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Hopeful (black labrador, dog pet, woman, vintage, animal, surrealist painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In this moving piece by Rudolf Kosow, the canvas captures a tender and intimate moment between species. The focus is a deeply expressive black dog, portrayed with a level of detail t...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Defender (dog, hunter, pet black Lab, man, animal, surrealist painting, american
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
This poignant painting by Rudolf Kosow presents us with a remarkable visual allegory rich with surrealistic influences. The canvas is occupied by a colossal, detailed black labrador ...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sweet Sounds (cat, feline, lady, flute, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Sweet Sounds," a mesmerizing painting by Rudolf Kosow, depicts a tranquil scene of harmony between a young girl and a slumbering cat. The girl, seated and playing an instrument, see...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Parting (pet dog, bulldog, cowboy, animal portrait art, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Parting," a surrealistic painting by Rudolf Kosow, masterfully employs scale to create a poignant narrative of farewell. The canvas is dominated by the face of a bulldog, each hair and whisker intricately detailed, exuding a warmth and expressiveness that captures the essence of the breed. The bulldog's large, soulful eye, reflecting a quiet resignation, suggests an awareness of an impending separation.
Perched thoughtfully on the dog's snout, a diminutive figure of a man wearing a cowboy hat sits, his posture one of contemplative sorrow. The man dangles his legs over the edge of the snout, a symbol of the precipice between companionship and the solitude of parting.
Kosow's work deeply explores the themes of connection and departure. The intimate positioning of the man against the vastness of the dog's facial landscape evokes the shared history and emotional bond between human and animal. The painting's title, "Parting," may imply an imminent physical separation, yet the closeness of the two subjects suggests an unbreakable emotional tie that distance cannot sever.
In this piece, Kosow invites the viewer to consider the bittersweet moments of goodbye that are an intrinsic part of life's journey, highlighting the enduring nature of love that remains through any farewell. "Parting" is a testament to the poignant beauty found in the strength of connections that transcend the constraints of size and species.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shy (Lab pet dog, girl, Child, vintage dress, animal, surrealist oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Shy," a tender and evocative work by Rudolf Kosow, portrays an encounter that is wrapped in quietude and gentle introspection. A sizable, soulful-eyed dog fills the canvas, its gaze...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cuddly (black old dog, snout, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Cuddly," a charming painting by Rudolf Kosow, depicts a tender and affectionate moment between a dog and its human companion. The dog’s face, with soulful eyes and a furrowed brow, is portrayed in stunning detail, conveying a sense of gentle wisdom and patience.
A small lady figure, fitting perfectly within the curve of the dog's face, leans in close, as if finding comfort and protection in the animal’s embrace. The gesture of the figure, with a hand delicately placed, highlights the trust and love inherent in this bond.
This piece beautifully encapsulates the warmth and security that pets provide. Kosow's artwork celebrates the simple, heartwarming connections that form the cornerstone of our relationships with our animal friends, reminding us of the comfort and joy found in their company.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Owner (black Lab dog, sleeping lady, vintage dress, animal, surrealist painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In "Owner," Rudolf Kosow captures a tender moment of connection that is as powerful as it is subtle. The main subject of the painting is a large black Lab, soulful dog, its fur textu...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Grizzly in Ursa Major - bear, indigenous, figurative, acrylic on canvas
By Rick Rivet
Located in Bloomfield, ON
As a Métis artist, Rick Rivet first attracted national attention when his paintings were included in the prestigious Canadian Museum of Civilization’s national exhibition featuring I...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Arctic Wolf - colourful, animal, indigenous, figurative, acrylic on canvas
By Rick Rivet
Located in Bloomfield, ON
With this striking image, Rick Rivet has captured the fierce face of a wolf—eyes focused on the viewer, jaw open to reveal rows of jagged teeth. The Métis artist is known for his col...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Soulmates (brown pet dog, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Soulmates," a poignant work by Rudolf Kosow, tenderly illustrates the profound bond shared between a dog and a human. In this intimate portrayal, the dog's gaze is imbued with an emotional depth that transcends the boundaries between species. Its eyes, rendered with striking clarity, convey a world of understanding and companionship.
The lady, is nestled against the dog's face in a pose that suggests a mutual trust and shared existence. This closeness speaks to a relationship that goes beyond the conventional pet-owner dynamic, hinting at a deeper, spiritual connection—a true meeting of souls.
In Kosow's vision, the concept of soulmates expands, encompassing the idea that our most understanding and compassionate partners may not be human at all. The painting's title, "Soulmates," encapsulates the notion that kindred spirits are connected not by words, but by the heart and soul, through gestures of love and moments of silent understanding.
With "Soulmates," Kosow invites us to contemplate the essence of connection and the forms it can take. It's a celebration of the unspoken bond that animals and humans can share, an acknowledgment that the purest forms of love and understanding sometimes require no language. This piece serves as a beautiful reminder of the loyalty, comfort, and unconditional acceptance that define the most precious of life's relationships.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Above the Beach - colourful, animal, indigenous, figurative, acrylic on canvas
By Rick Rivet
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The walrus, an impressively large Arctic animal dominates the canvas in this expressive abstract painting by Rick Rivet. The Metis artist has acquired an international reputation for...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Game (bob cat, female tennis player, ball, vintage, animal, surrealist painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In this captivating painting by Rudolf Kosow, the canvas comes alive with a surreal and dynamic encounter. At first glance, we see a massive bob cat head, rendered in repose with a t...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wonderers (coyote, ukulele, man, nature, animal portrait, surrealist painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Wanderers" by Rudolf Kosow is an evocative painting that captures the kindred spirit of the traveler and the wild. A coyote, poised and attentive, gazes upward, its fur rendered with fine, delicate brushstrokes that give it a soft, ethereal quality against the blue canvas. The wolf's eyes, alight with a sense of knowing, seem to look beyond the confines of the canvas, into a distance only it can see.
Below, a human figure with a ukulele, lost in the music, embodies the essence of a wanderer, his song rising to mingle with the untamed essence of the wolf. Both figures, though disparate in their nature, share a moment of connection through their mutual embrace of freedom and exploration.
Kosow's "Wanderers" speaks to the universal call of the wild that resonates within us all, a call to seek, to explore, and to express. It's a celebration of the souls that roam with a song in their heart, finding harmony with the wilderness around them. This piece invites us to reflect on our inner wanderer and the paths we tread, both in the physical world and in the vast landscapes of our imagination.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cuddly Snout (dog, snout, nose, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Cuddly Snout" by Rudolf Kosow is a stirring piece that captures the tender relationship between a human and an animal, portrayed through the striking close-up of a pet dog's snout, with a person resting peacefully against it. The animal's facial features are rendered with exquisite attention to texture and detail, each whisker and patch of fur beautifully accentuated.
The small figure of the person, leaning with an air of contented ease against the snout, is a testament to the comfort and solace that animals provide. This closeness conveys a shared moment of rest, an unspoken bond of trust and affection that needs no words. The artwork’s title, "Cuddly Snout," encapsulates the warmth and gentle nature of this interaction, highlighting the simple, pure connections that form between the hearts of humans and animals.
Kosow’s work invites us to reflect on the soft, quiet moments that we cherish with our pets, those times of closeness that bring us joy and comfort. It’s a visual homage to the silent, heartfelt communication that deepens our bonds with the animal companions who grace our lives. This painting is a tender reminder of the unconditional love and comfort that our furry friends bestow upon us, often becoming a serene haven in our lives.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sure Beats Working, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Perry Haddock
Located in Yardley, PA
Dogs laze in the sun in an Italian town, apparently awaiting donations. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the a...
Category
2010s Impressionist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Lazybone (st-bernard, dog pet, baseball, vintage, animal, surrealist painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow delivers a surreal masterpiece that encapsulates his fascination with the interplay of scale and the deep connection between humans and animals. In this painting, a Sain...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White Rabbit Yellow
By Paul Urzica
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Born in Transylvania, Romania and of Hungarian origin, Paula Urzica lives and works in London, England. She is known for her hyperrealist paintings depicting large-scale macaroons.
Category
2010s Photorealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Yellow Finch - contemporary, figurative, bird, clay and pigment on jute
By Peter Hoffer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary figurative mixed media composition of a bird is by Peter Hoffer.
A masterful Canadian artist, Peter Hoffer’s realistic, exquisitely detailed artwork has been exhib...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Clay, Jute, Pigment
Europa's Revenge
By Tony Scherman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax an...
Category
1990s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Encaustic
Rooster. Animalistic, Oil on Canvas, Vertical, Green, Yellow, Red, Rooster, Bird
Located in Oslo, NO
The subject of the painting is a beautiful and colorful rooster, proudly walking on a field. The alert posture and vivid colors expressing lots of energy.
The palette based on ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lookout - pop-art, Canadiana, iconic, contemporary, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this panoramic view of the Canadian wilderness by Charles Pachter—a lone moose climbs a mountain framed by a lake and sky. Famous for his iconic national imagery, Pachter’s contem...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Tense (pet dog, bulldog, baseball, animal portrait art, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Tense," a thought-provoking piece by Rudolf Kosow, presents a surreal interplay between a colossal bulldog and a diminutive baseball player. The dog's face, detailed with astonishing realism, conveys a palpable intensity through its piercing gaze. The size disparity between the dog and the player underscores a narrative ripe with anticipation.
The baseball player, clad in traditional attire, stands with bat at the ready, embodying a moment of concentration and readiness. This portrayal of the player, so starkly contrasted against the vastness of the bulldog's features, evokes a feeling of an undercurrent of suspense, as if the outcome of this encounter balances on a knife-edge.
Through "Tense," Kosow delves into the theme of confrontation and the moments that precede action. The artwork captures the stillness before the storm, the quiet before the play, offering a metaphor for life's high-pressure situations where individuals face larger-than-life challenges.
The painting invites reflection on the psychological interplay between fear and courage, the small against the mighty, and the personal tenacity required to stand firm in the face of overwhelming odds. "Tense" is not just a snapshot of a surreal encounter but a broader commentary on the emotional landscapes we navigate when confronted with formidable obstacles.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Wonders (Oil Painting, Impasto, Impressionism, Cool, Cardinal, Snow)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Genevieve Hamel
Winter Wonders
Oil on Wood Panel
Year: 2024
Size: 36 x 6 x 1.625 inches
Signed by hand
COA provided
*wired and ready to hang
Genevieve Hamel’s passions for design ...
Category
2010s Modern Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Nuthatch III - contemporary, figurative, bird, acrylic and resin on board
By Peter Hoffer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary figurative mixed media composition of a bird is by Peter Hoffer.
Peter Hoffer’s realistic artwork is masterful and exquisite in detail. The Canadian artist has exh...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Board
Baddie (coyote, man, wild animal, americana, surrealist painting, nature, field)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
This surrealistic painting on canvas titled "Baddie" by Rudolf Kosow is an enthralling visual narrative that masterfully weaves together three essential elements: man, animal, and na...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sparrow - soft, blue, lilac, bird, acrylic and clay pigment on canvas
By Peter Hoffer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A beautifully rendered sparrow sits on a white branch in the center of this painting by Peter Hoffer. Known for idealized landscapes, Hoffer has chosen to honor a little bird indigen...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Clay, Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment
Fire Face Grizzly - colourful, animal, indigenous, figurative, acrylic on canvas
By Rick Rivet
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Drawing from his own rich history and that of indigenous peoples worldwide, Metis artist Rick Rivet has created colourful, dynamic contemporary paintings...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Off the Leash - black & white, minimalist, figurative abstract, ink on paper
By Lynne Fernie
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Three black brushstrokes representing ground and rapid dashes of black, drizzled and brushed form the profile of a dog, his leash flying upwards in this work on paper. Off leash parks in Toronto where dogs run free, are places of joy for pets and their owners. The essence of this abandon is depicted with humorous affection by Fernie, a masterful story-teller. Framed size is 50 x 36 inches.
Lynne Fernie is a Toronto artist...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Latex, Archival Paper
Raven's Pueblo (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Giclee of 50
Hand Signed by Tom Russell
Category
20th Century Pop Art Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Giclée
Hungry (pet dog, pug snout, cooking lady, animal art, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Hungry" is a captivating painting by Rudolf Kosow that beautifully illustrates a moment of connection between a gargantuan, doleful-eyed bulldog and a diminutive woman. The dog’s fa...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green Snakes
By Kira Yustak
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
I wanted to paint a pair of snakes that are intertwined like a puzzle. It is difficult to tell where one ends and one begins.
About the Artist
Kira Yustak paints fantastical scenes that come from her childhood memories, dreams, and the natural world. Each piece feels like part of a larger narrative of an alternative reality, rendered in a style she describes as comic realism. She feels art must trigger something inside the viewer’s soul.Kira currently lives in New Jersey and finds inspiration in the work of Lowbrow, Folk, and Surrealist artists.
Green Snakes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Boss (paw, feline, cougar, wild cat, man, animal, americana, surrealist painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In this evocative piece by Rudolf Kosow, we are confronted with the signature elements of surrealism that define his work. The canvas is dominated by the vastness of a feline's paw, ...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moody (black dog, hat man, green vintage suit, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In "Moody," the painter Rudolf Kosow presents a composition that captivates with its emotional depth and surreal creativity. The subject, a soulful canine with eyes that gleam with a...
Category
2010s Surrealist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Above the Beach 9 - colourful, animal, indigenous, figurative, acrylic on canvas
By Rick Rivet
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Rick Rivet’s powerful series of contemporary paintings called Above the Beach is designed to address the environmental threats against the Arctic. Pollution, climate change, the oil ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
Located in Vancouver, CA
Jesse Ross's paintings explore the complexities of identity and transformation, blending his mixed settler and Stó:lō Nation heritage with contemporary artistic expression. He uses f...
Category
2010s Abstract Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Z, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Nadia NL
Located in Yardley, PA
Large Acrylic Painting Title: Zebra Fantasy Medium: Acrylic and gesso Support: Strathmore watercolor paper 140 lb (300 g/m2) Size : 18?x 24? (45.72 cm x 61 cm ) Painting is sig...
Category
2010s Realist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Dining Out (Sea Otters), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Patricia Mansell
Located in Yardley, PA
"Making use of a rock to open the shells, this pair of Southern Sea Otters are enjoying a feast of clams as they gently glide through the water. Bu...
Category
2010s Realist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mountain Man (Grizzly), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Patricia Mansell
Located in Yardley, PA
"Grizzly bears need an extremely large home range to thrive of up to 500 square miles. I set the grizzly against the backdrop of his mountain terrain. In this piece I wanted to c...
Category
2010s Realist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Feather by Feather (Whistling Duck), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Patricia Mansell
Located in Yardley, PA
"This spectacularly marked bird, that resides in the southern states of the US, has made a comeback from dwindling numbers before the 1950s thanks to the use of nesting boxes. It ...
Category
2010s Realist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Egret
Located in Toronto, ON
24" x 40" Unframed
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Hand Signed by Joe Lasker
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Kiss to the Bashful Fairy
Located in Toronto, ON
16" x 20" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #2
Located in Toronto, ON
12" x 12" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #4
Located in Toronto, ON
12" x 12" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chimera, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Victor Tkachenko
Located in Yardley, PA
Sleeping girl on a couch. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signa...
Category
2010s Other Art Style Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Companions (Bob Cat), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Patricia Mansell
Located in Yardley, PA
?"Bobcats are by nature solitary animals - except for when they pair up to mate. Then these loners change character completely and become soul mates, attentive and loving. The chan...
Category
2010s Realist Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Bull, With My Eyes Closed (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Ink on Paper
Hand Signed by Tom Russell
Drawn With Eyes Closed at Show
Category
20th Century Pop Art Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Ink
Where are you come from?
Located in Toronto, ON
11" x 14" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2022
Category
2010s Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Special Egg
Located in Toronto, ON
11" x 14" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #5
Located in Toronto, ON
24" x 30" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #1
Located in Toronto, ON
12" x 12" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #3
Located in Toronto, ON
12" x 12" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tandra (CSR0981)
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hunt Slonem was born in Kittery, Maine in 1951. His fascination with exotica imprinted during his childhood in Hawaii and experience as a foreign exchange student in Managua, Nicarag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Canada - Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
