American painter Richard Hawk creates work with a coalescence of mediums. Oxidized copper merges with oil paint in a way that brings out the beauty of a decayed patina. The results are eloquent and powerful, with imagery that is open to interpretation. Hawk is inspired by the human body, duality, eternity and the natural processes of decay. Each piece begins with taking hundreds of photographs of a model or scene to thoroughly capture the form he will create on canvas. Occasionally, he will combine several photos into one finished painting, adding a visual sumptuousness to the art.
Hawk was born in New York in 1952. His parents provided an enriching environment where he was encouraged to pursue academics. He began his career in advertising design and illustration, working on many commercial projects and film productions. Eventually, he shifted his practice to fine art and moved to California.
Hawk’s work is in private and public collections worldwide. General Electric commissioned him to create a piece for its New York offices. Called Jet Engine Mandala, the painting has a metallic copper tone that emphasizes the mechanical components of a jet engine and its striking geometry.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Richard Hawk’s figurative paintings, abstract paintings and nude paintings.
$11,000
"Arabesque Unplugged" Oil painting on Copper Female Nude blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Copper
"Skies Remembered" Oil painting on Copper Female Nude blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Copper
"Ascent" Oil painting on Copper Female Nude Abstract blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Copper
$10,500
"RELEASE" - Oil painting on Copper Female Nude abstract blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Copper
$1,487
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 0.71 in
Thoughts: The Eve Within, original oil painting by Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the contemplative work "Thoughts: The Eve Within," Ukrainian artist Tatyana Pchelnikova continues her exploration of the female psyche through the lens of her "Thoughts" series. T...
Canvas, Oil
$1,200
H 21.75 in W 25.66 in D 1 in
Gorgeous Abstract Expressionist Figures by Syril Frank
Located in New York, NY
Syril Frank (American, 1929-2021) Untitled, c. 1970s/80s Oil on canvas Framed: 21 3/4 x 25 2/3 x 1 in. This fantastic painting in the abstract expressionist style loosely depicts a ...
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Figure 3
By Pandi
Located in London, GB
'Abstract Figure 3'- an explosion of cubist colour (2014). This work is filled with energy. The seemingly randomly-placed lines, geometric shapes and colours transform before the vie...
Canvas, Acrylic
Reclining Figures
By Otis Huband
Located in Dallas, TX
Born in 1933, Otis Huband declared his intention to be an artist at age 6. He earned his BFA and MFA at Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William & Mary, now Virginia...
Canvas, Oil
$2,700
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
RED NUDE - original one of a kind oil painting by Paula Craioveanu FRAMED
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Red Nude", oil on canvas. Original, one-of-a-kind, painting. FRAMED with gold minimalist frame. Part of "Nude in Interior" solo show, March 2022. "Red Nude" is a bold and visceral ...
Canvas, Oil
Ohne Titel / Untitled
Located in Wien, 9
This work is a typical work of Roberto Guglielmino, known for his surrealistic, figurative paitings. The artist is represented by the artgallery Ursula Stross (Austria). The artwork...
Canvas, Oil
$13,600Sale Price|43% Off
H 48 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Afternoon Reverie - male nude painting by Orielle Anais
By Orielle Anais
Located in Carmel, CA
“Afternoon Reverie” by Orielle Anaïs Oil on Canvas 60 × 48 in. This large-scale work by California-based artist Orielle Anaïs features a nude male figure in a moment of quiet repos...
Oil, Canvas
"Untitled" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Matthew Saba's "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a human torso in profile with red and blue forms of color.
Oil
$1,665
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Journey Home: A Mother's Tale, Figurative painting by Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Journey Home: A Mother's Tale" by Ukrainian artist Tetiana Pchelnikova is a refined continuation of her deep artistic exploration of women's role in society. This large oil painting...
Canvas, Oil
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 30 in D 2 in
"The Dancer 2" Fauvist Abstract Original Oil Painting
By Chris Hamamoto
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Expressionist painting by Southern California artist Chris Hamamoto (American, 20th century). Image, 40"H x 30"W. Unframed. Chris, a native of Southern California, has en...
Canvas, Oil
$2,500
H 37.01 in W 62.01 in D 0.99 in
Pheromone B, abstracted sensual figure w swirling blues and greens
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas About Tom Bennett: With quick brushstrokes, Tom Bennett creates representational images of human figures and animals, emphasizing movement in a manner reminiscent of L...
Canvas, Oil
$4,390Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 18 in D 2 in
Oil Painting of Seated Female Nude Figure by British Contemporary Artist
By Mark Clark
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Seated Female Nude Figure by British Contemporary Artist Art measures 13 x 20 inches Frame measures 18 x 25 inches Mark Clark is a British Artist, born in 1959. Cla...
Copper
Emergence - Colorful Female Nude
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Oil, Panel
Assurgent Figure (Oil on Copper) Colorful Female Nude
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in...
Copper
Bella Notte
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Copper
Composure
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Copper
Duo (two nude women)
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Copper
Sola e Forte
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...
Copper