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Landscapes
Open countryside, rivers and changing skies, from a quiet distant view to an expressive natural scene.
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Oil Paintings by Subject & Genre
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Start with what you love to see: a landscape, a familiar face, a vase of flowers or the energy of an abstract canvas. Subject describes what a painting shows; its movement or style describes how it is painted.
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Seascapes & Coastal Views
Coastlines, waves and open water, painted around the rhythm of the sea and the light above it.
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Cityscapes & Street Scenes
Urban skylines, old streets and lively avenues that bring a favorite city into your room.
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Architecture & Buildings
Buildings, bridges and architectural details, from a meaningful home to a historic facade.
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Flowers & Gardens
Bouquets, garden paths and flowering plants with color, texture and a sense of season.
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Still Life
Objects arranged into a considered composition: fruit, vessels, books, flowers and everyday treasures.
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Portraits
Faces and character, from historical portrait references to a painting of someone important to you.
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Family & Couple Portraits
Personal paintings of partners, children and family groups, made around the people who belong together.
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Figurative Paintings
The human figure in a pose, a setting or a narrative, with attention to gesture and the relationship between people.
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Animals & Wildlife
Wild animals, rural companions and the natural settings that give them character.
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Pet Portraits
A dog, cat or other companion painted from your photographs, with attention to expression and familiar details.
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Horses & Equestrian Art
Horses at rest or in motion, from a personal equestrian portrait to a wider rural scene.
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Birds
Birds in flight, at rest or within their habitat, with color and movement at the center of the painting.
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Boats & Harbors
Sailing boats, working harbors and vessels set against reflections, weather and open water.
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Mountains & Wilderness
Mountain ranges, forests and open wilderness, painted around distance, atmosphere and natural scale.
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Everyday Life & Genre Scenes
People at work, at home or together in public places: paintings built around the moments of daily life.
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Religious & Sacred Art
Sacred figures and devotional narratives, selected by the reference, tradition and meaning important to you.
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Mythology & History
Narrative paintings drawn from mythology, literature and historical subjects, with figures and setting working together.
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Botanical & Nature Studies
Leaves, branches and plant forms, from a close botanical study to a decorative arrangement inspired by nature.
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Interiors & Domestic Scenes
Rooms, windows and the objects or people within them, using light and arrangement to create a sense of place.
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Contemporary & Abstract
Paintings led by color, shape and gesture instead of a recognizable subject, developed around a visual direction.
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