Pennsylvania - Paintings
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Acrylic
20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Acrylic
1910s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Board
1940s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Wood, Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
1890s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel
1940s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Board, Mixed Media
1950s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Other Art Style Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Paper, Graphite, Wood, Charcoal, Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil
20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Egg Tempera, Illustration Board
1950s Other Art Style Pennsylvania - Paintings
Board, Oil
2010s Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper
1910s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Pennsylvania - Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Acrylic
Early 1900s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Gouache, Board
1910s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1910s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1910s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Paper, Gouache
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Linen, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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 - Paintings
Acrylic
1950s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Gouache, Board
20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Paper, Oil
1940s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Paint
20th Century Other Art Style Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
1910s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1910s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Crayon, Pastel, Gouache, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Found Objects, Acrylic, Newsprint
Early 20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Board, Color Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Watercolor, Gouache
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1940s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Oil
1930s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Geometric Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Pennsylvania - Paintings
Gouache, Board
1870s Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1920s Other Art Style Pennsylvania - Paintings
Board, Oil
Early 1900s Naturalistic Pennsylvania - Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Pop Art Pennsylvania - Paintings
Acrylic
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