Contemporary Oil Painters

Oil painter John Wentz’s interest in art began at the age of six upon discovering Batman and Spiderman comic books. The artist, who was born and raised in the Bay Area of San Francisco, has carried over his artistic talents as a muralist, billboard creator and freelance illustrator into. . . read more

Although South African artist Cecilia Rosslee now resides in California, both of her sunny homes are surely inspiration for her light-filled oil paintings. Her work brings interior and exterior locations to life, as well as reflecting some of her favorite things and people. With clients that. . . read more

Breathtaking. Profound. Detailed. These words and more describe oil painter Kostas Hionidis’ depiction of the Grecian seas within his work. As he deftly blends paint on canvas, Kostas recalls the sights, sounds and smells of Earth’s most magnificent elements. Water, air, fire and land. . . read more

Light and shadow define KM Withers’ oil painted landscapes of the American West. As a modern-day nomad, Withers is in her element painting the great outdoors. . . usually deserts in the winter and mountains or the high Colorado Plateau in the summer, but she makes each place her home as. . . read more

Romanian artist Nelu Gradeanu has studied monumental painting and specializes in religious art and restoration. And while his paintings of Romanian churches, great religious subjects and restored ancient icons are indeed mesmerizing, his abstract landscapes and colorful flowers are also. . . read more

Only in exploring the cultures of remarkably different countries did oil painter Diana Marshall discover her love of painting. Originally from London, England, Diana’s hobby transformed into a career as she traveled from Germany to southern Spain before finally settling in County Galway in. . . read more

Vermont native and plein air artist Janet Bonneau is typically inspired by her state’s mountains, rivers and fields with due respect for their infinite beauty. Now, in light of a recent tragedy, she paints to raise awareness—as well as funds to be applied toward vet bills—for her. . . read more

Ukrainian artist Yuri Pysar may be young, but his emotive, impressionistic paintings reveal the many years he’s spent enthusiastically pursuing his passion. Yuri’s artistic lessons first began in his native town of Rakhiv, where he studied from local artist M. Vorokhta. He majored. . . read more

Living in beautiful Bucharest, Romania hasn’t stopped oil painter George Budai from traveling the world in search of equally captivating landscapes and city scenes. Throughout his travels, George has worked in settings both majestic and modest, primarily using water mixable oil colors. He. . . read more

Although Georgian artist Marie Hamby was inspired to draw as a child, it wasn’t until she was an adult that she picked up her first paintbrush. Marie hasn’t stopped painting since, and expresses her love of animals through thick, texturized strokes of a palette knife. Her medium of. . . read more

Living on the southern coast of Western Australia gives professional landscape painter Michael Cartwright a vast array of delightful scenery to paint from. In this area, whimsical scenic towns collide with traditional local history, perfectly explaining where both of Michael’s plein air and. . . read more

Bristol-based Tom Hughes creates cityscapes, landscapes and still life in oil, charcoal, and pen and ink. He’s also managed art shops, trained as a picture framer, taught art classes and worked as a full-time freelance artist for seven years. His current passion? Painting en plein. . . read more

Indigenous Filipino artist Jef Cablog’s bright career in oil painting began when he decided to explore the traditions of his ancestors in his work. With paintings that are both realistic and expressionistic, Jef turns back the hands of time to portray the earthy, yet also dreamlike, culture. . . read more