Massachusetts - Mixed Media

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Artist Roman Antopolsky demonstrates a gestural abstract with elements of minimalism. Blocks of color permeate the division of...

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A dancing lady throws her arms in the air with fervor in artist Libby Ramage's mixed-media piece. The work expresses the exuberance of a young girl in a flowi...

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Part of Libby's ongoing series of intricate collages inspired by relatable family memories and personal artifacts. She explains of this piece, "I transferred ...

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This abstract piece showcases a dynamic array of colors, textures, and finishes. Depending on the viewing angle and time of day, it captures and reflects light in multiple ways, imbuing it with a sense of movement. Artist Jennifer Hanson...

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Pink and red poppies share a whimsical dance within the green vase. The use of thick paint and delicate gold leaf adds a layer of richness to the still-life p...

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Artist Gail Ragains captures a model mid-pose, depicting her figure with a blend of collage papers, acrylic glazes, and oil pastels. The vibrant color combina...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz demonstrates a modern piece of a figure seated on a circle with minimalist elements. She creates a new discourse with geometric structures...

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Artist Alana Clumeck created this painting as a symbolic depiction of her experiences in the first few weeks of the COVID-19 shut...

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The composition weaves elements of nature and psychology with paint and twigs forming a nest. A collage of hand-painted maps decorating the surface of the egg...

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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.

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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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Artist Diana Elena Chelaru depicts three expressionist female figures in a wavy dance. Their flowing dresses burst into a joyous explosion of blue flowers. She achieves a unique consistency through dripped and dried enamel paint layered with acrylics. Diana patterns fine pointillism details for more playful elements.

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Artist Diana Chelaru paints colorful expressionist interpretations of human emotion. “Art is a means of communication, it is how I express my thoughts, hopes, regrets, and joys,” says Diana. She experiments with working on large-scale paintings using the visual language of form, lines, and color to create compositions that exist only in her imagination. Growing up in Romania, she draws inspiration from Byzantine mosaics as well as Gustav Klimt’s subject matter and use of decorative patterns. She received her BFA in Painting from George Enescu Art University and finished her MA in Art History from Queens College. Diana simply goes with the flow rather than dwelling on the formulaic process. It all depends on how and what she feels at the moment. She indulges in music while she creates her work.

Words that describe this painting: patterns, dance, music, figurative, figure, expressionism, movement, wind, Klimt, people, women, eyes, mixed media, pointillism, drip, flowers, fashion, friends, dress, celebration, expressionism, people, mixed media artwork, blue

Beach Dancers...

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A man collaged out of sheet music sings loudly in a visual stream of maps. His animal companion howls a silent tune. Artist Libby R...

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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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Strong simple shapes create a figurative abstract in artist Gail Ragains's piece. An impression of a nude woman sits on a stool with her back hunched in conte...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz presents a clay figure standing with one foot on a wooden ledge. The olive green base complements the bronze finish of the lone nude. Yeli...

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Combining handmade paper with old postcard ephemera, artist Libby Ramage demonstrates a modern abstract piece. She forms whimsica...

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"This piece depicts the endless world of color and inspiration, created by the force within us all," says artist Miranda Gamel. A pop art-style portrait of a roaring tiger with a glowing pink crown. Surrounded by fluid swirls of color and drips of paint. "Loud, vibrant, alive. The love for life will melt into the air and fill your lungs."

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The daughter of two artists, Miranda Gamel grew up with artistic aspirations. “When I was young, I couldn’t imagine that I would be anything else… it only seemed natural,” she says. She further developed her skills with her teachers (and fellow UGallery artists) John and Elli Milan. Miranda’s paintings exist on the edge of the surreal and the fantastical while remaining grounded in human emotion. Each painting, through its dynamic imagery, conveys the spirit embodied by the composition’s subject. Miranda’s ultimate goal is to portray each individual “being their true, raw, authentic self.”

Words that describe this painting: urban, tiger, wildlife, Dimitra Milan, animal, big cat, fierce, colorful, vibrant, street art, pop art, king, crown, animals, pop, representational, mixed media artwork, pink

His Majesty...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz sculpts one man on a pedestal and another man dangling from it, trying to climb. She proposes a new concept wh...

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The man and woman, accompanied by the multiple distinct images in this composition, convey a narrative of elusive love. Where does one find it? Do people seek...

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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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A modern abstraction mixing organic and hard-edge surfaces, in soft blues and white and bold black. "Once Upon a Time is a bit whimsical - a story being told,...

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In this piece, artist Libby Ramage utilizes torn wine labels to define the two figures and their clothing. "A mother is scolding her child for the pile of torn paper at her feet while a guilty bunny in the lower right corner sneaks away," Libby explains of this playful collage.

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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, bunny, mother, child, figurative, family, folk art, people, representational, primitive, mixed media artwork, beige

Bad Bunny...

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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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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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This natural landscape echoes the spirit of the fall season through its lush tones of green, gold, and burnt umber. The painting serves as a celebration of na...

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“This painting was inspired by love and gift-giving," says artist Linda Shaffer. "When we love someone we like to give them pre...

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Fields of color map out artist Terri Bell's colorful abstract piece. The composition combines grid-like structures and segments contrasting with organic shape...

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Margriet Hogue paints a black tree over a lively collaged composition. Birds nest within its meager branches. Margriet affixes pages from various materials t...

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Three songbird eggs lay nestled in a meticulously woven nest of twigs, delicately adorned with fragments of sheet music. A precursor to the melodies that the ...

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Artist Gail Ragains' work blurs the line between abstraction and the human figure through gestural, intuitive brushwork and linework. She captures her model's...

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A vibrant mixed media painting in turquoise, blues, neutrals, and red, with hand-printed paper and original images embedded into the layers of paint. "This pa...

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"Distant" is part of my newest series of mixed media works. I meticulously hand cut from vintage paper. The work is collage and thread on heavy weight paper, ...

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Inspired by the sunset, artist Linda Shaffer captures the stunning colors and tranquil essence of the moment in her artwork. She creates a vibrant and multila...

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Artist Lee Smith presents a mischievous-looking rabbit in the act of running away. She leaves out the pursuer from the composition, allowing the viewer to create their own narrative. Bold black linework with strategically placed teal accents outlines the patterned golden hues of the charming hare. The gray background allows the subject to take center stage, enhanced with a complex system of white tick marks, which add interest and help create the feeling of action and motion.

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Artist Lee Smith combines abstract, expressionist, and gritty contemporary art in her work. “My style is greatly influenced by years spent in CGI production and an unapologetic love for the daily comics,” says Lee. As a keen observer, she finds her inspiration in the social aspects of life. Her work represents human emotions and portrays these emotions by illustrating the animal world, often using those popular companions—cats and dogs. In her long professional career, Lee has worked as a newspaper layout artist, a visual merchandising specialist, a freelance graphic artist, a technical illustrator, and an art director. Lee retired from the corporate world ten years ago to concentrate on her art career. “Although I studied art in college, I prefer to describe myself as 'self-taught.' Years of irreplaceable hands-on experience have provided an extensive and invaluable continuing education in the arts,” says Lee. When building her current home in Oregon, she added a small studio that she keeps organized and clutter-free. She wears her trusty paint-covered denim overall when working, and typically listens to audiobooks or podcasts. “I have dozens of paintbrushes in cans all over the studio, but I have only about 10 favorites that I always use.”

Words that describe this painting: rabbit, bunny, grin, teeth, eyes, pattern, running, run, leap, leaping, animal, ears, feet, legs, jack rabbit, mixed media, playful, animals, mixed media artwork, grey

The Getaway...

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An enthralling view of the Red Mountain Pass during the fall season displays rich hues of greens and yellows. The dark, shifting clouds and turning aspens add...

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Set against a deep blue background, cut-outs of the sky, a tree, and the moon's surface are enclosed within a strip of paper and geometric-shaped thread. The ...

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Artist Nava Lundy pictures an impressionist display of a tranquil waterlily pond. "The heart is believed to connect the physical and the spiritual world and p...

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"This modern abstract painting is an ode to the square," shares artist Terri Bell. Multi-colored squares outlined in black dance on top of a gray background, ...

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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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"This piece was inspired by the dramatic approach and climb up one of my favorite mountains in southern Utah," says artist Crystal DiPietro. Sharing her depic...

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Agata describes this atmospheric painting as the feeling of waking up early to the quiet delight of orange morning light and unexpected fog. She played with d...

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A delicate tangle of fern fronds and forest ephemera rests gently atop a richly layered encaustic background, evoking the quiet mystery of a shaded woodland flo...

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Artist Yelitza Diaz presents a bronze-painted figure balancing itself on a round structure encrusted in a patina-like texture. Inspired once again by minimalism, she considers the possibility of contradicting the style by including something more in the discourse—in this case, the human being as a universal man...

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Artist Human Yelitza Diaz demonstrates two figures, one helping the other climb a white wooden structure. She creates the figures with resin and paints their ...