Massachusetts - Paintings
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This artwork captures the hot, dry atmosphere of the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia. Rustic barns and copper-colored fields stand beneath a cloudless, viv...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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A textured peony bloom unfolds in expressive, layered brushstrokes. Soft white, lavender, and blue petals exude grace, while warm yellows and pinks light up t...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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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
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A rare sight of snow covers the iconic Big Sur coastline on an evening of beauty and calm. Twinkling stars and the moon punctuate the sky, creating a display ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The painting depicts a quintessential view of Portland, Maine's Old Port. Fishing boats are moored in the harbor, their reflections dancing on the serene blue...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Samuel Pretorius depicts a leisurely walk in Mariatorget Park, Stockholm, on a slow Tuesday noon. Heavy branches droop ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A vibrant abstract in hues of red, pink, orange, yellow, and blue by artist Patrick O'Boyle. "I paint with an acrylic wash establishing shapes, color & textur...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A figure reclines on her stomach, gazing down at the floor in comfort. Soft light accentuates the gentle curves of her form, while the background highlights t...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Canvas
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Artist Joey Korom expresses a modern abstraction of the changing colors of October. The yellow-orange field suggests autumn, specifically the middle period of...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Nicole Lamothe creates a simple yet striking composition of velvety red roses in a clear glass vase. A single petal falls to the table, directing the e...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Artist Kip Decker paints an expressionist seascape showing sailboats with colorful masts by the harbor. The sails flutter along the wind as the race is about ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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"While both very large and very strong, Fritz was a very timid dragon," says artist Andrea Doss. "He was afraid of everything, from the shadows of tree branch...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
The vibrant colors in this piece highlight a dynamic interplay of orange and green hues, evoking freshness and vitality. It captures the essence of abundance ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Afternoon light pours over a rural landscape, illuminating a house and surrounding greenery. Cool shade spreads across the lawn, adding depth to the scene and...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Glaciers recede, transforming the land and forming a cold river. Amidst the thawing ice, verdant life emerges and survives. Artist Jason Astorquia created the...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Sunlight bathes a traditional adobe courtyard with a kiva fireplace at the center. Hollyhocks, ristas, and lupine add pops of color against the neutral garden...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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"A panther in space, now that's out of this world," says artist Miranda Gamel. She depicts a surrealist image of the ebony fe...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Canvas
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Artist Robert Hofherr rendered a colorful view of autumn wood in a Fauvist lens. With simplified details, the interplay of line, color, and texture creates vi...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Houses take on geometric forms, with a single illuminated window adding a touch of charm to the title. The scene evokes an imaginative nighttime world, blendi...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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In his signature style, artist John Jaster paints this famous tree in Pebble Beach, California. Overlooking Carmel Bay, The Lone Cypress...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Onelio Marrero captures a gentle moment of a Hasidic mother and her child enjoying the surf as the tide rolled in. While out on the New Jersey seashore...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Three colorful and delectable cupcakes stand in a row. A carrot-flavored one entices on the left. In the middle, a blue-iced delight boasts a cherry on top of...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Orange and red trees embrace the mountains in Mount Washington Valley, creating a bold, expressive display of autumn hues. The moon casts a gentle glow over t...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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In artist John Jaster's impressionist piece, a brilliant red barn stands in a lush wheat field. It dwarfs in comparison to the two towering trees neighboring it. The bright sunlight reflects the scene in a still pond skirted by wild grasses and reeds. Thin wispy clouds stream along the sky in the fair weather.
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 may seem unrelated, John says...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A gentle touch, a delicate figure, a woman glows under a warm dappled ray of sunlight. "I especially enjoyed painting all of the beautiful colors in this scene," artist Sherri Aldawood says about capturing her model Alana, posing in a garden one spring morning.
About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil to extend the drying time.
Words that describe this painting: portrait, woman, figure, figurative, Arizona, southwest, garden, nature, outdoors, spring, flowers, floral, John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla, impressionism, female, romantic, impressionism, people, oil painting, green
Alana in the Flower Garden...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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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
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Artist Shela Goodman presents a birch tree by the roadside bursting with fall colors. "Birch trees with their white bark, black m...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic, Board
Early 20th Century Fauvist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Living on a wooded five-acre parcel with a stream running through it, artist Peg Belcastro depicts the greenbriars growing along the water. They remain green ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Stripes of bold and neutral colors alternate across this modern abstract painting. The composition feels both structured and spontaneous. This is the first pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A cherub statue and a sliced pear rest among vibrant purple flowers and lush leaves. The warm, earthy soil complements the greenery. Artist Sherri Aldawood pa...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Bright wildflowers bloom in the foreground while the waves crash against the cliffs in the distance. The sky, painted in soft blues and whites, merges seamles...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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The scene features vast open fields, mountains, and a horizon. Distant rolling sky and sweeping clouds capture the beauty of changing weather patterns. Shrubs...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Artist Gary Leonard juxtaposes a realistic figure clothed in a floral dress against a dreamy background that hints at a wild garden. The spotlight heightens her reserved gesture and timid expression while giving her skin a soft glow. Shadows on her face, neck, and body create a striking contrast to the lighter tones of the composition. "This work creates an atmosphere of calm, blending the woman's soft countenance and pastel greens of nature. "
About the Artist
Through composition, color, texture and more, Gary Leonard celebrates beauty. His works start with the subject, but then he lets the work evolve into a more complex composition. Oftentimes, he enjoys merging figures with abstract images and varying textures. He hopes that his works will leave the viewer with a sense of warmth and peace. When he's not making art, he enjoys listening to music and learning how to play the piano.
Words that describe this painting: figurative, figure, people, woman, fashion, standing, peaceful, oilpaint, dreamy, vertical, realism, people, realism, oil painting, beige
In the Calm...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Boats rest gently in the harbor of a quaint fishing village in Nova Scotia. Cozy homes and shacks dot the coastline, their windows glowing warmly in the fadin...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Naturalistic Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Board
1920s Post-Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Canvas
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The vibrant sky transitions from yellow to orange as the sun sets. Dark purple hills contrast the colorful horizon. A river flows through the scene, reflectin...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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A dainty rose exudes a strong and feminine aura. Its petals draw the gaze in, revealing more detail as they converge toward the center. Bronze and gold highlights enhance the neutral tones of the flowers, bringing depth and warmth to the painting.
About the Artist
Artist Nava Lundy crafts impressionist paintings that radiate delicate feminine charm, characterized by romantic and textured elements. Focused on achieving depth and dimension, Nava applies impasto layers with a palette knife. With a touch of gold present in nearly all her pieces, her paintings shimmer with a luminous and dreamlike quality. "My goal is to have the viewer see the depth of color I see and to rethink the mundane by elevating it through the exploration of subtlety and turning up its volume at just the right points," says Nava. Her creative journey took a transformative turn at 16 when a teacher's encouragement led her to discover her artistic voice. She then pursued a BFA degree in painting. Nava works in her cluttered home studio, accompanied by her two dogs and occasionally music or podcasts. Beyond art, she spends quality time with her family and rescue hounds and enjoys her alone time in the morning with a strong cup of coffee and a workout.
Words that describe this painting: rose, floral, flower, bronze, gold, neutral, dramatic, metallic, petals, flora, modern , acrylic painting, beige
The Bronze Goddess...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Ruth LaGue paints a pastoral landscape with a white barn partially concealed by trees. Inspired by the shapes and patterns of a field of flowers, Ruth ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Naturalistic Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
Artist Pat Doherty serves a still-life of a chocolate sundae next to a raspberry swirl cupcake—a perfect Sunday morning treat. "I draw on my experience as ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Craig Rouse paints a simplified abstract environment composed of angled structures. Part of his NAR series, meaning No Assem...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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In a beautiful, sunlit garden, a young woman immerses herself in the world of literature. Surrounded by flowers, she enjoys the company of words. Bathed in a hazy glow, the scene exudes a timeless and romantic aura.
About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Surrealist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
In this large composition, artist John Diehl crafts a monolithic piece using the Pythagorean theorem and advanced light-absorbing paint. While its elegance is...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Joyanna Margo painted this abstract floral bouquet after reading “Where the Crawdads Sing.†Though different from the book's setting, the marsh nea...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Portraying the Serralves Art Museum in Porto, Portugal, artist Zeynep Genc captures its unique design, emphasizing its beauty, fluidity, and harmony within it...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A spring thaw creates a stream tumbling down the side of snow-covered mountains. Red flowers bloom among the rocks and trees, bringing warmth to the scene. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Shadows of tall, slender trees rise from the darkness. A subtle ray of moonlight illuminates the landscape, casting a delicate glow that contrasts against the...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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