Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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
"Secret Beach Panorama in Early Autumn" - oil painting, Hamptons Seascape clouds
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Secret Beach Panorama in Early Autumn" is an oil painting by American Impressionist Ben Fenske. A large scale composition of a Sag Harbor beach vista. The foreground shows green gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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"Secret Beach, Clouds" - oil painting, Sag Harbor beach with sailboats, framed
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Secret Beach, Clouds" is an oil painting on canvas by American Neo-Impressionist Ben Fenske. It depicts a Hamptons beach view with a sandy shoreline in the foreground, green grass, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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"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 Still-life Paintings
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"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.
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"Winter Table" Neo Impressionist rustic still life of fresh Tuscan ingredients
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Winter Table" is a Neo Impressionist rustic still life of fresh Tuscan ingredients. A Fiorentina Steak, Moka pot, red wine, sliced-into cheese, oranges, and artichokes really situat...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Linen
"Yellow Teapot" bright impressionist still life with red tray and glass bottle
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Yellow Teapot" is a bright impressionist still life with red tray and glass bottle.
Painted from direct observation, in the painters Tuscan home.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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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 Still-life Paintings
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"Winter Still Life" oil painting beer, clementines on rustic wooden table, Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Winter Still Life" is an oil painting of drinks and clementines on rustic wooden table, Italy. A box of clementines, a silver espresso maker, a sack...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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"Lilacs, Coffee, Wine" Neo-Impressionist rustic still life in Florence, Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lilacs, Coffee, Wine" is a Neo-Impressionist rustic still life in Tuscany. Familiar characters in Fenke's kitchen table still lifes include a tea pot, Moka pot, cheese, red wine, a ...
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2010s Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Sunflowers" contemporary impressionist still life painting vivid brushstrokes
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of bright yellow sunflowers standing tall in a slender vase, against a light blue backdrop.
Framed Dimensions: 39.5 x 31.5 inches
Inspired by the French Impression...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Morning Walk" impressionist Tuscan landscape near the Fenske's home
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Morning Walk" impressionist Tuscan landscape near the Fenske's home. An important canvas exhibited in his 2021 solo show, "Morning Walk" is a celebration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"September Still Life" impressionist composition of rustic Tuscan spread
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"September Still Life" is an impressionist composition of rustic Tuscan spread. A blue teapot is placed as the focal point; it stands out in color but also in shape. A motley of gree...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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"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 Still-life Paintings
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"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 Still-life Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"11 O'Clock" impressionist home interior in Tuscany, Italy in the morning
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"11 O'Clock" is an impressionist home interior in Tuscany, Italy in the morning. Set in Fenske's kitchen, chairs are pulled out from the table, ready to be sat in. Light streams in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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Linen, 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 Still-life Paintings
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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 Still-life Paintings
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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 Still-life Paintings
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"Boathouse, Evening Light" contemporary impressionist oil painting en plein air
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Boathouse, Evening Light" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting, painted en plein air. A recognizable East Coast scene in the Fenske style.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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"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 Still-life Paintings
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"Lilacs, Pecorino, Wine" contemporary impressionist earthy tone still life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lilacs, Pecorino, Wine" is a contemporary impressionist earthy tone still life. A moka pot, jug of olive oil, and pecorino make this still life uniquely Italian. The hard cheese lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Still-life Paintings
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"Fish (Naselli)" oil painting, market fish in paper wrap, impressionist painting
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 Still-life Paintings
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