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Color Tiled Oil Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
oil and glazed with a glossy coat. Canvas is not framed.
Artist Biography: Paul Reeves is the former
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Highland Cows in Scotland Loch by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Highland Cows in Scotland Loch by 20th Century British Artist Wendy Reeves.
Art
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting of Loch in the Scottish Highlands by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Loch in the Scottish Highlands by 20th Century British Artist Wendy Reeves.
Art
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daisies - British Impressionist art 1940s still life floral oil painting flowers
By Amy Reeve Fowlkes
Located in London, GB
This lovely floral oil painting is by British artist Amy Constance Reeve Fowlkes who exhibited
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Familial DNA" Colorful Geometric Abstract Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Geometric abstract painting with reds, blues, and yellows in a geometric form. The painting has
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pollution" Red and Black Abstract Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Red, Black and White toned painting with little figures mixed in with the red dots across the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rebuild the Temple #3" Colorful Abstract Assemblage Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful assemblage work with reds, blues, greens, yellows, and orange tones. Painting has a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.5 in
"Time Cycle" Abstract Surrealist Red and Blue Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Red and Blue Jasper Johns inspired painting with various figures. the painting is framed in a blue
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorful Abstract with Three Females
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract painting of three female figures with a black and white background. The painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sheep beside a Loch in the Scottish Highlands by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Sheep beside a Loch in the Scottish Highlands by 20th Century British Artist, Wendy
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Paint
River Landscape with Highland Cows & Sheep in the Scottish Mountains
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
, Wendy Reeves. Original, Oil on canvas, Signed
Art measures 24 x 14 inches
Frame measures 30 x 20 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
Winter Trees at Village in English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
would be a painter. Prior to her famous paintings of the British Isles, artist Wendy Reeves painted
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Mist at a Farm in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
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Wendy Reeves garnered acclaim for her Scottish Highland and Lakeland paintings. Born in 1944 in Ewell
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pastel of River Mountain in English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
when she returned to England she cemented her name as an artist.
Wendy Reeves' paintings showcase her
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Pastel
"Human Behavior" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.38 in
"!!" Contemporary Pastel Orange & Yellow Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.75 in
"Yellow Corner" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.25 in
Mallards over Wetlands in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
paintings of the British Isles, artist Wendy Reeves painted scenes from a trip she made to Spain when she
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Pastel
Pastel Drawing of Cattle in English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
to England she cemented her name as an artist.
Wendy Reeves' paintings showcase her talent with
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Pastel
"The Struggle" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Expressionist Oil & Acrylic Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Acrylic
Mid Century Modern Fruit Basket with Plate Still-Life
By Mary Reeves
Located in Soquel, CA
treatment done in oil pastel by Mary Reeves (American, 20th Century). Signed and dated lower left corner
Category
1950s American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"The Beach" Contemporary Colorful Pointillist Beach Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary vibrant pointillist style beach landscape painting by Texas-based artist Michael J
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"No Zoning" Contemporary Pastel Toned Abstract Urban Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pastel toned abstract urban landscape painting by Texas-based artist Michael J
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Train Stopped" Contemporary Pastel Toned Hyperrealist Urban Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pastel toned hyperrealist urban landscape painting of a train at a stop light by Texas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Pink Circles" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.75 in
"Light Switch" Contemporary Pastel Toned Hyperrealist Still Life Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pastel toned hyperrealist still life painting of a light switch by Texas-based artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"PLUGS" Contemporary Pastel Toned Hyperrealist Still Life Interior Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pastel toned hyperrealist still life painting of an electric outlet plug by Texas
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Stalked 2" Contemporary Colorful Jewel Toned Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary colorful abstract painting by local Houston artist Peter Healy. Currently featured in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Safe At Home" Contemporary Pastel Hyperrealist Still Life Interior Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pastel toned hyperrealist still life painting of a lock and doorknob by Texas-based
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Withdrawn" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Mixed Media Sculptural Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Graphite, Wood, Found Objects
H 48 in W 50.5 in D 5 in
"Dad's House" Contemporary Neutral Abstract Interior Still Life Window Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract interior still life painting by local Houston artist Tommy Taylor. Currently
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 78 in W 65 in D 2.75 in
"Hostel" Contemporary Neutral Toned Abstract Interior Still Life Window Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract interior still life painting by local Houston artist Tommy Taylor. Currently
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 72 in W 55 in D 2.75 in
"Morning Time" Contemporary Neutral Abstract Interior Still Life Window Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract interior still life painting by local Houston artist Tommy Taylor. Currently
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 72 in W 55 in D 2.75 in
"Drawing of a Sculpture #1" Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Linen
H 86.5 in W 104 in D 0.13 in
"Standing Ovation" Blue, Pink, Red, and Gray Abstract Contemporary Painting
Located in Houston, TX
painting was included in a 2022 group show "Houston, We Need a Title!" at Reeves Art + Design. Signed and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 9 in W 12 in D 1.75 in
"Keeping Time" Contemporary Pastel Pink & Yellow Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Gesso, Textile, Oil Crayon, Found Objects, Acrylic
H 65 in W 61 in D 0.13 in
“Soul Traffic” Contemporary Black and White Longitudinal Painting with Texts
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white abstract contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 36 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
"Out Go the Lights" Contemporary Orange, Blue & Purple Tone Color Field Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract painting by Houston-based artist Gary Griffin. The work features a central
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Release
Located in Columbia, MO
for his new paintings, and the two bonded over their love of the pastoral landscape. Craig Albright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Night Snow
Located in Columbia, MO
for his new paintings, and the two bonded over their love of the pastoral landscape. Craig Albright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Approaching
Located in Columbia, MO
for his new paintings, and the two bonded over their love of the pastoral landscape. Craig Albright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winter Storm
Located in Columbia, MO
for his new paintings, and the two bonded over their love of the pastoral landscape. Craig Albright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Air No. 48
Located in Columbia, MO
for his new paintings, and the two bonded over their love of the pastoral landscape. Craig Albright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Power Plant No. 4
Located in Columbia, MO
for his new paintings, and the two bonded over their love of the pastoral landscape. Craig Albright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Night Woods
Located in Columbia, MO
for his new paintings, and the two bonded over their love of the pastoral landscape. Craig Albright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Remember I was Ruin" Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Installation
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design.
In “A Human Day,” a solo show
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Linen, Acrylic, Paper, Found Objects, Oil
H 85 in W 96 in D 32 in
Harbor
By Allison Gildersleeve
Located in North Adams, NH
weave the patterns together, create knots of lines that unravel in other parts of the paintings. Here
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Captain J.D Guille - Signed Contemporary Oil, Dartmoor Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
the reverse 'Sent to Miss V.H Williams...Devon'. Painted on Reeves oil painting board. Signed. On
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Pheasants in English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Pheasants Flying Over a River in the English Countryside by 20th Century British
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The End Of Kline Blue" Mixed Media Oil Painting with a Broken Plate
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
x W 18 in x D 1 in.
Artist Biography: Paul Reeves is the former owner of Reeves Antiques. He is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19 in W 19 in D 1.5 in
ORIGINAL Mid Century IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING Tuscan Landscape Italy - signed
Located in Cirencester, GB
: excellent
DETAIL: Painter in oil and teacher, born in Eastbourne, Sussex, son of the artist Arthur Reeve
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Geometric Abstract Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Blue toned abstract geometric work with green and red hints. Painting is framed in a black floating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Diaspora" Abstract Red and Blue Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
. Painting is not framed.
Artist Biography: Paul Reeves is the former owner of Reeves Antiques. He is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Expressionist Painting with Geometric Shapes
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Miro inspired painting with deep tones of red, blue and green and geometric shapes. The work
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Textured Yves Kline Blue Contemporary Abstract Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Textured abstract contemporary painting with Yves Kline blue, red, and light blue tones. The work
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Zebra For Sale #2" Minimal Tonal Painting
By Matthew Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Green, white and hot pink tonal minimal painting. The painting is framed in a green frame that
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Zebra For Sale #1" Minimalist Tonal Painting
By Matthew Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Green, white and hot pink tonal minimal painting. The painting is framed in a green frame that
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Beyond Blue" Contemporary Circular Yves Kline Blue Painting
By Paul Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Circular Yves Kline blue painting with Red and Black gestural strokes. The painting is signed by
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 60.5 in W 60 in D 2.75 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
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To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
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- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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