Painters
A painter is an artist who uses paint to create their artworks. A painter can be a professional or an amateur. The term painter can also be used to describe someone whose occupation involves painting surfaces, such as walls and doors.
Painters can use a variety different techniques and types of paints to create their artworks. The most frequently used techniques include oil paint, acrylic paint, gouache and watercolor. Watercolor is widely considered the oldest technique and it continues to be used today although oil painting has, over the centuries, become the preferred technique for many artists.
A painter can choose to work on various supports. The most common support is a canvas stretched over a frame but other popular supports include wood, paper, metal and even the human body.
For the last centuries, painting has been the dominant artistic expression and the most prevalent in the history of art. The history of painting begins in prehistoric times with the first cave paintings. Over the centuries, styles have evolved, first aiming to becoming more naturalistic and then breaking away from figurativism to move towards abstract art. Some of the key artistic movements in painting include: Gothic, Renaissance, Mannerism, Caravaggism, Baroque, classicism, Rococo, Neoclassical, romantic, Orientalist, Pre-Raphaelites, Barbizon School, Realism, Impressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, Futurism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Suprematism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and Minimalism.
The twentieth century saw the birth of abstract painting. With this revolution in painting, the painter no longer tried to represent the world in a recognizable way but instead focussed on the formal elements of the painting such as shape, line and color. Abstract painting and figurative painting co-existed throughout modern art and continue to do so in contemporary art. Generally, these two categories of modern and contemporary are distinguished by the date of creation of the artworks . Modern art is generally seen as encompassing late 19th century works up to the mid-twentieth century, although the end date may vary between 1945 and 1960 depending on the interpretation. Contemporary art is ranges from the end of modern art up to today.
History of art is closely linked to the history of humanity. In fact, painters are often considered important witnesses of their time. The artists who have left their mark on the history of art are very often those who succeeded in innovating and going against the artistic codes of their time.
Some of the most groundbreaking and memorable artists include: Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Rembrandt, El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Rubens, Johannes Vermeer, Francisco de Goya, Eugène Delacroix, William Turner, Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Victor Vasarely, Claude Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Robert Combas, Victor Vasarely, Salvador Dali, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Sonia Delaunay, Niki de Saint Phalle, Keith Haring, Herve di Rosa, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and JonOne.
Discover the styles & movements
Marney-Rose Edge
Our new Adventure awaits
Marney-Rose Edge
Fine Art Drawings - 91 x 91 x 6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 35.8 x 35.8 x 2.4 inch
$2,059
We Are looking Out For You
Marney-Rose Edge
Painting - 41 x 31 x 6 cm Painting - 16.1 x 12.2 x 2.4 inch
$499
Day Dreamer
Marney-Rose Edge
Fine Art Drawings - 122 x 76 x 6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 48 x 29.9 x 2.4 inch
$2,176
Change of Season
Marney-Rose Edge
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 76 x 6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 29.9 x 2.4 inch
$1,374
Freedom
Marney-Rose Edge
Fine Art Drawings - 71 x 56 x 6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 22 x 2.4 inch
$959
Life is Full of Possibilities
Marney-Rose Edge
Fine Art Drawings - 107 x 122 x 6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 42.1 x 48 x 2.4 inch
$1,795
Hanky, Panky Palace
Marney-Rose Edge
Fine Art Drawings - 122 x 152 x 6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 48 x 59.8 x 2.4 inch
$4,381 $3,725
Room with a view
Marney-Rose Edge
Fine Art Drawings - 102 x 152 x 6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 40.2 x 59.8 x 2.4 inch
$3,657 $3,109
Lasveguix
Invader Marilyn urban wall
Lasveguix
Painting - 61 x 46 x 3 cm Painting - 24 x 18.1 x 1.2 inch
$1,010
Seyran Gasparyan
The tree of life
Seyran Gasparyan
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,200
Symphony in Color
Seyran Gasparyan
Painting - 70 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,000 $2,550
Emotional Eruption
Seyran Gasparyan
Painting - 45 x 35 x 0.2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch
$360
Circus performance
Seyran Gasparyan
Painting - 45 x 35 x 1 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch
$350
Essence of creation (1)
Seyran Gasparyan
Painting - 45 x 35 x 1 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch
$350
Scarlet Reflections
Seyran Gasparyan
Painting - 24 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 9.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$200
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Blond in Mirror
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 69.9 x 54.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.5 x 21.6 x 1 inch
$1,535
Summer Nap in Brittany
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 18 x 0.1 inch
$495
Tea Time
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 91.9 x 54.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36.2 x 21.6 x 1 inch
$1,440
Transparent Wave
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 64.8 x 99.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 25.5 x 39 x 1 inch
$1,650
Spring Bouquet 2021 #2
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 91.4 x 63.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 25 x 1 inch
$1,220
Reflection With Flowers
Anyck Alvarez Kerloch
Painting - 88.9 x 119.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35 x 47 x 1 inch
$1,220
Delyafruz Bagirova
The Still Life Of The Sun
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 100 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,907
The Muse Of The Sun
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 180 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$5,722
The Symphony Of Summer
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 70 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,907
The Etude Of Summer
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 70 x 95 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,907
The Journey Of The Sun
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 180 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 70.9 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$5,385
In The Garden Of a Moonlight
Delyafruz Bagirova
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,233
Gary Westall
Cornwall Beach retreat
Gary Westall
Painting - 40.1 x 40.1 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.8 x 15.8 x 0.6 inch
$950
Spring greetings
Gary Westall
Painting - 40.1 x 40.1 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.8 x 15.8 x 0.6 inch
$965
The true great ones
Gary Westall
Painting - 50 x 70.1 x 0.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,850
Pine crossroad, Painting, Oil on HDF
Gary Westall
Painting - 40.1 x 50 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.8 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$1,250
Edeltrauds birchtrees II in Marxener paradies
Gary Westall
Painting - 59.9 x 50 x 1.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.6 inch
$1,800
Toma-L
Yunior Marino
Acapulco Dragon
Yunior Marino
Sculpture - 609.6 x 330.2 x 330.2 cm Sculpture - 240 x 130 x 130 inch
$9,600
Mantra II (Infinito) Painting
Yunior Marino
Painting - 99.1 x 198.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39 x 78 x 1 inch
$4,800
Mantra (Mandala)
Yunior Marino
Painting - 134.6 x 167.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 53 x 66 x 0.1 inch
$6,400
Mantra (Implosion)
Yunior Marino
Painting - 167.6 x 190.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 66 x 75 x 0.1 inch
$4,800
Magic Mushroom Sculpture
Yunior Marino
Sculpture - 198.1 x 78.7 x 78.7 cm Sculpture - 78 x 31 x 31 inch
$12,000
Ezan Franck
Lana Matsuyama
Walls & Façades Series #5
Lana Matsuyama
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$654
Urban Landscape Series #12
Lana Matsuyama
Painting - 73 x 73 x 4 cm Painting - 28.7 x 28.7 x 1.6 inch
$720
Oswin Gesselli
Quotes, nude & nature WALK THE PATH OF BEAUTY - Series Hidden Treasures
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 100 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
$6,619
Owl & nature NIGHT EAGLE - Series Hidden Treasures
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 120 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$6,462
Mysterious Beauty of the Sea, Female nude and sea
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$4,375
CECIL THE LION KING - Series Hidden Treasures
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,693
BLACK JAGUAR - Series The unforgettable
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 180 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
$98,727
Flamingo LOVE IS THE ONLY WAY - Series Hidden Treasures
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
$4,308
BIG ELEPHANT - Series The unforgettable
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 200 x 180 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 70.9 x 1.6 inch
$109,946
Elephants SURVIVORS - Series The unforgettable
Oswin Gesselli
Painting - 180 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch
$121,165
Chantal Proulx
Territoires morcelés
Chantal Proulx
Painting - 92 x 92 x 4 cm Painting - 36.2 x 36.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,625
Fraîches comme le printemps
Chantal Proulx
Painting - 122 x 76 x 4 cm Painting - 48 x 29.9 x 1.6 inch
$1,750
Les herbes folles
Chantal Proulx
Painting - 102 x 102 x 4 cm Painting - 40.2 x 40.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,825
The moment I wake up
Chantal Proulx
Painting - 102 x 102 x 4 cm Painting - 40.2 x 40.2 x 1.6 inch
$1,825