Massachusetts - Paintings
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A nude female figure floats serenely above the earth, warmed by the glowing lava from deep within the core. Her calm expression and relaxed posture contrast w...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Bold teal and fiery red command attention against the earthy white background. Layers of distressed detailing add a rustic feel to the piece. The abstract des...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A woman sits outside a Philadelphia bistro, reading her book. The bright morning light shines through the establishment's windows, revealing a glimpse of its i...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A river gorge reflects the calm colors of the expansive sky filled with soft, billowy clouds. Distant hills lining the horizon fade into mist. A dreamy atmosp...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A nude woman reclines, bathed in soft light against a dark green backdrop. Subtle brushstrokes accentuate the contours of her body, creating a sense of depth ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
Sunlight filters through the arches of a hidden courtyard in Seville, casting dappled shadows on the foliage and potted plants. The warm tones of the building...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Tall, dark evergreens border a winding dirt path that cuts through lush fields. A recent storm cleared the air, leaving it fresh and still. Softly-colored cloud...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Palm and oak trees create a vibrant forest scene. The sun filters through the foliage and casts dappled light on the ground. Bright reds and yellows highlight...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Ruth LaGue presents an impressionist black barn with a prominent pink roof. Inspired by the shapes and patterns of the landscape, she draws the viewer'...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Vibrant blues and greens create a dreamy forest scene. A winding trail cuts through the tall, dark trees, leading to a clearing bathed in light. Pops of warm ...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Shuxing Fan paints alluring florals in shades of lilac, blue, yellow, and white. He fixes them on a contrasting chic gray ce...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Sunlight filters through lush foliage, casting dappled light on the river in Estella, Spain. Earthy tones define the rustic buildings lining the riverbank whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A warm impressionist still life of pink peonies against a pink backdrop. "Soft, happy colors are what I envisioned," says artist Judy Mackey. "I created the u...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The painting features three roses in different stages of growth, from bud to full bloom. Their delicate colors and realistic detail capture their natural beau...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A robin lifts its wings, absorbed in the quiet, timeless work of building a home. The soft, dreamlike background, touched with hints of green, suggests the firs...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A serene landscape at dusk captures a tranquil river winding through a lush environment. The vast sky, filled with soft, stormy clouds, enhances the atmosphere....
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A colorful scene of a busy street in San Jose, Costa Rica on a hot January morning. "One of the fascinating things about San Jose is the contrasts between the old and the new," says artist Leroy Burt...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
1950s Post-Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The rear arbor and limestone pond of a historic mansion in Ringwood located in northern New Jersey. On the upper tier of the arb...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A playful interaction between shapes and colors in nature unfolds in this fantastical landscape. Two predominant areas of light create a silhouette, casting o...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"Monterey Bay is one of many iconic spots in California where the Pacific Ocean meets the majestic cliffs," shares artist John Jaster. "It is a wildly beautif...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
20th Century American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
The horizontal shadows, when paired with the vertical cliffs and wayward grasses, create a pleasantly complex sight on the Airport Mesa Trail in Sedona. The d...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A cat with striking blue eyes crouches against a vibrant yellow background. Bold, thick black lines outline its body, giving it a playful, cartoonish feel. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A Massachusetts park in winter is reimagined with vibrant color and expressive brushstrokes. The cool-toned palette predominates, while the use of color adds ...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Faye Vander Veer presents an old white shingled farmhouse with a tin roof. The piece evokes a strong sense of nostalgia that reminds of simpler times b...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Ruth LaGue paints a lone boat on still ocean waters. The watercraft drifts along unperturbed, barely creating ripples on the surface. Using a palette k...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Colorful houses sit at the edge of a lake, with a pink boat anchored nearby. The greens and blues of the summer sky reflect on the still water. Artist John Jaster's choice of a bright color palette creates a lively and inviting atmosphere.
About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
Part of Heidi Hybl's ongoing series on birds in flight, this artwork captures a flock mid-flight. Their bold, abstract forms contrast with the soft background...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Fascinated by the birds that soar over her Big Sur home, artist Heidi Hybl paints an abstract depiction of their migration. Their bold forms contrast the soft...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A lone figure in a kimono crosses a picturesque bridge within the Daigoji Temple grounds in Kyoto, Japan. Autumn leaves float gently on the tranquil pond, sho...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The serene waters, colorful trees, and majestic mountains contribute to the enchanting ambiance of Lake Tahoe. The vibrant hues and rich texture capture the s...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The sea exudes an atmosphere of comfort and peace at sunset. The water mirrors the glorious colors of the sky, creating a captivating display of light. The re...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A winding path leads through a vibrant green meadow, with rugged mountains rising beneath a dramatic sky. Inspired by a summer trip to Ashcroft for plein air ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
A stylized portrait of a woman emerges from a stark black background. Colorful dots construct her face and upper body, forming subtle contours and shadows tha...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Early 20th Century Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
An abstract artwork blending textures and colors captures the balance between calm and vibrancy. Vibrant reds, blacks, and blues accentuate the muted grays an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant swaths of blue and purple over a soft yellow ground. Artist Joey Korom says he envisioned a sort of competition ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A purple Siamese cat sits upright against a vibrant turquoise background filled with coneflowers. Artist Jessica JH Roller emphasizes the similarity of forms ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
1950s Post-Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 1900s American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A peeled orange bursts with color against a dynamic blue background. The bold brushstrokes create a lively dance of texture, capturing the zest and freshness ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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