David Thelen was born in Western New York and has been living and working in the Finger Lakes region of the area. His strong family ties to the Catskill area give him a broader perspective on his home. It comes as no surprise that his artwork reflects the daily life and landscapes he sees at home and through his travels across the state. Thelen’s signature approach to the artwork is to paint the canvas solid black, and he paints in the negative space around the darkened areas. He creates his main subject by painting the space around it rather than painting the subject itself. Thelen lives in an old farmhouse that he is slowly renovating one room at a time, so most of his time is shared between painting, renovating and maintaining.
Corner Desk, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A small desk and chair rest against a blue grey wall. Sunlight filters through a tall window, casting warm light across the room. This modern painting finds mov...
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In Plain Sight, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Focusing on the elegance of everyday design, artist David Thelen presents a contemporary interior as both personal and universal. Defined by clean lines, a subt...
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Grounded, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Shelves, drawers, and scattered objects fill an industrial room. A tall door stands open at the center, allowing natural light to spill into the interior. Thick...
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Broken Easel, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist David Thelen's serene exploration of space and form captures the quiet elegance of a modern setting. With clean lines, soft tones, and a carefully balanc...
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Chromatic, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A kitchen interior unfolds in a calm, contemporary style as sharp architectural lines meet soft edges. Artist David Thelen layers color and form to build a scen...
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Rainy Sunday Morning, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In this interior study, artist David Thelen explores the interplay of shadow and structure. A restrained palette of grays and soft blues emphasizes line and tex...
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Night Light, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This contemporary oil painting explores the quiet poetry of interior spaces. With a carefully considered composition and layered brushwork, artist David Thelen ...
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Aperture, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"This artwork is inspired by a vista I saw while on a camping trip to the Allegany Mountains," says artist David Thelen. The verdant trees bask in the sun's w...
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Vista, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by the pictures sent by his wife, artist David Thelen depicts the captivating allure of the Appalachian Trail. A sturdy branch dances with the surrou...
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Take a Break Too, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Set against the sleek lines of a modern cafe, this piece captures the quiet humanity behind the counter. The barista—mid-sip or lost in thought—becomes a fi...
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Incandescent, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This kitchen scene captures a quiet moment of light spilling across the interior. The textures of wood, fabric, and painted surfaces are rendered with care, cre...
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Faded Pride, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"I came across an old tractor parked in someone's yard and wanted to capture its current state with all of its dignity," shares artist David Thelen. The vehic...
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Adirondack, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist David Thelen presents a serene spot nestled in a mountain range. The water's edge glimmers at the foot of towering trees, while lush foliage adorns the...
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A Path Forward, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by memory and photos taken on a hiking trip, artist David Thelen captures the woodland's moody atmosphere. Barren trees loom along the rocky trail, w...
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By the Wayside, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"I often wander in the woods and discover unexpected treasures," says artist David Thelen. He captures an old truck parked on a dirt road that winds through t...
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Fallen Timber, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist David Thelen captures a timber laying on the green meadow. "I wonder about the purpose of the tree being cut and abandoned in the woods," says David. T...
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Shape of Trumpets, 24x18" oil on linen, framed
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
"The Shape of Trumpets" by Lu Haskew Oil 28x22" framed, 24x18" image size Signed lower right, a still life of tulips and daffodil with porcelain and lemons below ABOUT THE ARTIST: ...
Canvas, Oil
Mostly White, 24x20" oil, framed still life
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Mostly White by Lu Haskew Floral Still Life Oil painting 24x20" image size 28x24" framed size Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport of fine art. ...
Canvas, Oil
$12,000
H 24 in W 36 in
My Inner Sanctum - Nude Woman Reclining On Chair w/ Cats, Original Oil Painting
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting situates Bruno Surdo within the long tradition of the domestic nude while engaging modern precedents such as Balthus. A reclining female figure occupies a worn armchair...
Canvas, Oil
$450
H 7.8 in W 12 in D 1 in
Tales By Moonlight 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscapes, Modern City, Oil
By Akinsemoyin Basit A
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The harbor town hummed with a low, rhythmic energy as the sun dipped below the horizon. Shadows stretched long and ominous, swallowing the vibrant colors of the day. But as the last ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$1,295
H 23 in W 25 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Red Barn In Winter Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist barn landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 23 by 25 inches overall, and 20 by 22 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to ha...
Oil, Canvas
$450
H 7 in W 10 in D 1 in
Tales By Moonlight 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscapes, Modern City, Oil
By Akinsemoyin Basit A
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
As the moon climbed higher, the stories grew darker, more fantastical. Whispers of mermaids, shipwrecks, and buried treasure filled the air. The harbor town, once a bustling hub of a...
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
$1,850
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Serenity's Haven - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscapes, Modern City, Oil
By Akinsemoyin Basit A
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
“Serenity’s Haven”, my thought unfurls into vastness, like a mirror reflecting the soul’s uncharted territories. Born from whispers of a community entwined with faith and moonlit pe...
Canvas, Oil
$2,650
H 48 in W 78 in D 1 in
Liquid Roots - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscapes, Modern City, Oil
By Akinsemoyin Basit A
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Creating this piece has taught me a lot about human resilience and how silent historians are destroyed. For me, buildings are silent historians. When they’re demolished, we lose a lo...
Canvas, Oil
$29,000
H 23 in W 26.5 in
"Woman Reading in an Interior" Vaclav Vytlacil, Loose Brushwork Portrait
By Vaclav Vytlacil
Located in New York, NY
Vaclav Vytlacil Woman Reading in an Interior, circa 1915 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches As a child, Vytlacil had taken art classes at the Art Institute of Chicago....
Canvas, Oil
$995
H 17 in W 19 in D 2 in
Impressionist New Hope Bucks County Framed Landscape Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Framed. Measuring: 17 by 19 inches overall, and 8 by 10 painting alone. Provenance from a Sag Har...
Oil
$450
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Heritage 5 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman Hair
By Arobieke Tomiwa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Arobieke Tomiwa...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$595
H 14 in W 16 in D 2 in
Antique Italian Lake Como "La Romantica" Framed Impressionist Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Italian oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 14 by 16 inches overall, and 12 by 14 painting alone. Unsigned. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.
Oil, Board
Back Window, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist David Thelen captures the light and intricacy of the simple forms within this interior space. The warm yellows and cool blues blend seamlessly, creating ...
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Equinox, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A dynamic interplay of color blocks and shifting planes suggests a living space defined by light and shadow. The interior dissolves into emotion—architecture ...
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Inspiration, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
David says he was drawn to capture the eeriness of this deep forest setting. The distant light through the trees creates an ethereal setting, amplified by the...
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