Beach Dreams
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Beach Late Afternoon
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Poolside
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Polka Dot Seaside
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Beach Bliss
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Reverie
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
The Surfer
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Sun Kissed
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Seafoam
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil
La Mer
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil
Water Whispers
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil
Poolside Late Afternoon
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
One Shouldered Glamour
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Summer
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Sunshine Girl
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Enjoying the Shore
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Evening Swim
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Swan Dive
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Polka Dot Bikini
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Sunny Beach Day
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Evening Float
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 36 in W 48 in
"Watery Delight" oil painting of woman in chevron floating in Turquoise Pool
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil
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H 30 in W 24 in
"Beachhouse Veranda" Woman in Vintage Black Bathing suit with Yellow Backdrop
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 20 in W 16 in
"Summer Sunshine" Woman in Purple Bathing Suit with Turquoise Sky
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
"Head Over Heels"
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 48 in W 24 in
"Glider" vertical oil painting of a man diving with turquoise background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 20 in W 20 in
"Summer Noir" oil painting of woman's torso in yellow swimsuit against red wall
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil
Red Surf Board
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has sinc...
Canvas, Oil
By the Sea
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has sinc...
Canvas, Oil
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H 24 in W 24 in
"Bikini and Beach Ball" oil painting of a woman in white bikini on sandy beach
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 40 in W 40 in
"Head Over Heels" oil painting of a woman in pink bikini somersaulting in air
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 24 in W 30 in
"Drifting" oil painting of a woman in hat floating in a pink tube on teal water
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has sinc...
Canvas, Oil
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H 30 in W 30 in
''Sunset at the Shore'' Oil painting of a women wrapped in a green beach towel
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil
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H 48 in W 48 in
''At the Shore''Oil painting of women in black swimsuit and sunhat at the beach
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil, Canvas
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H 40 in W 40 in
''Summer Is For Lovers'' Oil painting of couple on a boat in a blue lake kissing
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil, Canvas
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H 20 in W 20 in
''Reaching High'' Oil painting of women in black swimsuit diving, blue sky
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil, Canvas
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H 36 in W 24 in
"Beach Swim" oil painting of woman at the beach in purple swimsuit and blue cap
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has sinc...
Canvas, Oil
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H 12 in W 12 in
"Surfer Girl" Oil painting of a girl floating on a surf board in teal water
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has sinc...
Canvas, Oil
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H 12 in W 12 in
"Dazzling Sea" oil painting of a girl looking out on the shimmering water
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has sinc...
Canvas, Oil
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H 12 in W 12 in
"Evening Out" oil painting of a woman in a vintage white dress dark background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has sinc...
Canvas, Oil
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H 48 in W 24 in
"Glide" vertical oil painting of a male diver with turquoise background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 16 in W 20 in
"Encore" Oil painting of a woman with red lipstick holding red rose petals
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 20 in W 20 in
"Into the Sky" oil painting of female in black suit diving with blue sky behind
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 12 in W 16 in
"Orange Striped Umbrella" oil painting of a colorful umbrella with blue sky
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 36 in W 36 in
"In The Surf" oil painting of a woman wading into blue water in a white swimsuit
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil
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H 28 in W 22 in
"Diving In" oil painting of a diver in midair in a red swimsuit against blue sky
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil
Vintage Venus
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 24 in W 24 in
"Poolside" Woman in Vintage Purple Bathing Suit with Turquoise Pool Water
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has sinc...
Canvas, Oil
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H 12 in W 12 in
"Summer Swim" oil painting of a woman in purple bathing suit with trees in back
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 30 in W 24 in
"Holiday Breeze" oil painting of a woman in white and red with ocean behind
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
"Green Bikini and Shadow"
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil, Panel
"Yellow Suit and Shadow"
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil, Panel
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H 40 in W 40 in
"Dazzling Sea" oil painting of a woman in a red bikini wading in the blue ocean
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 40 in W 40 in
"Refreshing Swim" oil painting of a woman swimming in blue and green pool
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Oil, Canvas
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H 48 in W 48 in
"Deep Blue Sunshine" Oil painting of woman in a black suit and sun hat on a boat
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 12 in W 12 in
"Ready to Launch" Oil Painting of a female diver on a diving board with blue sky
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 40 in W 40 in
"A Summer Place" Oil painting of a woman in a pink suit standing by the beach
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
Raised by two professional artists, Harris’s art career began at an early age. Initially showing in her family’s gallery and then branching out into other venues, her work has since ...
Canvas, Oil
Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
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