USA - Mixed Media
Artist Comments
"This painting was inspired by birds taking flight,” says artist Linda Shaffer. “I love hummingbirds and live in Las Vegas, Nevada where they flourish. They zip all around my back yard and are beautiful to behold.” Linda captures the essence of the creature into a vibrant multi-layered mixed media. She utilized red, turquoise, and blue with hand-printed paper, original images, and washi papers resulting in a dynamic abstract piece.
About the Artist
Artist Linda Shaffer creates intricately layered abstract collages based on her worldly travels. "My defining art moment was when I was eleven years old and I got to visit Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs," says Linda. "I watched mesmerized as the potter working on the wheel created a beautiful piece of art as if by magic from a lump of brown wet mud. I knew someday I would create those beautiful pieces of magic." After high school, Linda became a registered nurse. On her days off, she made pottery at a local studio. As her nursing career progressed – from labor and delivery to ICU and trauma, and then college nursing – she returned to school for her bachelor’s in business administration. Every elective she chose was an art class, and she built her own clay studio. Eventually, Linda earned her master’s in public health and became a tenured college professor. She was delighted that the job allowed her to take art classes every semester, where she discovered painting and printmaking. Linda retired early from teaching and wanted to learn more about fine jewelry, so she attended the Gemological Institute of America. Since 2011, she has been working full-time as a painter and jeweler. When Linda's not making art, she enjoys golfing with a close circle of friends. She's made two hole-in-ones and plans for more.
Words that describe this painting: abstract, mixed media, collage, hand-printed paper, monoprints, hummingbirds, animal, abstract, animals, mixed media artwork, red
Take Flight...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Expressionist USA - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Other Medium
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist USA - Mixed Media
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
2010s Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
Artist Comments
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Wool, Canvas, Thread, Plastic, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Canvas, Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Paper, Handmade Paper
1980s Pop Art USA - Mixed Media
Offset
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Fabric, Textile, Thread, Mixed Media
2010s Minimalist USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1990s Realist USA - Mixed Media
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media
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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Pigment
2010s Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Marble
2010s Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Burlap, Cotton Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Tissue Paper
1960s Modern USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Alabaster, Sandstone
2010s Folk Art USA - Mixed Media
Fabric, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Modern USA - Mixed Media
Plaster, Wood, Walnut, Paint
2010s Modern USA - Mixed Media
Wood, Paint
Artist Comments
Lotus flowers float on a pond while koi fish peacefully swim below. A dragonfly flies above, witnessing the tranquil aquatic scene. Artist Yelena Sidorova mad...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
2010s Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Artist Comments
Relaxing waves smoothly drift along artist Nava Lundy's tranquil seascape. The direct view renders the composition in an abstract style. Thick impasto paint mimics the energy and movement of the ocean. Nava incorporates sand to create an extra dimension to this seascape.
About the Artist
Nava’s romantic and heavily textured impressionist...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Board, Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1980s American Realist USA - Mixed Media
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Surrealist USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Paper, Found Objects, Ink, Gouache, Pencil
2010s Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Mirror, Film
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Clay
2010s Modern USA - Mixed Media
Wood, Paint
2010s USA - Mixed Media
Paper
2010s Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Oil
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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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Mixed Media
Mid-20th Century Abstract USA - Mixed Media
Paper, Encaustic, Oil
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Wood, Acrylic
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Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
2010s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
1960s Abstract Geometric USA - Mixed Media
Oil Crayon, Oil, Gouache, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Gold Leaf, Metal
2010s Modern USA - Mixed Media
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Gesso, Canvas, Thread, Paper, Vinyl, Pigment
1980s Contemporary USA - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper
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