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“I love how history can put things in perspective, and in my paintings I aim to celebrate the great human story we are all part of,” says painter Sophie Ploeg. Taking a moment to listen to the stillness of time, imagining the story behind that woman’s face or that piece of antique lace, Sophie searches for that universal thread that runs through the human story. With paintings are characterized by their stillness and calm atmosphere, their strong use of light and shade, and a high level of detail—can you feel the human story unfolding? Check out “Fallen Leaves” and more from our Featured Artist of the Week @s_ploeg on Discovery! (link in bio) - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #oilpainting #oilpainter #figurativeart #figurativepainting #contemporaryart #dutchart #dutchartist #lace #antiquelace #calledtobecreative #humanstory #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
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There are different breeds of dogs, different cultures, looks, and attitudes. Universally however, dogs are always loyal, eager to please, honest, devoted, caring and genuinely pleased to see one. Unfortunately, artist Lucy Marshall knows this isn’t always the case with humans. By turning dogs into people in her paintings, (or people into dogs?), combined with humor at all times, Lucy hopes to shine a light back on human behavior—what is so unique and fascinating about it. And, she hopes to perhaps allow people not to take themselves quite so seriously. Ready to enter the world of @thedogophile? You won’t be disappointed! Head to Lucy’s Discovery Page to see more! - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #thedogophile #painter #gouache #gouacheart #gouachepainting #acrylicpainting #cartoonist #dogpainting #animalart #dogart #australianartist #colorfulart #contemporaryart #modernart #figurativeart #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
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Emotion and moods, a habit we share with the sky.” 💕 Michelle Purves’ paintings are impressionistic interpretations of emotions which she reflects in the clouds. In her oil painting “Allure,” this cloudscape is the ultimate in relaxation as the sky hovers breathlessly above us. A metaphor for the calm after the storm, admits Michelle. Follow her @michellepurvesartist and head to Discovery to see more (link in bio). - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #artist #landscapepainting #skyscape #clouds #cloudscape #cloudscapes #skypainting #cloudpainting #landscapepainting #fineart #sunsetart #sunsetpainting #sunrisepainting #contemporaryart #modernart #moodyart #colorfulart #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
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“When I was a small child, the ocean captured my imagination with its magic and wonder,” remembers conservationist, scuba diver, and marine wildlife artist Joyful Enriquez. “I spent my time dreaming about being able to breathe underwater, swim with whales, and discover the mysteries of its depths. As an adult, I am grateful to use my artwork to share with others my experiences of life beneath the surface.” This unique environment’s intricate design, refracting light, beautiful color, and harmonious movement inspires Joyful to continually study the underwater world and capture these elements in her work. Want to see more? Check out her Public Page on Discovery and be sure to follow @joyfulfineart. - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #marineart #coastalart #coastaldecor #wildlifeart #fineart #oilpainting #colorfulart #underwater #underwaterart #oceanart #animalart #wildlifeart #wildlifepainting #oceanpainting #seaturtle #seaturtlepainting #underthesea #joyfulfineart #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
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Mondays aren’t blue for us! That’s the day we get to pick a new Discovery Featured Artist of the Week! 💙 This week let us introduce you to Vivian Liddell, an interdisciplinary painter who merges craft techniques, sculpture, printmaking, mixed-media, photography, and sound. Featured here, Vivian’s energetic work “WHAA” combines oil pastel and spray paint on monotype! You can check out more from @vivianliddell on Discovery all week long (just head to the link in our bio). - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #womenartists #womanartist #calledtobecreative #abstractart #abstractpainting #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #mixedmediapainting #printmaking #fineartphotography #sculpture #painter #contemporaryart #contemporarypainter #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
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“Weather System” by @heather_patterson_art. Heather recreates geographic patterns and forms that she finds (think: topographic maps, pixelated natural landscapes, cellular structures, networking graphs, and blueprints), layering them to make up a new series of systemic landscapes. Want to learn more about Heather’s process? Head to her Public Page on Discovery! (link in bio) - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #contemporarypainting #heatherpattersonart #mixedmediapainting #mixedmediaart #mixedmedia #abstractpainting #abstractlandscape #abstractart #contemporaryart #landscapepainting #topography #weathersystems #geographicart #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
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While the majority of Vladan Ignatovic’s work is based around the female figure, he argues strongly against any allusion to portraiture—his compositions represent archetypes of femininity rather than an individual woman. Check out more works like “Choice,” “Comment,” and “Doubt” from this Serbia-born, Toronto-based painter on Discovery and by following @vladan_art. - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #figurative #figurativeart #abstractfigure #figurativepainting #figurepainting #acrylicpainting #torontoartist #torontoart #femininity #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
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“Anticipation II” by Helen Shideler, who loves working in realism—intimate detail with saturated living color, full of life and often with a sense of whimsy. Helen views painting as a celebration of life and how light and color interact, saying: “I often imagine that I am sculpting with paint and always approach my art with enthusiasm and energy. But the real joy is in the challenge and complexity and getting it right.” If you’re a big fan of Helen’s work, too, check out her Public Page on Discovery (link in bio) and follow @helenshideler to see more! - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #atlanticcanadianart #atlanticcanadianartists #eastcoastartists #maritimesart #helenshideler #canadianartist #contemporaryrealism #lobster #lobsterart #canadianeastcoast #maritimer #watercolor #watercolours #aquarelle #artoninstagram #contemporaryart #contemporaryrealist #pouredwatercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #watercolorartist #painter #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
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Serene, minimal, ethereal—these are the words we’d use to describe the acrylic paintings of @f.lipariartist, our latest Discovery Featured Artist of the Week! What words would you add? Following a successful career as an art director in Montreal, Lipari began painting full time. His paintings are carefully conceived. Pure lines, richness in colors and blends, and a minimalist approach are significant in his choice of subjects and compositions. Largely influenced by his love of nature, his subjects are carefully chosen and presented in their purest form in a setting devoid of any clutter, thus evoking a sensation of serenity and stillness. You can catch more of his work featured this week on Discovery (link in bio)! - - - - - #artworkarchiveartist #originalart #artworkarchive #farmpainting #barnart #canadianpainter #etherealart #contemporaryart #lipariart #acrylicpainting #quebecartist #minimalart #landscapepainting #landscapeart #contemporarylandscape #barnpainting #farmart #workingartist #artinventory #artbusiness #artbiz
