Massachusetts - Mixed Media

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Artist Melissa Gannon explores various methods and techniques in her art career to create a captivating image of ferns and underbrush deep in the woods. Utili...

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This is a piece of art from Scott Dykema's horse series. In the artwork, the horse is depicted as a unique and significant animal. The image is full of striki...

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Botanical elements form a bright and colorful mosaic against a teal background. A sense of rhythmic flow and joyful energy exudes from the composition. Artist...

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Urban shadows and jumbled street scenes inspire this painting, capturing the energy of Dearborn Street in Chicago’s Loop. With a limited color palette, dark...

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In uptown Manhattan, a solitary cat sits on a windowsill, gazing intently at a drone hovering outside. The cat doesn’t appear alarmed but curious, as though...

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Radiant and self-assured, this striking portrait is part of Scott Dykema’s ongoing series celebrating powerful women. Her gaze is direct and soulful, captur...

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“This painting was inspired by the desire to come together, visit, share, and feel the comfort of good neighbors at the neighborhood block party,” says ar...

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A heart-shaped nest made with acrylic gel medium and twigs creates a textured and organic feel. The four delicate blue eggs, formed by collaged eggshells, con...

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Black and white rose petals unfurl amid splashes of gold in this acrylic and oil painting. Each stroke captures emotion, holding moments in the eternal beauty...

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"This is a contemporary interpretation of the fall of Adam and Eve," says artist Libby Ramage. A crimson snake rises in the background, watching their descent...

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Artist Keith Thomson depicts the Mets mascot riding the train—once again establishing his recurring narrative of unexpected commuters in transit. "With thei...

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Bright yellow, pink, and purple hues fill a heart. Gold accents add elegance to the piece, while lines, dots, and texts add whimsy. Artist Linda Shaffer expla...

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The artwork captures the fleeting beauty of nature through delicate butterflies, earthy tones, and rich copper accents. Layers of encaustic wax create a sense...

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Two faces merge into a surreal portrait. Botanical accents, organic patterns, and whimsical motifs add a vibrant and mysterious energy to the piece. Artist Da...

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Artist Yelena Sidorova depicts a woman fascinatingly intrigued with a butterfly on a magical summer evening. The geisha dons a beautiful butterfly kimono...

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Artist Libby Ramage is on a perpetual hunt for interesting wine labels to use for her art. "These two deeply colored Cabernet labels with the white secondary labels suggested to me passion in the quest for peace," shares Libby. "Is the dove out of their reach or just released? The eternal search for a peaceful existence is very much present in my own life as well as globally. Personally, I am working to keep myself healthy and the anxiety of our times at bay. Wine and art definitely help."

About the Artist
Libby Ramage infuses a playful and whimsical mood into her works. In fact, she credits the children she works with for greatly influencing her aesthetic. She often uses children’s abandoned work in her collages. Libby currently lives in New Jersey and finds inspiration in the work of Rauschenberg. She believes collectors should buy from the heart.

Words that describe this painting: wine labels, dove, bird, people, peace, cabernet sauvignon, small, paper, mixed media, expressive, expressionism, collage, primitive, couple, expressionism, people, mixed media artwork, red

La Paloma...

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Artist Jennifer Ross shows a majestic portrait of a white stallion leaping over a fence. Part of her ongoing Kintsugi Horse series, she uses broken and collaged eggshells to form the anatomy of her subject. A flock of barn swallows...

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Two nude figures join hands in artist Libby Ramage's arresting primitive piece. The elderly couple braces themselves going into an uncertain future. "The firs...

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The artwork features an image of a nest with a robin egg that was blown from a tree on artist Jodi Dann's property, printed on textured rice paper. Below the ...

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Fern leaves emerge from a white vase, paired with blue-toned vessels and three figs in the foreground. The vibrant green foliage contrasts beautifully with th...

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A figure emerges from a striking blend of bold colors, teetering on the edge of abstraction. Muted grays emphasize the splashes of orange and blue. Artist Gai...

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Two stylized figures, adorned with bold colors and intricate patterns, stand against a deep black backdrop. They portray a surreal encounter in a magical plac...

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The collage blends a vintage image of a couple with vibrant floral elements and organic patterns. Artist Darlene McElroy reflects on the magic and mystery of ...

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"This piece evokes multiple locations simultaneously as a way to visualize the impact and accumulation of experiences tied to those places," states artist Lin...

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A nude depiction of a woman poses in a confident stance. Paint drips and scratches give tension to the figure, imparting a dynamic contrast against its ground...

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This contemporary abstract combines paint and paper collage to create a textured linear pattern in the lower portion of the artwork. The top section features ...

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A snow-covered mountain basks in sunlight while thin clouds drift in the crisp and cold air. Adding depth and contrast to the scene, shadows fall in bright bl...

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A woman sits relaxed with a contemplative gaze. The cool blues and greens around her warm-toned figure, combined with strong contrasts of light and dark, crea...

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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 ...

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Botanical and organic forms surround a blindfolded figure, creating a surreal encounter in a magical place. The characters are immersed in the vegetation, bec...

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Muted pastel tones and textured layers create a soothing abstract composition. Book pages, a barcode, and a music sheet add nostalgia and character. This visu...

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Soft and metallic colors capture the quiet beauty of winter as it begins to yield the first signs of renewal. This abstract painting explores the delicate inter...

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A regal mermaid with flowing golden hair emerges from the water, her piercing gaze exuding mystery and power. Her shimmering scales reflect the light. A towerin...

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Artist Darlene McElroy displays a contemporary portrait of a woman with her hair flowing in the wind. Bold patterns in vibrant colors establish her dynamic silhouette. "The winds of life moved her to new places and new experiences full of secrets," reveals Darlene. The unconventional materials create a sculptural and dimensional aspect.

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, feminine, figurative, stylized, narrative, storytelling, flower, wind, face, eyes, portrait, mixed media, contemporary, small, profile, people, contemporary, mixed media artwork, beige

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint and collage on masonite...

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Embossed papers and layers of acrylic paint create a textured landscape. Artist Brit J Oie notes that the last colors of fall linger before winter sets in. Hi...

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Artist Margriet Hogue demonstrates celestial alignment through collaged printed papers and tissues. She decorates each planet with unique stencils. Patterns over patterns layer the piece strikingly. The bold contrasts bring the experimental piece a distinguished flare.

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Artist Margriet Hogue creates layered mixed media paintings inspired by "the contours of the land, the distressed surfaces and the colors of the different seasons," as she explains. Born in the Netherlands, Margriet's family moved to Venezuela when she was 6 months old, and then immigrated to Canada when she was in middle school. As a child, her mother taught her various fiber crafts. Buying her first loom allowed Margriet to pay her way through college, and after graduating, she spent years producing textiles and clothing. Unfortunately, the dust from weaving aggravated her child's asthma, so she started a needlework business called The Essamplaire (old French for sampler). "Whenever we would be on holidays I'd make appointments with museums to see their sampler collections and would request licensing agreements to reproduce them in the form of needlework kits," explains Margriet. "Samplers were part of a girl’s education from the 1500s to the early 1900s and consisted of them stitching alphabets, pictorial images and quaint verses." In 2014, Margriet attended an acrylic painting workshop, which she describes as very freeing after the fine and detailed work involved in needlework. Today, when she's not painting, she enjoys road trips through the mountains to the west coast, visiting family who live far and wide, and continuing to oversee her needlework business.

Words that describe this painting: Abstract, circles, mixed media, collage, crayons, inks, planets, lines, text, pattern, abstract, mixed media artwork, grey

The Planets...

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Artist Karen Barton captured this charming scene from her flower garden, where three hummingbirds appear to interact as if engaged in a lively conversation. S...

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Artist Linda Shaffer used an assortment of papers and images collected from everyday life to create this abstract piece. Text, geometric patterns, butterfly m...

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A figure appears to be deep in thought. The colors, drips of paint, and collaged elements enhance the emotional gravity of the scene. The piece conveys a calm...

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A continuation of artist Terri Bell's Geometria Grid series, this piece incorporates geometric shapes into organic arrangements. The painting's complex color ...

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An assortment of papers, gold leaf, and various materials form a vibrant composition centered on themes of love. The intricate details enrich the narrative, r...

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A nest cradles two delicate blue eggs in this mixed-media painting, symbolizing safety, connection, and the comforting pull of warmth and security. Artist Jennifer Ross used eggshell collage and layered gel medium to craft the nest's strands, creating a beautifully dimensional effect.

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Artist Jennifer Ross finds inspiration in gathering and replicating fragments of nature. "Birds, nests, eggs, and horses represent my realization that life embodies a tension between wanting security and the love of freedom," says Jennifer. Through her art, she aspires to convey a healing power inspired by the living world. Jennifer initially aspired to follow her mother and grandfather's artistic path but took a detour and began a decade-long career working in art galleries, selling the artwork of others, and doing framing design. Eventually, her creative soul persisted. She began experimenting with small pastel...

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Artist Linda Shaffer used an assortment of papers and original images collected from everyday life to create this multi-layered mixed-media abstract painting....

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A yellow tabby cat captures attention with its enigmatic and inviting gaze. Behind it, the dog shows a protective aura, silently vowing loyalty and friendship...

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Part of artist Terri Bell's grid series, this piece incorporates geometric shapes into organic arrangements. The painting's complex color palette and grid uni...

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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...

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A hummingbird soars above, its jewel-colored feathers standing out against the pastel sky. Vibrant blades of grass rise from below. In this scene, artist Kare...

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Artist Jodi Dann paints an image of lemons with a contemporary approach. The zesty fruit falls throughout the composition as a literal play on the title. Jodi...

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Artist Linda Shaffer created this layered abstract based on her travels. "Within it are metallic papers and diary papers from an antique shop, as well as writ...

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"This piece is named in homage to the Joni Mitchell song People's Parties," explains artist Terri Bell. "In abstract terms, each square has its own characteri...