Massachusetts - Paintings
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic, Board
Artist Comments
Gestural and textured techniques infuse the painting with a delightful sense of organic garden forms. Intricate drawings and lines come to life as acrylics an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
20th Century American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The moon casts a soft glow over the snowy landscape. A jackrabbit’s sudden flight disrupts the stillness of the winter night. Gentle strokes and muted tones e...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Bold geometric shards and planer forms float in space. Solid, angular volumes intersect and overlap with thin, translucent ones. The interplay of light and shad...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A road cuts through a lush orchard, leading to a vast green field in the distance. Artist Janet Dyer discovered this tranquil place while driving in the Frenc...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Pastel
Artist Comments
Artist Elizabeth Garat heralds the transition from summer to fall in a vibrant display of deep and bright hues. "The focal point is a tree along a pathway glo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
The last rays of the sun descend in artist Jesse Aldana's striking realist seascape. He captures the green flash, a notoriously ephemeral moment at sunset. Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
A figure blends into a sea of blues and greens. Bright shapes in yellows, oranges, and pinks provide an intriguing counterpoint to the deeper colors. Artist R...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
1950s Post-Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Linen, Raw Linen, Oil
Artist Comments
"Wild Promises" is part of my circle series. Circles are a powerful inspiration for me. In my work, they symbolize the dynamic and endlessly changing cycles o...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"This was based on a detail from a larger painting," says artist Janet Dyer. "I often take photos of my finished work with my iPad and then section out detail...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A young woman gazes forward with a calm and pleasant demeanor. Soft, muted tones emphasize her delicate features, while shadows add depth to her portrait. The...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Indigo waves churn as triangular forms move through the space. Deep blues and whites swirl together, creating a sense of motion and depth, while bright red acce...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"This is a view from the clearing of an 18th century stone house that belonged to my art professor at Gettysburg," says artist Jay Jensen. "The painting was i...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
1940s American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A pair in a kayak glides through the ocean under a clear blue sky in this realistic piece by artist Jesse Aldana. Calmer waters in the open sea promise a great day under the warm sun as the light glistens on the crashing waves near the shore. A gentle haze glows where mountains peek through the mist. "The bright horizon hints at a future of limitless possibilities."
About the Artist
California artist Jesse Aldana uses the ritual of sunrise and sunset to capture the spirit of the west. Using a hybrid of realist brushwork and an almost surreal absence of humans, Jesse documents residential neighborhoods, main thoroughfares and coastal scenes across the great city of Los Angeles. Reminiscent of Ed Ruscha, Jesse’s work acts as both a record of the current landscape as well as a metaphor for the openness and sense of opportunity that continually draw settlers to the west coast. Jesse says of California, “the sky is an overwhelming presence.†He frames his big sky compositions with narrow palm trees and low-slung buildings at the periphery of the canvas to illustrate the scale of the scene. In doing so, the viewer can begin to appreciate the sentiment of the final frontier. Jesse works from a home studio in Los Angeles using photographs that he takes of the surrounding area as source material. He holds a BA from Brown University and an MFA from The New York Academy of Art. He regularly exhibits at the Beverly Hills Art Show.
Words that describe this painting: kayak, ocean, wave, nature, sports, realism, water, seascape, sea, horizon, boating, oilpaint, seascape, realism, oil painting
Big Blue...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Mandy Main presents an expansive, glowing landscape with an accentuated perspective that pulls the eye deep into the distance. "The impressive momentum...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
1950s Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic, Panel
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Part of her series about the divinatory meanings of the swords tarot cards, artist Rachel Srinivasan paints a minotaur with blades and a caduceus. She feature...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Dyer displays an impressionistic landscape of lush lavender fields in Provence, France. Expressive strokes in bold shades of green and hints of g...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A herd of bison descends a mist-shrouded mountain, embodying majesty and resilience. Erratic brushstrokes and bold applications of paint create a dynamic visu...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A winding trail leads to Carrión de los Condes, capturing a moment along the Camino de Santiago. The journey begins in Frómista and ends in this bustling to...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The ethereal beauty of nature manifests as the warm glow of the sun kisses the water’s surface. Golden hour bathes the landscape in soft, radiant colors, ca...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Loose brushwork and bold palette knife techniques lend an impressionistic quality to this lush bouquet of roses. The rich texture brings the painting to life,...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
An impressionist view inspired by the Great Lakes of North America by artist Valerie Berkely. Using her fingers, Valerie forms a gentle rendering of crashing ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Golden light from the setting sun glows softly on one side of the woods, while the foreground rests in cool shadow. Autumn colors peek through the trees. A wind...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Countless small, multicolored dots form a woman's face, her gaze as captivating as the striking effect of her portrait against the dark background. Artist Hyo...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Naoko Tadotsu displays ethereal expressionism with an image of a blazing tree. The sun sets behind it, giving its silhouette a dark translucent glow. The light reflecting from the river's surface filters through the leaves and twinkles like glass shards. The fiery orange hues against the blue and green accents give the composition warmth and brilliance.
About the Artist
Brilliant prismatic trees radiate in artist Naoko Tadotsu’s expressionist compositions. “I am always in awe of nature, color, and light,†says Naoko. These three facets establish her vibrant works in fluid strokes of vivid hues. Roots of her influence trace back to growing up in Osaka, where these elements were abundant. Naoko migrated to New York where she was immersed and fell in love with the world of art. What was once unexpressed inspiration inevitably translated onto the canvas. Her work often crosses into abstraction, capturing her feelings towards nature and painting it as its own entity. “The trees, like people, show different faces,†adds Naoko. In the same way, her pieces elicit different perspectives from every viewer. All Naoko needs is a portable easel...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Trees burst with charming pink and white leaves under a clear blue sky. They stand beside a pavement, surrounded by vibrant green grass and orange foliage in ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"This is a calf from a herd I met in Pagosa Springs, Colorado," shares artist Heather Foster. "I wanted the bold underpainting to show through and give a dist...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Alana Clumeck demonstrates a contemporary image of a sturdy bison, central to a radiant sunrise. She pulls inspiration from a visit to her native homel...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
Wisconsin’s lakes transform with each season, offering endless inspiration. Each month brings unique light, colors, and textures, creating a constantly shif...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jennifer Ross paints a sunny and cheerful still life of a robin’s nest occupied with three eggs. Nestled within a carefully woven nook of grass and twigs, three blue eggs appear within its dark recesses. The nest is set against a white surface cut by a bright complementing yellow hue. “Robin’s egg blue is one of the most beautiful colors found in nature, and one found on my palette,†says Jennifer.
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 Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Three stylized figures stand against a vibrant orange background. Their animated features and exaggerated use of color infuse the scene with personality and whimsy. Artist John McCabe created this artwork as a promotional poster for the band Good at Rockets' performance at the Orange County Fair in 2024.
About the Artist
Artist John McCabe produces graphic illustrations that take a progressive spin on pop art. He typically takes influence from his music to create vibrant caricatures of people, places, and things significant to the industry. Growing up, one of the highlights for John when buying music is the artwork on the packages. Inspired by that, he created art for his first EP, and every subsequent release includes artwork for each single, plus a front and back cover for the record. "The pieces are normally tied or related to the lyrics of a particular song," shares John. "In the case where I have made a series structured around music, a unique narrative unfolds within each." As imaginative as he is, John usually paints from the island surface of his kitchen or the dining room table. His music studio also doubles as a work area where he does pre-sketches. John has had several profiles from VoyageLA, Shoutout LA, and Queen City Arts and Sounds. His record label has featured his works along with his eclectic music releases.
Words that describe this painting: band, stripes, polka dot, men, trio, small, group, friends, musicians, people, pop, fashion, acrylic painting, orange
Green Room...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A blueberry ice cream cone with chocolate syrup and confetti sprinkles awaits indulgence before it melts. Against the vibrant background, the dessert reveals ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Naturalistic Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Faye Vander Veer depicts a cozy rainy evening in the city. "You can almost hear the sound of the tires as the traffic moves along the wet pavement," says Faye. Drizzly street scenes are among her favorite subjects to portray. She paints reflected headlights and other ambient lighting to give a feeling of warmth and calm.
About the Artist
Artist Faye Vander Veer seeks out moments with engaging narratives and captures them with an impressionist style. Her dramatic use of color, texture, light and shadow lend a glowing quality, creating an energy all their own. While using her own photographs as a general reference, it is her sensory memory of the event and her emotional reaction that is conveyed on the canvas, causing the viewer to be transported to another time and place. “Painting becomes a language I use to express my emotional response to what is before me and share my experience of the subject with others,“ says Faye.
Words that describe this painting: impressionism, cityscape, city, San Francisco, architecture, nocturne, rain, cars, pedestrians, buildings, lights, Mark League, street, road, facade, evening, cab, taxi, street light, oilpaint, reflection, travel, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, blue
Evening Rain...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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