Pennsylvania - Art
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Watercolor, Gouache
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Ink, Archival Paper, Pen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Lenticular, Archival Pigment
Artist Comments
I was on a rooftop parking garage looking for the last space to park, in a hurry for a meeting with friends, when I saw this sky. Yes, I was late getting together with my friends, and my wife was patient while I recorded all the colors and shapes. After I painted this she was happy with the painting, and so was I, for it worked out as a balanced canvas of real and abstract. My friends were ok too after I bought a round. Enjoy!
About the Artist
Benjamin Thomas has been painting since the late seventies, however for most of this time he was not exhibiting his work. About twelve years ago, Benjamin and his wife were at a gallery show for a friend and as they were leaving Ben’s wife, aka “The Muse,” told him to go back in. “Your work is as good as that--maybe even better,” she said. That night, Benjamin obeyed The Muse (lucky for us!). The impressionistic sweeps of sky and cloud in Benjamin’s paintings capture more than just an atmospheric quality, but also a heavenly interpretation of the landscape. There is a classical, mature style to the paintings, reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner. Benjamin is often inspired while bicycling, walking or motorcycling, taking in the scenery of Pittsburgh, PA. He takes photos of the scene and then works out the concept back in his studio. The large scale of the work matches the impression and mood that each scene conveys, and the light and shadow are carefully balanced to capture something mercurial and nostalgic. The work feels very measured and contemplated, but also full of passion, as if each piece is in pursuit of the joy of painting and the representation of natural beauty.
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Lenticular, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Lenticular, Archival Pigment
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Lenticular, Archival Pigment
19th Century Realist Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Lucite, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Lucite, Pigment
Mid-20th Century Cubist Pennsylvania - Art
Masonite, Paper, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pen
2010s Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Thread, Found Objects, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Oil Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Archival Paper, Ballpoint Pen, Graphite, Oil Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Linocut
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic, Canvas, Graphite
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Mixed Media, Paint, Wood
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Acrylic, Pen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Pennsylvania - Art
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Cotton, Polyester, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Thread, Paper, Found Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pen
2010s Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Ink, Pen, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pen
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Ink, Illustration Board
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Acrylic, Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Wood Panel, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Paste, Wood, Charcoal, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
2010s Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Ink, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Art
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Pennsylvania - Art
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel