Oil Paintings (21,594)

Artists Describing Their Art:

Vladimir Volosov - I was born in 1937 in Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia). My way to art was a lengthy one. Before becoming an artist, I studied for thirty years at the forefront of modern physics as a PhD scientist and professor, author more than 150 scientific articles in contemporary laser physics. Thirty years of strenuous scientific work on the front edge of modern physics gives me a deep feeling for the anxiety and unprotectedness of the world's beauty. The formula, "beauty saves the world" fits my own attitude. My creed is also embodied in the statement: "to have time to realize everything given to you by Nature." At the threshold of my fifties, I decided to live one more life, a new, alluring life of the free artist. I walked away from my established scientific career and completely devoted myself to painting. In 1991 I founded and headed the association "Light, Color and Art" to connect with scientists engaged in the arts. The main directions of my paintings are lyrical realism and abstract compositions. My paintings are about light, color, atmosphere and space. For me, the most important elements are light and color and their juxtaposition/nexus/meeting of...

Mario Ortiz Martinez - Mario Ortiz M. is a mexican artist living in Chihuahua, Mexico. My way of working is free, wild, spontaneous, many times a fruit of desperation and anxiety. It starts in a imperative moment of the day, no idea in my mind, in most cases is an irrational desire of painting and nothing more. Probably I have images that are stored in my imagination, or messages, or traces in my ADN of people of past eras. The paintings made in this way can be considered as Historic Landscapes of the mind, because they are reproductions of the influential ideas that are formed by unknow people who was consumed by suffering, doubts an desperation or characters in the top of the glory, erotic extasis, serenty, indiference or joy. The style of the paintings can best be described as wild impressionism. Sometimes they are more figurative, at other times fully abstract. Colour is very important for me the alchemy of colour. This defines for me the atmosphere of a painting. Usually I work in only a layer, tryng to capture the fire of a first unthinked idea. I let myself be guided automatically by the forms and colours that develop during the process ...

Valda Fitzpatrick - I always wanted to learn how to paint, so I started by taking private art lessons. Shortly after, my first piece sold. After selling more pieces, my husband said, if you can sell these art pieces, why not go to the Ohio State University and study art. He figured if I can sell my first pieces, just think, how more effectively my future art could be. I decided to take his advise and signed up at the Ohio State University in Marion Ohio. This was the beginning of an exciting venture for me. In the meantime I was offered by the department to exhibit my work, to teach Adult Education Classes, to students of varying skill-levels in painting and drawing. 1976-1980. During that time, since1971, made art related speeches and given presentations. I graduated from Ohio State University. Bachelor of fine arts, painting and drawing, 1978 Bachelor Of Art Education 1980, Masters Of Arts, Supervision and Education Administration. After 9 years of teaching public schools, I continued my education at the Columbus College Of Art And Design , where I also learned the art of paper making. Currently I am a full time artist working from my studio, which ...

Bob Dornberg - Art ELEMENTS include; relationships of objects, shapes, lines, spaces, colors, rhythm and balance. ELEMENTS are seen when observing any work. An artist should learn while observing, exploring and inventing. While subject matter is important, it should remain subservient to these ELEMENTS. MY WEBSITES:

Aniko Hencz - I have been drawing and painting ever since I could hold a pencil in my hand...Most of my works are inspired by nature, buildings and personal feelings which end in abstract or conceptual paintings and drawings - it all depends on my mood. My favorite technique is watercolor and ink, but I also like to paint with acrylic or oil. Another medium I create in, is digital art, where my works are the creations of my imagination. I like to experiment and learn new techniques, thus I ventured myself in creating jewelry. When Im not painting, I make one of a kind beaded and wire wrapped pendants. I sell my pieces worldwide, commission works are also welcome - contact me if you wish something special. ...

Jan-Thomas Olund - Swedish painter living in Umea. My motives are varied from landscapes,still lifes to abstract minimalism.For the moment I work with a series abstract paintings oil on canvas and paper. My exhibitions have been mostly in Sweden. Sold in Sweden to private collectors and public institutions and in USA to private collectors. ...