Maggie LaPorte Banks Figurative Paintings

"I stood in the liminality of love, no longer believing it was enough, not yet ready to stop feeling it. Somewhere between the ache and the awakening, I learned that love alone could...

Man on the Hill Original Painting entitled "Contemplation" by leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Blue, white & black expressive impasto on canvas. Art measures 24 x 24 inches Frame measures 29 x 29 inches This piece presents a hauntingly atmospheric and introspective moment, using abstraction to evoke emotion and imagination. Here’s an art curator’s perspective: 1. Mood and Emotion • The painting captures a profound sense of solitude and reflection. The lone figure standing against a turbulent, layered sky evokes feelings of contemplation, longing, or even melancholy. The use of blues and dark tones reinforces this introspective atmosphere. 2. Abstract Expressionism • The loose, textured brushstrokes create a sense of movement and depth in the sky, while the contrast between the figure and the landscape lends a poetic ambiguity. The lack of facial details in the figure allows viewers to project their own emotions or narratives onto the scene. 3. Color Palette and Contrast • The predominance of deep blues with hints of white and muted purples creates a mood that feels both serene and stormy. The sharp black silhouette of the figure against the lighter background highlights isolation while grounding the composition. 4. Narrative and Ambiguity • This painting invites interpretation. The figure could represent a memory, a spirit, or simply a person lost in thought. The lack of specific details keeps the work universal, allowing viewers to connect personally to its themes. 5. Framing and Presentation • The white frame softens the piece and provides a modern, clean boundary that contrasts well with the dark and moody composition. It enhances the painting’s versatility, making it suitable for both intimate spaces and larger collections. Artistic Significance: This work speaks to themes of human connection (or disconnection) with nature, identity, and the passage of time. It would resonate with those who appreciate contemplative art that blends abstraction with emotional depth, making it a unique addition to a thoughtful collection. Angela Wakefield has twice been on the front cover of ‘Art of England’ and featured in ARTnews, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York & London. The style of painting has been described as ‘contemporary realism’, and is often favourably compared with Edward Hopper by collectors and art critics. Angela’s work is held in private collections in Europe and the USA, including the British Royal Family. Her admirers include leading figures in international business...

Gaetan de Seguin paints figurative works, with an abstract character. The various colors highlight that not one person is the same, and his artworks celebrate this individuality in a...

Framed dimensions: 47 x 47 cm (18.5 x 18.5 in) Unframed – 15.75 x 15.75 in (40 x 40 cm) Frame available in natural wood or black Original signed artwork by Sophie Dumont Sophie Dumo...

In this figurative painting - Lily-of-the-Valley 1.0, I used ink and acrylics to construct a textured background. The ink and acrylics were left to 'bloom' on the canvas. On top of i...

Abundance - Uncaged Splendor This striking and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Karnish, depicts abundance and freedom. The eyes connect to figurative art portraying femininity...

There’s something restorative in being outside in the fresh air. It enables one to recharge and relax. Even if one has no outside space of ones own to dream in art makes it possible. Francesca Owen...

Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...

I don’t want my relationship with anyone to be defined just by my decline. I wanna do more than just living, and maybe I wanna be Luminous, always radiating my inner light and warmth...

Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...

HARVEST UNDER THE CANOPY Size: 62.5 x 75 cm (including frame) Oil and gouache on card laid onto board A rich and striking striking mid-century modernist figurative landscape composi...

In Pollenator No. 2, Kurt Herrmann expands his exploration of color and form in a radiant geometric abstraction. Executed in acrylic on a square canvas, the painting balances crisp p...