James Wolanin Paintings

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy-coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s childhood memories. Identifying with Pop artists like Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist, Wolanin taps into our culture’s collective visual consciousness, creating vibrant, stylized reflections of American life. Sunny skies, bright smiles, and carefree Sunday drives characterize the artist’s utopic vision, which blends nostalgia for mid-century America with a contemporary aesthetic. He notes, “I try to bring the viewer back to a time of innocence.” Wolanin’s background as a designer is evident in his dynamic compositions, fizzing color combinations, and bold use of graphic text. Wolanin lives and works in New Jersey. His work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions and is part of many important collections, including a recent purchase by the Alex Katz Foundation.

Artist: James Wolanin

James WolaninRetro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic/Gloss_James Wolanin, Beach Duo, 2023

$7,200Sale Price|20% Off

Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic/Gloss_James Wolanin, Beach Duo

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Beach Duo" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 40 x 50 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated wor...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James WolaninRetro Pop Portrait of Women on Panel, Los Angeles I’m Yours by James Wolanin

$10,500

Retro Pop Portrait of Women on Panel, Los Angeles I’m Yours by James Wolanin

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Los Angeles I’m Yours" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James Wolanin"Harmony" pop art paining of a woman in pink bathing suit relaxing in the pool, 2025

$6,500

"Harmony" pop art paining of a woman in pink bathing suit relaxing in the pool

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Swimsuit Parade" woman in patterned, colorful bathing suits stand together, 2025

$5,000

"Swimsuit Parade" woman in patterned, colorful bathing suits stand together

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninRetro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Ciao Bella by James Wolanin

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

Retro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Ciao Bella by James Wolanin

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Ciao Bella" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coate...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James Wolanin"Beach Ball" classic Americana, auburn haired beauty in a red suit on the beach, 2026

$7,500

"Beach Ball" classic Americana, auburn haired beauty in a red suit on the beach

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

"Beach Ball" depicts a classic bathing beauty with auburn hair tied back. She is wearing a red one piece with a white halter top. Sporting white sungl...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninRetro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Cherry Blossoms by James Wolanin

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

Retro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Cherry Blossoms by James Wolanin

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Cherry Blossoms" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 40 x 55 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coat...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James WolaninThe Look_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/ Round Panel_Swimmer, 2023

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

The Look_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/ Round Panel_Swimmer

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "The Round" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 36 x 36 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

Anne SiemsBoy with Calendula, Surreal figurative painting, boy with flowers, green, 2017

$8,500

H 30 in W 24 in D 2 in

Boy with Calendula, Surreal figurative painting, boy with flowers, green

By Anne Siems

Located in Dallas, TX

"Boy with Calendula" by Anne Siems, is a captivating figurative-narrative painting featuring a young child and a rabbit, with an 18th century feel. He is floating and surrounded by s...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Natasha LelencoMiniature Green Emoji Portrait in Acrylic on Wood with Pink Resin Frame, 2025

$284

H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in

Miniature Green Emoji Portrait in Acrylic on Wood with Pink Resin Frame

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

This green emoji portrait by Natasha Lelenco is painted with acrylic and Posca marker on a wood panel and presented in a hand-painted pink resin frame. The compact frontal face combi...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Resin, Wood Panel, Permanent Marker

Adam MysockA False Prophet, 2018

$1,130

H 2.375 in W 2.375 in

A False Prophet

By Adam Mysock

Located in New Orleans, LA

A portrait of news anchor Brian Williams Similar to the regular fall of the Democrats, Brian Williams positioned himself as a figure worthy of our trust nightly. He convinced us tha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Robert Mars"Heartbreak a Stranger" Kate Moss with Stuart Weitzman Collage Resin Panel Board, 2016

$16,800

H 40 in W 60 in D 2 in

"Heartbreak a Stranger" Kate Moss with Stuart Weitzman Collage Resin Panel Board

By Robert Mars

Located in New York, NY

This piece depicts famous British model Kate Moss from a Fall 2013 ad campaign with Stuart Weitzman during the Milan Fashion Week while featuring Kate Moss swaggering to Nancy Sinatr...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Newsprint

Manuel SantelicesPink Africa, Painting, 2019

$1,400

H 12 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

Pink Africa, Painting

By Manuel Santelices

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Neil M. PerryVoices I, Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, 21st Century, 2016

$525

H 11 in W 14 in

Voices I, Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, 21st Century

By Neil M. Perry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Voices I" is an original acrylic painting on wood by Neil M. Perry. It measures 11"H x 14"W. It portrays a tiger with a snake and flowers in bloom. This piece was created for a group exhibition titled "Growth//Decay" in 2016. Bio // Neil M. Perry is an artist and illustrator who grew up on the North East coast of England, currently living and working in Portland, Oregon. Neil has participated in group and solo exhibitions at galleries in Europe, the United States and Japan. Thanks largely to David...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Lauren RinaldiSnap Back to Reality: Contemporary Acrylic on Panel, Framed, 2022

$400

H 9 in W 11 in D 2 in

Snap Back to Reality: Contemporary Acrylic on Panel, Framed

By Lauren Rinaldi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Snap Back to Reality" is an original artwork made from acrylic paint and plastic filment on panel and glass by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is shipped in the feature...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Adam MysockA Reliable Pardon, 2018

$1,130

H 2.375 in W 2.375 in

A Reliable Pardon

By Adam Mysock

Located in New Orleans, LA

From Nicholas Poussin’s The Death of Sapphira, circa 1652 As we invariably test the waters of lying, we quickly learn to recognize the more forgiving...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel

MOTELSEVEN"Beach Day", Contemporary Narrative Painting with Leisure Scene Imagery, 2026

$650

H 16.5 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

"Beach Day", Contemporary Narrative Painting with Leisure Scene Imagery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Beach Day" is an original piece by MOTELSEVEN made from acrylic and crayon on wooden board. This piece measures 16.5"h x 12"w x 1.25"d and comes with a gallery-issued Certificate of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Lana RitterThe mystical Dali smiles Pop Art, 2022

$2,100

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in

The mystical Dali smiles Pop Art

By Lana Ritter

Located in Zofingen, AG

The acrylic colours and spray paint of orange, yellow, pink, grey, and black express the emotions of this painting. Through pop art, street art, graffiti, and expressive abstraction ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Linen, Varnish, Acrylic

Adam MysockAn Allowance to Try Again, 2018

$3,500

H 2.675 in Dm 2.375 in

An Allowance to Try Again

By Adam Mysock

Located in New Orleans, LA

A portrait of the Wizard from The Wizard of Oz, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939 Whenever I’ve watched The Wizard of Oz, I’ve always been struck by the same thing – that the actor who play...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Lauren RinaldiHome Plate 10: Contemporary Oil & Acrylic on Wood Panel, 21st Century, 2022

$200

H 7.25 in W 2.25 in D 2 in

Home Plate 10: Contemporary Oil & Acrylic on Wood Panel, 21st Century

By Lauren Rinaldi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Home Plate 10" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures approx. 7.25"h x 2.5"w x ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

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James WolaninRetro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Imagine by James Wolanin

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Retro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Imagine by James Wolanin

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Imagine" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Wood Panel 30 x 30 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coa...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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James Wolanin"Sun Hat Parade" Portrait of three women wearing sunglasses and relaxing, 2025

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"Sun Hat Parade" Portrait of three women wearing sunglasses and relaxing

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Sun Hat" Portrait of a woman with sunglasses in a big black and white hat, 2025

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H 30 in W 30 in

"Sun Hat" Portrait of a woman with sunglasses in a big black and white hat

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Spring Tulips" pop art painting of red and yellow tulips on blue background, 2025

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H 30 in W 50 in

"Spring Tulips" pop art painting of red and yellow tulips on blue background

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Girls Girls Girls" pop art painting of women in colorful bathing suits, 2025

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H 18 in W 50 in

"Girls Girls Girls" pop art painting of women in colorful bathing suits

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Portrait of Summer" Acrylic portrait of woman with sunglasses and floral scarf., 2024

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H 20 in W 20 in

"Portrait of Summer" Acrylic portrait of woman with sunglasses and floral scarf.

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Pool" Acrylic painting of a woman standing in a blue pool with a green lawn., 2024

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H 24 in W 24 in

"Pool" Acrylic painting of a woman standing in a blue pool with a green lawn.

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninRetro Surfer Girl_Pop Art/Figurative_James Wolanin, Atlantis

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H 30 in W 60 in

Retro Surfer Girl_Pop Art/Figurative_James Wolanin, Atlantis

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Atlantis" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 30 x 60 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James Wolanin"Goddess in Blue" Portait of vintage woman with multicolored swimsuit, 2024

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"Goddess in Blue" Portait of vintage woman with multicolored swimsuit

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Summer Look" Portrait of a vintage woman wearing a floral swim cap, 2024

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H 18 in W 18 in

"Summer Look" Portrait of a vintage woman wearing a floral swim cap

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

ames Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russi...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninBy the Shore, a close up side profile of a swimmer by the beach, 2024

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H 48 in W 48 in

By the Shore, a close up side profile of a swimmer by the beach

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninFloat, a close up large depiction of a woman sunbathing on a floaty, 2024

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H 48 in W 48 in

Float, a close up large depiction of a woman sunbathing on a floaty

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic James Wolanin paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by James Wolanin in acrylic paint, paint, panel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large James Wolanin paintings, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jack Florczyk, Jim Salvati, and David Crismon. James Wolanin paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,000 and tops out at $10,500, while the average work can sell for $10,500.