Massachusetts - Mixed Media
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A collage presents an interior scene with layered elements, blending warm wood tones with rustic and contemporary details. Images cut into fragments and strips ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A vibrant collage features a bird made from torn pieces of paper. The background depicts the clouds, sky, and water. Abstract shapes and text fragments create a...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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This painting depicts an energetic dancer in full motion. The figure borders on abstraction, emphasized by muted grays that highlight splashes of lively orang...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A face surfaces within the abstract expression of artist Sharon Sieben's striking contemporary portrait. Cold wax mixed with oil constitutes a compelling image of her model in a meditative state. Sharon reminds us that sometimes, especially after a busy day, a quiet moment is most welcomed. "The subject in this portrait would agree," says Sharon.
About the Artist
Sharon Sieben prefers working in a loose, fluid technique and finds inspiration in the most unexpected things. Her parents bought her a set of oil paints when she was ten years old and it sparked her love of art. She especially admires the work of Impressionist artists such as Paul Cezanne because of how they broke tradition. When she's not making art, she enjoys reading and playing classical guitar...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Three hummingbirds soar gracefully against a soft, dreamy sky filled with pastel clouds and golden light. Their delicate forms and jewel-toned bodies stand ou...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Patrick O'Boyle created this piece as part of his Aerial Landscape series, drawing inspiration from the photos taken during his travels. Landscape elemen...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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While climbing mountains in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, artist Crystal DiPietro couldn't help but appreciate the tall saguaro...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A collage depicts an opulent interior blending fantasy, luxury, and eclectic design. A grand piano, ornate furniture, and striking decorative elements fill the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Paper, Glue, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache, Color Pencil, Acrylic, Pe...
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"Even in the middle of winter when the colors are muted, beauty abounds and promises spring," shares artist Melissa Gannon. Insp...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Part of artist Yelitza Diaz's Man on the Moon series. A naked bronze figure sits contemplatively by the edge of a ring. One arm is...
21st Century and Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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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...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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This mixed-media artwork portrays a man wearing a top hat and narrates his story of standing out in a crowd, capturing everyone's attention. The composition r...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Symbolic imagery surrounds a poised woman, exploring themes of memory and identity. Photographs adorn her black dress, while birds and botanical elements brin...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A vivid red face stares intently, its piercing eyes fixed on a snake that doubles as its tongue. Swirling vines and delicate flowers bring an element of whims...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A linear and tactile grid in earthy tones evokes the sensation of uncovering archaeological finds. The patterns resemble ancient writings found on cave walls,...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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"This piece is about the universal feeling of comfort to sing lullabies and memories of childhood," shares artist Tomo Mori. "I make tiles with fabrics, then ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A gold square floats on a dreamy earth-toned background. The neutral brown and ecru exude warmth, while the icy silver adds an element of surprise. The composit...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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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...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A man and a cow share a quiet ride across a vibrant, sunlit landscape. The driver focuses on the road ahead while the animal stands calmly, gazing over the go...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Abstract shapes in black, tan, and gold reflect the muted colors of a desert. Despite their neutral tone, they give off a warm glow that captures the beauty o...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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This encaustic artwork depicts San Francisco Bay from Pr. Richmond. Fragments of sewing patterns reveal McCall's models from a packaging, adding a nostalgic layer to the composition. Artist James Hartman used a cradled panel covered in vintage collage and beeswax to create the piece.
About the Artist
When James Hartman was in art school, he became fascinated with the Society of Six, a group of artists who painted en plein air (outdoors) and exhibited together in the San Francisco Bay Area during the early 20th Century. James's paintings of the Northern California landscape...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Crystal DiPietro paints a sweeping view of a western ravine gloriously gleaming in the sun's warmth. "At the bottom of a beautiful desert canyon, I was surprised and thrilled to discover a lovely field of desert poppies...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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Artist Jennifer Ross depicts a white horse with a stunning display of autumn colors in the background. She references the piece after a poem by Richard Wilber about wading through a fall meadow. Jennifer composes the equine portrait using her Kintsugi eggshell technique, a Japanese art form of repairing broken objects with gold lacquer. The white shell fragments form a striking image of the majestic creature, highlighted with a few touches of metallic gold to catch the light.
About the Artist
Artist Jennifer Ross creates intimate portraits of birds, nests and horses. Jennifer grew up surrounded by the art of her mother and grandfather. Her attempt to follow in their footsteps presented detours, however, and she ended up working in art galleries selling other's work. But her desire to paint continued to grow throughout the years. In 2008, a gift certificate...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A moody blend of gray, black, and silver captures the essence of early winter. A white square emerges at the center, creating a striking contrast. A delicate st...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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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...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
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Pages from The Secret Life of Bees adorn iris flowers spilling from a rectangular vase. Shades of purple and gold infuse the fanciful bouquet with a warm summ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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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...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Linda Shaffer delivers a bright collaged abstract in her signature style. The work is about the unexpected people who come into our lives—those we ne...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A blue sphere with a red center hovers in the middle of the scene. It symbolizes a presence that communicates without words, the voice of awakening. A meditat...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A morning scene unfolds at the Canyonlands National Park in Utah. The rising sun lights up the landscape, creating purple shadows on the cliffs with beautiful...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Gestural strokes of solid gold spread against a black surface. This energetic piece has a continuously shifting luminosity that is dependent on the viewer’s vantage point. "It provides an infinitely evolving viewing experience," says artist M. Clark. She rendered this piece using a technique where gold foil is sculpted using heat and varying pressure over the course of many weeks. The edges are finished in gold foil creating a halo effect around the artwork as light reflects off the sides of the piece.
About the Artist
M. Clark manipulates metallic foil in order to create rich surfaces that are highly reactive to shifts in light. She strives to continually push the bounds of her gold foil medium, including working directly with a manufacturer to develop foil in specific sizes and colors that were not previously available...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Monotype
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In artist Crystal DiPietro's jeweled-toned impressionist piece, a craggy mountain ridge sits in view. She paints on location at the muddy southwestern mountai...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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A vibrant bouquet of sunflowers bursts with color, their golden petals and rich brown centers contrasting sharply against a deep green vase. A lively backgrou...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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"Three dogs created from the labels of Italian wines, primarily Chianti, meet to share the day's news," describes artist Libby Ramage. Utilizing paper, wine l...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Paper, Engraving
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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...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Crystal DiPietro displays an impressionist view of flourishing Palo Verde trees. It blooms with bright yellow flowers in th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Darlene McElroy creates a portrait depicted as royalty with recurring accents of flowers in his accessories and in the background. "He never fit in the...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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"As this title suggests there is a contest being waged here; propriety, sobriety, and chance have their respective roles to play," says artist Joey Korom. "Ca...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Three lemons hang from a leafy branch, their yellow skin standing out against the blue sky. Various patterns, collage elements, and gold embellishments weave ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Fernando Garcia depicts an abstract landscape evoking a serene atmosphere. "The sun king is a representative painting of the king of light," says Ferna...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Paper, Monoprint
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Board, Photographic Paper
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"This piece depicts the beautiful colors and varied textures I found while wandering around in a desert wash," says artist Crystal DiPietro. Capturing a porti...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Resin, Panel
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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"I've always been fascinated by what people see in my paintings," says artist Patrick O'Boyle. Through collage techniques and expressive paintwork, he demonst...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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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...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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Artist Yelitza Diaz displays a modern sculpture of three bronze figures climbing geometric designs. The first figure clings to a circular cavity carved from a...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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The deep blue waters of Lily Lake peek through the trees high in the Sierra Nevada mountains. A winding path weaves between colorful rocks and boulders, guiding...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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