Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
"This dynamic abstract commands the viewer's presence," states artist Gena Brodie Robbins. "Two figures stand in the late a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A stunning gradation of cream to brilliant and deep red cascades gently in this charming abstract landscape. Part of artist Janet Hamilton's series that utili...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
An orange diagonal line crosses over a purple background, symbolizing a Chinese character that means "human." It conveys that individuals require a support sy...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"Our decades of disregard for Mother Nature have begun to catch up with us in climate change," says artist Karen Hansen. "One of the harrowing results has bee...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Lavender, blue, and magenta blend into a mesmerizing array of colors. Varied in size, the cells spread spontaneously, creating an illusion of movement. The ar...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An abstract garden exists at the crossroads of reality and imagination, where colorful flowers stretch across aqua and green fields. Paint drips suggest dista...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A monochromatic portrayal of the northern lights reveals a symphony of traveling lines flowing through a dark sky. The moon blends with the dancing lights. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
Splash and drips of paint represent nature in this abstract floral landscape. It features neutral colors of taupe, white, and yellow, with pops of red. The ar...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
While walking along a street, artist Patrick O'Boyle noticed the shimmer of lights and colors bouncing off a puddle. He transformed this observation into shap...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Gentle, ethereal abstract painting in soft pink hues. "The romance of pink - the whisper of a blush, rose petals scattered on the tabletop surrounding a bouqu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An atmospheric landscape defined by soft, rolling fog over a velvet green field. In the foreground, the suggestion of a curving road leads the eye to the hori...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Painting what he calls Architectural Abstractions, artist Craig Rouse imagines a minimalist setting of geometric shapes. He constru...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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 - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Fluid forms suggest a bird-like image soaring above the earth. Amidst the flat white space, the red and black cells impart a feeling of spontaneity and moveme...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Ronda Waiksnis presents an abstract view of a winding stream that implies a feeling of nostalgia. "In this piece, I've appl...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
An abstract display of leaf-like tendrils layered in vibrant pinks, purple, and blue, with hints of yellow and green. "This painting is part of a series based...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Morgan Fite utilizes palette knives to create subtle, feathery layers in this abstract piece. "I was inspired by the olive tree, an unexpected evergreen whose fruit, much like us, undergoes immense crushing and pressing in order to produce its cherished oil."
About the Artist
Abstract artist and Tennessee-native Morgan Fite paints delicate compositions that allude to natural forms and changing light. She paints with neutral tones and feathery brushstrokes that give her art its soft and dreamlike quality. She is inspired by her travels and cites the earthy tones of Central Africa and the textures of Roman architecture as particularly influential. For each piece, she begins her process by selecting a color palette from her collection of flowers and rocks. Throughout her portfolio, Morgan strives to make art that invites, moves, and inspires.
Words that describe this painting: evergreen, abstract, neutral, peaceful, nature, soft, minimal, dark, simple, winter, muted, ethereal, monochrome, atmospheric, dawn, palette knife, oilpaint, abstract, nature, oil painting, green
Olive Press...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A minimalist abstract piece employs the drip painting technique to evoke the gentle essence of winter. The layers of acrylic in muted blue tones exude a sooth...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Craig Rouse depicts a simplified abstract environment expressed with a limited color palette. Part of his NAR series, meanin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Bold contrasts of red, black, and pale gray form a striking geometric composition that balances structure with spontaneity. At its center, a silver-leaf squar...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Kajal Zaveri presents a beautiful, soothing abstract in bold shades of blue. A sense of calm reflection and meditativ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
Artist Comments
Artist Patrick Duffy uses abstraction to create a dialogue between the imagination and remove the limiting barriers of distance and dimension. He cleverly use...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
"An artwork can influence the mood of any space, and this painting sets a calm atmosphere," says artist Ronda Waiksnis. A trailing, serene path meanders throu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A modernist abstraction drawing on elements of an open and welcoming landscape and big sky. "This piece possesses a clean geometric structure with a perceived...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Linear details enclose a patterned grid of circular shapes in artist Terri Bell's abstract piece. Neutral colors, accented with red and blue, translate geomet...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles presents an abstract seascape with tonal hues of blue and white. A spectacle of subtle colors and a special place to gather your thought...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Karen Hansen plays with earthy colors and lavender hues to create a conceptual abstract piece. Its purpose is to serve as a visual tool for meditation,...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Patrick O'Boyle paints distinct swatches of deep purple and maroon on a pastel pink background. He builds an abstract view of an aerial landscape in intense strokes and colors. He references vertical photography...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
The painting exudes playfulness with its energetic application of fluorescent colors. The overlapping strokes of green, yellow, and pink create a lively compo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"When we rise above ourselves, our souls also rise and begin an arduous venture which leads to the fulfillment of our innate potential," states artist Shyun S...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
"Summertime, lunch, a martini, and swim time are the main elements of this piece," shares artist Rebecca Klementovich. "It reminds me of the South of France." Earthy greens provide a balanced backdrop to the bright teal of the lake while hints of red, orange, and pink pop throughout the mountainside and valley. "Another inspiration I had was to imagine Picasso or Matisse finishing up a little plein air session before heading back to Paris," quips Rebecca. "Either way, the warm colors, and the lake were my main focus."
About the Artist
Artist Rebecca Klementovich paints expressionist views of the New England landscape. Merging her lifelong interest in fashion, she co-founded the group Femme Fatales of the North. "We are painting in gowns on the tops of mountains and slapping paint on canvases," says Rebecca. "We are an example of who the northern women are as artists." Her colorful palette and gestural style draw influence from her long career in the fashion world. Rebecca studied fashion illustration at FIT in New York and worked as a textile designer and art director for over twenty years. After leaving New York, she moved to northern New Hampshire near Mount Washington. "The mountains are nostalgic and lyrical, and this greatly affected my landscapes." Today, she spends many hours observing the fields, forest and sky, and the changing seasons.
Words that describe this painting: lake, mountains, country, France, Europe, summer, vacation, travel, valley, water, hill, abstract, landscape, abstract, landscape, acrylic painting, green
Lake Swim...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Geometric Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Natalie George demonstrates an abstract expression of an abundant garden with clouds of flowers. Vibrant specks of magenta and orange hues flow in vigo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Hamilton displays a vibrant and energetic abstract with defined vertical lines crossed with subtle horizontal lines. "This piece was created using many layers of oil paint," says artist Janet Hamilton. Her process involves stacking paint carefully into lines using palette knives. Janet blends, scrapes, and repositions the paint in a harmonious manner. She reveals a color...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Courtney Jacobs presents a vibrant abstract with fluorescent hues. Bright shades of yellow, green, and red create a dynamic and energetic atmosphere to...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Dorothy Dunn presents an enchanting array of autumnal tones. Vibrant reds, oranges, and purples capture the essence of cool days, spectacular sunsets, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Gary J. Noland Jr. unveils an enthralling abstract piece dominated by black and white strokes. He combines two of his signature series to create this captivating composition. Gary creates tension by applying a brightly colored grid to a muted surface that is scrapped, scratched, and sanded to reveal what lies beneath.
About the Artist
Artist Gary Noland Jr. creates expressive abstracts with rich colors, splashes, and mark-making. “I create layers that are then scraped, scratched, and sanded to give a glimpse of what lies beneath the surface,†says Gary. Artistically inclined at a young age, Gary was inspired to pursue his creativity after winning a poster-making contest in the first grade. Later, he completed his Master of Fine Arts at the University of Kentucky, fully realizing his dynamic abstractions. Gary worked in quality departments of various manufacturing plants—their floors layered with paint and tape that had been scratched or worn down over many years—became a key influence of his distinctive style. Today, his process begins with images of old floors...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A modern abstract mixing painterly brushwork with clean geometric linework in flowing blues, green and white. Artist Paul Kirley describes the works as "shard...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Hamilton depicts an intricately textured abstract painting with rich gradations of color. She paints indigo and beige stripes, creating bands of...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
From my series called Lessons from Winter, inspired by my process of embracing the beauty, mystery, and warmth of the coldest and darkest season of the year.<...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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