Tom Perkinson Paintings

American, b. 1940

Tom Perkinson, born in Indiana in 1940, has become distinguished as a regional painter, known for his work grounded in the visually dramatic landscape of the Southwest. As a child, Perkinson discovered he had a love for the natural landscape and a talent for art. He fostered that talent through classes at the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis and then at the Chicago Art Academy upon graduating from high school. He received a degree in art from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1964, before moving on to graduate school at the University of New Mexico. Here, he continued to paint the landscape and it was this work that began to reflect a new fascination with the Southwest. He had found what would become an infinite source of inspiration. Influenced by early painters of the southern Indiana landscape, painters like T. C. Steele, Vawter, Schultze and Forsythe, Perkinson’s early work focused on landscape, still life and city scenes. As his love of the New Mexico landscape grew, his work matured, finding influence in J.M.W. Turner, George Inness and James Mcneill Whistler. Soon, a distinctive, sprung-from-the-imagination style he came to describe as romantic realism began evolving. “None of these places exist”, he says, “I just make them up as I paint them." It was this preference for spontaneity that led to watercolor as his preferred medium. After more than four decades now as an artist painting New Mexico, Perkinson has built a prolific career. His work is included in private and public collections across the globe and he is represented in the collections of many museums, including the Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe, the University Art Museum in Albuquerque and the Eiteljorg Museum of Western Art in Indianapolis. His work is also included in the May 2006 book titled Landscapes of New Mexico, Paintings From the Land of Enchantment. He currently resides in Corrales, New Mexico, where he has lived for 20 years with his wife, renowned jewelry artist Louise Perkinson.

Creator: Tom Perkinson

"Shallow River" Pastel Painting by Tom Perkinson

$1,600Sale Price|57% Off

"Shallow River" Pastel Painting by Tom Perkinson

By Tom Perkinson

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Painting is essentially unframed and in excellent condition. Tom Perkinson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1940. He was raised in the country and developed a love for the natural landscape. He discovered that he had a talent for art while in elementary school. Art quickly became his chosen passion. During high school he studied at John Herron Institute of Art in Indianapolis. After high school, he studied at the Chicago Academy of Art. He left Indiana to pursue an undergraduate degree in Oklahoma. Each year while attending the university, he was invited to stage an annual exhibit of his work. His early work focused on the landscape, but also included still lifes and city scenes. At that time, his favorite artists were the early American painters...

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1980s American Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

Oil Painting, Asian River Scene, Signed

$524Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.75 in W 27.75 in D 1.5 in

Oil Painting, Asian River Scene, Signed

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, hand-painted oil on canvas depicting river scene in Spring. The background is a gorgeous blush color, with the mountain rocks in rust oran...

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2010s Chinese Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Canvas

Tonalist Pastel Landscape Painting by Lori Gergens

$725

H 28 in W 18 in D 0.75 in

Tonalist Pastel Landscape Painting by Lori Gergens

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Early antique 20th century tonalist winter snowy pastel landscape painting by Lori Gergens. Framed and matted. Painting size 9.5" x 20", frame size 18" x 28".

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1910s American Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Glass, Wood

Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River

$1,970

H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in

Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River

By Karl Kaufmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Oil painting by Karl Kaufmann (signed B. Lambert (1843-1901)) Autumn landscape (forest scene) with river The outer frame measures 92 x 45cm. The actual picture is 82 x 35cm big. Go...

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1890s Austrian Antique Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Canvas

Mid Century Austrian Viennese Woodland River Landscape Oil Painting by Jacobs

$940Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 57 in D 2.5 in

Mid Century Austrian Viennese Woodland River Landscape Oil Painting by Jacobs

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th Century Realist Austrian oil painting, signed lower right Jacobs. The painting features a woodland setting with beautiful trees around ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Original Abstract Painting by Listed Artists Tom Belloni

$3,900

H 45 in W 45 in D 3 in

Original Abstract Painting by Listed Artists Tom Belloni

By Tom Belloni

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful 1976 abstract mixed-media painting by America artists Tom Belloni. The painting has orange, browns and gold colors. The painting is hand signed Belloni and dated 1976 on ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Resin, Acrylic

Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River

$1,690

H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in

Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River

By Karl Kaufmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Oil painting by Kal Kaufmann (signed B. Lambert (1843 - 1901)) Autumn landscape (forest scene) with river The outer frame measures 92 x 45cm. The actual picture is 82 x 35cm big. S...

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1890s Austrian Antique Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Canvas

1960s NYC East River Cityscape Painting

$2,240Sale Price|50% Off

H 49 in W 44 in D 0.5 in

1960s NYC East River Cityscape Painting

Located in New Windsor, NY

The oil on canvas is signed, L. Jesberger, lower right, has an amazing noir feel to it. The moored tugboat and Silhouette figure in the foreground are juxtaposed with the highly illu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Canvas

Vintage 1993 Pastel Nude Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan

$3,200

H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in

Vintage 1993 Pastel Nude Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Painted by the late Donald K Ryan and signed in 1993. His work spans mostly from the 80s to late 2000s. Donald K Ryan’s work was exhibited at The San Die...

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1990s American Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

19th Century European Pastoral Painting by Tom WIlson (American)

$3,300

H 38 in W 44.5 in

19th Century European Pastoral Painting by Tom WIlson (American)

By Tom Wilson

Located in Hanover, MA

Beautifully presented oil on canvas by American painter, Tom Wilson, of an idyllic Arcadian river scene with classical ruins and castle and solitary figure ...

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19th Century European Antique Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Canvas

Painting "Different Dreams" 2018 Pastel Acrylic Canvas by Cecilia Setterdahl

$3,270

H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in

Painting "Different Dreams" 2018 Pastel Acrylic Canvas by Cecilia Setterdahl

By Cecilia Setterdahl

Located in Dubai, Dubai

About the painting “Different Dreams” Dreams can be in different shapes and in different colours . Some are in strong relief, some are soft and faded and can go deep in or up to t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pastel Painting of Angelic Child by Forbes

$1,200

H 29 in W 26 in D 1.5 in

Pastel Painting of Angelic Child by Forbes

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pastel of angelic child by Forbes dated 1954 in a wood frame under glass.

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1950s American Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

Pair Tonalist Pastel Landscape Paintings by William Henry Chandler

$1,050

H 27 in W 14 in D 1 in

Pair Tonalist Pastel Landscape Paintings by William Henry Chandler

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of early antique 20th century tonalist pastel landscape paintings by well known listed artist William Henry Chandler (American, 1854-1928). The paintings are of a cottage scene,...

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1910s American Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Glass, Wood

Previously Available Items

"A Shark in the Sky" Painting by Tom Perkinson

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H 38 in W 36 in D 2 in

"A Shark in the Sky" Painting by Tom Perkinson

By Tom Perkinson

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Tom Perkinson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1940. He was raised in the country, and developed a love for the natural landscape. He discovered that he had a talent for art while in elementary school. Art quickly became his chosen passion. During high school he studied at John Herron Institute of Art in Indianapolis. After high school, he studied at the Chicago Academy of Art. He left Indiana to pursue an undergraduate degree in Oklahoma. Each year while attending the university, he was invited to stage an annual exhibit of his work. His early work focused on the landscape, but also included still lifes and city scenes. At that time, his favorite artists were the early American painters...

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1980s American Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

"Summer Pond" Painting by Tom Perkinson

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H 22 in W 16 in D 2 in

"Summer Pond" Painting by Tom Perkinson

By Tom Perkinson

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Oil on board. Tom Perkinson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1940. He was raised in the country and developed a love for the natural landscape. He discovered that he had a talent for art while in elementary school. Art quickly became his chosen passion. During high school he studied at John Herron Institute of Art in Indianapolis. After high school, he studied at the Chicago Academy of Art. He left Indiana to pursue an undergraduate degree in Oklahoma. Each year while attending the university, he was invited to stage an annual exhibit of his work. His early work focused on the landscape, but also included still lifes and city scenes. At that time, his favorite artists were the early American painters...

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1980s American Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

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Paint

The Stables" Painting by Tom Perkinson

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H 24 in W 36 in D 2 in

The Stables" Painting by Tom Perkinson

By Tom Perkinson

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Oil on panel Tom Perkinson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1940. He was raised in the country and developed a love for the natural landscape. He discovered that he had a talent for art while in elementary school. Art quickly became his chosen passion. During high school he studied at John Herron Institute of Art in Indianapolis. After high school, he studied at the Chicago Academy of Art. He left Indiana to pursue an undergraduate degree in Oklahoma. Each year while attending the university, he was invited to stage an annual exhibit of his work. His early work focused on the landscape, but also included still lifes and city scenes. At that time, his favorite artists were the early American painters...

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1980s American Vintage Tom Perkinson Paintings

Tom Perkinson paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Tom Perkinson paintings are available for sale on 1stDibs. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tom Perkinson paintings, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider paintings by William Phelps Montgomery, Robert Natkin, and John B. Lear. Prices for Tom Perkinson paintings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $2,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,700.