Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Pop Art Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Gold Leaf
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Expressive strokes suggest a landscape teeming with beautiful foliage. A quiet waterway reflects the colors of the hopeful sky. A vibrant palette and various ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Gradients of gray and indigo blue form a rhythmic apattern, capturing the feeling of a nighttime sea. Applied using drywall knives, the thick layers of paint ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil Crayon
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Inspired by the sky after a rainstorm, this artwork captures the moment when the sun begins to emerge from behind the clouds. Metallic silver blends seamlessl...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist George Peebles demonstrates realistic thoughts transforming into abstract imagery. Breathtaking combinations of brilliant gradients map out the entire ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Joey Korom manifests an abstract vision of autumn in this dominantly pastel work. He executes the piece with two main colors, light blue, and sand. Prominent ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Rustic grasses and a tranquil lakeside, set against distant skies, inspire this painting. Earthy browns, deep greens, and soft blues blend with warm golds to ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This abstract painting captures a serene view where muted greens, browns, and grays blend to create a contemplative mood. Expressive, textured brushstrokes su...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Panel
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An abstract meadow unfurls with a striking balance of various shades of blue. Pops of orange complement the scene. The interplay of colors creates a dynamic s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Glaciers stand still, weaving into the vast expanse of the sky and reflecting in icy waters while breaking apart slowly. Artist Jason Astorquia explores clima...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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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 - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Joey Korom paints a green abstract composition. He combines unconventional shapes to give the work multiple layers. "Subtle collisions suggest parts of...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Bold teal and fiery red command attention against the earthy white background. Layers of distressed detailing add a rustic feel to the piece. The abstract des...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant swaths of blue and purple over a soft yellow ground. Artist Joey Korom says he envisioned a sort of competition ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Part of Heidi Hybl's ongoing series on birds in flight, this artwork captures a flock mid-flight. Their bold, abstract forms contrast with the soft background...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Fascinated by the birds that soar over her Big Sur home, artist Heidi Hybl paints an abstract depiction of their migration. Their bold forms contrast the soft...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Ronda Waiksnis presents an abstract landscape with soft neutral tones. She paints with expressive strokes, capturing the essence of spring with minimal representation. “In this painting, I’ve put together subtle but energetic colors with bold painterly brushstrokes for a lively view,†says Ronda. The clouds float through the sky, adding to the landscape’s movement.
About the Artist
Ronda Waiksnis captures abstracted, atmospheric movement through her direct application painting process. Rarely using brushes, she applies heavy layers of paint with large palette knives and other tools, shifting the oil paint instinctively. Ronda is inspired by her natural surroundings and strives to capture the mood of any given day. The artist uses muted earth tones and receding horizon lines to demonstrate depth, conveying the transient sky or evanescent reflections in water with expressive feeling. Ronda aims to make art that is emotive and visceral, organic and unrefined. She is passionate about the endless possibilities for innovation that being an artist offers.
Words that describe this painting: landscape, nature, abstract, expressive, river, spring, season, clouds, sky, movement, palette knife, water, reflection, abstract, nature, oil painting, grey
Spring Path...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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An abstract artwork blending textures and colors captures the balance between calm and vibrancy. Vibrant reds, blacks, and blues accentuate the muted grays an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A turquoise gradient lays out the canvas in artist Sarah Parsons' abstract landscape. She paints the feeling of cool grass on bare feet and the crisp end of s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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The setting sun cuts through a bank of afternoon cloud cover, casting heavenly light on the earthy landscape. The far horizon comes into sight with a whisper ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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With this painting, Ronda returned to the same composition as her piece "A Landscape's Plan," however, she mirrored the scene to study the changing lighting c...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Simple, organic shapes define this abstract work, with irregular circles and squares forming a fragmented grid-like pattern. Muted tones pulse within the bifu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A swirling mosaic of colors flows across a diptych, forming an image of a vibrant sky. Directional brushstrokes, similar to the style of Van Gogh, infuse the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
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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
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Wood, Oil
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Part of artist Mark Risius's Woven collection, this piece combines several larger paintings cut into strips and woven over a hand-built wood frame. In colors ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This piece reimagines autumn in a forest with expressive strokes and shapes, leaning toward an abstract interpretation. Bold colors convey the vibrant spirit ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The piece explores the concept of not seeing the forest for the trees, questioning whether one can strike a balance between observing details and grasping the...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This artwork is made with colorful square dots to capture daytime in the abstract. The edges of the gallery wrapped canvas are in ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Patrick O'Boyle abstractly paints a dreamy mist of hot pink, mustard yellow, and violet with gentle strokes of emerald. He applies several coats of col...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Drawing inspiration from a textile fabric with a floral pattern, the artwork features long strokes that twirl into dynamic shapes. Each section of color fits with one another like a puzzle. Artist Jennifer Hanson...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Movement and texture fill this abstract composition, with swirling patterns evoking a sense of fluidity. The expressive strokes and earthy tones create an ene...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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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 - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Jenn Williamson demonstrates a misty marshland in this contemplative scene. The rhythmic rise and fall of tonal colors break into vaporous clouds hovering over the sky, setting a calming and ethereal ambiance. Jenn paints intuitively but finds herself exploring the new process of basing the piece on an earlier sketch. Her desire to grow as an artist leads her down many new avenues.
About the Artist
Jenn Williamson expertly evokes the scenery of British Columbia in her soft abstract landscapes. She utilizes defining horizontal and vertical strokes, coupled with a skillful handling of color, to create significant depth in each piece. Her paintings, though abstracted, clearly convey the atmospheric attributes of the scene–rain, wind, clouds, fog. Jenn’s muted color palette transports the viewer to the Canadian west coast...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Oil
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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 - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Shades of blue and peach evoke an image of sunset on ridges. Inspired by the unassuming elevations in West Texas, artist Jennifer Hanson...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Soft blues and gold evoke the serene meeting of the ocean and horizon. The abstract depiction enhances the atmospheric quality, while the shimmering colors ad...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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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 - Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Lisa Carney expresses an abstract floral piece with glorious pops of teal and mauve. She depicts a dramatic lush garden in cool refreshing hues. Wildflower-covered fields and sea corals sprawl the mesmerizing composition. Part of a collection of floral abstract landscapes where drip and spatter techniques are used.
About the Artist
Lisa Carney draws her inspiration from the earth's layers and the history they hold. The drips, splashes, scrapes and scratches in her art happen spontaneously and come together to create a cohesive whole. She began to craft a more organic feel in her works after noticing the texture in her works resembled plant roots...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A warm coastal view of the ocean during sunset. Artist Alicia Dunn portrays a scenic expanse of clouds hovering above waters with hues of turquoise blending i...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Rebecca Klementovich demonstrates an abstract landscape with flowing, warm colors. She paints a beautiful sunrise over New England–a subject she has ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Grid-like patterns emerge from organic forms and tight linear elements. White and red shapes punctuate the lower section, moving like whispers through a corri...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Voskan Galstian paints an abstract interpretation of exotic blooms. Part of his collection of expressing elements from his daily experiences in gardeni...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Janet Hamilton depicts an intricately textured abstract painting with rich gradations of color. She paints vivid indigo rays elegantly rising to meet p...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"A lovely garden in itself is an abstract composition," says artist Natalie George. "So my work is easy; I just have to keep it beautiful." An enchanting gard...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Three people stand closely together. Bold black strokes outline their figures, adding depth and definition. Through abstract shapes, vibrant colors, and confi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
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Swirling shapes in shades of purple and blue evoke a cosmic scene, with a cluster of bright yellow stars bursting at the center of each formation. This artwor...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Patrick Duffy displays his signature linear marks in this composition. He paints solid blocks of black and gray, mimicking the silhouette of towering m...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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