Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Street Art Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Latex, Spray Paint
Artist Comments
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
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Rich blues and teal streaks suggest the depth of the sea, while cream and white accents mimic light piercing the water. Thick paint applied using drywall knives...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
The composition depicts a vast, rolling field bursting with the brilliant colors of macaws—deep scarlets, rich blues, lush greens, and golden yellows. A war...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
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
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Blues and creams blend seamlessly to create a tranquil, abstract seascape. Artist Heidi Hybl experiments with asymmetrical compositions and gestures, applyin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Craig Rouse depicts a simplified scene of abstracted geometry. He paints polished angular structures in solid shades of blue...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Emerald green, red iron oxide, and black strokes sweep across the abstract composition. White lines cut through the piece, giving it a fractured appearance. Marks created to reveal the underlayer enhance the overall effect, adding texture and depth to the painting.
About the Artist
Artist Dorothy Gaziano...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A poised swimmer confidently sits at the edge of a diving board. Rather than a sunny beach, this painting exudes a dramatic and mysterious night scene. Bold con...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
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
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"This painting is inspired by vast open fields and expansive horizons," says artist Srinivas Kathoju. "Painted on the foregrou...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Dyer captures a verdant meadow on a cloudy day in a delightful palette of varied greens interjected with bright orange. The sky is finished off w...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Vibrant shades of blue mix with soft greens, creating a serene and cool atmosphere. Splashes of orange add contrast and depth. The overlapping abstract forms invite the viewer to explore and interpret the artwork from their perspective.
About the Artist
Artist Dorothy Gaziano...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
This painting is part of an ongoing series in which Natasha Tayles abstracts the world around her. Her color palette and mark-making adjust to reference the s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Acrobats and circus performers fascinate artist Patrick O'Boyle with their lively gestures and colorful outfits. This abstract composition captures their energy...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An abstract depiction of the ocean blends contemporary elements with a striking burst of vibrant color. A block of soft white rests between teal and turquoise...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"In this piece, lines connect, disconnect, and reconnect over the multilayered surface, intertwining strokes through a dynamic rhythm of hues," says artist Ma...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Sarah Parsons paints a colorful abstract in expressive colors and dynamic painterly strokes. Deep shades of royal blue diverge from a dreamy haze of po...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Sheila Grabarsky demonstrates an abstraction of interlacing colors with hints of green, blue, and white peeping from the predominantly maroon, black, and mustard yellow background. A whimsical portrayal of ever-changing moods. Sheila incorporates dried acrylic skins within the multilayered composition, creating textures, depth, and history. The expressive gestural strokes depict a sense of sinuous motion.
About the Artist
Sheila Grabarsky is known for her bold, gestural nature scenes. Her fluid paintings have been compared to those of Vasily Kandinsky...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
"This impressionist style landscape - painted with loose, bold strokes - creates a mood of summer serenity," says artist Kajal Zaveri. "With a calm and cool a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
"This was based on a detail from a larger painting," says artist Janet Dyer. "I often take photos of my finished work with my iPad and then section out detail...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
Bold geometric shards and planer forms float in space. Solid, angular volumes intersect and overlap with thin, translucent ones. The interplay of light and shad...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
Flowing lines and vibrant colors evoke a cosmic landscape. Swirling blues and purples suggest a vast, cold space while glowing orange orbs add warmth to the s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
Amidst the dark space, colorful moons and planets navigate the white lines. These geometric shapes actively represent the notion of accelerating space and str...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Inspired by the magic of trees, mountains, and flowing water, each brushstroke tells a story of nature's beauty. Sanded layers of paint reveal unique textures...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Part of artist Natasha Tayles's signature Circles series. Inspired by warm spring sunny days, Natasha paints sprightly circles in orange, yellow, salmon, and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Masonite
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
Artist Jenn Williamson is an intuitive painter. In her work, she responds to her feelings and the way she is growing or changing to become a better human being. She loves to nurture and inspire others in their journey. And creativity has been at the core of how she processes situations and experiences. "I painted this during a season where I was focused on nurturing my spiritual and emotional sides," says Jenn. "Rather than being driven to succeed and produce results to feel valued, I find great strength in meditation."
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
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Bright and soft hues in pink and yellow play with cool tones of turquoise in this modern abstract. "I used the color red as a starting point," explains artist...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A yellow vertical line stands near a short blue mark and a fading white horizontal stroke. Working abstractly, artist Heidi Hybl explored color relationships an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Wood, Oil
Artist Comments
Turquoise waves meander along the still ocean in artist Alicia Dunn's abstract landscape. She pictures the day’s end as a hint of light glows over the rim o...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
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
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
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
Artist Comments
A free-flowing abstract expressionist work in inviting yellow, purple, and pink outlined in defining black. "This series plays with notions of deconstruction ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Benjamin Thomas paints a cross between abstract and realism to express raw emotion. When asked if his work always comes with the balance of both, Benja...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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