James Wolanin Figurative 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 Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

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

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

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 Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, 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 Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, 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 Figurative Paintings

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Wood Panel, Acrylic

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 Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood 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 Figurative 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 Figurative 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 Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

Natasha LelencoSmall Green Portrait Painting in Acrylic on Wood with Ornate Pink Resin Frame, 2025

$273

H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in

Small Green Portrait Painting in Acrylic on Wood with Ornate Pink Resin Frame

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Small green portrait painting in acrylic and Posca marker on wood, presented in an ornate, hand-painted pink resin frame. Natasha Lelenco brings the intimacy of miniature portraitur...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Resin, Wood Panel, Permanent Marker

Marie-Pierre AutonneFrench Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Calme et Volupté des Bleus, 2026

$5,000

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in

French Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Calme et Volupté des Bleus

By Marie-Pierre Autonne

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic & oil on wooden panel Marie-Pierre Autonne is a French artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Angers, France. She studied at Penninghen in Paris, France. She work...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel, Oil

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 Figurative 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 Figurative Paintings

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

Manuel SantelicesPink Africa, Contemporary Acrylic on Wood Panel, Unframed 12 x 9 Art, 2019

$1,400

H 12 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

Pink Africa, Contemporary Acrylic on Wood Panel, Unframed 12 x 9 Art

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 Figurative Paintings

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Wood Panel, Acrylic

Lee Yu MinKorean Contemporary Art by Lee Yu Min - Wind of Love, 2025

$450

H 13.78 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in

Korean Contemporary Art by Lee Yu Min - Wind of Love

By Lee Yu Min

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic on wooden panel with a white frame Lee Yu Min is a Korean artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Daejeon, South Korea. She is specialized in Korean painting, completing ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Marie-Pierre AutonneFrench Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Le Blanc des Bouleaux, 2024

$2,619

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 1.78 in

French Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Le Blanc des Bouleaux

By Marie-Pierre Autonne

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic & oil on wooden panel Marie-Pierre Autonne is a French artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Angers, France. She studied at Penninghen in Paris, France. She worked for se...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative 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 Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Christian FrederiksenCanadian Contemporary Art by Christian Frederiksen - Glory, 2023

$1,715

H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

Canadian Contemporary Art by Christian Frederiksen - Glory

By Christian Frederiksen

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic on wood panel Christian Frederiksen is a Georgian artist born in 1989 who lives and works in Calgary, Canada. He loves to experiment with new ways of creating imagery by col...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

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 Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Adam MysockA Sense of Guilt, 2018

$3,500

H 2.675 in Dm 2.375 in

A Sense of Guilt

By Adam Mysock

Located in New Orleans, LA

A portrait of Fred Rogers, Mr. Rogers I suppose I like to believe that liars know they’re lying. I like to believe it’s a controlled activity. And if they...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Marie-Pierre AutonneFrench Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Heureuse Mélancolie, 2022

$3,986

H 36.03 in W 36.03 in D 1.58 in

French Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Heureuse Mélancolie

By Marie-Pierre Autonne

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic and oil on wooden panel Marie-Pierre Autonne is a French artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Angers, France. She studied at Penninghen in Paris, France. She worked for ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil, Acrylic

Lana RitterThe mystical Dali smiles Pop Art, 2022

$2,021

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 Figurative Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Linen, Varnish, Acrylic

Myron StephensWe Believe, 2015

$2,400

H 23 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

We Believe

By Myron Stephens

Located in Burlingame, CA

In this cinema noir series of original oil and acrylic painting on wood panels, Myron Stephens realistically recreates images of people and often mundane objects that are masterfully...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Gina PalmerinNeoclassical Mythological Portrait of Pluto, "Revelation"

$4,600

H 30 in W 30 in

Neoclassical Mythological Portrait of Pluto, "Revelation"

By Gina Palmerin

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic on wood panel neoclassical painting depicting Pluto, Greek mythological ruler of the underworld, by Southern California artist, Gina Palmerin. Its dimensions are 30x30. It is unframed. A certificate of authenticity will follow its delivery. The collection of paintings in Palmerin’s “Legends” is inspired by classical art paintings...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, 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 Figurative Paintings

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

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H 20 in W 50 in

"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 Figurative Paintings

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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 Figurative 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 Figurative 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 Figurative 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 Figurative 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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H 18 in W 18 in

"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 Figurative 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 Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninRetro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic_James Wolanin, Summer Love

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H 36 in W 36 in

Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic_James Wolanin, Summer Love

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

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

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James WolaninI Dream in Color_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/Panel_Retro_Pop_Portrait, 2023

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H 48 in W 48 in

I Dream in Color_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/Panel_Retro_Pop_Portrait

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "I Dream in Color" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coa...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James WolaninSerenity (Female Swimmer, Ocean, Palm Trees)

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H 48 in W 48 in D 3 in

Serenity (Female Swimmer, Ocean, Palm Trees)

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN Serenity Acrylic and Resin on Panel 48 inches x 48 inches James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy-coated world inspired by vintage adv...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Resin, Acrylic, Panel

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Find a wide variety of authentic James Wolanin figurative 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 figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jackie Gordon, Adolfo Ramon, and Ursula Krauss. James Wolanin figurative 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.