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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
"Boats Moored at Secret Beach" 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in NY
"Boats Moored at Secret Beach" 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in NY

"Boats Moored at Secret Beach" 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in NY

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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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"Pony and Groom" 2014 oil painting on wood, impressionist sketch, equestrian
"Pony and Groom" 2014 oil painting on wood, impressionist sketch, equestrian

"Pony and Groom" 2014 oil painting on wood, impressionist sketch, equestrian

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"Nude Sketch No. 3" early academic figure drawing by Ben Fenske, unframed
"Nude Sketch No. 3" early academic figure drawing by Ben Fenske, unframed

"Nude Sketch No. 3" early academic figure drawing by Ben Fenske, unframed

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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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"Sitting Nude, Bea" 2016 oil painting of nude woman seated in thought, pink hues
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"Sitting Nude, Bea" 2016 oil painting of nude woman seated in thought, pink hues

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An oil painting of a nude female figure, sitting upon a bed; chest bent over knees, hand on head, seemingly bored. Hues of pink surround the figure due to decorative fabrics that are...

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"Blue Green Sunset and Snow in Florence" two sided painting Fenske color study

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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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