Sumner Crenshaw Art
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A flowing, expressionist portrait of woman lost in dance and embracing the promise of a new day. "I created this painting as 2020 drew to a close and 2021 daw...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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A nude figure with flowing hair turns slightly to the side, with a speech bubble saying "hi." Minimalistic lines outline her body against a background with ve...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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This piece was all about exploring the relationship between the figure and the curvilinear shapes swirling around her, says Sumner Crenshaw. They surround her...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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"I decided to lean into the suggestive pose of the figure," shares artist Sumner Crenshaw, "creating a work that radiates with confident sensuality and femini...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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Created during the chilly winter, this piece is a celebration of warmth and light. Bathed in the hot spotlight, this dancer shimmies around the stage and help...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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Recently, Sumner has been exploring the use of text in her paintings, adding poetry to accompany the message of the artwork. "This piece is about the loss we...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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Recently, I took the major step of buying a house. After a tumultuous few weeks of real-estate buying stress, I christened my new studio by creating this litt...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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Inspired by pre-Christian Irish mythology, this piece depicts the Morrigan, a deity associated with war, fate and sovereignty. Often described as a trio of go...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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Inspired by a flowering vine that I happened upon in the backyard of my new house, this piece is meant to evoke joy and warmth. Even as summer faded into fall...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Sumner Crenshaw Art
Paper, Pastel, Acrylic
1970s Folk Art Sumner Crenshaw Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Canvas, Oil
1990s Abstract Expressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Impressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Canvas, Oil
1980s Abstract Expressionist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Cardboard, Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil, Panel
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Recently, Sumner has been exploring the use of text in her paintings, adding poetry to accompany the message of the artwork. "This painting focuses on the th...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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This piece began as a challenge to myself; lines and movement have always been a muse for me, and with this painting the idea was to render the figure with only one continuous line. I did not succeed, but I love the result nonetheless! A careful look reveals that the outline of the figure is in fact one continuous line, although the feet and accent lines are separate. While I'll continue to experiment with paring the figure down to as few gestural lines as possible, I hope this painting speaks to the minimalist ideal of saying a lot with a little. This painting is on gallery wrapped canvas with finished black edges. It comes ready to hang.
About the Artist
Sumner Crenshaw infuses her work with movement, lines and varying degrees of color. She currently lives in Maryland and finds inspiration in the work of Salvador Dali. Her goal is to keep exploring the minimalist, narrative surrealism she's been moving toward.
Words that describe this painting: Minimalism, nude, figurative art, feminism, gestural, abstract, black and white, graphic, linear, flowing , nudes, non-representational, modern , oil painting, white
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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A fun little painting that captures Sumner's rescue dog and faithful studio assistant, Hiccup, the dachshund mix. Surrounded by bubbles of blue and seafoam gree...
21st Century and Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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"Inspired by lazy summer days spent lounging in the sun, this Curly Girl relaxes among the lilies as she daydreams about what'...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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Sumner says of this delicate, flowing portrait, "To Germinate: to grow or develop; a seed or spore that begins to grow after dormancy. Lately, I've been think...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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I recently gave myself a studio challenge: to create a work inspired by The Golden Ratio, the mathematical ratio that has inspired artists from da Vinci to Da...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
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This is a mini Curly Girl series painting, this time depicting a figure in a moment of welcome relaxation. The plant-inspired lines and curls take their cues fr...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
Artist Comments
This painting is on gallery wrapped canvas with finished black edges. It comes ready to hang.
About the Artist
Sumner Crenshaw infuses her work with mo...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
Artist Comments
A figure stretches back as she awakes, already buzzing with movement, while red swathes symbolizing the warm sunrise surround her as she gets ready to start the...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sumner Crenshaw Art
Oil
