Massachusetts - Paintings
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Artist Guigen Zha paints red lotus flowers under the shining sun. Square blocks of gradient color fill the fragmented scene. He pain...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Doug Cosbie presents a rustic farmstead in a winter landscape with an impressionistic approach. "This scene is typical of the old farms along Hwy 37 along the St Lawrence River," says Doug. The winter sky, at first glance, appears grey and leaden while the snow appears white. On closer inspection, subtle shades of blue, purple, and even pink luster depending on the winter light.
About the Artist
Artist Doug Cosbie presents the vibrancy found in nature with his impressionist, rural architecture centered artwork. Longing to create something that connects with people, Cosbie spent countless years perfecting how he portrays the world on canvas. Within his journey, he studied as an apprentice in the studios of Sam Black and Jack Shadbolt. As a plein air artist, Doug's studio is a portable pochade box...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
An atmospheric seascape captures a dynamic sunset through vivid gradients of orange and yellow stretching across the sky while the ocean glows in deep red. Brig...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Artist Olena Nabilsky draws inspiration from the vast expanse of open space to create a stunning depiction of a rocky valley in ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Inspired by the ocean and the captivating moments of sunrises, artist Olena Nabilsky captures the radiant glow of the clouds. En...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Sunflowers bloom in abundance beneath a blue summer sky dotted with puffy clouds. Lush green leaves frame the golden petals, enhancing their vibrancy. The scene...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
1940s Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
1990s Land Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Heather Foster paints a pair of horses along a road that leads to the Galisteo Dam in New Mexico. "The light was amazing at that time of day," recalls Heather. She combines hues that accentuate the cool shadows and warm colors that were quickly fading with the sun. Masterful plays of shadow and light rule this outback acrylic piece.
About the Artist
Artist Heather Foster captures an enduring image of the West. She paints the dramatic landscapes and stalwart animals she encounters on her adventures to ranches and rodeos. Heather says she has always known she wanted to be an artist. As a child, she spent her weekends and summers riding the bus into Philadelphia to attend art classes at Philadelphia College of Art, Moore College of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Over the years, she's moved around the country quite a bit and done many jobs - everything from driving a pedicab (a giant tricycle that transports passengers) to art restoration and conservation (for one project, she unstretched and then restretched a $17 million painting that would not fit through the door of the buyer's house). The one constant though, no matter where she lived or what side jobs she held, she always made space and time to paint. Today, she works from a home studio in Santa Fe...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Nick Savides captures a sunny afternoon view of West 20th Street from the High Line. He shifts the main focus to the red fire escape...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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On a beautiful sunny morning, sunlight strikes the corner of a quiet stone house. A palm tree rises on the side, its fronds casting delicate shadows across the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A tropical summer unfolds along the banks of a quiet river. Palm trees dot the landscape, their fronds catching the bright sun. The lush foliage reflects on the...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
1910s American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
1930s Post-Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Warm autumn trees glow against the bright blue sky. Sunlight filters through the park, casting long shadows on the ground. A calming stillness settles over the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Bright yellow sunflowers spill from a folded white paper, creating a striking contrast with the dark background. A glass bottle stands at the back, adding an el...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The early evening sunlight casts a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere over the farm. In the background, a farmhouse nestled among trees and haystacks reflects the...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
An expansive abstract view of vast blue rolling hills by artist Alicia Dunn. "I wanted to create a dreamscape that would resemble a landscape, or a landscape ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
"For a few brief moments on the south rim, the morning sun lights up the canyon walls like neon while casting blue shadows into its depths," says artist Cryst...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Fernando Garcia presents a rustic landscape of a midwestern field. He highlights the inclement weather on the plains as the dominating element. "It is ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A lovely group of waterlilies flourishing near a ripple of shallow water enchanted artist Onelio Marrero. He regards himself as an avid observer of nature. He...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Two silhouettes emerge from a colorful background. Scraped outlines define their form, while repeated horizontal lines surround and envelope them. Artist Gena...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Colorful zinnias fill a bright blue mug, each bloom depicted with loose strokes. The vibrant palette and relaxed brushwork create a lively, fresh atmosphere. Ar...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An ostrich glides forward on colorful roller skates, balancing a gramophone, books, and an apple on its back. Headphones rest over its ears, and a carrot dang...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Artist Mark Cudd reflects on his experiences from 1998–1999 through his ongoing series of expressive portraits and symbolic imagery. This piece offers a windo...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Marie-Eve Champagne asks, "Can something broken remain whole?" In this piece, lines connect, disconnect, and reconnect, intertwining strokes through a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Clusters of vibrant geometric shapes and organic forms weave across a deep blue background. Artist Diana Elena Chelaru represents the universe through bold co...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Two horses graze peacefully in a sunlit pasture surrounded by trees and open fields. The morning light creates a glowing outline around their bodies. The scene ...
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
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A luminous view of a pond capturing the gentle ripple of the water. Slender blades of grass emerge, casting reflections on the surface. When asked about his p...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Abstract shapes in shades of black and gray contrast with lighter blues. The line work captures the eye, creating a sense of movement and intrigue within the composition. The soft patches of color provide gentle balance, adding a soothing touch to the piece.
About the Artist
Artist Dorothy Gaziano...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
"Togetherness is a wonderful place to be, and what better reflects a bond of love," says artist Jeff Fleming. He displays a touching portrait of a golden retriever mom affectionately posing with her puppy. Jeff begins with a pencil sketch and applies paint with his fingers, brushes, and string. He drizzles paint in random strokes to create an energetic composition brimming with splashes of color.
About the Artist
Artist Jeff Fleming uses fingerpainting to create exuberant portraits of dogs. Growing up in Southern California, Jeff was first introduced to fingerpainting in kindergarten. He painted through high school and college and won several art awards, including Best of Show in a city wide student competition. After graduating with a degree in journalism and advertising, he went to work as an art director. For the next 40 years, he created print, radio and television ads for a number of top agencies. "After retiring in 2019, the clouds of stress and pressure cleared and allowed me to set my creative energy free," says Jeff. He began developing new techniques focused on the excitement and energy of painting. Today, he uses a variety of methods and tools, including fingerpainting wearing nitrile gloves...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
1950s Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"Being a single father and working a full-time job limits the time I have to paint," shares artist Christopher Garvey. "This...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A mountain goat and its kid stand tall against the rugged peaks of Glacier Park, their thick fur ruffled by the wind. Sunlight catches on their coats. Behind th...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A moody night settles in a marina at Rockport, Massachusetts. Glowing lights dance across the water as dark silhouettes of boats blend into the shadows. One c...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Mandy Main paints a vast Tuscan countryside. A field of red poppies dazzles in the foreground as masses of impossibly bright yellow rapeseed flourish in the background. Mandy paints the nearby hills shrouded in vibrant blues and greens as the far mountains recede into the distance with gray tones. She suggests natural elements throughout the scene with loose brushwork.
About the Artist
Mandy Main is an art historian and landscape painter based in the Southern California desert. She has long been passionate about 19th Century American landscape paintings...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
1960s Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Potted plants and flowers decorate the sun-washed white buildings of Estepona, Spain. The streets exude an idyllic and peaceful atmosphere, portrayed with sof...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
While walking along a street, artist Patrick O'Boyle noticed the shimmer of lights and colors bouncing off a puddle. Inspired, he turned this moment into a se...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
New Jersey artist Brian McCarthy grew up in a rural area near the New York border, where grazing animals were a common sight. In this oil painting, he capture...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The title of this painting expresses artist Onelio Marrero's observations of people sitting alone in restaurants and cafes. In this case, a woman waits agains...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A vibrant sky shifts rapidly over sparkling water, turning the coastal scene into a radiant realm. The composition evokes serenity and a deep exploration of t...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Elizabeth Garat paints a dramatic view of the sky above the vast ocean's choppy waters and distant coastal islands. The brilliant rays of the sun illum...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Archival Ink
Artist Comments
Zinnia seeds planted in late spring bloom into vibrant flowers in midsummer. They attract many pollinators, among them are goldfinches. The painting depicts t...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Soft grays, wisps of blue, and glimmers of gold leaf suggest a dreamlike threshold between Earth and sky. Inspired by the Kármán Line—the boundary where our...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An expansive sky streaked with ethereal white clouds suggests both movement and depth. In the foreground, textured rocks and lush greenery contrast beautifull...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A soft mist drapes over the narrow streets of a traditional Vietnamese town, muting the colors of weathered buildings with faded shutters and moss-covered tiles...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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