting of woman reading with open window
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Book is an impressionist painting of a woman reading with a window that faces out at a beautiful Tuscan landscape.
Framed Dimensions: 23.6 x 25.6 inches
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), alt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Art
Materials
Linen, Oil
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