Contemporary artists
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Delicate figures, sophisticated, glamorous designs. elegant fashion design capture the art deco period
Known for bright colors and use of papers and fabrics, creating textured collage effect. created a form that combines painting and sculpture he calls "flat life"
One of the most prolific distributors of modern art lithographs and serigraphs, uses rich primary colors. known as an "ambidextrous action painter", paints with both hands simultaneously
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"rock star of the art world" unique imagery uses imagination and humor, gives a lighthearted perspective on life. Uses animated food figures
Uses palette knife to employ impasto technique to emphasize the contrast between light, shadow, balance, movement, and tone
Creates moments in time. uses japanese leafing as part of his medium, paint, and use of negative space. his painting merge mood and atmosphere, his ability to design with sophisticated detail bring drama and poetic expression into his work
Uses palette knife to create heavy texture, featuring autumn colors and rainbow colored tree lined streets
Uses brush with the tip the size of a pencil point to make work photo-realistic. master of reflective surfaces and light
stages his figures through unique and sharp perspectives, focusing on dimension, movement, and form by fusing sculpture and painting. tries to invoke a sense of romantic longing
"the painter of light" paintings radiate light, nostalgia of earlier and less stressful times. work is rich with symbolism, most well known for light within the home and smoke from chimney, represents warmth and welcoming of family. created the DNA matrix signature concept
Two different styles; traditional cityscapes, and abstract style with masks, musical themes, and vivid colors. newer style influenced by life in the US, masks represent different facets of our lives
Works are elegant in their simplicity, figures are at peace, work cannot be placed in a category it is beyond style or trend, perpetually contemporary
Inserts his favorite artists works into his "interiorscapes". creates spatial relationships that do not exist in reality- walls don't line up, spaces disappear and reappear in other positions, etc
innovator of postmodern cartoon expressionism- combines cartoon imagery with richly saturated color and unique linear composition
Classified into two styles- traditional works often feature women, musical themes, and romantic tones, contemporary works are bright with bold and vivid colors. includes gold foil, despite bright colors his subjects appear calm and ethereal
"nanimals" reflect a sense of playfulness, intense creativity, and wonder. avant-garde art combines aesthetic considerations, and rich textural surfaces. makes bronze sculptures using lost wax process, patinas are applied by hand to emphasize surface details, patterns and textures
Words depict dream like imagery, he transfigures objects, animals and vegetables in a way that creates and unexpected harmony
His colors combine mood and movement. some works reflect centuries-old icons of russian orthodoxy from his homeland, others express contemporary images, all celebrate love of life and freedom
Contemporary fusion of Renaissance Europe and Classical Mythology. controls every aspect of work, makes own dried pigment, hand crafts own frames, creates and pulls own silk screens, embellishes art with ground glass, platinum, and 24 karat gold. paints women that are beautiful, sophisticated and strong. "there isn't a system of oppression strong enought to repress the courage and beauty of the impassioned individual"
Work is influenced by california impressionist, uses styles of Monet and Renoir. original impressionist artwork from a contemporary artist is a good opportunity for collectors. Father is primary influence as an artist (died when he was a boy) Home country Croatia inspires much of his mediterranean art
Inspired by the light and history of the Mediterranean, often traveling and painting on location, his theme is ecology and vision is to preserve ancient cities. finds natural, organic beauty in boats, describes structure as an inverted Cycladic dome
Draws inspiration from his travels, but lauded as "america's painter laureate", nothing less than iconic american artist
Concentrates on still life and landscapes, paints dramatically with thick, expressive brushwork and brilliant colors (oils)
Created a unique trade mark style of boldly colored semi-abstract works. Matisse influenced Fauvist use of color, Picasso influenced abstract cubistic style
Considered to be the world's first great sports artist. Also painted people from all walks of life, captured a complete panoramic of society
Emerging international artist. works present energetic movements of color and shapes, scenes from nature. Plays with thick impasto and thin airy layers of color to give a feeling of deep space in his landscapes. described as "contemporary expressionism"
Imagery deals with the concepts of movement, instantaneous expression and gesture, romance, music, dance, and poetry. Paints something happy, like falling in love, uses "sfumato" or smoky composition inspired by Da Vinci
Techniques in painting and serigraphy are beyond his years, considered one of the most up and coming artists today. works inspired by travels around the world uniting the sense of peace, natural beauty, and tranquility. uses impasto technique by painting with a palette knife
Influenced by Fauvist masters like Matisse. Important French landscape artist, uses untraditional colors to make a playful, happy feel, often creates scenes of markets, cityscapes, and festivals, often draws on the Cote d' Azur
Impressionist book illustrator, themes portray the complexities of human relationships, women are his muse, creates bright characters with loose but, accurate brushwork
Inspired by classical art of greats like Michangelo, work expresses the entire spectrum of human emotions. His style of aged, cracked canvas mimic the classical style of Italian frescoes and figurative oils
Easily the most popular and well known American artist of all time. Makes "vivid and affectionate portraits of our country"
Create lush landscapes inspired by love of travel and nature. Paths that appear in their works is a metaphor for the journey we take down the road of life, warm light represents their positive faith
Energetic style suggests movement and dynamism in the subjects he portrays, and they appear to capture the essence of movement in a particular moment. Paints with a combination of palette knife and brush
Subject matter influenced by religious folklore and stories within the Jewish tradition but also, his favorite themes like, Paris, flowers, angels, and circuses. His works speak of love, joy, and the sanctity of family life and all creation
Inspiration comes from French impressionism and post impressionism, bright colors of Fauves, drawing style of Toulouse Lautrec. All images have a meditative stillness, mostly pictures of women who are well dressed, seated in lavish interiors or terraces. Acrylic painter, watercolorist, master graphic artist, serigraphs
Founder of Intense Impressionism. Uses a palette knife to create big, conspicuous strokes, uses heavy paints in intensified colors, exaggerates the effect of light within his images. Several symbols: light (hope), sky (freedom), road (the path of life), water (emotion), umbrella (safeness)
Detailed cottages in nearby villages, animal life, streams, and pastures, observes and captures his subjects at all times of day to capture them in the soft light of dawn, or misty glow of evening
Creative force of "pep art movement", genre where cultural icons are rendered with an unprecedented fusion of color, personality, and energy. In the "pantheon" of great animation artists of history
Style is Abstract Expressionistic- uses vibrating, intense color to represent changing seasons and their hues. Accomplished in serigraphy and acrylic painting
Considered a modern day Abstract Expressionist, develops imagery spontaneously. Passion for Native Americans, southwest USA, and rock and roll. Works very quickly with an array of media, will incorporate song lyrics or random thoughts into work, focuses on bright color palettes
Uses style of Caravaggio(called chiaroscuro): power, naturalism and magical depths created by light and shadow. True genius is in his etchings. His art focuses on the interrelationship between God, nature, and humanity
Captured the horrors of war and darker side of humanity. Created some of the first masterpieces in the medium of lithography
Made paintings, drawings, sculpture, original lithographs, etchings, linoleum cuts, and ceramics, created cubism. Style abstract with twisted, disfigured forms
captures warmth, light, and bold vibrant colors from seascapes and villages of Italy and France
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