A photographer, draftsman, cinematographer and painter, Frédéric Choisel is a person of many talents. Colors swirl across his canvases as if they’re in motion — his brushstrokes produce unexpected forms and textural heft. And while he’s best known for his abstract paintings, Choisel has created numerous works in a realist style, drawing frequently on the power of nature to produce serene landscapes as well as enveloping depictions of cloudy skies at dusk.
Born in France, Choisel attended Ecole Supérieure d'Etudes Cinématographiques and went on to the University of Paris VII, where he studied painting and other disciplines such as photography (he was shooting with an old Pentax as a child).
Influenced by the Dutch and Spanish Baroque artistic movements, Choisel credits 19th-century French masters Gustave Courbet and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot as inspirations. Photography and film are important to his painting, too. The artist initially worked as a filmmaker, and is still actively taking on projects as a cinematographer in the documentary realm. Choisel’s work behind the camera — any camera — is integral to his other endeavors. A still image he captures as part of a film project might find a new life as a subject at his easel.
Choisel has shown his work in solo and group exhibitions in France, Belgium and throughout the United States. He lives and works out of Paris, but also has a studio in Long Island City, New York, and is represented by Andra Norris Art Gallery in San Francisco.
Find original Frédéric Choisel abstract paintings and watercolor paintings on 1stDibs.
On The Road #2
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
On the Road #2 feels like landscapes remembered in motion rather than observed in place. Bands of color slide past the eye; like fields seen from a moving car, horizons blur and diss...
Oil Crayon, Oil
$10,000
Ether Sans Oiseaux I & II (Ether without Birds) Oil on Linen diptych - CLOUDS
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Ether Sans Oiseaux I & II (Ether without Birds) Elegant sophisticated whites and creams of the clouds on rich blue sky. Diptych French American Frédéric Choisel, has had multipl...
Linen, Oil
On The Road #5
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
On the Road #5 feels like landscapes remembered in motion rather than observed in place. Bands of color slide past the eye; like fields seen from a moving car, horizons blur and diss...
Oil Crayon, Oil
On The Road #3
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
On the Road #3 feels like landscapes remembered in motion rather than observed in place. Bands of color slide past the eye; like fields seen from a moving car, horizons blur and diss...
Oil Crayon, Oil
Promesse I & II / Diptych - Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Promesse I & II ( Diptych) is a magnificent abstract oil painting of ephemeral clouds floating on an elegant deep blue sky . A unique view of clouds at twilight, in rich shade...
Canvas, Linen, Oil, Wood Panel, Pigment
$6,000
Snow Falling at Twilight - Tombe Du Ciel I & II / Diptych - Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Tombe du Ciel, (Night Fall), is an abstract oil and dry pigment painting with the unique and elegant look of pastel. A unique view of snow falling at twilight, rich in shades of dee...
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel, Linen, Pigment
Promesse I & II / Diptych - Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Promesse I & II ( Diptych) is a magnificent abstract oil painting of ephemeral clouds floating on an elegant deep blue sky . A unique view of clouds at twilight, in rich shade...
Canvas, Linen, Oil, Wood Panel, Pigment
Le Dormeur du Val Diptych, Abstract Impressionist Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Elegant abstract sky scape - oil on linen - painting that beautifully bridges realism. 'Le dormeur du val' in red with grey and ivory on Belgian linen. The larg...
Raw Linen, Oil
On The Road #4
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
On the Road #4 feels like landscapes remembered in motion rather than observed in place. Bands of color slide past the eye; like fields seen from a moving car, horizons blur and diss...
Oil Crayon, Oil
On The Road #6
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
On the Road #6 feels like landscapes remembered in motion rather than observed in place. Bands of color slide past the eye; like fields seen from a moving car, horizons blur and diss...
Oil Crayon, Oil
On The Road #1
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
On the Road #1 feels like landscapes remembered in motion rather than observed in place. Bands of color slide past the eye; like fields seen from a moving car, horizons blur and diss...
Oil Crayon, Oil
Quo Tendimus (Where are we going)
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Quo Tendimus (Where are we going), is a glowing landscape with figures gathering at a summit before a brilliantly abstracted sky. The compelling and highly contemporary dramatic suns...
Linen, Oil
Elévation Diptych, Abstract Impressionist Oil on Linen, 21st Century
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Elegant abstract sky scape - oil on linen - painting that beautifully bridges realism. 'Elévation' in blue, cream, purple and ivorie grey on Belgian linen. The large scale diptych...
Oil
Invitation au Voyage Diptych: Abstract Impressionist Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Elegant abstract sky scape - oil on linen - painting that beautifully bridges realism. 'Invitation au voyage' in warm orange yellow with grey and ivory on Belgian linen. The large scale diptych...
Linen, Oil
$1,500
H 18 in W 18 in D 1 in
"Dream of Monet Lilly Pads" Colorful Impressionistic Oil Painting on Wood Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of Monet's home Lily Pond in Giverny, a poetic piece with beautiful details. The work reminds us of Claude Monet, with impressions capt...
Oil, Wood Panel
$675
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Original-Magic Bell-British Awarded Artist-Abstract Expression-oil on canvas
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
In her 2024 series, "The Weaver," Shizico explores forms, layers, and time onto canvases. Applying the format of diptychs and triptychs, she creates lyrical narratives, capturing the...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$1,027
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.2 in
Original-Moon Lit Dahlias-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf on oil canvas Board
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
Moonlit Dahlia is a large gold-leaf painting created by Shizico Yi in early autumn, when dahlias reach their fullest bloom and the first turning leaves colour the garden. Painted on ...
Gold Leaf
$1,054
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.2 in
Original-Impasto-Moonlit Dahlias-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Gold leaf
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...
Gold Leaf
$850
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
"Many For The Empath" (abstract, flora, fauna, roses, oil painting, green, pink)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
MANY FOR THE EMPATH 2026 Paris, France This complex and layered floral painting of an abundant, overflowing bouquet presents an energetic and mesmerizing subject. This original mixe...
Oil Crayon, Dye, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
$4,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.06 in W 68.9 in D 0.04 in
Dance of Thought and Emotion, contemporary art, Joan Mitchell, De Kooning
By Lloyd Tabing
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a new series I began in the fall of 2025 titled Contemplation and Introspection. In this series I am exploring the profound relationship between nature and t...
Raw Linen, Acrylic
$595
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.71 in
"Ghost of the Gardens" (original flora, floral, vibrant, abstract landscape)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"Ghosts of the Gardens" is a mysterious and captivating abstract painting, evoking the untamed beauty of wild gardens and chaotic floral motifs with its energetic and loose movement....
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
$557
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
"Summer Storm" Small Abstract Colorful Landscape, Oil and Acrylic on Wood
By Silvana Ilieva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Summer Storm" is a colorful abstract landscape painting created with oil, acrylic and pastel on wood panel. Inspired by the atmosphere of a summer storm moving across a blooming la...
Wood, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$900Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 40 in
Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Bettina Mauel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing them at a particular moment in time.” Her artworks often incorporate a sophisticated and vibrant sense of movement. The secret bond that connects everything is a combination of appearance and perception, which Mauel has devoted herself to studying during her artistic career. Whether the subject be dancers, cityscapes, landscapes, or pure expression, Mauel has exemplified herself as an expert in the acute perception of ephemeral moments. This original landscape painting immerses the viewer into the serene world of a masterful portrayal of nature's greens and sky's blues. Layers of carefully applied hues evoke the tranquility of trees, and the sun's gentle embrace in abstract form. This artwork seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with nature's beauty, embodying the allure of modern landscapes. The canvas features a delicate fusion of emerald green, forest green, and accents of blue and white, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Delicate textured layers add depth, making it perfect for modern, nature-inspired decor. Crafted in oil on canvas, this original artwork by Bettina Mauel showcases her exceptional skill, revered by art enthusiasts worldwide. This original artwork measures 24 inches high by 40 inches wide. Mauel created this one-of-a-kind painting using layered oil paint on linen canvas with a balanced subtlety. It is signed and dated by the artist on the back. It is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping is available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Bettina Mauel was born 1959 in Wuppertal, Germany. She studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy with Gerhard Richter, one of the most important artists of the 20th century. In 1984 Mauel was asked by the city of Wuppertal, Germany to paint scenes of the dance theater of Pina Bausch. This had a major influence on the selection of themes in her imagery. Rather than focusing on spectacular poses, she pays acute attention to the spontaneous movements in between, capturing a resonating rush of color and form. These impromptu paintings combine a long tradition of Eastern scroll painting, expressionist sketching, and fashion illustration. She lives and works as a lecturer in painting and artist in Cologne, Germany. Bettina Mauel has presented her work in numerous exhibitions throughout Europe, North America, and Asia and her art has been acquired by many notable public institutions. Representations Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland Group Exhibitions: 2020 Galerie Partout, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany Art Karlsruhe, Galerie Lauth, Germany 2019 Discovery art fair, Frankfurt Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA 2018 AAF Hong Kong AAF New York, NY, USA Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA Kunstverein Worth eV, Worth, Germany 2017 AAF Hong Kong AAF Battersea, London, UK Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland 2016 AAF New York, NY, USA AAF Hong Kong Art Hamptons, NY 2015 Los Angeles Art Show, CA, USA AAF New York, NY, USA Love Art Fair Toronto, Canada AAF Singapore 2014 AAF New York (Artspace Warehouse), NY, USA Love Art Fair Toronto (Artspace Warehouse), Canada Houston Fine Art Fair, TX, USA Red Dot Art Fair Miami, FL, USA 2013 Kunstwarenhaus, Zürich, Switzerland Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA 2011 Messmer Kunsthalle, Riegel, Germany 2009 Badisches Kunstforum, Ebringen, Germany 2007 Künstler der Galerie, Galerie Nordmann, Bad Kreuznach 2006 Galerie Kunstturm e. v, Ratingen 2004 Galerie, Schloss Oberhausen, Germany 2003 Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany 2002 Wissenschaftspark, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 2001 Galerie Vostry, Erfurt, Germany 1999 Hans-Thoma-Museum, Bernau, Germany 1995 le rhin de waal, rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn 1993 Galerie Michele Hensel, Agrippawerft Köln, Germany 1991 Kunsthalle Barmen, Wuppertal, Germany Frauenmuseum Bonn, Germany 1990 Gut Opherdicke, Unna, Germany Baukunst-Galerie, Köln, Germany 1988 Goethe-Institut, London, UK Goethe-Institut, Sofia, Bulgaria 1986 Famagusta Gate, Nicosia, Cyprus 1984 Charlottenburger Schloß, Berlin, Germany Hannover - Herrenhausen, Germany Stadthausgalerie, Münster, Germany 1983 Akademie München, Germany Museum Abtei, Liesborn, Germany Solo Exhibitions 2020 alles bewegt, Galerie Berghout, Frankfurt 2019 Galerie K, Bad Kreuznach, Germany 2018 Galerie van Almsik, Epe- Gronau, Germany 2017 Alte Pumpstation, Haan, Germany 2016 Palmengarten Frankfurt, Germany 2015 Schloss Paffendorf, Galerie Bergheim, Germany 2013 Galerie Lauth, Ludwigshafen, Germany 2012 Kunst in der Villa, Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany 2010 Oberlandesgericht, Köln, Germany 2008 ces Wasserprojekt, Damaskus, Syria tanzhaus nrw, Düsseldorf, Germany Wasserturm, Meerbusch, Germany 2007 kleine Rathausgalerie Odenthal, Germany Kulturverein Schloss Eulenbroich, Ratingen, Germany Alte Synagoge, Meschede, Germany 2006 tanzende Bilder, Galerie Peveling, Köln cultur and dance boise, Illinois, USA 2005 Icon-Institut, Köln, Germany Culturclub Vancouver, sunshine coast Vancouver, Canada 2004 Ferme Heremance, Switzerland Galerie drei Eichen, Uelzen, Germany artrium art gallery, Luxemburg 2003 Fishhall, Chicago, USA Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany 2002 Galerie der Universität Köln, Germany 2000 Galerie Luley, Wuppertal, Germany Kulturhaus Llyz, Siegen , Germany 1999 Stadtwerke Troisdorf, Germany 1998 Ingenieurkammer– Bau NRW, Essen, Germany 1997 Ka De We, Berlin, Germany Markgrafenhaus, Berlin, Germany 1996 Art Frankfurt, Galerie Peveling, Germany Kloster Pfaffen-Schwabenheim, Germany 1995 Galerie Hensel und Wiegers, Köln, Germany Castello di Rossignano, German-Italian Culture Institute, Italy Abtei Brauweiler, Köln, Germany 1994 Galerie Peveling, Vence, France Galerie Ricarda Fox, Essen, Germany 1993 Galerie Grashey, Konstanz, Germany 1992 Kunstverein Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany Bayer AG, Hochhaus w1, Leverkusen, Germany 1990 Kunstverein Schwelm, Schloß Martfeld , Germany 1989 Galerie Ruth Leuchter, Düsseldorf, Germany 1988 Galerie 2 well, Holland Friedrich...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$946
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.2 in
Original-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
Sunset Song Series stands as one of the most iconic works featured in the upcoming Summer Exhibition UK, 2025—a rare and luminous collection of latest artworks we’re thrilled to pres...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$2,676
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 0.12 in
Original Diptych-Jardin d'Hiver Moonlit Series-Awarded Artist-Dahlias in blooms
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
[Jardin d'Hiver] is Shizico Yi's on-going series, created in her winter studio while savouring for the summer left behind. This diptych included one evening scene of the last full m...
Gold Leaf
$1,000
H 16 in W 24 in D 1 in
Landscape (abstract expressionist mid-century landscape)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful abstract landscape by American artist, Judith Ingram (1926-2012). Landscape, ca. 1960. Oil on linen canvas measures 12 x 18 inches; 18 x 24 inches framed. Frame is custom ...
Oil, Linen
On The Road #7
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
On the Road #7 feels like landscapes remembered in motion rather than a place observed. Bands of color slide past the eye; like fields seen from a moving car, horizons blur and disso...
Oil Crayon, Oil
Sold
H 72 in W 63 in D 5 in
Two Choisel oil paintings for Chris Locovara NY
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
A custom order based on the original 1stdibs posts for each work of art, discounted as sold together. 1). Mutation, 2017 - oil on linen, 63 x 63 x 2 inches 2). Del Golfo, 2019 - o...
Linen, Oil
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H 60 in W 72 in D 1.75 in
Si Mineur / Oil on Linen abstract realism sky clouds
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Si Mineur is a glowing sky scape with evening clouds that is timeless, modern and unique. Colors range from subtle blue to glimmering green to grey and gold in this wonderful paintin...
Linen, Oil
Cieux de Braises ( Ember Skies ) / Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Cieux de Braises, ( Ember Skies) Rich, warm, elegant colors of soft grays, cream, rose and orange and blue; a timeless sunset. French American Frédéric Choisel, has had multiple solo...
Linen, Oil
All in One / oil on linen 72 x 60 inches
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
All in One, a sophisticated contemporary abstract mediation of an ocean sunset rendered in warm oranges, rusts and roses, depicting the clouds floating above the elegant impasto wave...
Oil, Linen
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H 84 in W 60 in D 2 in
ELPIS / Hope - oil on linen, 84 x 60 inches - clouds, sea, water, grey, indigo
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Drama at play in this sophisticated indigo grey land / ocean / sky-scape painting, featuring a stormy blue sky in the distance. Rich jewel like color over natural raw Belgian linen. ...
Linen, Oil