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Paradise, Contemporary Text Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, originally conceived as an abstract painting but subsequently repurposed into a direct representation of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Nowhere To Go, Contemporary Text Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, Pa.
He maintains a regular studio practice in the Fishtown neighborhood focusing on painting in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
“Fuckin n' Fightin” Abstract Contemporary Black & Tan Text Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
H 26 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
“It's Worth Ten” Abstract Contemporary Black & Tan Text Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
H 26 in W 19 in D 1.75 in
“Better Than Egg” Abstract Contemporary Black & Tan Text Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
H 24 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
“Sluts Have More Fun” Abstract Contemporary Black & Tan Text Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
H 25 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
“Don't Be a Cunt” Abstract Contemporary Black & Tan Text Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
H 26 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
“Let's Piss Down Each Other's Legs” Contemporary Black & Tan Text Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
H 19 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Beatles ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand" / Black & White Text Painting / David Hollier
By David Hollier
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Hollier
Beatles (text from ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’)
2023
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 47
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"The Thoughts in My Head #41 Standing Next to You" conceptual text painting
By Lisa Levy
Located in New York, NY
This Conceptual Text based painting features the words "When you look here imagine me standing next
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
“Be You No One Else Wants To” Abstract Contemporary Black & Tan Text Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
"Architecture Joke" Conceptual Text Based Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
This conceptual text based painting by New York artist, David Kramer, combines stylized painting of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Double Fantasty" Text Based Conceptual Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
large scale conceptual text based by New York artist, David Kramer reads: "I am all for socialism if it
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Text Cultural Commentary Pattern
Located in Buffalo, NY
Becky Brown works between painting, drawing, sculpture and installation using found images, objects
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Cultural Commentary Bright Vivid Unique Text Oil Painting large Installation
Located in Buffalo, NY
Becky Brown works between painting, drawing, sculpture and installation using found images, objects
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plywood, Acrylic
"#Pleasantcats" Large Scale Conceptual Text Based, Abstract Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
This conceptual text based painting by New York artist, David Kramer, incorporates gestural
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
H 61 in W 59 in D 1.75 in
"HER" Text-based, abstract
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
where he currently resides. Houserʼs collages, paintings, and installations have been exhibited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
"Palimpsest 1"- Abstract Fine Art Painting with Multi-Layered Text
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Management from 2010 to 2012.
Though Luo's main focus has been painting and sculpting, she is also a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Oil painting / Portrait / Figurative/ Museum/ Interior/ Expressive/ Text
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams was a painter, art educator, and writer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1952, he received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1983 from Buffalo State College. Adams’s work is includ...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil painting / Portrait / Figurative/ Museum/ Interior/ Expressive/ Text
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams was a painter, art educator, and writer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1952, he received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1983 from Buffalo State College. Adams’s work is includ...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pure Pith", Colorful Acrylic Painting, Text, Comic, Illustration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-hanging artwork titled "Pure Pith" is an original artwork by Christian "Patch" Patchell made of acrylic paint on wood and masonite. This piece measures approximately 12"h x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic, Wood
Abstract with Text
By Ronald Ahlstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RONALD AHLSTROM
"ABSTRACT IN WITH TEXT"
ACRYLIC AND COLLAGE ON CANVASBOARD, SIGNED
AMERICAN. C
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
“Fuck Feelings” Abstract Contemporary Black & Tan Painting with Text
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
H 25 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
LIE TO ME, Mixed Media Abstract Painting with Text
By Henri Bassmadjian
Located in Surfside, FL
questioning of the paint of the painting that he does not hesitate to exhibit in the Salons (Big and Young
Category
1980s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Gouache, Graphite
Greta the Great, abstract painting on panel, text, iconography,
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
imagery. The unfinished is his first instinct of painting.
There are social-political implications
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Wood, Masonite, Glitter, Ink, Oil, Panel, Graphite
H 35.99 in W 48 in D 2.01 in
Shooo-(II)
Located in Seoul, KR
.
‘Text painting’ is often composed of onomatopoeic or mimetic words. Piles of tiny texts such as ‘Shoo
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
"Dos Vidas" Blue, Red, and Yellow Contemporary Painting with Texts
Located in Houston, TX
Villafuerte. This abstract painting features two large lifebuoys with the text "Salvavida" (cropped from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 16 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
"Salvavida" Blue, Red, and White Contemporary Seascape Painting with Texts
Located in Houston, TX
. This abstract painting features a large red lifeboat with the text "Salvavida" written in white. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 48 in W 60 in D 1.38 in
"Salvame" Blue, Magenta, and Yellow Contemporary Seascape Painting with Texts
Located in Houston, TX
. This abstract painting features a large magenta lifeboat with the text "Salvame" written in light
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
It's Good Business! /// Contemporary Street Art Text War Political Painting
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on Canvas
Canvas size: 40" x 36"
Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
“Soul Traffic” Contemporary Black and White Longitudinal Painting with Texts
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white abstract contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 36 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
Smudges Yankel Contemporary painting arbstract art collage brown text word
By Jacques Yankel
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and collage on panel
Unique work
Hand-signed lower right by the artist
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in
"Amazing Painting" Pop-Art Americana Red Yellow Blue bold bright & cartoon- like
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
Charlotte Gibbs’ "flag," "stars," and text paintings often reference the artist's interest in Pop
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Backstage Rant" Conceptual Text Based Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
This large scale conceptual text based painting by New York artist, David Kramer, features, in bold
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Conceptual Text Based Painting "Lousy Director"
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
this conceptual work on paper, the imagery of a film director is overwritten with the text: ...I am
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil, Pencil
Spring Breeze
Located in Seoul, KR
‘Text painting’ due to the fascination with blurry brush strokes of Ink wash painting, i.e. smudged
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Colorful green contemporary Dog/Foxhound acrylic painting with text on paper
Located in Charleston, US
contemporary dog painting of Foxhounds dogs singing to a fox in a hole with accompanying text from a book is an
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Graphite
"Salvame" Blue, Pink, and Red Abstract Contemporary Seascape Painting with Texts
Located in Houston, TX
. This abstract painting features a large pink lifeboat with the text "Salvame" written in red. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 22.38 in W 28 in D 0.63 in
Den of Thieves /// Contemporary Text Political Painting Washington D.C. Capitol
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on Canvas
Canvas size: 40" x 36"
Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist
Category
2010s Street Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint, Canvas
“They're Just Words” Abstract Contemporary Black & Yellow Painting with Text
Located in Houston, TX
Black and tan contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
H 36 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Mixed media black and white abstract expressionist painting lace text feminist
By Dorothy Fitzgerald
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mixed media work on paper featuring thoughtful abstract and text based composition
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Lover's Dairy (Late Night Text)
By Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Lover's Diary (Late Night Text)," offers a glimpse into the narrative that unfolds within the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
“My First Jordans” Contemporary Still Life Shoe / Sneaker Painting with Text
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary show painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Latex, Charcoal, Coffee
"Texting Sylvio" abstract oil painting of people standing in turquoise water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Canadian hot and cold climate. The paintings are the map of my world, in both abstract and narrative form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Wombs, Tombs, Tools" (Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Text, Found Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
oil paint.
The painting is a collaboration with time, and is executed on a piece of wood found
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Acrylic
Nicholas Evans"Wombs, Tombs, Tools" (Abstract Painting, Bold, Graphic, Type, Text, Found Wood), 2020
H 45.48 in W 35.63 in D 0.69 in
NOW III: contemporary abstract mixed media street art painting; graffiti, text
By Mat Tomezsko
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Mat Tomezsko's "NOW" series of mixed imedia street art paintings are built through an elaborate
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Sanctuary- text art, gold frame
By Elisa Salas
Located in Miami, FL
The artist’s specialty consists of calligrams or images created out of text achieved in large part
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink
Bright earth colors contemporary dog/Scottie acrylic painting with text on paper
Located in Charleston, US
"Making a Beseech" (Frill Dog series). A colorful contemporary dog painting of a Scottish Terrier
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
Sophia Loren - Cherish it - Textural Oil Painting and Image Immersed in Text
By Christina Major
Located in Los Angeles, CA
subject can coexist in a painting. Major's current creative research focuses on the traditional form of
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marilyn Monroe - Strong Women - Textural Oil Painting and Image Immersed in Text
By Christina Major
Located in Los Angeles, CA
subject can coexist in a painting. Major's current creative research focuses on the traditional form of
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cultural Commentary Bright Vivid Colors Pattern Unique Text
Located in Buffalo, NY
Becky Brown works between painting, drawing, sculpture and installation using found images, objects
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Satirical Text Based Conceptual Painting: "Log Entries..."
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
work on paper, the text "Handmade Memes... Old World Flavor." is hand drawn to look like cut wood logs
Category
2010s Conceptual Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil, Pencil
H 38 in W 26.5 in D 0.005 in
This is your text- 21 st Century Contemporary Modern Realistic & Comic Painting
By Rineke Engwerda
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Rineke Engwerda is a young artist with a unique style. Even without a signature you can immediately recognize the work of Rineke.
In an old school, near the Fanny Blankers Koen st...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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H 100 in W 120 in
Custom Text
By Charles Buckley
Located in New York, NY
Charles Buckley received an MFA from Hunter College a BFA in painting from California College of
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Pencil
Archives, colors books in library, abstract, expressionism, oil on canvas, green
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
, combining lines, colors and imaginary texts.
Painting of a library with colorful books. Close to geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
"Coffee (Marquee)" Pop-Art Americana Sign Painting, Oil/Wood, Burgundy/Black/Tan
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Coffee (Marquee)"
Acrylic on Panel
48 x 12 inches
Charlotte Gibbs’ "flag," star," and text
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Acrylic
Ung-Ung
Located in Seoul, KR
work is comprised of tiny texts but seen as an image as well.
I began to create ‘Text painting’ due to
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Cultural Commentary Bright Vivid Colors Pattern Unique Text Abstract
Located in Buffalo, NY
Becky Brown works between painting, drawing, sculpture and installation using found images, objects
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Cultural Commentary Bright Vivid Colors Pattern Abstract Unique Text
Located in Buffalo, NY
Becky Brown works between painting, drawing, sculpture and installation using found images, objects
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Text Cultural Commentary Bright Vivid Colors Pattern Abstract Unique
Located in Buffalo, NY
Becky Brown works between painting, drawing, sculpture and installation using found images, objects
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a text painting in our inventory may begin at $150 and can go as high as $53,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.