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.
$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...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$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...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$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 coated...
Varnish, Acrylic, Panel
$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...
Varnish, Acrylic, Panel
$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...
Varnish, Acrylic, Panel
A Willing Ignorance
By Adam Mysock
Located in New Orleans, LA
From John Singer Sargent’s Gassed, 1919 When considering the factors that are required (or at least helpful) for a lie to succeed, I constantly look to the audience. I constantly tr...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$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...
Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Newsprint
$767Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 21.66 in
Acrylic Male Portrait on Pixelated Floral Background – Wooden Tondo Art
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This contemporary circular portrait painting by Natasha Lelenco belongs to the early series of Currencies, a project that reimagines the traditional coin as a symbolic portrait. Exec...
Plywood, Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Vijay Path, " Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
Vijaypath was a Bollywood action hit in 1994. It's critically acclaimed soundtrack topped charts across the world and became one of the most recognizable in India's history. The film's international success is evident in this hand-painted advertisement...
Fabric, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$767Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Round Female Profile Painting on Panel With Yellow Pixel Floral Background
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Large round female profile painting on wood panel with pixelated floral background and sculptural tondo format. This contemporary tondo painting by Natasha Lelenco transforms the cl...
Plywood, Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
A Repetition
By Adam Mysock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A red-and-green parrot. For a lie to gain real power, it must continue its existence separate from its creator. If it can be repeated by others, retold in a variety of contexts, it ...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
A Fool
By Adam Mysock
Located in New Orleans, LA
From Jan Matejko’s Stańczyk, 1862 I’ve heard that in centuries past, the jester – or fool – was often one of the only people able to speak truth to power. Because of their inherent ...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
The mystical Dali smiles Pop Art
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 ...
Gesso, Canvas, Linen, Varnish, Acrylic
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...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
A Weak Compromise
By Adam Mysock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A donkey, symbol of the Democratic Party Democrats promote themselves as consistently ethical. So, when they inevitably get caught lying, the fault i...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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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...
Wood Panel, Acrylic
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H 30 in W 30 in
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...
Acrylic, Varnish, Panel
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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...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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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...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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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...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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 ...
Acrylic, Varnish, Panel
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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...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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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...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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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...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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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...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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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...
Acrylic, Varnish, Panel
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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...
Panel, Acrylic, Varnish