Oil Painting

September 3, 2024

Mysterious and Macabre Oil Paintings of People Shrouded in Textiles

Swedish artist Markus Åkesson is perhaps best known for his mysterious and slightly macabre paintings, which feature people shrouded in patterned textiles. The textiles, also designed by Åkesson, are covered in motifs inspired by history, from engravings by Albrecht Durer to paintings by Hans Holbein. As a result, his oil paintings form a dialogue with the past. Painted with precision, Åkesson's work is incredibly realistic.

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May 31, 2024

Delightful Oil Paintings Highlight the Dreamy Colors and Textures of Nature

Influenced by Post-Impressionist masters like Matisse and Bonnard, John McAllister‘s oil paintings radiate light. While in college, the artist worked as a night guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, giving him plenty of time to absorb these painters' aesthetics. This influence has now translated into a successful painting career with a style uniquely his own.

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March 11, 2024

Large-Scale Oil Paintings Capture the Duality of the Ocean’s Power and Tranquility

For Canadian artist Katharine Burns, the sea is an endless source of inspiration. In her highly detailed, large-scale paintings, Burns captures the duality of the ocean; a feisty entity with towering waves, and a calming companion, peacefully reflecting sunlight in turquoise waters and shiny wet rocks. “The ocean provides not just life, but comfort, solace, and a profound sense of wonder,” she tells My Modern Met.

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