Massachusetts - Still-life Paintings

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Tangerines rest on a cobalt blue table, their warm, vibrant tones contrasting against the cool background. Bold brushstrokes add energy, making the fruit appear...

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This oil painting transforms a restaurant's holiday ceiling decoration into something realistic and surreal. It captures the memory of a special evening while...

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A delicate floral arrangement features a vibrant mix of blue, pink, and white hydrangeas against a soft, muted background. Light gently illuminates the flowers,...

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This still-life oil painting vividly portrays three overripe pears featuring wrinkled stems and noticeable discoloration on their skins. With the light shinin...

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Vibrant colors and dynamic patterns create a striking, cheerful composition. Titled after a Spanish dish made with pickled vegetables, the still life embraces...

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A jewel-toned still life captures the warmth of seasonal celebrations. Ruby-colored candles glow amid fallen blossoms, while rich impressionistic brushstrokes e...

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"This colorful combination of irises and wildflowers was so inspiring to paint!" shares artist Oksana Johnson. "To make sure all the colors have the center st...

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Golden trumpet flowers hang gracefully from a sturdy stem, their beauty enhanced by artist Mary Pratt’s use of gold leaf elements and contrasting black leav...

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Vibrant irises bloom, their petals unfolding against a lush green backdrop. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a warm glow on the delicate flowers. So...

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Loose brushwork and bold palette knife techniques lend an impressionistic quality to this lush bouquet of roses. The rich texture brings the painting to life,...

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A solitary lemon rests on a table, exuding a subtle blue glow. Soft light brings out its textured skin, creating a contrast with the shadow that pools beneath...

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Artist Sherri Aldawood presents an impressionist still life of vibrant sunflowers and a few pickings of fruit. The subjects bask in the afternoon light, casting elongated shadows on the surface. "I set up and painted this still life in my backyard using flowers from my garden," shares Sherri. The warm color palette exudes the feeling of comfort that comes with these seasonal blooms.

About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...

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Bright red and pink tulips bloom against a soft blue background. Delicate stems and leaves add balance and contrast to the bold floral forms. The composition ...

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A small, delicate nest cradles two blue eggs, its woven twigs and fibers forming intricate textures. Painted on an aluminum panel, the surface lends a subtle luminosity to the composition. The artwork celebrates nature's quiet beauty and the fragility of new life.

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Artist Jennifer Ross finds inspiration in gathering and replicating fragments of nature. "Birds, nests, eggs, and horses represent my realization that life embodies a tension between wanting security and the love of freedom," says Jennifer. Through her art, she aspires to convey a healing power inspired by the living world. Jennifer initially aspired to follow her mother and grandfather's artistic path but took a detour and began a decade-long career working in art galleries, selling the artwork of others, and doing framing design. Eventually, her creative soul persisted. She began experimenting with small pastel...

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Artist Joyanna Margo recollects her childhood in this still life. The colors of the floral arrangement represent a pink diary and her time playing in Maine's ...

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Golden sunflowers stretch across the field, their broad faces turned toward the light. Their bold yellow petals radiate vibrant energy while their lush green le...

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In the heart of Paris, a secluded garden stirs with the morning sun. Vibrant blue, green, and purple blend with a spontaneous burst of magenta and pink wildfl...

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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...

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Artist Shuxing Fan paints alluring florals in shades of lilac, blue, yellow, and white. He fixes them on a contrasting chic gray ce...

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A plate of biscuits and a bottle of wine create an inviting scene. Their rich colors exude a dynamic sense of indulgence and intimacy. Artist Samuel Pretorius...

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A peeled orange bursts with color against a dynamic blue background. The bold brushstrokes create a lively dance of texture, capturing the zest and freshness ...

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Artist Judy Mackey created this expressive semi-abstract garden view while thinking about the new flowers springing up from the ground and the daylight-saving...

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Artist Guigen Zha paints a realistic still life of lotuses in different stages of development. He props them on Chinese ceramic vases against a background of ...

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Bright yellow trumpet flowers hang gracefully from green stems, while a leaf-patterned background creates a sense of rhythmic movement. As the summer days wan...

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Colorful flowers spill from a pitcher, with lush green foliage serving as the backdrop. The quick, energetic brushstrokes capture the rapidly changing light. ...

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Bright and colorful flowers bloom in the foreground. Artist Rebecca Klementovich notes that each year, she and her painter friends hunt for the most impressive lupine fields...

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A solitary glass of bourbon stands against the backdrop of muted hues. Bathed in soft, ambient light, its amber depths evoke a sense of warmth and tranquility...

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Stacked like rocks on the shore, artist Diane Flick plays with scale, color, texture, and joyful imagery—creating a quirky, awkward, and jovial childlike ba...

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A luscious artichoke displays its scaly exterior. Its texture and rich colors complement the soft lavender background. The careful balance between color, ligh...

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The painting features three roses in different stages of growth, from bud to full bloom. Their delicate colors and realistic detail capture their natural beau...

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A luscious tuxedo cake, drizzled with decadent chocolate syrup, rests elegantly on a pristine white pedestal plate. An assortment of berries crowns the top, a...

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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...

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"The most popular calla lily meaning these days is that of purity, faithfulness, and holiness," says artist Jo Galang. "The flower is often depicted in image...

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Two bright orange flowers contrast against a deep blue background. Their sturdy green stems cross elegantly within a clear glass, while the petals fan out in ...

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A warm impressionist still life of pink peonies against a pink backdrop. "Soft, happy colors are what I envisioned," says artist Judy Mackey. "I created the u...