Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Artist Comments
Weathered brick facades in varying colors line the main street of historic Ripley, Ohio. The town played an important role in the history of the Underground Rai...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Outsider Art Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma shares a view of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" from Chinese Taoism an...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Archival Paper, Graphite
Mid-18th Century Realist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor
1950s American Modern Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
Artist Comments
A landscape watercolor painted in the realist tradition blends humor with commentary on modern life. The scene reflects on the cost of living and the conditio...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s American Realist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Archival Paper
2010s Modern Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Archival Paper, Graphite
1980s Art Deco Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil
1930s American Modern Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Charcoal
Artist Comments
Artist James Nyika depicts a cold January afternoon before a snowstorm near the US Capitol in Washington DC. Glowing in the afternoon light, James captures th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pastel
Early 18th Century French School Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Laid Paper
Early 20th Century Rajput Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, India Ink, Gouache, Handmade Paper
2010s Modern Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Archival Paper, Graphite
Artist Comments
A white rural house beside a steep hill stands out against a dense backdrop of dark trees. Its distinctive shape contrasts with the organic forms around it. B...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pastel
1950s Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Gouache, Illustration Board
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Artist Comments
A bustling street brims with life as people stroll past rows of brick buildings adorned with elegant architectural details. The painting captures the essence of...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Mingtang in the ancient city of Datong, Shanxi Province–a national key cultural protected site. "It is one of the four grea...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1910s Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Board, Pen
1930s Ashcan School Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Monotype
1920s Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Watercolor, Board
20th Century Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Acrylic, Gouache
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Artist Comments
"There are many truly iconic architectural structures in Japan, and the Odaiba Bridge is one of the more memorable ones!" says artist James Nyika. "I wanted t...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Archival Paper
20th Century Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Charcoal
1980s Abstract Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Artist Comments
A busy city street comes to life at dusk. The limited color palette and the angle capture the fading light, casting a soft glow over buildings and cars. The p...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
This watercolor painting captures the charm and vitality of Portland’s historic Old Port district. City life hums with a balance of energy and ease—building...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Early 1900s Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Charcoal
1910s Expressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Pen
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor
1960s Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Board
Artist Comments
Artist James Nyika paints a glimpse of a busy cityscape during the sunset. He captures a sense of stillness and tranquility in spite of the traffic and commotion. "I was leaving a restaurant in Washington when I saw this unbelievable light, and I ran out like a madman into the middle of the street to capture the reference," says James. He executes the piece shortly after taking the picture, with the effect fully in his mind.
About the Artist
Artist James Nyika paints the glowing atmosphere of cities across the world. As a child growing up in Kenya, he found art materials at the student bookshop and also borrowed just about every art history volume from the British Council library in Nairobi. "I checked out the same books over and over just to stare at the art, to try and understand how it was created," says James. With family encouragement to study engineering, James moved to the U.S. and immersed himself in science studies at Boston University. Several years after embarking on a tech career, he set a goal...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Victorian Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Drypoint, Etching
1990s Neo-Expressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Oil Pastel
1990s Realist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Watercolor
Artist Comments
A surreal pinball game unfolds as oversized marbles cascade on a fire escape outside an inner city dwelling. The complimentary colors between the building and...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
"No holiday season is complete without the romantic overtures of Paris," says artist James Nyika. He displays an impressionist cityscape along a charming street of pastry and coffee shops. The iconic Cafe la Liberte...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1990s Neo-Expressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Oil Pastel
1950s Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Gouache, Board
1960s Photorealist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor
1890s Italian School Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A ghostly white, weathered house stands in contrast against the dark, looming trees. The worn texture and faded paint of its exterior capture a sense of aband...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Modern Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
1950s Performance Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pencil
Artist Comments
A watercolor painting depicting a serene coastal scene. A small white boat rests on calm water in the foreground, evoking tranquility. In the background, two ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne shows the activity around the transit station, waiting for an incoming train. "In this particular case, we are at the U of Ottawa statio...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1940s Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil, Paper
1880s Continental US - Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor