There is a beautiful, haunting stillness in the way the charcoal seems to float off the page.
"Bella 02" Charcoal on Paper – 6 x 8 inches
December 15th, 2025 by Jeremy Mann
#beautifulbizarre #charcoalstudy #figurativeexpressionism #drawing #moodyportrait
This work, done in colored pencils and pastels, depicts a charming, sun-drenched house in Issigeac, France. It is characterized by its warm color palette, loose strokes, and impressionistic style. It captures the essence of rural French architecture and the tranquil atmosphere of the village. The house is rendered with a focus on light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and realism. The scene evokes a feeling of peace and nostalgia while reflecting a romanticized view of rural life and the beauty of traditional architecture. It taps into a broader cultural fascination with idyllic landscapes and the desire for escape from urban environments. It also speaks to the appreciation of cultural heritage and the preservation historical places.
La Maison, Issigeac by Eva Danora, 2017, Artst's Collection
#ArtHistory #ContemporaryArt #FigurativeExpressionism
‘Fairfield Porter was an American painter and art critic. He was the fourth of five children of James Porter, an architect, and Ruth Furness Porter, a poet from a literary family. He was the brother of photographer Eliot Porter and the brother-in-law of federal Reclamation Commissioner Michael W. Straus.’ Wikipedia https://www.pinterest.it/pin/498281146266644707/ 16.10.23
#OCTOBER
‘October Interior’ Fairfield Porter (American, 1907–1975).
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Oil on canvas. 37 x 183 cm. Private collection. 1963.
#FairfieldPorter #AmericanArt #FigurativeExpressionism #NewYorkFigurativeExpressionism #painting #OilPainting
"Still Confused II", graphite drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2023.
"Still Confused II"
Graphite on paper, 2023
#figurativeexpressionism #drawing #art
"Take It Easy III", graphite drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2023.
"Take It Easy II", graphite drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2023.
"Take It Easy I", graphite drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2023.
"Take It Easy" series, graphite on paper, 2023.
I often work simultaneously on small series like this one, which share the same mood, technique and colour palette.
#figurativeexpressionism #contemporarydrawing #frenchartist #art
"Looking For Daylight", charcoal drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2022.
"Looking For Daylight"
Charcoal on paper, 2022
#figurativeexpressionism #drawing #art
An expressionist painting of two silhouettes leaning toward one another, their shoulders touching as glowing auras of apricot, sky blue, lime, and violet blend and vibrate together in a luminous haze.
I Feel You
#empathyart #figurativeexpressionism #colorfulpainting #abstractfigures #emotiveart #surrealexpressionism #aurapainting #ifeelyou #poeticportrait #modernexpressionism
A vibrant impasto painting of a human figure wrapped in flowing bandages, head tilted upward as if in release or surrender, painted in vivid strokes of orange, purple, teal, and gold, with light radiating from the background.
Bound in Light
#expressionistart #abstractfigure #impastopainting #wrappedinlight #surrealportrait #figurativeexpressionism #boldcolorsart #modernimpasto #mythicartwork #poeticpainting #boundinlight
"Say It All – Again", graphite drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2022.
"Say It All – Again"
Graphite on paper, 2022
#figurativeexpressionism #drawing #art
"If Somewhere I", drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2022.
"If Somewhere II", drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2022.
"If Somewhere" series, graphite on paper, 2022.
#figurativeexpressionism #contemporarydrawing #frenchartist #art
"Next To Silence IV", pastel drawing by artist Christian J. Cordier, 2025.
"Next To Silence IV"
Pastel on paper | 21 x 29.7 cm | 2025
#figurativeexpressionism #drawing #contemporarydrawing #pastelartwork #art
"Next To Silence III", pastel drawing by Christian J. Cordier, 2025.
"Next To Silence III"
Pastel on paper | 21 x 29.7 cm | 2025
#figurativeexpressionism #drawing #contemporarydrawing #pastelartwork #art
"So Low I", painting by Christian J. Cordier, 2023.
"So Low II", painting by Christian J. Cordier, 2023.
"So Low" series, acrylic on canvas, 2023.
#figurativeexpressionism #contemporarypainting #frenchartist #art
"Scary Mask I", pastel drawing by Christian J. Cordier, 2025.
"Scary Mask I"
Pastel on paper | 21 x 29,7 cm | 2025
#figurativeexpressionism #monochromaticart #pasteldrawing
#frenchartist #cjcordier
Untitled ( he was defiant, brash and assertive but never domineering )
By Me
2025
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#gayart #queerart #figurativeart #figurativeexpressionism #nonbinaryartist #malefigureart #lgbtqiaplus #lgbtq #gayboi #gay #queer #nonbinary #forbeauty #forjoy #forfun
"Angry Mask II", pastel drawing by Christian J. Cordier, 2025.
"Angry Mask II"
Pastel on paper | 24 x 30 cm | 2025
#figurativeexpressionism #expressionistdrawing #pasteldrawing #cjcordierart
"Human 248", drawing by Christian J. Cordier, 2022.
"Human 248"
Charcoal on paper | 24 x 32 cm | 2022
#figurativeexpressionism #charcoaldrawing #frenchartist
"Muted Scream I", painting by Christian J. Cordier, 2021.
"Muted Scream II", painting by Christian J. Cordier, 2021.
"Muted Scream III", painting by Christian J. Cordier, 2021.
"Muted Scream IV", painting by Christian J. Cordier, 2021.
"Muted Scream" series, acrylic on canvas, 2021.
#figurativeexpressionism #contemporarypainting #frenchartist #art
Figure with Meat
Francis Bacon, 1954
“My painting is a representation of life, my own life above all, which has been very difficult. So perhaps my painting is very violent, but this is natural to me.”
#figurativeexpressionism #irishartists #painting #arthistory
“Girl With Yellow Hat,” an oil painting by American artist Norman Lewis from 1936, is an exemplar of Figurative Expressionism. The artwork captures the essence of contemplative solitude through its striking composition and vivid use of color. Painted early in his career, the oil on canvas shows a seated African-American woman who seems to be in deep thought. She is dressed simply in a pale dress that contrasts with her dark skin tones. The focal point is the broad yellow hat that covers her head, casting a shadow over her face, which rests pensively on her hand. The background is composed of muted, earthy hues that further emphasize the central figure. The overall composition suggests a moment of introspection, rendered with a textured and almost tactile execution characteristic of oil paint. The form of the piece is simplified and the color and design are emphasized using distinct colors. The yellow hat shields the woman’s face and is the main focus of the image. Lewis finds a way to balance realism and modernism. Painted during the interwar period, the work can be understood within a broader artistic trend where artists explored interiority and psychological states. Lewis, later known for his abstract expressionism, shows a sensitivity to figurative representation here. It's a painting made at a time when Black artists were pushing against prescribed tropes. The limited palette also speaks volumes – muted tones, punctuated only by the brightness of the hat. It's like the hat is a symbol of a fleeting joy, contrasted with the more somber mood of the rest of the scene. Looking at the artist’s wider oeuvre and considering Lewis’s involvement in the Harlem art scene, there’s a subtle dialogue occurring about visibility, representation, and perhaps even the performance of identity. The hat may offer a layer of anonymity, but at the same time suggests agency on the woman’s part.
“Girl with Yellow Hat” by Norman Lewis (American) - Oil on burlap canvas / 1936 - Michael Rosenfeld Gallery (New York) #womeninart #art #oilpainting #HarlemRenaissance #NormanLewis #AfricanAmericanArtist #womensart #FigurativeExpressionism #artwork #AfricanAmericanArt #ArtText #ModernArt #1930s
🎨 'Tricolor Violets. Greek Nypth Flower' (2020)
by Yulia Mamontova
#FigurativeExpressionism
#MythologicalPainting #Painting #Art
🎨 'Herons. Poseidon birds' (2020)
by Yulia Mamontova
#FigurativeExpressionism
#AnimalPainting #Painting #Art
Untitled ( only after hours )
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#portraitart #figurativeart #figurativeexpressionism #expressionistart #neoneoexpressionism #gayart #queerart #nonbinary #genderfree #nonbinaryartist #gaylove #queerlove #gaycouple #queercouple #Igbta #Igbtqiaplus #portraitpainting #forbeauty #forjoy #forfun
Leg-O-Magic - Four Players Fold Simultaneously- acrylic and latex on folding mahogany and leather found card table, private collection
#makersmartch #wood #contemporaryart #upcycle #cardtable #surrealism #figurativeexpressionism
"Identification Trouble IV", painting by C.J. Cordier, 2020.
"Identification Trouble IV"
Acrylic on paper | 21 x 29.7 cm | 2020
#figurativeexpressionism #expressionism
#acrylicpainting #worksonpaper #frenchartist
Hills and Buildings, Folsom Street, San Francisco | Robert De Niro, Sr.
#FigurativeExpressionism #art #artist #painting #fineart
Figure Study (Long Pink Hair)
acrylic on canvas panel
5" x 7" available
tarasharpe.com
#pinkhair #artcollector #figurativeart #womenpaintingwomen #contemporarypainting #figurativepainting #expressionism #expressivepainting #emotivepainting #figurativeexpressionism #femaleartist #womenartists #art
