Acrylic Painting

June 26, 2026

Painter Luke Chueh Captures the Weight of Isolation Through Dark Humor

In the work of Los Angeles-based artist Luke Chueh, endearing yet melancholic characters inhabit pared-down compositions. But this restraint is deliberate: the visual economy heightens the emotional and psychological tension at play. Chueh turns in universally relatable artworks, capturing the complexities of the human condition in this day and age. These anthropomorphic figures exist in ambiguity, but it’s in this lack of narrative that Chueh allows the viewer to project their own wonderings and feelings.

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June 15, 2026

Painter Captures Nature’s Majestic Beauty and Boundless Freedom Through Color and Rhythm

Having grown up near the Lake District in Cumbria, North West England, artist Emma Tilia spends a lot of time outdoors. Nature is central to her artistic practice, with the dramatic scenery of her home region acting as a constant source of inspiration. Her Flow State collection of abstract paintings features striped, multi-colored brushstrokes that evoke the contours and rhythm of the natural world. Tilia’s unique painting style developed gradually through a lot of experimentation.

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April 4, 2026

Artist Creates Multi-Layered Paintings Steeped With Personal Memories That Build on Each Other

Shaped by her personal history, Japanese artist Nana Funo creates paintings that capture her memories and experiences in their layers. Each complex work is built with overlapping motifs in acrylic paint, evoking the depth of woven tapestries, where each textile tells a story. Funo starts with an initial base image, which she then covers with layers of paint depicting recurring motifs like figures, animals, flora, and fauna.

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December 11, 2025

Lavishly Patterned Paintings Combine Western and Eastern Cultures [Interview]

Take your time when viewing the paintings by Naomi Okubo. The intricate, layered works are awash in patterns upon patterns, often cloaking the figures within them. Taking place indoors, outdoors, and spaces in between, the pieces draw from realism while not shying away from elements that border on the surreal. Within a grassy field, for instance, is a portal—a looking glass—into another place.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.