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"I placed two objects that can not be seen together in real life to present the imbalances and irregularities in our world," states artist Heejin Sutton...

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A prickly cactus stands on an angular plane while a baby penguin rests in the foreground. Artist Heejin Sutton placed these two v...

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"The exchanging of information is abstracted with Conversations," states artist Joey Korom. "The painting of course is silent, yet this art conveys much to th...

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Artist Joey Korom utilizes different media to create this compelling abstract collage. Joey carefully layers his materials with mindfulness of proportions, mathematics, and with adept handling of colors and textures. He used five types of cardboard, paper, fabric, sandpaper, the inclusion of antique sheet music...

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A figure calmly basks in the last rays of the setting sun. Light glimmers off the horizon as wispy clouds part in the atmosphere. Part of Naoko Paluszak's sig...

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"The open skies are filled with diverse colors, symbolizing how each of us desires," states artist Cynthia Ligeros. "And every one of us must find our way on ...

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Artist Brian McCarty lived in rural New Jersey and has visited many areas of the state. "This particular painting is from the Cape May area," says Brian. From...

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"The winter season highlights the houses and farms by accenting everything with snow," says artist Brian McCarty. Amongst the crisp winter landscape, a three-story barn stands prominently. A trail makes its way towards the edge of the structure's door and continues to carve its path to an unseen destination. "The reds on country barns become that much more colorful when surrounded by snow."

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Words that describe this painting: country, country life, farm, farmhouse, rural, barn, building, architecture, windows, door, winter, snow, trees...

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Artist Elizabeth Garat offers a panoramic view of a thriving farm lined by an abundant forest. "It is summertime in the Delta," says Elizabeth. "Rows of lush ...

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"Yannis was a waiter at one of Milwaukee’s finest Greek restaurants, the Mykonos Gyro and Cafe," states artist Leroy Burt. "His favorite dish was Saganak—Kefa...

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"This was based on a detail from a larger painting," says artist Janet Dyer. "I often take photos of my finished work with my iPad and then section out detail...

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Artist Terri Bell often works with defined grids in her paintings. In this creation, Terri allows square and organic spaces to float freely toward the bottom of the composition and outside of the grid lines. The result is an interconnected framework that is unified by linear patterns, textures, and related colors. Part of Terri's ongoing Geometria series.

About the Artist
Artist Terri Bell constructs highly detailed geometric fields that dance to life with engaging colors and soft edges. As a young child, Terri always wanted to paint, draw, or play imaginative games. She entered college as an art major and received important mentorship from several teachers. Unfortunately, it was at this point that Terri’s art career was put on hold. "I had to make a couple of detours along the way, and ended up changing my major to political science," she says, "which led me to work in a high stress, high profile state government position." Terri’s creative pursuits were more limited but ever-present. "Art was the balance in my life and I never gave up my dream." Through hard work and determination, she has returned to her calling as a full-time career artist. When she’s not painting, Terri enjoys cooking, container gardening, and spending time with her husband and two Yorkies.

Words that describe this painting: geometric, Geometria, abstract, organic, linear, lines, grids, dots, ordered, box, abstract, mixed media artwork

Stepping Out of Line...

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A modern organic abstract painting in various shades of muted teal. "This piece is a synthesis of various shapes, patterns, and techniques that weave together...

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A late August summer day at an old Berks County farm. Artist Doug Cosbie painted fields of pastel greens, burnished yellows, and br...

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A continuation of artist Terri Bell's Geometria Grid series, this piece incorporates geometric shapes into organic arrangements. The painting's complex color ...

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A woman in black walks down a narrow street in Marrakesh, Morocco. "The city is known for its red and ochre walls," states artist Hadley Northrop. "The sun s...

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"The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan has an extensive collection of Roman ancestral portrait busts," states artist Onelio Marrero. "Many art students ...

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"This painting is inspired by the tarot card called the 'Ace of Swords'," states artist Rachel Srinivasan. A veiled woman peeks behind a tall sword as she is ...

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"It is an abstracted still life of two mokas together!" describes artist Rachel Srinivasan. She creates modern abstractions with repeated layers of cafetieres as part of her Cubist Coffee series. In this piece, two coffee presses...

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"Whether it's fall, winter, spring, or summer it's always time for some colorful birch!" exclaims artist Lisa Elley. Golden yellow leaves leap off the canvas ...

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Waves lap and crash upon rocks in this peaceful end-of-day seascape. Artist Elizabeth Garat takes inspiration from the movement of light off of California's b...

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Artist Onelio Marrero spends much of his summers happily gardening and caring for his pond. There are also several others within walking distance from his hom...

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Artist Emil Morhardt photographed this goose from a small boat on the Multnomah Channel in Portland, Oregon. "It was serenely paddling along just a few feet a...

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An intricate modern abstract in coordinated bands of color and texture, balancing intuition and planning. Part of artist Gary J. Noland Jr.'s Groove series. This piece is composed of many layers of acrylic paint that have been smeared, scraped, scratched, and sanded to reveal a variety of colors and images. "The surface provides a harmonious balance, which references the struggle between chaos and order and hard-edged borders versus organic non-defined forms of expression, reflective of today's society," explains Gary. "'The Groove' is the way we must continue to move on regardless of life...

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A scene from heritage dairy and traditional crop farms located north of Frederick, Maryland. Artist Doug Cosbie painted the structures in oil, based on a plei...

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Focusing on her favorite new color, cobalt teal, artist Janet Hamilton expands her vision into a dynamic abstract. Janet created the piece using her signature...

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Part of artist Janet Hamilton's new abstract series. By carefully choosing a color palette, Janet then layers oil paint into a grid pattern. Predominated by w...

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A gradation of cream to red cascades gently in this charming abstract landscape. Part of artist Janet Hamilton's series that utilizes textured surfaces predom...

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"Beja was an entertainer at one of the most colorful and notorious bars in Milwaukee," states artist Leroy Burt. "C’est La Vie cater...

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A panoramic view of a glorious sunset. Its last coral rays lining the horizon. Artist Janet Dyer took inspiration from videos that were playing during a visit...

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"I do not like roller coaster rides of any kind but I do love donuts and get an adrenaline rush when thinking about them," says artist Dwight Smith. A rollerc...

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A cluster of pink hydrangeas arranged in a clear rounded vase in full bloom. Artist Nicole Lamothe painted this piece in alla-pr...

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A vibrant and energetic mixed media abstract using oil, scraps of paper, and spray paint. Artist Janet Hamilton created this piece with a process that involve...

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A compelling depiction of the Chicago skyline during nightfall under pink and blue lenses. Artist Yangzi Xu blends abstract and reali...

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Part of artist Marie-Eve Champagne's series exploring coastal life and memories. She paints a large growth of cacti near a beach reminiscent of hot summers an...

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Mirage is a serious and contemplative painting. This work can be considered a contemplative piece, a sedate and personal work executed in the best tradition o...

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"This piece was inspired by a narrow alley in San Francisco's China town," says artist Terri Bell. Inspired by the vibrant colors and the crowded streets full...

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A hyperrealistic close-up view of an eye surrounded by vibrant red and yellow flowers in full bloom. "The viewer cannot know if the model is a man or woman, a...

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"Rosemary and her cat dad need one another to feel completely relaxed," says artist Jessica JH Roller. "Both are so gentle, so kind and if her cat dad sits do...

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Artist Jodi Dann often takes adventurous hikes outdoors, resulting in fresh and unique abstract pieces. "This fun piece turned into an abstraction about cave ...

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Pulled from her imagination, artist Ruth-Anne Siegel interprets a rich purple flower that pulses with vibrancy. Layering color and glazes, Ruth selects a glowing palette of cerulean blue, orange, and magenta. Soft shadows immerse the composition in drama, enhancing the electric presence of the petals.

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Ruth-Anne Siegel's vibrant floral paintings flow from memory and her love of music. As she works, she references her own photographs and sketchbook, and draws energy from the sounds of Etta James...

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An abstract display of leaf-like tendrils layered in vibrant pinks, purple, and blue, with hints of yellow and green. "This painting is part of a series based...

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A young girl sits at a park on a late summer's day in August, lost in a story of a compelling book. The strong afternoon sunlight highlights her hair and back. "I saw this girl sitting by the reflecting pool in Washington, DC", shares artist Faye Vander Veer. "I wanted the painting to be about her, so I obscured surrounding details and kept the brushwork loose. What was her story, what was she reading?”

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Artist Faye Vander Veer seeks out moments with engaging narratives and captures them with an impressionist style. She describes herself as an observer of people living their day-to-day lives. Her goal is to offer viewers a look into her sensory memory while also prompting the beginning of a story. Faye always keeps her camera by her side, ready to capture reference material. "For me, each painting is an opportunity to explore my emotional reactions to the color and light I observe," says Faye. She enjoys being in her glass-walled studio surrounded by nature to inspire her creative process. When she is not putting paint on canvas, Faye can be found in nature, journaling or writing poetry. Her artwork has been showcased in both American Art Collector and Art of the West magazines.

Words that describe this painting: figure, figurative, female, woman, girl, impressionism, impressionist, water, book, Manet, Degas, people, park, book, hair, impressionism, people, oil painting, brown

Young Girl Reading...

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An abstract painting in shades of mustard, red, black, and a hint of blue. Artist Jodi Dann shares how she loves being in the moment while taking a walk aroun...

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"The iconic powder-blue lifeguard tower with a patriotic flag waving, stands tall on the wide Southern California beach," describes artist John Jaster. A life...

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A vibrant multi-layered mixed media abstract in shades of blue, black, orange, and embedded with hand-printed paper and monoprints. “This piece was inspired by the butterflies outside my studio window,” says artist Linda Shaffer. “Nevada has its own population of monarchs which migrate hundreds of miles to the coast of California and return to breed here on milkweed plants every year.”

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Artist Linda Shaffer creates intricately layered abstract collages based on her worldly travels. "My defining art moment was when I was eleven years old and I got to visit Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs," says Linda. "I watched mesmerized as the potter working on the wheel created a beautiful piece of art as if by magic from a lump of brown wet mud. I knew someday I would create those beautiful pieces of magic." After high school, Linda became a registered nurse. On her days off, she made pottery at a local studio. As her nursing career progressed – from labor and delivery to ICU and trauma, and then college nursing – she returned to school for her bachelor’s in business administration. Every elective she chose was an art class, and she built her own clay studio. Eventually, Linda earned her master’s in public health and became a tenured college professor. She was delighted that the job allowed her to take art classes every semester, where she discovered painting and printmaking. Linda retired early from teaching and wanted to learn more about fine jewelry, so she attended the Gemological Institute of America. Since 2011, she has been working full-time as a painter and jeweler. When Linda's not making art, she enjoys golfing with a close circle of friends. She's made two hole-in-ones and plans for more.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, hearts, butterfly, animal, abstract, animals, mixed media artwork, blue

Out My Window...

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"Whether it's fall, winter, spring, or summer it's always time for some colorful birch!" exclaims artist Lisa Elley. A stand of vivid birch trees glows in a b...

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Artist Onelio Marrero depicts a mother and her child dropping coins into a fountain for good luck. The quiet moment is painted in brilliant morning light with dappled shadows in the foreground. Behind them lies a verdant backdrop of foliage around a stone church and a view of the distant city beyond. Onelio's rich textures and detailed brushwork greatly enhances the piece. "The separating line between the church and the fountain reminds us of the demarcation between faith and luck," says Onelio.

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Onelio Marrero paints city scenes of everyday life. In an impressionistic style he captures the romanticism of New York City, the picturesque fountains in Central Park and the wet city streets after a rainy afternoon. His use of warm tones creates a sense of nostalgia and the feeling that you have visited or seen this particular scene before. Onelio will often paint from direct observation, or he will work from a combination of photographs and combine numerous sources into one piece. In this way his work combines reality with fantasy, creating a new story with each painting. His work captures an appreciation for beauty in all of its greatest forms; nature, art, and people.

Words that describe this painting: fountain, church, plaza, spring, stonework, architecture...

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Fiery trees tower over a path that opens up to a sparkling hidden beach. Artist James Hartman rendered this piece by first creating his own cradled panel. He ...

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Artist Patricia Prendergast depicts a popular fishing spot along the American River in Sacramento, California. "There were actually many fishermen there when ...

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A colorful view with vibrant gardens of pink and orange blooms flourish amidst a serene body of water. Artist Colette Wirz Nauke takes inspiration from the wa...

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Inspired by the wonderful chaos of nature, artist Colette Wirz Nauke paints this floral abstraction in vivid greens, bright pinks, and deep purple. She captures nature's dynamic character with organic shapes and various patterns rendered in her rhythmic brushwork.

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Colette Wirz Nauke gathers inspiration from her surroundings and memories and fuses them with her imagination. She has been greatly influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, especially techniques used by Monet, Cezanne and Bonnard. She tries to use similar approaches in her own work. Colette spends her summer traveling throughout the US and abroad in search of her next muse. When she's not painting, she enjoys visiting art museums and going to parks in search of cherry blossoms in bloom. She currently lives in New York.

Words that describe this painting: nature, abstract, garden, floral, plants, leaves, flowers, blooms, flora, abstract, nature, flora, acrylic painting, green

Patterns In Nature...

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"The arrangement of three primary colors in the left panel of this diptych emanates intense light," states the artist Shyun Song. "Its whole atmosphere exudes...

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"The right panel of this diptych where three secondary colors are applied, radiates protective quietude that leads to our inner sanctuary," says artist Shyun ...

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A vibrant multi-layered mixed media abstract in pink, black, and green embedded with an assortment of hand-printed papers and monoprints. “This piece was insp...

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"This piece is inspired by a steep hike in the high mountains in summer," shares artist Crystal DiPietro. As a hiker, Crystal imparts the feeling of happiness from these wonderful views she gathers during her adventurous trips. "The flower-filled alpine meadows and stunning views bring joy to the heart."

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Many artists work with the landscape, but Crystal DiPietro sees her works as different from most in the genre. "I tend not to see landscapes as soft and pretty, but as rugged, dramatic and colorful." Many of her works depict wild storms and moody sunsets. She spends a lot of time in remote spots and uses layers of color to create her compositions. Her work hovers between a brief impression of a scene and a pure dream. Crystal's landscapes of southern Utah seem to undulate and continuously change. What's interesting, though, is that these mountains and valleys seem to do the same thing in person. In these areas, the view changes constantly throughout the day as the light shifts, throwing shadows of faces, mazes and alien patterns across the cliff faces. Crystal impressively captures what's there, and what seems to be but isn't.

Words that describe this painting: mountains, flowers, hike, landscape, alpine, peaks, wildflowers, southwest, west, western, impressionism, impressionism, landscape, western, oil painting

Alpine Flowers...

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"Three dogs created from the labels of Italian wines, primarily Chianti, meet to share the day's news," describes artist Libby Ramage. Utilizing paper, wine l...

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Figures emerge from solitude shedding their blues to reconnect with others in a warm bright yellow. "Observing people gathering once more and becoming reacqua...

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Part of the artist Terri Bell's Geometria Grid series. This piece incorporates geometric shapes and text into a textural arrangement. The painting's bold colo...

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Artist Benjamin Thomas paints a cross between abstract and realism to express raw emotion. When asked if his work always comes with the balance of both, Benja...