Gestural painting

Whitechapel Gallery, LondonFemale abstract expressionists – many overlooked or ‘borrowed’ from – finally get their day in this jolting exhibition whose works seem to yell at each other from wall to wall

Ingrid Christensen on Instagram: "Playing on Mylar today. I love the slick feel under the brush- very appropriate for watery subjects. #beach #oilonmylar #figurativeart #figuresketch #gesture #contemporaryfigurativeart #bigman #ingridchristensen #canadianartist"

WanJin Gim (previously) continues to amaze with his detailed drawings that show the nuanced colors and textures of bare skin. Most often working on kraft paper, Gim uses cross hatching—a technique most commonly associated with ink drawings or prints—with an array of colors to capture hands, arms, feet, and the occasional cat. Though simple inContinue reading "Drawings by WanJin Gim Capture the Nuanced Energy of Seemingly Simple Gestures"

Ingrid Christensen on Instagram: "The alla prima figure demo that I painted last night for the warm and welcoming group @yyc.palette . I’m always pleased to connect with painters in my city 😊 #oilpainting #demo #demopainting #yycartist #figure #figurativepainting #allaprima #gesture #ingridchristensen"

“Jennifer Packer Ivan 2013. Painting: mixed media. Male…” is published by Art Appreciated.

Contemporary dance is a captivating art form that combines dynamic movement and expressive gestures. In a painting by Henri Matisse featuring a contemporary dancer, the artist's use of bold colors and fluid lines beautifully captures the dancer's graceful and energetic movements. The vibrant hues and flowing brushstrokes convey a sense of the dancer's agility and the dynamic nature of the performance.