Diana Rosa Figurative Paintings

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Artist Diana Rosa says this graphic, expressive portrait of 'Graffiti Man' is an outward portrayal of human emotion, as well as a personal fascination with the human head and skull. "The piece explores questions of identity and communication," explains Diana.

About the Artist
Lighthearted and jovial by nature, Diana’s contemporary paintings depict people in varied scenarios of indulgence. Whether it is a quiet moment alone in the woods, or a tantalizing rendezvous in the tub, Diana creates private moments in carefree or comedic ways. Her narratives often include humorous sexual tension between unlikely bedfellows, enough to elicit a chuckle from even the most stoic art lover. “I create a visual dialogue where everything is possible and magic is the queen,” says Diana. “[There is] a subtle injection of ambiguity that blurs the gap between the ordinary and the fantastic. The background of this sub-world appears to be transformed into an innocent children’s fantasy that almost looks like a dream.”

Words that describe this painting: man, expressionism...

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In this predominantly blue, gold, and black surrealist painting, artist Diana Rosa captures the all-consuming feelings of love and being lost in another. "A w...

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"This woman is expressing herself and asking for attention with her red gloves," says artist Diana Rosa. "I used black lines to define...

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A portrait of a woman against a striking red backdrop, rendered in artist Diana Rosa's signature mix of folk and pop styles. Diana simplified the figure's fea...

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Two figures face each other in an exchange of words, their inner feelings expressed with sad and smiley faces. "Happy or sad, I portray my perspective of the ...

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Top-down view of a woman sunbathing on a beach, deep in thought. Her blue striped towel and pink and red swimsuit electrify the ...

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A fashionable couple poses together, rendered with stylized clothing and sunglasses. "In a stylistic amalgam of pop and folk, abstract and figurative, I portr...

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A couple poses together in their underwear, rendered in artist Diana Rosa's signature blend of pop and folk art styles. She cropped the composition to use the...

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A portrait of a woman's torso against a striking orange and red backdrop, rendered in artist Diana Rosa's signature mix of folk and pop styles. Diana simplifi...

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A row of mannequins lined up hip-to-hip and dressed in lingerie. Artist Diana Rosa's blend of pop and folk art styles gives the forms a distinctly human quali...

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In a stylistic amalgam of pop and folk, abstract and figurative, artist Diana Rosa takes inspiration from her upbringing in Cuba. "Being born and raised in Cu...

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My painting is narrative and conveys symbolic keys to moments in life. I combine elegance and sensuality with spirituality in a contemplative surreal environment. I strive to draw honest and intriguing lines, to investigate the beautiful, as well as the odd, and to illuminate the common in an environment of graphic symbols and universal patterns.

About the Artist
Lighthearted and jovial by nature, Diana’s contemporary paintings depict people in varied scenarios of indulgence. Whether it is a quiet moment alone in the woods, or a tantalizing rendezvous in the tub, Diana creates private moments in carefree or comedic ways. Her narratives often include humorous sexual tension between unlikely bedfellows, enough to elicit a chuckle from even the most stoic art lover. “I create a visual dialogue where everything is possible and magic is the queen,” says Diana. “[There is] a subtle injection of ambiguity that blurs the gap between the ordinary and the fantastic. The background of this sub-world appears to be transformed into an innocent children’s fantasy that almost looks like a dream.”

Words that describe this painting: music, piano, pianist, party, concert, people, representational, acrylic painting, red, orange

The Pianist...

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My painting is narrative and conveys symbolic keys to moments in life. I combine elegance and sensuality with spirituality in a contemplative surreal environmen...

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My painting is narrative and conveys symbolic keys to moments in life. I combine elegance and sensuality with spirituality in a contemplative surreal environmen...

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My painting is narrative and conveys symbolic keys to moments in life. I combine elegance and sensuality with spirituality in a contemplative surreal environmen...

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A rather serious looking couple drifts along in a canoe, both figures look ahead but in different directions. The man pours the woman a glass of wine. A warm, muted sky overhead, and an abstracted lake and plants in the foreground. The boat and plants cast shadows, with the far left shape resembling a shark fin, possibly to add to the drama of the scene. Diana effortlessly mixes humor and tension in this narrative painting.

About the Artist
Lighthearted and jovial by nature, Diana’s contemporary paintings depict people in varied scenarios of indulgence. Whether it is a quiet moment alone in the woods, or a tantalizing rendezvous in the tub, Diana creates private moments in carefree or comedic ways. Her narratives often include humorous sexual tension between unlikely bedfellows, enough to elicit a chuckle from even the most stoic art lover. “I create a visual dialogue where everything is possible and magic is the queen,” says Diana. “[There is] a subtle injection of ambiguity that blurs the gap between the ordinary and the fantastic. The background of this sub-world appears to be transformed into an innocent children’s fantasy that almost looks like a dream.”

Words that describe this painting: figurative, woman, man, nautical, boat, couple, relationship, people, representational, modern , acrylic painting, orange

One Direction...

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A man pulls up his sleeve to reveal his collection of tattoos, his expression a mix of cool and pride. He rests on a counter covered with designs, possibly in...

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This painting is about a man living in a world of patterns. He is positioned on a wallpaper background and expecting something to occur. I used acrylic paint ...

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This painting is part of my collection Life is Beautiful. Its about love and romance in the forest or country side. They are very close to each other and he...

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This painting is very personal. This couple is having dinner and the woman is asking for more wine in a very unexpected way. I find it dramatic and the same ...

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This painting is part of my series 'Life is Beautiful.' This couple is on the bed, beside a piano and enjoying some wine. They really love each other. I us...