David Molesky creates representational oil paintings of figures in natural habitats. His subjects bask in sunlight unposed, near his studio window and in woodlands, rivers, lakeshores and deep wilderness. Molesky frames his figures in states of ‘commune with nature:’ a meditative state of human contentment born from proximity to the natural world and a life of material simplicity. Molesky’s technical approach to painting exemplifies the mindfulness in which his figures navigate their environments. To reduce toxicity in the oil painting process, Molesky has developed an approach that eliminates the need for harmful solvents. In his studio in Brooklyn, using centuries-old paint recipes augmented by his studies in paint chemistry, he crafts his art materials from walnut oil, crushed limestone, and a multitude of pigments. Having grown up in Washington, D.C. and then graduating from UC Berkeley in 1999 (art & pre-med), Molesky spent the first half of his adult life exploring the west coast. Now dividing his time between studios in Brooklyn and Raleigh, he paints full time and contributes articles to publications including Juxtapoz and Fine Art Connoisseur. His paintings can be found in permanent collections on both coasts and in Europe and Asia, including the Long Beach Museum of Art in California and the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art in the Philippines.
Mermana
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Molesky’s latest body of work approaches art history with wit and irony. Drawing from classical themes and the heroic narrative, he subverts these traditions by casting the banana as...
Linen, Oil
Ripe Descent
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Molesky’s latest body of work approaches art history with wit and irony. Drawing from classical themes and the heroic narrative, he subverts these traditions by casting the banana as...
Linen, Oil
Five Legged Landing
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Molesky’s latest body of work approaches art history with wit and irony. Drawing from classical themes and the heroic narrative, he subverts these traditions by casting the banana as...
Oil, Wood Panel
$7,051
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting. Horse Painting 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Francisco de Goya, Retrato ecuestre de Fernando VII, 1808. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgi...
Canvas, Raw Linen, Oil
Hummingbird (260307)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf
Hummingbird (260306)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf
$2,250Sale Price|71% Off
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Horse Oil Painting. Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of two paintings by John Vanderbank, A young gentleman riding a schooled horse, 1729 / Man on horseback, 1728. A unique oil p...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Raw Linen, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pencil
Hummingbird (260301)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf
$8,149
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Contemporary Equestrian Portrait. Horse Oil Painting 200 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by John Wootton, Portrait of a man on horseback, ca. 1740. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgian ...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$8,628
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Contemporary Horse Oil Painting. Man on horseback, 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by John Wootton, Portrait of a man on horseback, ca. 1740. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgian ...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Hummingbird (260304)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf
Hummingbird (260309)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 37 in D 1 in
Stopping to water the driven horses Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous European figurative of a simpler time. Horses being watered in the plains by Janos Viski (Hungarian/American 1891-1965), circa 1940. Signed lower ...
Linen, Oil
Hummingbird (260302)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf
Mirage
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Gold Leaf
Death of Marat
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Molesky’s latest body of work approaches art history with wit and irony. Drawing from classical themes and the heroic narrative, he subverts these traditions by casting the banana as...
Linen, Oil
Roof Top Ballad
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Molesky’s latest body of work approaches art history with wit and irony. Drawing from classical themes and the heroic narrative, he subverts these traditions by casting the banana as...
Linen, Oil, Wood Panel
Venus
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Molesky’s latest body of work approaches art history with wit and irony. Drawing from classical themes and the heroic narrative, he subverts these traditions by casting the banana as...
Oil, Linen
V Ness - female figure with dog
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
David Molesky, V-ness, 2019, oil on linen, 16x20 inches - V-ness depicts the artist's model and dog in a candid unposed moment which was captured in a sketch and made into a finishe...
Linen, Oil
Dog Hollow - oil on linen
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Dog Hollow. Portrait of the artist's model swimming with dogs in a secluded natural pool of deep water. The figurative painting in greens, golds and reds, is 32 x 32 inches and crea...
Linen, Oil
Sara Bathing / oval painting on wood
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Young woman bathing in a stream - gold, green and blue - 9 x 7 inches, oil painting on wood in an oval shape. A gem of a figurative panting from David Molesky who is an International...
Oil, Wood
Siren of Staten Island - Scout / oil on linen
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Siren of Staten Island'. Portrait of Scout dressed in white lingerie in an exterior nature scene on a foggy lake. Glimpse of the artist seen swimming in the background. Flowers in y...
Linen, Oil
Lady in a Fur - Scout / oil on linen
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Lady in a Fur'. Portrait of a young model - Scout - wrapped in fur and seated in front of a brick wall in the artist's urban studio. David Molesky is an internationally recognized f...
Linen, Oil
Bullet Bra - Scout / oil on canvas
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
A provocative, contemporary figurative portrait of a strong female wearing a bullet bra and black skirt. Minimal palette of grey, white and black, the brow...
Linen, Oil, Wood
White Dress - Scout / oil on canvas
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
A provocative and contemporary strong female nude posing in a white silk chemise in front of a white brisk wall. Scout in a white dress. Muted and elegant, from David Molesky who is ...
Oil, Linen
Creamsicle / oil on canvas
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Reclining nude on orange mid century sofa from David Molesky, who is an internationally recognized fine artist based in New York City known fo...
Linen, Oil
Scout Profile
By David Molesky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Young woman in profile framed in walnut. 10 x 8 inches, oil on linen. Framed with an outer dimension of 13 x 11 inches. A captivating head study from David Molesky's Scout series. Da...