Massachusetts - Paintings
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"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
Artist Comments
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
A graceful nude surrounded by a glowing abstraction by artist Gary Leonard. The warm composition blends in the soft flowing contours of the figure as she move...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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Artist Diana Elena Chelaru displays an expressionist spectacle of blue blossoms. Part of her series of miniature decorative paintings with floral arrangements...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Elizabeth Garat shares a glimpse of a pastoral landscape with an impressionistic approach. "This iconic red barn off of Grand Avenue in the east end of Ojai, California is a favorite scene for me," shares Elizabeth. She beautifully captures the warm sunny day when the golden...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Spray Paint
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
As part of her ongoing GeoHorizon series, artist Lisa Carney explores an abstract landscape. Soft blues with hints of gold layer over a subtly obscured horizo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
It is a quiet evening, reflecting the calm of the day. Soft shades of blue and gray create a serene, expansive landscape. Clouds diffuse the light as darkness...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Cynthia Ligeros expresses abstract prints in various shades of blue. She details feelings through alluring colors and shades. The scene depicts the emergence of an early...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Early 20th Century Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Elley depicts a glade of autumnal aspens in a rustic woodland. Once a year, she takes her fall sojourn to the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains to s...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Different-colored and metallic blue dots define a woman's portrait, the solid background emphasizing her textured form. Artist Hyoungseok Kim painted this pie...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Nancy Hughes Miller presents an impressionist prospect of tranquil wetlands. Vast sky views from the coast provide an endless source of inspiration for...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Fog rolls gently against the steep walls of Big Sur, softening the rugged cliffs. A faint line traces the path of Highway 1 as it winds north from Ragged Poin...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
This painting is part of artist Onelio Marrero's latest series exploring the terrain and geology of the hilly northwest of New Jersey. On his painting hikes, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Symbolic of water's vitality, artist Kira Yustak depicts a sight of hands cupping water from a clear river. She paints the introspective piece with an absorbi...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A cluster of green winter grapes hangs from a single stem, standing out against a stark black background. Each grape displays lif...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The artwork draws inspiration from the energy, diversity, and indomitable spirit of New York City. It showcases the iconic architecture of the metropolis thro...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Vibrant colors spread across one half of this abstract composition, while a thin layer of black dominates the other. Depending on the viewer's perspective, the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Inspired by the old white farmhouses in the countryside, artist Sharon France captures a misty day in rich verdant hues. In this ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Small boats line a harbor in San Sebastian, Spain, their colorful hulls reflecting in the water. The summer sun casts a warm glow over the scene. Impressionis...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Pretty pink petals debut across a hazy green field, hinting at the early stirrings of spring. Artist Drew Noel Marin uses subtle brushwork and a muted palette i...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
In this uplifting garden view, artist Drew Noel Marin combines a bright palette with soft, rhythmic strokes to set a warm summer mood. Orange and pink blossoms ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A dreamlike mountain vista shrouded in mist and drifting light. Atmospheric layers of fog roll over forested hills and snowy valleys, while beams of soft light ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A vivid bouquet of pansies with deep green foliage blooms at the center of the composition. The detailed botanical illustration stands out against a layered bac...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A single orange-red rose blooms vividly against a soft blue-toned background filled with a handwritten script. Subtle gradients bring depth to each petal, highl...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Delicate blue flowers bloom from a central stem, painted with soft gradients and fine detail. Their organic shapes complement the structure of handwritten text ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A single delicate rose, tied with a flowing white ribbon, blooms at the center of the composition. Handwritten text fills the background, creating a layered, in...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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A branch of ripe pomegranates stretches diagonally across a warm, textured background filled with handwritten script. The deep red fruit pops against the soft b...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A goldfinch delicately perches on a flowering branch with vibrant pink blossoms. The bird’s intricate plumage contrasts with the olive-toned background, softl...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Bold strokes capture a partially nude woman against a deep, muted background. Artist Judy Mackey uses minimal detail, intentionally leaving the face blank to ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"The exchanging of information is abstracted with Conversations," states artist Joey Korom. "The painting of course is silent, yet this art conveys much to th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A cozy street in Prague glows with vibrancy after a rainfall. Refreshed leaves adorn the trees, houses exude a renewed radiance, and the wet pavement glistens...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
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
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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This geometric abstract pulses with energy, combining layered tints and shades of red in a rhythmic arrangement of circles and squares. The linear pattern creat...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A cougar gazes upward, its intense eyes locked on a radiant shower of gold. Rich, earthy tones blend seamlessly in the background, highlighting the features o...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Ocean waves crash in warm hues of red and yellow under a violet evening glow in this expressionist seascape by artist George Peebles. He conveys a calm and dr...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Elizabeth Garat paints an inspiring view of the California coast. She references the piece on scenes from an expedition to the beautiful coastal town of Cayucos, California. The stately tree stands alone in the surrounding field, capturing the viewer's attention. Elizabeth fully offers the tranquility of the quiet view.
About the Artist
Growing up in California and Colorado, Elizabeth spent much of her formative years outdoors. “Exposure to nature early on planted the seed of landscape painting in me,†she says. She enjoyed spending time on her grandfather’s sunny sheep ranch and going to the beach with her grandmother. Her grandmother also would bring her to art galleries in Laguna Beach, where she was first introduced to California Impressionism...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"The green and blue hues give a peaceful and comforting feeling to this piece," says artist Janet Hamilton. Janet's ongoing Stripes collection is a heavily te...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Suren Nersisyan depicts the romantic cityscape of Paris. "I love the bridges of this city connecting the banks of the Seine river," shares Suren. He ca...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
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
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic, Board
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Acrylic paints and ink marry into an energetic yet peaceful abstract composition. Deep colors dramatically emerge from a white background, interacting with ea...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
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Part of artist Onelio Marrero's ongoing series featuring museum interiors and gallery-goers. In this piece, Onelio depicts a woman sketching...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A glowing spring sunset along Highway 1 in Big Sur. "I was inspired by the bounty of California coastal wildflowers," says Kajal Zaveri. "They are a treat for...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Two soft pink peonies bloom gracefully in a clear glass vase. Their petals and lush green leaves spill outward, contrasting beautifully with the muted backgro...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist 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
2010s Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Cypress trees and ice plants frame a cove near Monterey, California. The purple and pink flowers add a vibrant touch to the scene, while loose, impressionisti...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Flowers bloom in an urban setting, offering a reprieve from the hustle and bustle. Artist Natalie George captures a patch of florals on a city street in vibra...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A small cluster of houses on a rural road undergoes a radical transformation as geometrical shapes replace familiar forms. While not entirely abstract, the pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary 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
Artist Faye Vander Veer came across this sunny summer moment while traveling in San Francisco. "I was drawn to the contrast be...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"This piece is a powerful depiction of love, friendship, and courage," shares artist Miranda Gamel. A contemporary portrait of a young woman, set in a bright ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Paintings
Oil
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