Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Early 2000s Surrealist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
1998–1999 marked a particularly tumultuous chapter for artist Mark Cudd. In this first installment of a 50-image series, he attempts to construct an honest ac...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A woman glances sharply to her right, her expression poised between curiosity and caution. Rendered in stark black and white, the piece gives a timeless and cin...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
Two striking figures stand against towering cacti, their bold features blending fashion and nature. One wears a lavender top adorned with tigers, while the ot...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
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 - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Inspired by Carey Park's photos from her visits to France, this painting captures two people savoring tea in a sunlit room. Seated comfortably, they appear ab...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Surrealist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
1930s American Modern Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Three figures wearing matching suits, ties, and shirts evoke the vision of what artist John McCabe imagines a 1973 rehearsal dinner might have looked like. Su...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A woman in a red dress lounges on a green chair adorned with two stylized flamingos. Large, bold leaves surround her as she gazes forward. Her red sunglasses ...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Gary Leonard presents a portrait of a woman that celebrates existence. "The painting crosses and extends the boundaries of life into an emotionally exc...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
1930s Impressionist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A young woman stands on the beach, a red flower adding a touch of whimsy to her pink bikini. Bold lines outline her figure as stylized waves crash behind her....
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Mary Pratt paints an ethereal figure with a billowing gossamer white skirt. The woman gazes through a sea of floating lights, framing her and spilling ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century American Realist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A surreal palm landscape features a stylized woman with heart-shaped sunglasses. Her form blends seamlessly with the surrounding vegetation. She extends her s...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Bright pink petals frame a close-up portrait. For artist David Shepherd, the eye—like a fingerprint—uniquely identifies a person, yet their identity, orig...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Impressionist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
This painting captures a moment of quiet deliberation. A stunning woman with thick, lustrous hair gazes thoughtfully toward an unseen companion, her expressio...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A woman sits on a white wooden chair, gazing into the distance. Her posture and expression exude a calm, peaceful feeling. The minimalist composition and bold b...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
In a serene setting, a female figure clad in a white gown gracefully balances herself while holding onto a branch. Her steady, down-turned gaze suggests a mom...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A geisha, adorned in a red dress with a floral pattern, moves gracefully. The composition places her off-center, shifting the oversized parasol to the right f...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
This self-portrait captures a quiet moment with a neutral expression. The piece magnifies the artist's desire to live true and minimally, reflecting a sincere...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An eight-year-old boy, thoughtfully engaged in reading one early autumn morning. This painting depicts the artist Jessica JH Roller's son, Fox, calmly immerse...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist David Shepherd paints a hyperrealistic portrait of a woman adorned with white flowers. "The eye is like a fingerprint, it uniquely identifies us," says...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Kristen Brown depicts an ambiguous figure of a woman with long hair. The speckled blurs create dynamism and charisma in the dreamy portrait. Overlappin...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Three graceful geishas walk toward the distant temple. Their elegant presence matches their beautifully adorned parasols and kimonos. Two crescent moons and t...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A girl carries freshly picked daisies as she walks through a meadow. The beauty of the flowers, the clear sky, and her presence convey peace and a deep connec...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Vivid colors and dynamic brushstrokes come together in this garden scene. Part of artist Robin Okun's series that explores lighter and more illuminative color...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Blocks of vibrant pinks and blues, highlighted with yellow, radiate an uplifting sense of energy. While the figure appears firmly planted in the foreground, t...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
This portrait shows a young woman wearing a flower crown. Her presence radiates the strength, power, and beauty reminiscent of a goddess. Her fixed gaze expre...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Gary Leonard creates a striking portrait of a woman plunging into the water. The large, spontaneous brushstrokes of the wave...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Green, blue, and metallic gold dots form a woman's portrait against a black background. Artist Hyoungseok Kim painted this piece using pointillism. He emphasi...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Tiny, multicolored dots form the portrait of a woman, her features subtly emerging from a dark background. Green, blue, and metallic gold define her face. Art...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"She emanates an aura of quiet strength while maintaining a delicate presence at the same time," says artist Sharon Sieben. She captures a woman mid-stride, w...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A woman places her hand on her head. Different-colored and metallic green dots form her face, hair, and clothing. The smooth, untextured background enhances h...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A portrait emerges from different-colored and metallic golden dots, forming a serene yet enigmatic face against a black background. Subtle shifts in color bri...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a woman sitting on the ground with her legs crossed. Vibrant wildflowers in pink and red thrive all around her. "Summer is in ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Hyoungseok Kim paints three police officers on the street in New York City with his signature style of pointillism. He emphasizes the material and scie...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Hyoungseok Kim paints two human figures waiting on a store bench. He emphasizes the material scientific features of nature by expressing the flow of do...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Figures dot the beach in Santa Monica. The bright sun strongly contrasts with the silhouettes of the beachgoers, highlighting their movement and playfulness. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
Artist Comments
The shoreline scene captures a warm, sunny day at bustling Santa Monica Beach. Some beachgoers play in the sand, while others wade into the waves, letting the...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Portrait Paintings
Acrylic
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