Massachusetts - Mixed Media
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"This piece was inspired by a narrow alley in San Francisco's China town," says artist Terri Bell. Inspired by the vibrant colors and the crowded streets full...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Terri Bell exhibits a series of organic shapes in varying sizes combined to create a double grid. She presents each abstract form as a unique design el...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Organic and geometric shapes depict stones split across a diptych. A graphic line runs through the panels, adding contrast and rhythm. Artist Sally Morris Clark...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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An abstract wing spreads between a diptych. Part of her series that depicts natural elements through simple shapes and earth-toned colors, artist Sally Morris C...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Organic and graphic shapes depict an abstract dove flying between a diptych. Artist Sally Morris Clark used a mixture of plaster and paint to create this artwor...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A diptych portrays an octopus through organic shapes and graphic forms. The brown background creates a striking contrast against the white sea creature. Made wi...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A white eight-pointed star splits across two gray panels. This diptych is part of artist Sally Morris Clark's series, depicting elements from nature through sim...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A medieval knight stands at the center of the composition, his hands pressed together beneath a heart. Vintage papers, floral cut-outs, and Asian script create ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic
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A portrait features an angel with gold and silver wings, a glowing hairpiece, and a shimmering dress. The soft green and grey background highlights her bold pre...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A white abstract form dominates the center of the composition. Lines and geometric shapes scatter across the scene, adding a sense of balance and rhythm. Artist...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Drawn to its deep spiritual symbolism, the color blue inspires artist Yamilet Sempe to create this abstract painting. It represents serenity, tranquility, and d...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A minimalistic geometric abstraction, part of artist John Gardner's newest series of mixed media works. He meticulously hand cuts...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Layers of color and textured gesso evoke the spaces we inhabit and pass through. Some feel familiar, some uncertain. Arches and entryways suggest moments of tra...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Topographic maps, transferred onto acid-free tissue, flow through this piece like quiet echoes of past adventures. Inspired by riverbanks explored while hiking ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Early 2000s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Archival Paper
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Organic shapes create a linear wall, with dark elements concentrated at the top. Shades of cool gray, white, and black blend into a neutral composition. The s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Yelitza Diaz exhibits a man climbing a carved wooden structure painted in green. She creates the nude form with resin and paints its body bronze for a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A statue-like female figure appears in profile, adorned with delicate flowers in her hair. A swirling abstract design resembles a spiraling staircase or shell. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Light filters through the clouds, reflecting gold and orange. A portal opens to a blue world, symbolizing intuition, meditation, and inner peace. Faint architec...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic
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Juicy grape clusters hang from a vine, their deep colors vivid against the lighter background. Inspired by a vineyard tour, artist Jodi Dann collaged maps and t...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A dreamcatcher and two branches with delicate white flowers appear suspended against an orange sky. Artist Yamilet Sempe depicts her creative process in this pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A yucca stretches toward the fiery Sedona sunset, where bright oranges and pinks fill the sky. Soft brushstrokes blend dry grasse...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Soft blues, yellows, and pinks illuminate an evening sky rendered in a brick-like pattern. This application contrasts sharply with the organic flow of the lands...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Glue, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Paper, Monoprint, Monotype
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Stems of orange tulips, white roses, and pink sweet peas add whimsy in a chilled showcase. Geometric patterns and copper metal leaf add intrigue to a spectrum o...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A rusty wooden spoon rests against a background layered with painted and cut-up fragments of birds and floral motifs. In this collage, artist Darlene McElroy po...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates a portrait of a woman in elegant royal garments. "When you finally become comfortable in your own skin and feel complete, you have earned your wings," says Darlene. "There are no longer self-imposed restrictions on yourself." Darlene employs various materials to create dimension, texture, and multiple finishes for an engaging portrait.
About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.
Words that describe this painting: woman, portrait, feminine, people, text, mixed media...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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As part of artist Patrick O'Boyle's ongoing Ethereal Abstraction series, he painted electric orange against a bright green background and accented with blue. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic
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Two butterflies spread their wings, revealing intricate white patterns. Outlined with gold metal leaf, they glow softly against a vibrant turquoise background. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist John Gardner demonstrates an exploration of natural celestial events. In his new mixed-media works, John presents a skilled...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A white-winged cat soars over a forest on its way to heaven. It wears a happy smile and carries a twinkle in its eyes. Bright verdant hues contrast with textu...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A woman poses confidently on a beach. The sky, applied in woven strips, frames her body. Images of autumnal forest cut into curved shapes form her voluminous dr...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Margriet Hogue presents a collaged abstract piece with a gentle pastel palette. Distressed papers constitute the lively canvas. Enigmatic patterns in i...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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"This piece is like magnified images of the inner constellations of neurons, thought forms, and connections," says artist Maya Malioutina. A minimalist modern...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Ink, Mixed Media
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A silver square floats on a dark background, with splatters of paint lending energy to the piece. The interplay of light and texture creates a striking contrast...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Holding a cup of coffee, an NYPD officer heads out to investigate. As snow falls around him, he becomes fixated on a clue, both literally and figuratively, leaving him out in the cold. Across the street, a warm and inviting glow beams from the windows, hinting at the comfort and life within the buildings. Artist Keith Thomson uses a combination of oil paint and ink in this artwork.
About the Artist
Alabama-based artist Keith Thomson creates quick-witted, mixed-media artwork that blends realism and surrealism. His background as a political cartoonist in the 90’s is reflected in the sharp storytelling his artwork achieves. He combines stylized realism and everyday subject matter with surreal details and ironic twists. He begins his work as digital sketches using an animation software, then he transfers the sketch onto the canvas and begins applying oil paint. In addition to painting, he is a writer, of mostly spy novels and nonfiction articles. His writing prowess shines through in his witty descriptions of his pieces.
Words that describe this painting: New York...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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Two human figures stand separately on a platform, their hands touching. A rectangular block floats above them. The red hexagonal base reinforces visual harmony ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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An abstract painting showcases various shades of turquoise, featuring bold, dynamic brushstrokes that create a rich, three-dimensional texture. Sinuous lines ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A minimalist piece that embodies balance and contemplation through its geometric structure. A three-dimensional human figure energizes from a diamond frame, evo...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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An aerial view of a desert valley shows shades of blue, gray, and green, depicting a vast atmospheric distance. A calm gorge stretches below, adding depth to th...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A redhead girl sits with her basketful of peaches, enjoying her bountiful harvest. This artwork is part of artist Yelena Sidorova's Figurative series, known f...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A woman sits, her hand cupping her face. Artist Sharon Sieban notes that sometimes people are not ready to answer the call, but coffee helps. Gestural strokes...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Libby Ramage daydreams under the shade of an old sycamore tree. In this mixed-media piece, she combines the images in her imaginative musings—a beaut...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A romantic collage inspired by Gustav Klimt’s iconic painting features a couple adorned with patterned golden robes. The shimmering background creates an ethe...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Through delicate detail and organic textures, artist Shannon Amidon captures the beauty of a dandelion in full bloom. Vibrant yellow petals and deep green lea...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Part of artist Patrick O'Boyle's Aerial Landscape series, the composition draws inspiration from aerial photographs he captured in his travels. Organic shapes ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Two abstract figures, built from layers of collage and paint, stand side by side against a cool blue backdrop. The longer you look, the more hidden elements beg...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A field of warm color contains veins of green energy weaving through the abstract landscape. Organic shapes create a playful, rhythmic composition. The fluid mo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Linda Shaffer presents a vibrant, multi-layered abstract representation of a heart. Embedded monoprints, washi papers, mark-making, and original images...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Colorful ridges and mountains bring layers of contrast to the scene, while light and shadows accentuate the ruggedness of the terrain. Expressive strokes capt...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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"I've always been fascinated by what people see in my paintings," says artist Patrick O'Boyle. In this series, he hints at recognizable subject matter abstrac...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A dancer bursts with movement and energy, as muted grays highlight subtle pops of orange and blue. Rapid, intuitive strokes add dynamic freshness, while colla...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A soft, cloudlike background merges with a whimsical splatter of movement and comforting colors. The gold square anchors the scene, bridging muted grays and blu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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