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CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

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Style: Contemporary
Quiet Light, oil, green, gold, black, figurative, bunnies, animals, landscape
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Quiet Light" by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with black & gold metallic foil and measures 11" H x 14" W x 1" D Figurative, animals, landscape, meadow, wildflowers, bunn...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Foil

Owl Albania
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Owl Albania Date: 2023 Medium: Oil on Panel Unframed Dimensions: 39" x 26.5" Framed Dimensions: 45.5" x 33" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil

Red Clover
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Red Clover Date: 2023 Medium: Oil on Panel Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 16" x 14" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Prove...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil

Stormy Weather (Cockatoos)
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Stormy Weather (Cockatoos) Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Panel Unframed Dimensions: 19" x 32.5" Framed Dimensions: 26.5" x 40" Signature: Signed Verso E...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil

"Dreamer" - Bunny Nap Oil Painting with Cloud Wallpaper Backdrop
By Lucia Heffernan
Located in Denver, CO
Lucia Heffernan's "Dreamer" is a captivating oil painting, presenting a peaceful bunny indulging in a nap, set against a charming wallpaper backdrop that mimics a blue sky dotted with white clouds. Created in 2023, this work on a canvas-wrapped panel measures 20 x 16 x 2 inches (50.80 x 40.64 x 5.08 cm) and is tastefully framed at 21.50 x 17.50 inches. The artwork meticulously portrays the soft, textured fur of the sleeping bunny...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Outsider Art Painting: 'Come See'
Located in New York, NY
Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of Sc...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Canvas

Blue Symphony
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A wonderful composition of one of Reynolds’ most iconic subjects, hummingbirds. This piece depicts two multicolored hummingbirds mid-flight on a blue landscape. Reynolds encases the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Silver

3 Blues
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: 3 Blues Date: 2023 Medium: Oil on Panel Unframed Dimensions: 20.5" x 16.5" Framed Dimensions: 25.5" x 21.5" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil

Puppypus - Cilantro - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making over a playful background of black and white puppies. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Goldilocks - Green Goblin - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extraordinary dimensionality. By printing it on hand-made Mulberry paper the artist achieves a beautiful aesthetic. The artwork is unframed. Please contact the gallery for framing options. Jeff Conroy Goldilocks - Green Goblin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Midnight
Located in New York, NY
oil on masonite panel
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

"Shapeshifter", Acrylic on Wood Panel, Depiction of Birds, Fictional Landscape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Shapeshifter" is an original painting by Adrian Landon Brooks and is made from acrylic on wood panel. This piece measures 19”h x 19”w. Adrian Landon Brooks (b. 19...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Wood, Acrylic

Quicksilver - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Silver Peace
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Silver Peace Date: 2023 Medium: Oil on Panel Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 16" x 14" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Pro...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Goldilocks - Blue Moon - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extraordinary dimensionality. By printing it on hand-made Mulberry paper the artist achieves a beautiful aesthetic. The artwork is unframed. Please contact the gallery for framing options. Jeff Conroy Goldilocks - Blue Moon sumi ink and colored pencil on mulberry paper 15h x 20w in 38.10h x 50.80w cm JEC162 Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression and is believed to get its inspiration from Chinese stone rubbings of calligraphy, which then gave rise to printing . This tradition dates back to the mid-1800s and was used by fishermen to record their catches, but has also become an art form of its own. Prints were made using Sumi ink and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Ze He Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Looking From A Distance"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Looking From A Distance Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 28.5 x 23.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Puppypus - Tobasco - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making over a playful background of black and white puppies. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Slash
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Slash Date: 2023 Medium: Oil on Panel Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Framed Dimensions: 14.25" x 12.25" Signature: Signed Verso Edition: Unique Prov...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Puppypus - Pastel - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making over a playful background of black and white puppies. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Studio 54 - Cherry Blossom - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Blue Run
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Blue Run Date: 2021 Medium: Oil on Wood Unframed Dimensions: 8.5" x 6.5" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Edition: Unique
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil

Mr. Bubbles - Anarchy - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Tony Tony
Located in Denver, CO
Electric Coffin is coded within art history and ideologies from archetypes of mysticism. We explore found truths from modernity and a personal historical perspective. A process-drive...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Block Island Merlot - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extraordinary dimensionality. By printing it on an antique nautical chart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Outsider Art Painting: 'This One’s On Me'
Located in New York, NY
Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of Sc...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Canvas

Argentino
Located in New York, NY
oil on masonite panel
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Wee One 13 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer Wee One 13 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting) Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Size: 14x11in Framed: 15x12x1in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-190...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Perseus
Located in New York, NY
oil on masonite panel
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Sea Fan - Gumball - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
Two small octopi are inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Silly Rabbit, Trix are for Kids - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

American Robin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand drawn original on paper bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media

Goldilocks - Flaming Hot - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

A Great Leap
Located in Denver, CO
For the last 10 years Travis Walker has made landscape paintings about Jackson Hole, a place that never ceases to inspire him to pick up his brushes. He works on location, capturing ...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

All Your Answers Questioned
Located in Denver, CO
My interest is in creating a permanent record of the impermanence of our world. In considering the exquisiteness of a moment shared, of a new connection, a new thought, an old memory...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Mixed Media, Panel, Graphite

Hello World
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Heru Priyono Title: Hello World Size: 23-3/4 x 19-3/4 inches (66 x 50 cm) Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Edition: Original Year: 2019 Notes: Sig...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Homage to Rousseau - Nude Painting - Contemporary Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A contemporary twist on Rousseau's painting " The Dream" with bright ,whimsical flowers and foliage is just pure fun and fancy. The artist is a great fan! Homage to Rousseau - Nude...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Cool Bear
Located in Denver, CO
For the last 10 years Travis Walker has made landscape paintings about Jackson Hole, a place that never ceases to inspire him to pick up his brushes. He works on location, capturing ...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Small Heron Cluster
Located in Denver, CO
My interest is in creating a permanent record of the impermanence of our world. In considering the exquisiteness of a moment shared, of a new connection, a new thought, an old memory...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Mixed Media, Oil, Graphite

Alice Zilberberg - Bear With It, Photography 2019, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bear With It Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 32 in Edition of 15 40 x 42 in Edition of 12 60 x 62 in E...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Studio 54 - Grape - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

The Snake - Original Children Book Illustration Painting for "The man as he is"
Located in Salzburg, AT
Original Illustration for published children's book "The man as he is"" - "Czlowiek jaki jest" by Grazyna Rigall, signet by artist, It is in a plain Ikea frame. Grażyna Rigall is...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pencil

Resplendent Rascal - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Tiger King
Located in Denver, CO
Electric Coffin is coded within art history and ideologies from archetypes of mysticism. We explore found truths from modernity and a personal historical perspective. A process-drive...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas, Wood

Black Cat (Monotype Collage and Oil Painting of Feline Silhouette on wood Panel)
Located in Hudson, NY
Collaged monotype still-life silhouette of a cat. David Konigsberg Black Cat, 2023 15" x 18.5" monotype, collage and oil on panel This contemporary still-li...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil, Monotype, Wood Panel

Studio 54 - Code Blue - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Alone Not Alone
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Alone Not Alone" by Akinboye Akinola Peter is a striking artwork that unfolds a narrative of solitude, self-reflection, and the paradoxical connection found in moments of isolation....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Mr. Bubbles - Blue Agave - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extraordinary dimensionality. By printing it on hand-made Mulberry paper the artist achieves a beautiful aesthetic. The artwork is unframed. Please contact the gallery for framing options. Jeff Conroy Mr. Bubbles - Blue Agave...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Stoli
Located in New York, NY
"Stoli" oil on panel 5 x 7 inches 2022
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Rubbarb - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Hummers in Silver Twilight
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In Carolyn Reynolds' enchanting oil painting, two hummingbirds dance amid a canvas adorned with silver leaf. The metallic background imparts a celestial radiance, casting a gentle gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Silver

The Great Australian Bight Trio - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopi, the artist then embellishes them with colored pencil to convey an extraordinary dimensionality. By printing them on an antique nautical chart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Sumi Ink, Color Pencil, Watercolor

Calmness - Oil Paint by Elena Mardashova - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting 'Calmness', realized on canvas by Elena Mardashova. Dimension 60 x 50 cm.  
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"I Got the Power" Painting 48" x 36" inch by Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
"I Got the Power" Painting 48" x 36" inch by Alina Shimova ABOUT Alina Shimova is a young and ambitious artist Russian born, Miami based. Her creative journey began at an early age...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Chase
Located in Denver, CO
Formalism collides with a punk rock, folk art sensibility in his pop culture mash-ups that explore the liminal space between the natural and built environment. The animal kingdom act...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Night of purring" neon painting by Olha Vlasova
Located in Sempach, LU
ITEM DETAILS The edges are painted Some parts of the picture glow under blue light ABOUT THE ARTWORK This piece reflects a moment of magic where the heart melts in the embrace of...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Lake on the Mountain, Red and Pink Flowers, Butterfly, Figure, Peach Background
Located in Kent, CT
A female figure in red sits beside a pink and black butterfly, surrounded by brightly colored flowers in red and bright pink and a black urn next to a tree with green leaves in the c...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Gouache

Sea Fan - Dust Berry - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Located in Chicago, IL
Two small octopi are inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an ext...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Waiting Little Dog - Contemporary Figurative Ink Painting, New Expression
Located in Salzburg, AT
Grażyna Rigall is a painter, illustrator, author of stage designs and music videos. - The artist is interested in the merging of the world of fauna and flora with the world of man, p...
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

Contemporary animal paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary animal paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add animal paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Hunt Slonem, Jeff Conroy, Arozarena De La Fuente, and John Defeo. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary animal paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for animal paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $98 and tops out at $437,000, while the average work sells for $3,497.

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