David Barnett, an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art dealer began at age 19 when, as a fine arts student, he sponsored an exhibition of work by fellow student artists. In 1966, he opened his first gallery in a converted basement apartment at Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street. In 1985, David moved his gallery from Wisconsin Avenue into the Old Button Mansion on State Street and has been active ever since.
David’s talents for recognizing undervalued artists and for meeting the needs of art lovers, art collectors and artists have created a vibrant, flourishing gallery and collection of over 6,000 works of art. David was born and raised in Wisconsin. He has been painting in watercolors, acrylics and oil pastels as well as fine art photography. David has more than 10 different series he has developed over the years. They include Abstract, Surrealism, Morph Dog, Up North Birch Bark, Impressions of Mexico City, Southwest, Fireworks, Famous Artist Paying Homage and Garden Panorama. Influential artists include Vermeer, Miró, Kandinsky, Chagall, Nolde and Klee. David has been featured in many magazines, newspapers and public television programs regarding his beautiful gallery collection and knowledge and passion for fine art. David also has work in the permanent collection Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona. In November 2005, he opened his second studio gallery in Hartland, Wisconsin.
Surreal Collage: 'Watching'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
Mixed Media
Surreal Collage: 'The Witness'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
Mixed Media
Surreal Collage: 'The Descendant'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
Mixed Media
$40,600
"Room Interior" abstract cubist cubism dark colorful pop mellow 60's signed
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Room Interior" is an original acrylic painting on masonite by David Barnett. The artist used bright, non-mimetic colors to create an abstracted interior scene. Artist signed piece o...
Masonite, Acrylic
Surreal Collage: 'Mechanical Garden'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
Mixed Media
Homage to Ruth Grotenrath and Schomer Lichtner: Vase of Flowers
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Framed with archival, museum-quality materials, including Museum Glass, which filters out 99% of UV rays and 90% or reflective glare.
Watercolor, Giclée
Homage to Ruth Grotenrath: Chinese Tea Pot by Ruth Grotenrath
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Framed with archival, museum-quality materials, including Museum Glass, which filters out 99% of UV rays and 90% of reflective glare, promoting the longevity of the artwork.
Ink, Watercolor, Giclée
Homage to Ruth Grotenrath: Framed Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Framed with UF5 plexiglass which filters out 99% of harmful UV rays Signed and titled in pen along lower edge
Watercolor, Acrylic
Surreal Collage: 'Cyclopaedia'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
Mixed Media
Homage to Ruth Grotenrath: Flowers with Glass Vase
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Signed in pen LRC "David Barnett" Framed with UF5 Plexiglass which filters out 99% of harmful UV rays
Watercolor, Ink, Rag Paper
"Waterfall in the Forest, " Original Abstract Landscape signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Waterfall in the Forest" is an original acrylic painting on masonite by David Barnett, signed on the verso. The work breaks down the image of the title to its most basic colors and ...
Masonite, Acrylic
Galapagos Islands Watercolor Painting, Framed, Signed, 21st Century
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Framed with UF5 Plexiglass which inhibits fading by filtering out 99% of UV rays Created by the artist during his trip to the Galapagos Islands. Signed and dated in pen LRC.
Watercolor
Framed Arizona Sunrise Watercolor Painting, Signed, 1990s, 15.69x19.88
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Framed dimensions: 15.69 x 19.88 inches Signed to lower right
Watercolor
"Hibiscus Surrounded by the Sun" iridescent acrylics and signed by artist
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
8" x 10" art 18.25" x 20.5" frame David Barnett an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art deal...
Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Surrealist Self-Portrait, " Acrylic on Canvas signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Surrealist Self-Portrait" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by David Barnett. This nearly completely abstract painting features bright oranges, reds, and yellows alongside d...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Self Portrait, " Abstract Acrylic on Masonite signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Self Portrait" is an original acrylic painting on masonite board by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece. This painting features a portrait of the artist, David Barnett, in gr...
Masonite, Acrylic
"Gothic Window, " Acrylic on Masonite signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gothic Window" is an original acrylic painting on masonite board by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece on the back. This painting depicts a geometric and abstracted renderin...
Masonite, Acrylic
Surreal Collage: 'Damselfly'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
'Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of hist...
Mixed Media
Surreal Collage: 'Six Feet Apart, Six Feet Under'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Barnett, a surrealist artist incorporates discarded mechanical objects and gadgets into his artwork. His work is characterized by its unique and ecl...
Mixed Media
"Indian Pow-Wow, " Original Tempera Painting signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Indian Pow-Wow" is an original painting in tempera, signed in the lower right. It features gestural blue outlines, decorated in shades of yellow, blue, and green. Art size: 24" x 1...
Tempera
$11,000
"Cranberry Bog & Golden Fields, " Acrylic on Canvas signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cranberry Bog & Golden Fields" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by David Barnett. This painting features a bright yellow field behind a red bog...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Grand Studio Celebration Variation, " Mixed Media signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Grand Studio Celebration Variation" is an original mixed media piece by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece in the lower right and used watercolor, ink, and iridescent acryli...
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Rag Paper
Surreal Collage: 'Happy Valley'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Barnett, a surrealist artist incorporates discarded mechanical objects and gadgets into his artwork. His work is characterized by its unique and ecl...
Mixed Media
Surreal Collage: 'Arduous Journey'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
Mixed Media
$2,650
H 39 in W 28 in D 1 in
"Cairo 2" Abstract Painting 39" x 28" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
By Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Cairo 2" Abstract Painting 39" x 28" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course completion fr...
Canvas, Acrylic
Contact
By Airom
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Painting depicts contact, ambiguous as to whether it could be adverse contact or intimate contact between the focal characters.
India Ink, Oil
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 51 in W 25 in D 1 in
My Artificial Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A portrait can tell a story, my artistic pieces highlight the exploration of the complexity of human identity, space and existence. My imagery embodies the unconventional expression ...
Glitter, Acrylic
$821Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
"Song of Spring", Perfect for entryway, narrow wall, or gallery-style hanging!
By Michelle Thomas Artist
Located in Woodstock, GA
“Song of Spring” – Textured Vertical Abstract Painting with Natural Renewal by Michelle Thomas. “Song of Spring” is a lively original abstract expressionist painting that captures t...
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
$3,868
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in
Large Surrealist Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Women painting Blue Foot Foliage
By Isabel Rock
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...
Paint, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pen
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 22 in D 1 in
My Imperfection Gaze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A portrait can tell a story, my artistic pieces highlight the exploration of the complexity of human identity, space and existence. My imagery embodies the unconventional expression ...
Glitter, Acrylic
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
The Brilliance of the Day Floral Painting Embellished Giclee on Canvas 60WX40H
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Brilliance of the Day Floral Painting Embellished Giclee on Canvas 60WX40H Collector's Edition Embellished Art Canvas Giclee With Brushstrokes and rich texture. State-of-the-ar...
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Digital, Inkjet, Giclée
$600
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
"Beatrice", Surrealist Mixed Media Painting, 12x12, Unframed, 2010+
By Cheryl Tall
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original mixed media artwork by Southern California artist, Cheryl Tall. Its dimensions are 12" x 12" x .75". It is unframed. A certific...
Mixed Media
$10,361
H 60.24 in W 48.04 in
Surrealist Mermaid Orchestra Large Painting Royal College Art Women LGBTQ+ Blues
By Isabel Rock
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative take...
Paint, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pen
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Majesty White Black Floral Painting Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas 40H X 60W
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majesty White Black Floral Painting Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas 40H X 60W State-of-the-art HAND EMBELLISHED ∽ MUSEUM QUALITY ∽ DISPLAY REA...
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Digital, Inkjet, Giclée
$10,361
H 60.24 in W 66.15 in
Surrealist Large Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Female Artist Blue Pink
By Isabel Rock
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative takes the audience on a journey into the imagination. In October 2023 Isabel won the Evelyn Williams Drawing Award at the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. Known as the UK’s most prestigious annual open exhibition for drawing; part of the prize is a solo show at Hastings Contemporary, scheduled for 2024. Whilst Isabel always has a tale to tell for each of her images, you may or may not choose to go on the journey with her or you may indeed have a different story, one of your own that jumps off the page at you, that that you decide to follow. Artwork Details: Porthole to Another Dimension, 168x153cm, woodblock print, acrylic ink, acrylic paint, 2020 * Please note this artwork is on two separate pieces of paper that have been joined together. The join is not obvious when looking at the work. At the time Isabel was desperate to make the piece but did not have a large enough piece of paper in the studio, so she joined two together. Artwork Provenance: from the Artist Studio photo credits, Isabel working, black and white shots, James Brown In Isabels own words: Porthole to Another Dimension The legend said, that down by the river, beneath the purple hills, where the black iris...
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen, Woodcut
$4,187
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Diptych Untitled 047 & 048 by Kera - Contemporary Geometric Abstraction
By Kera
Located in DE
Artist: Kera Geometric abstraction, contemporary painting in yellow, pink, blue Medium: Acrylics and spraypaint on wood, framed in thin wood frame. Size: 70 x 50 cm each painti...
Canvas, Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Surreal Collage: 'Planetary Machines '
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Barnett, a surrealist artist incorporates discarded mechanical objects and gadgets into his artwork. His work is characterized by its unique and ecl...
Mixed Media
Sold
H 8 in Dm 4.5 in
"Genie Vase (Purple Green & Yellow), " Hand Painted Glass signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Genie Vase" is a hand-painted glass vase by David Barnett. The artist signed and dated the piece on the bottom. It features floral designs in vibrant color...
Glass, Paint
Sold
H 36 in W 73 in
"Think Spring Panorama Variation III, " Mixed Media signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Think Spring Panorama Variation III" is an original acrylic and mixed media piece on canvas. The artist signed the piece lower right and the sides of the canvas are wrapped and pain...
Acrylic, Mixed Media
Sold
H 33.25 in W 47 in
"Think Spring Variation 1" Mixed Media Acrylic on Canvas signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Think Spring - Variation 1" is an original mixed media acrylic on canvas by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This piece depicts a variety of flowers in...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic