California - Figurative Paintings

Melissa Chalhoub, a 2014 graduate of Saint Joseph University in Beirut, seamlessly navigates the realms of cinema and visual art. With a background in directing and sound design for ...

Abstract Expressionist painting of Bay Area Hills by Honora Berg Berkeley San Francisco Bay Area abstract expressionist landscape by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). A brilliant e...

Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday life in the sun along the Pacific coastline (and beyond). Her detailed paintings show us the breathtaking California scenery with its recognizable elements in a new light and with a keen eye for clever composition and layered colors. Her modern landscapes and sublime seascapes capture an impressive visceral visual. This one-of-a-kind 24 inch high by 15 inch wide palm tree inspired artwork is a composition created with acrylic paint on canvas. It is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. It is signed by the artist on the front of the artwork. A certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery is included. Convenient local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and international shipping are available. Kathleen Keifer is a California-based internationally collected artist. Her paintings invite the viewer to consider the complex relationship between time and timelessness. It is the sheer visual interaction between the elements, taken in their bare simplicity that interests her. Water, sky, and architecture change their appearance with the shifts in weather and light. Her broken brushstrokes depict light and color in luminous waves, dissolving form into a shimmering surface of vibrant light. For her, painting captures the very essence of time and its passage. While painting landscapes she became fascinated with isolating the objects in her paintings. She believes that actual sites and places have individual magic. The goal is to take objects from popular culture and paint them in a new context. She began to paint the silhouette of the Life Guard Tower more as a pop art symbol than a landscape element. With a high level of technical virtuosity, Keifer creates a new sense of reality with textures and colors that seem to add lighting effects and distinct shadows, confronting the viewer with new interpretations of familiar objects. Born and raised in Chicago, Kathleen Keifer is a second-generation artist. Her mother, also a fine artist, exposed Keifer to the world of art and supervised her training from a very early age. This legacy continues today as Keifer closely nurtures the development of the artistic leaning in each of her three daughters, inspiring a third generation of female artists. Her works are represented by Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles and have been exhibited and collected internationally, including Chicago, New York, and London. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA EXHIBITIONS 2023 “Postcards From Nowhere”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 “The Comforting Familiar”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2020 “Midnight Blue”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Morris Inn, Notre Dame, IN Malibu Beach House, Malibu, CA Bon Voyage, Coda Gallery, Palm Desert, CA Solo Exhibition, Jeffrey Breslow Gallery, Chicago, IL Art Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, CA Artspace Warehouse, CA 2017 Affordable Art Fair New York, NY Affordable Art Fair London, UK Art Palm Springs, CA “Pop Futurism and Abstraction”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2016 Susan Schomburg gallery, Santa Monica, CA Jazz in the Pines, Idyllwild, CA 2015 Official artist of Chitag, Chicago Toy and Game Fair, Chicago, Il Jazz! Dion Gallery, Redondo Beach, CA Art 90266, LA 25, Manhattan Beach, C Political Commentary, Linus gallery, Long Beach and Pasadena, CA 2014 RETROspective, Coast Gallery, Long Beach, CA ArtHampton, Bridgehampton, NY The Pursuit of…, Lurie Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art 90266, LA 25, Manhattan Beach, CA 2013 Pop meets Painterly, CODA Gallery, Palm Desert, CA University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Puzzles and Games, Liss Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2012 Art, Wine & Roses, Home Gallery, Malibu, CA Pop Meets Painterly, Oh My Godard Gallery, Atlantic City, NJ 2011 Beach Games, Riley Arts Gallery, Manhattan Beach, CA Art of The Game, Oh My Godard Gallery, Atlantic City NJ Art of The Game, Liss Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2010 Art of The Game, Gallery 319, Santa Monica, CA One Woman Show, Canfin Gallery, Westchester, NY 2009 American Riviera, ARTfront Gallery, Los Angeles, CA American Landscape, Hilliard Gallery, Kansas City, MO 2008 Coastal Living, Gallery 319 Santa Monica, CA 2007 On the Beach, Gallery 319 Santa Monica, CA Why We Live Here, Dion Gallery, Redondo Beach, CA 2006 Mc Lean Gallery, Malibu. CA BOOK: Perspective on Coastal Beauty, From Malibu to Manhattan Beach 2005 Along the PCH, Mc Lean Gallery, Malibu, CA FRESH!, MOCA, Los Angeles, CA Gallery C, Hermosa Beach, CA California Visions, Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, CA 2004 President’s Show, CA Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, CA Coastal Nostalgia, Mc Lean Gallery, Malibu, CA Gallery C, Hermosa Beach, CA 2003 Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA Coastal Nostalgia, 2003, Mc Lean Gallery, Malibu, CA 2002 Coastal Nostalgia, 2002, Mc Lean Gallery, Malibu, CA 2001 Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA Ambient Light, Mc Lean Gallery, Malibu, CA 2000 The Coastal Landscape, Mc Lean Gallery, Malibu, CA Malibu Artists Juried Show, Weisman Museum, Malibu, CA Montecito Art...

This artwork "Landscape with Lake c.1950 by noted California artist Bernard Shepro, 1894-1974 is an oil painting on canvas board. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The canvas board size is 11 14 inches, framed is 17 x 20 inches. Framed in original wooden beige with patina frame. It is in very good condition. About the artist. Born in New York on March 22, 1894. By 1930 Bernard Shepro moved to Santa Monica California. For several years he was president of the Ventura County...

Gazing at Lebanese American artist Sally K's floral portrait is consuming and empowering. Inspired by strong, feminine women, she creates pop-realistic paintings that speak to the en...

Capturing fragments of dreams, memories, and emotions in her surrealist paintings, Taiwanese-American artist Amy Tai blends cultures within her soft and sensua...

Stuart Dunkel has spent decades refining his hyper-realistic oil paintings. He paints realistic imagery based on real-world inspirations. His original artworks show that everyday obj...

Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Classic Figurative Year: 2005 Title: Venus Size: 32.5" x 26.5" x...

Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers, and peop...

Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind. Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Title: Coastal Size: 31.5" x 39.5" x 0.8''...

Wonderful 1965 portrait of a young man (possibly the artist Don Bachardy) in a striped shirt looking back over his shoulder by Paul Sorel (American, b- 1920...

Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Classic Figurative Year: 1991 Title: Saint Sebastian Size: 16" x...

Dynamic and expressive Figurative, abstract expressionist composition by California artist "Aska" (20th Century). Colors swirl together in a controlled but chaotic manner. Patches of...

Iqi Qoror's surreal figurative paintings are arresting in their earthy palettes offset by pops of fluorescent textile embroidery. His artworks revolve around questions of trust, inte...

Vintage Surrealist Figurative -- At the Hop Vibrant, dreamy abstract expressionist painting by California artist Molly E. Brubaker (American, 1922-2000). Unframed. Image, 30"H x 24"...

Compelling mid century landscape of Church of Christ the Scientist in Boston by Frank Blasingame (American; 1903-1967), circa 1960. This is a rare pi...

Bright, small abstract expressionist painting of train and town at night by Tom Hamil (American, b. 1928). Signed upper left corner "Hamil". Condition: Excellent. Presented in rustic wooden shadow box frame. Image size: 8"H x 6"W. Tom Hamil, was born in New York in 1928 and raised primarily in California. After attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, he returned to California to begin his formal art training at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco (now known as the San Francisco Art Institute). He completed his education at the University of Washington with a Master’s Degrees and Doctorate in Fine Arts and Education. His first solo exhibition was held in 1956. Since then, he has participated in numerous one man shows, group shows, and has been represented in galleries in the US and Mexico. In addition to his painting, Hamil has authored and illustrated a number of books. While at the Naval Academy, he received recognition for his paintings, drawings, and illustrations. Listed among Hamil’s many awards and honors are a Ford Foundation Fellowship and an Award of Excellence from the American Graphics Society. Currently, he lives in Zirahuen, Michoacan, Mexico and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Hamil’s statement: “I am a man...

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Figurative Composition in Oil on Canvas Compelling and large scale neo-expressionist figurative painting by San Jose, California area artist Daniel Dav...

Bright, ocean-like, tropical colors in this abstract with fish in the style of Henri Matisse by D.S. Silver. One of a group of works, by D.S. Silver...

YURI MARTINEZ RAMOS "CHECKMATE" OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED, TITLED CUBAN-AMERICAN, DATED 2017 53.25 X 41.5 INCHES "Checkmate" is that great end-finale, that surprised everyone because you basically were playing or getting ready for a totally different game. An unexpected move from the governments who always have a "card up their sleeve" to screw you. Yuri Martinez Ramos was born in Havana, Cuba on November 24, 1964. He studied at the Elemental School of Plastic Arts from 1975 – 1979 and the National School of the Arts from 1979 – 1983. Martinez’ figurative paintings have been compared to Botero because of his satirical social commentary. His style, however, is uniquely his own with typically vibrant Latin colors and use of expressive magical realism. His paintings tell his story and the story of the Cuban dilemma. Martinez was granted permission by the US Justice Department after much effort with Cuban authorities to come to the US with his family and pursue his career outside Cuba. He now lives and works in Texas. Papillon Gallery...

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

This artwork titled "Red Pick up" c.1970 is an oil painting on hardboard by American artist John Schweikhard, b.1938. It is signed and titled on the back. The ...

Inspired by her background in fashion, artist Lindsey McCord creates vibrant portraits that encapsulate the confidence that comes with the fun of being stylish and chic. Her figures ...

Memories of Love III (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - 2013 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on a Polaroid. Certificate and signatur...

Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Classic Figurative Year: 2009 Title: Participle Size: 20" x 31.5...

Vivid abstract expressionist painting of a colorful nude female figure by the artist Tom Hamil (American, b. 1928). Signed on verso "Tom Hamil". Circa 1970's. Unframed. Image size: 14"H x 8"W. Tom Hamil, was born in New York in 1928 and raised primarily in California. After attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, he returned to California to begin his formal art training at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco (now known as the San Francisco Art Institute). He completed his education at the University of Washington with a Master’s Degrees and Doctorate in Fine Arts and Education. His first solo exhibition was held in 1956. Since then, he has participated in numerous one man shows, group shows, and has been represented in galleries in the US and Mexico. In addition to his painting, Hamil has authored and illustrated a number of books. While at the Naval Academy, he received recognition for his paintings, drawings, and illustrations. Listed among Hamil’s many awards and honors are a Ford Foundation Fellowship and an Award of Excellence from the American Graphics Society. Currently, he lives in Zirahuen, Michoacan, Mexico and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Hamil’s statement: “I am a man...

Robert Lebsack creates artworks using mixed media with ink, acrylic, and charcoal on archival copies of newspapers, textbooks, and sheet music. As a visionary artist, Lebsack weaves ...

"Tempted by..." (FRAMED) Abstract Painting 30" x 22" inch by Booboo Stewart Artwork size: 30" x 22" in Size framed: 38" x 31" in Artwork comes in a black frame with a museum-grade ...

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Dinner Meeting 3 - Midcentury Modern Limited Edition Textured Canvas Print Experience the timeless allure of "Dinner Meeting 3," a limited edition textured canvas print that capture...

On offer is a timeless expression of social realism, in the style of the late American artist Ben Shahn. You sense the couple has shared a lifetime. Still standing close together, th...

Capturing fragments of dreams, memories, and emotions in her surrealist paintings, Taiwanese-American artist Amy Tai blends cultures within her soft and sensual imagery. Tai's artist...

This artwork "Clown with Balloons" c.1980 is an oil painting on canvas by American artist Chuck Oberstein, 1935-2002. It is signed at the lower left co...

An Artist and His Tools - Vintage Figurative Portrait Signed upper right Wonderful expressionist figurative of a painter at work - deeply focused on his subject - is captured by Cal...

Artist: Ara Harutyunyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Metal Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Title: Soviet Allegory...

Kathleen Keifer is a California-based internationally collected artist. She is a leading force of the New California Realism. Kathleen brings a fresh, clean perspective to Contempora...

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

Mid Century Modern Old Manila Street Scene, 1960s Figurative Landscape Beautiful mid century modern figurative landscape by Didi Fernandez (Filipino, 20th Century). This charming 1966 old Manila street scene, in the style of the well-known Filipino painter Cesar Buenaventura...

Evocative modern figurative painting of a mother and family in a calming but somber palette by Rodrigo Ramirez Pimentel (Mexican, b. 1945), 1973. Imprimatura and impasto reveals artist's first take had mother looking out at world (can be seen when viewed at side angle) with artist ultimately deciding to have mother looking down at what she's carrying with family behind her and one figure looking like angel of death. Signed and dated "R. P. -73" lower right corner. Unframed. Image size: 36"H x 24"W. Born in Zináparo, Michoacán in 1945, Rodrigo Pimentel is one of the most talented Michoacan artists whose career is well known to many specialists in Mexican art. His work is part of the Permanent Collection of the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City and other important collections in Mexico and the world. Rodrigo Pimentel studied at the ENAP, and became a pupil of several teachers who were still struggling for classical academic education: Santos Balmori, Francisco Moreno Capdevila...

A highly abstracted figure emerges in fluid, elegant brush strokes, reminiscent of the works of Francis Bacon, in this striking abstract painting by Bay...

Inspired by her background in fashion, artist Lindsey McCord creates vibrant portraits that encapsulate the confidence that comes with the fun of being stylish and chic. Her figures ...

Italian painter Silvia Pavarini is known for her distinctly feminine artworks that resonate with the quiet whispers of nature. Each piece she creates embodies an ongoing dialogue wit...

This artwork titled "Tolumne, California" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist Clifford Holmes 1876-1963. It is signed at the lower right corner by the arti...

Unsurprisingly, she was much admired when exhibited by artist Luis Cutron at the noted Laguna Beach Art Association, today’s Laguna Art Museum in coastal Southern California. Exotic ...

With cultural icons and world events acting as inspiration, artist Soren Grau strives to communicate meaning through figures and colors. He paints in a street art-inspired Neo-expressionist style inspired by artists such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Grau's work engages the viewer with color and symbolism, inviting each person to unscramble the mystery behind his paintings. He explores social commentary and individuality using bold colors and emotive lines. This unique 24 inch high by 18 inch wide painting...

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was named one of 20 standout artists at the 2014 NY Affordable Art Fair. His works have been exhibited at Artspace Warehouse since 2013. His contemporary artworks continue to be exhibited at major international art fairs in the United States, Asia and Europe, including Los Angeles, New York, London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Celebrities and major art collectors worldwide have acquired his timeless artworks, which have seen a significant increase in value. John applied acrylic paint onto newspaper to create this one-of-a-kind artwork measuring 14 inches high by 11 inches wide. The artwork is signed and dated by Gary John in black along the lower left corner using the first two letters of his first and last names: "GA JO". This artwork is not framed and requires framing for proper display. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Convenient local Los Angeles shipping. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping also available. Gary John has been a street artist since 1985. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he moved to Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 2003 and began selling on...

Presenting an magnificent original oil on panel by American artist Ron Blumberg (1908-2002) Flamenco, is an original oil on panel, signed, c.1955, with an image dimension of 12 x 9 ...

Drawing on the cultural and geographic influences of his California roots, Greg Miller explores images of the American urban and rural landscape of the mid-twentieth century. The wor...

Reminiscent of the Fauvist movement and Italian classicism, Italian artist Giuseppe Beddru’s bold outlines, dynamic brushstrokes and contrasting use of color make his work visually e...

Gorgeous oil-on-canvas of a reclining nude female figure by Monterey California-area artist Patricia Gillfillan (American, 1924-2016). Signed "Gillfillan" lower left. Unframed. Size,...

In the realm of vibrant expressions, Italian artist Giuseppe Beddru masterfully brings to life abstracted flora in a spectacular fusion of color and form. The canvas dances with an o...

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Abstract Expressionist Figurative Composition Dynamic abstract piece by Michael William Eggleston (American, b. 1948). Bold colors and linework give life and movement to this abstrac...

Female nude figurative painting depicting a young bride to be - oil and lace on treated paper, professionally framed under plexiglass. The painting is 17 x 22 1/2 inches and the oute...

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

The large Purple cat lounges and ponders. A colorful background of vermillion and yellow flowers,makes for a very strong statement to enliven a room. Marc Zimmerman creates playfu...