Wacker Drive in the Rain, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A street in Chicago comes alive on a rainy afternoon. The wet pavement reflects the city lights, creating a shimmering effect as cars and pedestrians move thr...
Oil
Michigan Avenue: Where Light Meets Rain, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi captures a rainy evening on Chicago's Michigan Avenue. Streetlamps glow warmly against the cool reflections of the wet pavement. Figures with umbr...
Oil
NYC Night, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu depicts a lively nighttime scene of New York City. She fills the composition with recognizable aspects such as tower...
Oil
Autumn Glow at Art Institute of Chicago, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Pedestrians stroll through the streets of downtown Chicago, passing the iconic lion statues at the Art Institute of Chicago. Autumn hues fill the scene as tal...
Oil
Purple Evening on Wacker Dr., Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Set during an evening on Wacker Drive, the artwork offers an atmospheric view of Chicago, featuring the iconic Tribune Tower and surrounding buildings. The st...
Oil
La Salle Street, Rainy Day, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu depicts an iconic view of LaSalle Street in Chicago, facing south from the bridge. She rendered this piece in a warm muted palette, setting the stage to highlight sporadic lights and reflections on wet concrete. "My focus was to convey the mood and feeling a rainy day brings to my beloved city," shares Yangzi.
About the Artist
Artist Yangzi Xu captures a nostalgia for Chicago and its dramatic seasonal changes in her expressionist cityscapes. Having a full-time job and being a wife and mother, Yangzi makes a habit of painting everyday to keep her passion exciting and fresh. She keeps a queue of ideas and reference photos that she takes throughout the year. She looks through her references, tweaks and adds elements to them. Once inspiration strikes, Yangzi draws several sketches and begins to work with oils on canvas on multiple pieces at once - to keep each painting spontaneous and new. "I try to capture the paradox of life in the city, where one can be in a crowd and yet feel alone," Yangzi says. "My main intent is not to capture the physical reality of a scene, but to express my own moods and feelings to my audience." In her free time, Yangzi enjoys reading, with her current favorite genres being biographies and memoirs. Yangzi is an alumnus of DePaul University in Chicago.
Words that describe this painting: Chicago, La Salle...
Oil
Summer Night's Bean, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
After lingering near an outdoor concert in Chicago, artist Yangzi Xu found inspiration in an unexpected view. The city curves across the reflective surface of C...
Oil
Magnificent Mile in Bloom, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu captures the joyful return of spring to downtown Chicago in this painting. Vibrant tulips in pinks, reds, and corals fill the foreground, softe...
Oil
Evening in Rome, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An evening in Rome unfolds with warm lights illuminating a narrow passage near Piazza Navona. The lively atmosphere of bustling cafes and shops contrasts with...
Oil
Blush of Spring, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A field of tulips bursts into bloom along Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue. The softened architecture glows under a pastel-hued sky, while rich strokes of pin...
Oil
On a Winter's Evening, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu captures the vibrant energy of downtown Chicago as dusk descends over the city. A cyclist glides effortlessly through the illuminated streets...
Oil
Twilight in the Loop, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi captures Chicago’s Loop at the intersection of Randolph and State Streets as day transitions into night. Soft twilight blends with the vibrant...
Oil
Winter Morning, Quiet Drama, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu captures a serene moment in Chicago's Theatre District. The quiet streets, dusted with a thin layer of snow, absorb the soft glow of the stre...
Oil
Fire and Rain, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A compelling depiction of the Chicago skyline during nightfall under pink and blue lenses. Artist Yangzi Xu blends abstract and reali...
Oil
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 35 in D 2 in
"Of Ships and Men" - Nautical Trompe l'Oeil Composition in Oil on Board
By Russell Tripp
Located in Soquel, CA
"Of Ships and Men" - Nautical Trompe l'Oeil Composition in Oil on Board Maritime still life by Russell Tripp (American, 1942-2025). This hyper-realistic painting captures a collecti...
Oil, Board
$540Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 20 in D 2 in
Mid Century Autumn Chrysanthemums in Vase Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century still life oil painting of Chrysanthemums in vase. Against a yellow background, white, orange, and yellow chrysanthemums sit in a red vase. The arrangement is r...
Canvas, Oil
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.75 in
"Spring Flowers" Colorful Vintage Floral Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
"Spring Flowers" Colorful Vintage Floral Still Life This colorful and energetic piece captures a vase full of flowers with an impressionistic style by Los angeles California artist ...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$2,650
H 20 in W 21 in D 2 in
Ultra Realist Library Still-Life Books and Candles "Little Devil in the Details"
By Ken DeWaard
Located in Soquel, CA
Ultra Realist Library Still-Life Books and Candles "Little Devil in the Details" Highly detailed library interior scene and still-life titled "Little Devil in the Detail" by Ken DeWaard (American, 20th-century). This intriguing artists performance in excellence piece, features realistically rendered books, paintings within paintings, candle light, and a devil or gargoyle sculpture. The artist creates a strong mood as well as interesting subject matter in this unique scene. Signed "Dewaard '99" upper right. Displayed in a wood frame. Image size, 13"H x 14"L. Frame: 20"H x 21"W x 2"D After receiving his Bachelor of Arts with honors, Ken began working in a commercial art studio in Chicago. He continued his studies at the American Academy of Art, where he studied with nationally recognized watercolorist, Irving Shapiro. Upon Irving's recommendation Ken joined the acclaimed Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Art in Chicago, where he soon began studying with Scott Burdick as well as Dan Gerhartz...
Masonite, Oil
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 43.5 in D 2 in
Still Life with White and Yellow Floral Arrangement Original Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Still Life with White and Yellow Floral Arrangement Original Oil on Canvas Vibrant still life with thick impasto by Didi Fernandez (Filipino, 20th Century). A floral arrangement has...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$3,292Sale Price|38% Off
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in
Yellow Cabs in NYC III-original abstract impressionism painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Yellow Cabs in NYC III by José Martinez captures the vibrant en...
Canvas, Oil
$1,762Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Our Blossom Time-original landscape figurative oil painting-contemporary Art
By Therese James
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Our Blossom Time" by Therese James invites viewers into a ser...
Canvas, Oil
$850
H 22.25 in W 18.5 in D 1.25 in
Stone Columns and Arch in the California Mission - Interior Scene by Mary Scott
By Mary Scott
Located in Soquel, CA
Interior courtyard scene by Mary Scott (American, late 19th/early 20th C). Two large stone columns support an arch, framing the composition. Between the columns, some of the courtyard can be seen, including a tree and the edges of a grassy area. Across the courtyard, there is a small desk and chair...
Oil, Illustration Board
$2,200
H 8 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
"Boats on Accabonac Harbor" - oil painting, Hamptons summer scene, bright blues
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This bright painting, done en plein air, radiates the feeling of summer. Small sailboats float daintily atop electric blue water while the surrounding land looks completely empty of ...
Oil, Panel
$4,370Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 1.19 in
Empire Awaits - original abstract impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Empire Awaits by José Martinez transports the viewer to the to...
Canvas, Oil
$4,349Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in
City Rain II - original abstract impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. City Rain II by José Martinez immerses the viewer in the vibr...
Canvas, Oil
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.25 in W 18.25 in D 0.75 in
1940's Still-Life with Pussy Willows and Blue Drape
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant 1940's still-life of pussy willows in a white vase with a rich royal blue drape by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Unsigned and unfram...
Linen, Oil
Holiday Magic at Piazza Navona, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A festive evening unfolds at Piazza Navona in Rome during the Christmas holiday. The illuminated carousel glows warmly, contrasting with the timeless statues of...
Oil
The Loop, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The bustling Loop district in Chicago comes alive with its iconic glow as streetlights and signs illuminate the buildings and...
Oil
The Chicago Beat, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The glow of the Chicago Theater's sign contrasts radiantly with the deepening blues and browns of the urban landscape. Golden and russet tones of twilight bathe...
Oil
Magnificent Mile, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu portrays Michigan Avenue in Chicago at dusk with an impressionist approach. The dark sky sets the perfect scenery for ...
Oil
Wacker Drive, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu depicts a breathtaking evening scene at dusk on Wacker Drive, Chicago. "The lights of the city are on, creating a mesmerizing effervescence t...
Oil
Evening on Wacker Drive, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Yangzi Xu portrays an evening scene on Wacker Drive, Chicago. She paints the busy metropolis in a vigorous and lively impressionist rendering. “The ref...
Oil
Radiance, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A glowing semi-abstract depiction of the Chicago Riverwalk in the early evening. Artist Yangzi Xu paints with both tonal and striking cool colors, highlighted...
Oil
Icy River, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"I used to work in a building right at the crossing of the Chicago River and La Salle Street," says artist Yangzi Xu. This is a scene that never failed to wow...
Oil
Evening Date by Seine, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A romantic evening in Paris by the Seine River, with a couple strolling across the Pont Neuf. "It's the special time of day when it is dark enough for the light...
Oil
Colors of the Rain, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An imaginative interpretation of a rainy day on Michigan Ave in Chicago. Bright yellow reflections dance on the cool blue street, with dashes of unexpected vi...
Oil
Gold Coast in Misty Rain, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An iconic view of Chicago from the Gold Coast neighborhood heading south on Lakeshore Drive towards downtown. Artist Yangzi Xu says ...
Oil
South Michigan Ave, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A moody view of Chicago's South Michigan Avenue in the rain. Artist Yangzi Xu set the stage with multiple shades of violet in the sky...
Oil