Figurative art has been around for centuries, and it is still alive and well, and in some parts of the art community, re-surging in popularity! This list was created in recognition to those creatives in the Washington DC metro area that are dedicated to painting the figure in its many forms.
Where Do I Go to See Figurative Art?
I sometimes feel that figurative artwork in the DC metro area is under represented. Perhaps this isn’t fair, and should be seen as a larger issue, and not just one of figurative art. All of the creative arts are vying for recognition here in DC. The competition with the museums is fierce. For example: Type in Gallery Guide DC into google right now (June 2020) and see what comes up first? The result is a bucket list from the Washingtonian of the TOP 10 MUSEUMS, not galleries in DC. For my money, the best place to find gallery openings and reviews of select art show in DC is not through the major newspapers or websites. I would go to EastCity Art instead. Check them out!
Do You Know any Figurative Painters in the DMV?
If you know a primarily figurative painter that has a studio in the DC metro area let me know in the comments below and I will consider adding it to this page. I am looking for figurative painters that excel in their artistic craft, play and experiment with the medium, and have a unique vision and personal style or vision. All the artists below are successful in their own right. I applaud them and their good work!
Alex Beck A Birthday Kiss – 24″ x 24″, Oil, wood panel |
Zoe Charlton The Country A Wilderness Unsubdued, Graphite, Collage, Acrylic on Paper, 112″ x 55″, 2018 Artist Website |
Gregory Ferrand Who Are We Now? – acrylic on canvas , 20″x 20″,2017 Artist Website |
Nicole Ida Fossi “I’m Sorry that my Breakdown Came at an Inconvenient Time for You” Nicole Ida Fossi, oil on canvas, 40×40, 2018 Artist Website |
Gavin Glakas Firelight Sonata – Oil on Linen, 30″ x 40″ Artist Website |
Kyle Hackett After End, 2016. Oil on canvas, 72 x 50 in Artist Website |
Michal Hunter Floating, 38″ x 60″, 2018. Artist Website |
Scott Hutchison Armor – 25″ x 29″, Oil on Linen, 2020 Artist Website |
David Ibata A Cold Gaze Forged In Fire – Oil on Canvas, 30” x 40”, 2020 Artist Website |
Jada Logan “Ali boom bye yae” Oil on wood panel, 18 x 24 |
Robert Liberace 5th Circle – oil on linen, 48″x 36″ Artist Website |
BG Muhn Lover, Empress 013, 15.5 ” x 12.5 ” , acrylic and dog hair on DURA-LAR mounted on canvas |
Leslie Nolan Orange Figure – 36″ x 60″ – Acrylic on Canvas Artist Website |
Teresa Oaxaca The Sunset Limited, oil on canvas, 42×62″ Artist Website |
Judith Peck The Dream it Can Be – 30″ x 24″, Oil on panel Artist Website |
Matt Pinney Erinyes – Oil on Linen 84″ x 72″ Artist Website |
Erik Sandberg Blossom, 2018 Artist Website |
Martin Swift Rory – 48” X 60”, oil on canvas, 2018 Artist Wesbite |
Dan Thompson John I, Oil on Linen, 18×24″, 2015 Artist Website |
Joel Vincii “ET Bomaye” by Joel Vincii |
Nicholas zimbro God Only Knows What I’d Be Without You, 18″ x 24″ oil on canvas 2020 Artist Website |
