Oil paintings

Polish artist Agnieszka Nienartowicz uses oil paints to create stunningly realistic portraits of women. But these aren't just any women, these are women with elaborate tattoos. Draped across their backs are…

Previously unseen paintings by Jack Vettriano will feature in an exhibition at the gallery where he sought inspiration as a young artist.The exhibition at the Kirkcaldy Galleries in Fife will include 12 oil paintings he produced in his…

Kim Rowlett's paintings are on display at Western Nevada…

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Sometimes the experience of looking at a painting…

From grassy fields to turbulent clouds, landscapes are made up of many textures. British-Canadian artist Georgia Hart illustrates the layered beauty of the horizon in her striking impasto oil paintings. She…

"An echo of light and lace" Folding fans have a long and fascinating history as tools and as works of art. Australian artist Sarah Park explores their function and beauty in her continuing series of oil paintings.…

Inasmuch as Art #China #impasto #memory #oil painting #painting #portraitsNovember 11, 2021Grace Ebert"I am what I am" (2020), 120 x 100 centimeters. All images © Li Songsong, shared with permissionChinese artist Li Songsong…

WARWICK SMITH / StuffMatthew Steedman's Screen Time is a collection of pixelated oil paintings that seek to explore human identity and connection.A local painter has turned his brush to the connection between our physical and online lives,…

German artist Kate Waters celebrates the unexpected beauty of the mundane in her realistic oil paintings. From indoor scenes of people seated at tables to nighttime depictions of car-lined streets, she captures…

Everyone loves to receive a bouquet of fresh flowers, but how often do we pay attention to their smallest details? Ukrainian artist Ira Volkova facilitates the study of delicate petal structures in her massive…

Modern and contemporary art includes an oil on canvas designator by Ted Stamm (American, 1944-1984), titled DGR-32 (Dodger), 1976 (est. $40,000-$60,000).Cotton auctions GENESEO, NY – Cottone Auctions' late-summer fine art, antiques and…

Oil painting on canvas by Maurice de Vlaminck (French, 1876-1958), titled Country Road, signed lower left, 17 ½ inches by 20 ¾ inches. Estimate: $30,000 to $50,000.Crescent City Auction Gallery NEW ORLEANS, La. – It will be Christmas…

Looking at one of the Ksenya Verse paintings is a good reminder to look up at the sky more often. The Arizona-based artist captures the nebulous shapes of clouds and their many colors in her exquisite oil…

California is known for its diverse and varied landscape. Not only does the Golden State feature shimmering seascapes and snow-capped mountains, but it's also home to some of the most iconic cities in the United…

Lovely oil on canvas floral still life by Vietnamese painter Lê Phổ (1907-2001), titled Flowers (Flowers), artist signed lower right with a hallmark ($20,910). New auctions BEACHWOOD, Ohio - A large and beautiful custom-designed dining…

With Frank Sinatra playing softly and a view of the Empire State Building through the windows of his art studio, Brian Rutenberg remains focused on the canvas. He locks the door, settles in for the day, and spends time applying rich oil…

Cape Town-based artist Sasha Hartslief doesn't have to travel far to find creative inspiration. Her series of atmospheric oil paintings reveal the understated beauty of routine, ordinary objects, and days spent at…

SNOHOMISH - If your kids love Disney's 'Frozen', they might also love the as yet unpublished 'Hjilmer and The Fire Witch' children's book. Hilma Josal de Monroe illustrates Mark Blair's dark fable of children with oil paintings. She…

In viewDavid Zwirneroil paintingsSeptember 10 – October 17, 2020New York With the nine oil paintings currently exhibited at David Zwirner, Suzan Frecon enters what might be called the classic phase of…

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information.Many people find serenity in the vastness of deep blue waters and endless…

Whether it's barbecues, family reunions or evenings with friends, there is a tenderness in every oil or acrylic on canvas. "I choose to highlight people who are important to me; ordinary, hard-working, loving people," Gibbs told…

British artist Claudette Johnson spoke of the “fiction of darkness” that colonialism left in its wake and the need for people to affirm their identity through their own stories. Omofemi embraces this idea, focusing on the importance…

If you stop long enough to really observe nature, you'll begin to notice how the bodies of water, land, and foliage interact together to present a greater variety of hues than you might have imagined. Donna…

Hirano is known for her dreamlike oil paintings, inhabited by fleeting spirits in harmony with their natural surroundings. Her new Recollection series represents a world where humans and nature can co-exist, communicating delicate…

The fragmented segments present in Ryan's works dissect shapes and faces to a point of abstraction, resulting in an aesthetic that is both joyous, through the vividness of the color palette, and simultaneously unsettling, due to the…

At first glance, you might think Cape Town-based artist Philip Barlow's portfolio is filled with stylized nighttime photography. However, a closer look reveals that his work is actually rendered in oil paint. The…

MaterialsKruijt uses linseed oil as a medium, which has the advantage of drying in a few days. When you work in layers, it means you don't have to wait weeks. She uses synthetic brushes; Rounded for detail, flat to block out areas, and…

Last month, the WUD Art Committee showcased Daniel Atyim's colorful works at Memorial Union's Class of 1925 gallery. The exhibition, titled "Unsound Methods", uses the textural topography of paint on each image to create the illusion of…