Oil Painting

June 25, 2022

Expressive Sunflowers Bloom on Vibrant Open-Impressionist Canvases

A vase of flowers is a timeless creative subject that has inspired some of the most well-known masterpieces. Perhaps most notable among them are the iconic sunflower paintings by Vincent van Gogh. With their cheerful yellow color and wavy petals, these blooms appear to possess a personality that's all their own. Oregon-based painter Erin Hanson celebrates the beautiful sunflower and the tradition of flower paintings in her latest series of Open-Impressionist works.

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May 1, 2022

Poignant Oil Paintings Reflect on the Way the Pandemic Has Impacted Life as We Know It

Over the past two years, life has changed for everyone in the world. Taiwanese artist Will Yu ๅฐค็‘‹ๆฏ… reflects on the pandemic's impact in his poignant painting WE (2021). It depicts a young girl with braided hair putting on and removing her mask, highlighting some of the changes we have had to make to cope with the world health crisis.

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April 11, 2022

Boldly Colored Paintings of People in Traditional Bulgarian Clothing Explore the Idea of Rebirth

Clothing holds the key to the deep meanings in Simona Ruschevaโ€˜s vivid paintings. Inspired by the traditional outfits of her Bulgarian heritage, the London-based artist renders enigmatic young figures in glittering metallic jewelry, ornate headdresses, and layers of oversized fabrics, and sets each one against a mysterious ruddy setting to explore the idea of life, death, and reincarnation. In the Galactic series of paintings, Ruscheva's heritage is a starting point for examining universal ideas.

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April 9, 2022

Exquisite Portrait Paintings Look Just Like the Real-Life Models That Inspired Them

Inspired by the timeless quality of traditional paintings, Polish artist Damian Lechoszest creates realistic portraits that are enveloped with a sense of nostalgia. His many different subjectsโ€”who range from young to oldโ€”wear distinct clothing with classical silhouettes and historical details, making it hard to pinpoint the era they belong to.

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My Modern Met

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