2023
Mark Bradley Schwartz is a contemporary American realist painter who specializes in figurative works and still lifes. Originally from Illinois, he transitioned from a successful career in graphic design and art direction to fine art, seeking greater personal fulfillment through creative expression. Schwartz received his formal training at the California Art Institute under illustrator Glen Orbik, whose teachings on shape, value, and edge significantly influenced his artistic development. His technical approach balances accurate drawing with expressive brushwork, drawing inspiration from masters like John Singer Sargent, Anders Zorn, and Nicolai Fechin. Working primarily in oils, charcoal, and graphite, Schwartz creates works characterized by subtle color harmonies and varied paint application techniques. After studying at the California Art Institute, he joined its faculty as an instructor until the school closed in 2014. Schwartz is represented by Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado, which has featured his work in both solo and group exhibitions since at least 2015.
"Anastasia" (2023) by Mark Bradley Schwartz, Original Oil Portrait Painting
By Mark Bradley Schwartz
Located in Denver, CO
"Anastasia" by Mark Bradley Schwartz is an original oil on canvas depicting a brunette model. A native of Illinois, He began his professional life as a graphic designer and art dir...
Canvas, Oil
"M.Y. 3" (2014) by Mark Bradley Schwartz, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
By Mark Bradley Schwartz
Located in Denver, CO
"M.Y. 3" by Mark Bradley Schwartz is an original oil on board depicting a brunette female in a contemplative pose. A native of Illinois, He began his professional life as a graphic designer and art director in St. Louis, Missouri and later moved to Southern California to further his design career. Although Schwartz’s career was successful, he wanted to pursue work of a more personally fulfilling nature. To reach these new goals Schwartz first attended life drawing classes at Associates in Art, in Sherman Oaks, California. He later studied at the California Art Institute in Westlake Village, California, where he received extensive training in drawing and painting the human figure from life. While studying with famed illustrator Glen Orbik...
Oil, Board
"Looking Away" (2023) by Mark Bradley Schwartz, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
By Mark Bradley Schwartz
Located in Denver, CO
"Looking Away" by Mark Bradley Schwartz is an original oil on canvas depicting a female model in a monochromatic palette. A native of Illinois, He began his professional life as a graphic designer and art director in St. Louis, Missouri and later moved to Southern California to further his design career. Although Schwartz’s career was successful, he wanted to pursue work of a more personally fulfilling nature. To reach these new goals Schwartz first attended life drawing classes at Associates in Art, in Sherman Oaks, California. He later studied at the California Art Institute in Westlake Village, California, where he received extensive training in drawing and painting the human figure from life. While studying with famed illustrator Glen Orbik...
Canvas, Oil
"Jules" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by Kelly Birkenruth, 2024
By Kelly Birkenruth
Located in Denver, CO
Kelly Birkenruth’s "Jules" (2024) is a masterfully executed oil painting on panel, measuring 12 x 8 inches (framed dimensions: 13.5 x 9.5 inches). This contemporary figurative work c...
Oil, Panel
"Untitled" (2012), Original American Realist Female Portrait, Oil Painting
By Brian Busch
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Busch's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female model with short hair and a red jacket. This is a secondary market work with one pre...
Oil, Panel
"Julie in Red" (2023) by Mark Bradley Schwartz, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
By Mark Bradley Schwartz
Located in Denver, CO
"Julie in Red" by Mark Bradley Schwartz is an original oil on canvas depicting a female model with red hair in profile. A native of Illinois, He began h...
Canvas, Oil
Clair, Oil Painting
By McGarren Flack
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A young woman gazes forward with a calm and pleasant demeanor. Soft, muted tones emphasize her delicate features, while shadows add depth to her portrait. The...
Oil
Maruzzella Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary Portrait, Signed, 2021
By Marco Fariello
Located in Roma, IT
Maruzzella is one of the best works by the artist Marco Fariello realized in 2021. It is an academic drawing of a Portrait of a young woman with an enc...
Oil, Canvas
"Remy" by Yulia Kim; Framed Oil on Linen Panel, 22" x 18"; 2025
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 20" x 16" oil on linen panel by Kazakhstan-born, Oklahoma-based artist Yulia Kim is a testament to the artist's technical skill and particularly successful portrayal of l...
Linen, Oil
"At Long Last" (2020), Oil on Linen Human Portrait Painting by Burton Silverman
By Burton Silverman
Located in Denver, CO
Burton Silverman's "At Long Last", an oil on linen portrait painting dated 2020, is a masterful realist capturing of a contemplative young woman with short hair in modern casual clothes...
Linen, Oil
Contemporary Pasqualina Oil Painting on Canvas, Unframed, 21st Century
By Marco Fariello
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Marco Fariello in 2023, depicting a dominican woman. Excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity by the Artist.
Oil, Canvas
Portrait. Figurative oil painting, Dark tones, Polish artist
By Adam Marczukiewicz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Please note that painting is for sale without a frame, if you are interested in framed painting please contact us. Contemporary 20th century figurative oil on canvas portrait painting by Polish artist Adam Marczukiewicz. Portrait depicts a young man in renaissance or baroque styled clothing. He has dark curly hair and is looking in his left direction. Artwork is in warm tones. ADAM MARCZUKIEWICZ (born 1958) He studied at the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow at ateliers of professors Jan Swiderski...
Canvas, Oil
