Sarah van der Helm Art

"Horses Running", a bold abstract impressionist oil painting with heavy impasto. By Sheila Hedricks. Oil on board. In a period hand...

Represented by George Billis Gallery, Los Angeles -- Artist Statement Nothing But Neon, 2021 I see beauty in old neon signs. I have always been fascinated by the glow inside the h...

Elsa Sroka is a popular contemporary artist based in Colorado, celebrated for her wonderfully creative and evocative paintings. Her work blends elements of realism and abstraction, r...

Gregory Block's (US based) "Strawberry Glaze" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a pink glazed donut. Gregory was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1986 and moved t...

Stuart Dunkel has spent decades refining his hyper-realistic style. He paints realistic imagery based on real world inspirations. His paintings show that the everyday object can be f...

Title: Bullfighting Scene Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986) Technique: Oil on board Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 in (65 x 54 cm) Frameless Period: Second half of the 20th century Art Movement: Figurative Expressionism with Impressionist influences Condition: Good, with visible signs of aging on the surface DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK This painting captures a crucial moment in a bullfight, where the matador, dressed in a dazzling traje de luces (suit of lights), elegantly holds the red cape (muleta) while facing a wounded bull. The scene conveys tension and drama through energetic and loose brushwork, with strong contrasts of light and color that enhance its expressiveness. The abstract background, built with gestural brushstrokes in warm, earthy tones, reinforces the dynamism and immediacy of the moment. The thick texture of the paint and the vibrant colors in the matador's attire and cape are characteristic of Figurative Expressionism, giving the work a strong emotional impact. Tuser masterfully captures the essence of movement and the intensity of the bullfight through a painterly approach reminiscent of Impressionism, but with a greater emphasis on gesture and expressive color, making his work stand out for its raw energy and dramatic depth. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986) was a Spanish painter specialized in bullfighting themes, gaining recognition in the 20th-century art scene for his expressive depictions of the corrida (bullfight). He studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Barcelona, where he developed a strong mastery of color and composition. From 1947 onwards, his work focused almost entirely on bullfighting, creating posters, illustrations, and paintings that capture the emotion and spectacle of the arena. He was a frequent collaborator with El Ruedo magazine, where his illustrations and covers solidified his reputation. Additionally, in the 1940s, he designed series of postcards featuring traditional Spanish costumes for the Artigas Publishing House. His work has been auctioned in several art houses and is highly valued among collectors of bullfighting paintings. His influence and legacy in tauromaquia (bullfighting art...

This charming naivist painting by Swedish artist Olof (Olle) Casimir Ågren (1874–1962) depicts a horse standing gracefully beside a tree. Executed with bold, textured brushstrokes an...

Stuart Dunkel has spent decades refining his hyper-realistic oil paintings. He paints realistic imagery based on real-world inspirations. His original artworks show that everyday obj...

Carlos Bruscianelli's "Fruits on Paper" is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas panel that measures 10.25 x 24.25 inches framed and is ready to hang. About the Artist: Carlo...

Susan Grisell Connecticut Hills Signed lower right Oil on board 8 x 10 inches Following the guidance of her long-time teacher and mentor, the respected New England impressionist painter, Bernard Lennon, Susan Grisell developed a style marked adherence to nature. Her paintings are recognizable for their effortless rendering, with line and color that express the impressions of what she observes, and dense brushwork that conveys her response following the sensitive observation of atmosphere. In May 2023, one of Susan's paintings "Blue Crock...

Bernard Lennon Among the Goldfish, circa 1960 Signed lower right, titled on reverse Oil on board 7 3/4 x 12 inches Bernard Lennon was born in Milton, Massachusetts, in 1914. He at...

"Orange and Green" is an original photorealist painting by American painter Scott Fraser, depicting a variety of vine ripened tomatoes. This piece rests at 5 x 11, and is framed at 1...