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Style: Folk Art
English 19th century folk art portrait of an English spaniel dog in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
English 19th century folk art portrait of an English spaniel dog in a landscape. Painted with a great deal of skill and care this is a charming 19th-century piece. With the origin...
Category

1840s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Man With Lizard, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"On hot summer afternoons on the East Side of Milwaukee, a young man could often be seen carrying his pet Tegu lizard to Bradford Beach so it could bask in the sun," says artist Leroy Burt...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Two Barn Owls, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller depicts two mysterious barn owls against a striking red backdrop. The wide-eyed birds live peacefully at an ow...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mine, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth paints the everyday experiences of the animals she handles. She portrays a white dog vigilantly watching an eager crow. The dog sits with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Folk Art Acrylic Painting on Board of Two Crows or Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming Mid Century acrylic painting on board of two crows or ravens with quirky expressions under a blazing sky executed in a loose naive style. Presented in the original anodized ...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Birch Rabbit II, cheerful bunny, animal painting on panel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Birch bark on trophy plaque.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Panel

Trash Talk, seated shirtless male figure parrots & cat yellow & warm green color
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Recent oil on linen canvas mounted on cradled wood panel signed and dated on reverse. Part of an ongoing series by the artist in his humorous observation of humans and their pets
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen, Wood Panel

Quarter Horse, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A coin-operated horse ride evokes memories of simpler times. With just a quarter, it opens the imagination and offers a glimpse into the Wild West. The artwork ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Pony Express, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A black horse with white spots gallops with all its might, following the outlined route in the background. The painting carries a whimsical tone with its colors...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French Folk Art Hand Carved Painted Whimsical Childrens Cat Chair Gerard Rigot
Located in Surfside, FL
Gerard Rigot (France, 1929-) Animeubles, Child's Chair Circa, 1980's Folk art, hand carved chair in the form of a cat. Hand signed on bottom Endorsed by the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris. Dimensions: Measures 23" x 19" x 13" The chair is made from softwood, probably pine, alder, ash, birch or hornbeam. It stands on four legs and has a simple D-shaped form. A carved cat’s head adorns the proper right arm, and an erect tail the proper left. The legs of the chair are shaped at the feet to resemble a cat’s paws. The whole chair is painted in simple, dilute oil colours, predominantly a soft red, with a green gray seat and blue-white stripes on the tail and body. The facial features are highlighted. The artist’s signature is painted in black on the underside of the seat. Gerard Rigot was born in the suburbs of Paris in 1929, and began sculpting and painting whimsical fantastic wood furniture after moving to the countryside at the age of 49. Before becoming a full-time artist in the late-1970s, Rigot had a varied career including stints as a soldier and a photography assistant, his practice being particularly influenced by a period he spent working as a teacher in Algeria. When the painter Gerard Rigot bought a farmhouse in Toulouse, France, he began to make furniture. Inspired by his cat and using native oak and pine, he carved and painted playfull naive animal...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tea in the Firefly Woods, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"The enchanted woods lie somewhere between hither and thither, filled with the magic of dew drops and the flittering light of moonbeams and fireflies," shares a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Scottish 20th Century naive oil painting 'Beautiful betsy' with ginger cat
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Catriona Millar (Scottish, b. 1956) Beautiful Betsy Oil on canvas Signed with initials (lower left) 19.5/8 x 15.5/8 in. (50 x 39.7 cm.) Catriona Millar (born 1956) is a Scottish fig...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Patrona de las Cabras
Located in Wenham, MA
Kate Ruiz is an American Artist living in Nicaragua. Leaving Los Angeles for central America in 2015 with her family, she now lives on a small farm they have carved out of the land. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Hello, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An unlikely friendship blossoms between a black horse and a white dog. They are together by their shared enthusiasm for playing with the red ball. The greenis...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Un Cafecito en Oaxaca
Located in Wenham, MA
Kate Ruiz is an American Artist living in Nicaragua. Leaving Los Angeles for central America in 2015 with her family, she now lives on a small farm they have carved out of the land. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Red Fox, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A red fox cozily curls up and naps under the snowdrops. The tip of its tail mirrors the shape of the flowers, adding to the natural charm of the scene. The da...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Jerome Polycarpe Vintage Haitian Painting on Canvas on a Jungle with Animals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large striking Haitian acrylic painting on canvas of a lush jungle scene with animals, trees and flowers, executed in a distinctive naive style, signed by noted artist Jerome Polycar...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

ABSTRACT ADVENTURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

ANIMALS ON A WALK
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Da Dopedog
Located in New Orleans, LA
RARE early George Clinton (Parliament Funkadelic musician) that is not only stunning but comes with substantial provenance. Purchase includes the original sale invoice from his first...
Category

1990s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

STRANGE DREAMS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

JOLLY RIDER
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

MAGICAL GARDEN
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

ADVENTURE DREAMS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Little Black Dress, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A white horse halts, observing a black dress gently swaying in the breeze. Multiple layers of oil paint infuse the composition with a distinct character, allowi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amble, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A solitary horse stands prominently against a cream-colored background. Created with multiple layers of oil paint, the artwork boasts a unique texture, revealin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique American School Outsider Art Sigend Modernist Dog Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Interesting and well done American modernist painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed.
Category

1940s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Coyote, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A curious coyote shows interest in a red ball on the ground. Its speckled fur complements the visual texture of the background. With multiple layers of oil pain...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

WHITE DOG
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original painting by Daria Kusto. Collaboration by Angel Rivas. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Branko Paradis Painting on Canvas of a Leopard in a Tree
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century acrylic painting on canvas of a leopard with fauna and flora, executed in an enchanting naive style. Signed Paradis 82 and presented in a wood frame.
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Firefly Field, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The magic of fireflies fills the field, tempting three clever foxes to chase and capture them. They intend to use the glowing insects for various important purp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

ADVENTURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Jackrabbit on Grey - Original Vivid Figurative Animal Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naomi Jones's richly patterned realistic paintings focus on the preservation of vulnerable wildlife. Jones finds catharsis in painting soulful animals. Portraits of vulnerable specie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Folk Art Naive Oil Painting Ljubomir Milinkov Whimsical Pastoral Farm Landscape
By Ljubomir Milinkov
Located in Surfside, FL
Ljubomir Milinkov (1938) Oil painting on board, Whimsical pastoral farm landscape Hand signed upper right, Dimensions: painting 12-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches. framed 18.5 x 21.5 inches Ljubomir Milinkov depicts a fantasy like setting using bold colors, and carefully planned out brushstrokes. The figures and inanimate objects that fill the composition are out of proportion, bi-dimensional, and primitive, cartoonist in terms of style. In fact this painting is iconic of Milinkov's Naif style. His work was sold by Wally Findlay Galleries in New York and Palm Beach and he has designed silk scarves for Hermes. Born in Sovac, Serbia, Arrived in France in 1962. Milinkov enters the world of art. He begins to distill his own style. Good life and beautiful models on the Place du Tertre in Montmartre fill and inspire him. In 1967 he went on an adventure to the USA. For 6 months in 1968 he crossed America from New York to San Francisco aboard his own Cadillac hearse, bought for this trip. It's the full hippie period, he shaves his head in contrast to all the bearded people around him. Back in New York in 1969, he exhibited at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair with 60 artists, five hundred thousand visitors. Sponsored by the organizers to register for 2 years at the New York School of Fine Arts, he declines this generous offer to preserve his freedom and explore his own fauvist mode of expression. Proud to be a graduate of the Fine Arts Schools of “Nulle part” and “Every where”. In 1972 he opened his first solo exhibition at the Masseur Museum of Art, Monroe, Louisiana. In 1973 he joined the Wally Findlay International Gallery, with which he worked exclusively for 16 years, exhibiting in New York, Chicago, Palm Beach, Beverly Hills, Paris. He was included in the show "One of a Kind" along with Artists: Camille Bombois, Orville Bulman, Henri Maik, Gustavo Novoa and Annette Ollivary. His tapestry “Noah's Ark” was purchased by the royal family of Saudi Arabia. In 1974 he returned to France and settled between Cannes and Paris. His collaboration with French design house legend Hermes began in 1982: creation of the first Carré “Jardin Enchanté”, followed in 1998 by Gavroches scarves “La Cavale Joyeuse” and “Les Ailes pleines de Joie” and in 2013 the Carré “Bateau Flowery”. It is the “Enchanted Garden” which will have had the honor in 1983 of being the emblem of Hermès' participation in the 150th anniversary of Central Park in New York, where he will be the guest of honor. Also in 1982, creation of his second Aubusson tapestry "Arche de Noé n ° 2". In 2000 his famous “Twin towers” paintings...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Provenance: This work is from the personal collection of Anthony Romano, one of the two guardians appointed to the artist in the later part of his life. Mark...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Paint, Board

Scottish 20th Century naive oil painting of figures, dogs and birds in interior
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Catriona Millar (Scottish, b. 1956) Veva’s Guest Oil on canvas Signed with initials (lower left) 19.5/8 x 15.5/8 in. (50 x 39.7 cm.) Catriona Millar (born 1956) is a Scottish figura...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Provenance: This work is from the personal collection of Anthony Romano, one of the two guardians appointed to the artist in the later part of his life. Mark...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood

Justin McCarthy “Horses” Painting, Unique
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Provenance: Artist, part of collection of nearly 300 pieces bequeathed to his cousin, Robert “Buddy” Goeltz, thence by descent | Ashcroft and Moore, 4.28.2022...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Board, Paint

Justin McCarthy Painting “White Fang”, Unique
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Provenance: Artist, part of collection of nearly 300 pieces bequeathed to his cousin, Robert “Buddy” Goeltz, thence by descent Ashcroft and Moore, 4.28.2022...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Paint, Board

Possum on Blue - Original Vivid Figurative Animal Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naomi Jones's richly patterned realistic paintings focus on the preservation of vulnerable wildlife. Jones finds catharsis in painting soulful animals. Portraits of vulnerable specie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Scottish 20th Century naive oil painting of figures, dogs and birds in interior
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Catriona Millar (Scottish, b. 1956) Holiday Oil on canvas Signed with initials (lower left) 19.5/8 x 15.5/8 in. (50 x 39.7 cm.) Catriona Millar (born 1956) is a Scottish figurative ...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Two Blue Birds, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Two magical birds find refuge in an evergreen forest, seeking shelter from the cold winter weather. Jewels and prominent markings adorn their bodies. This whimsical woodland scene exudes an air of wonder and enchantment reminiscent of holiday festivities.


About the Artist
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints whimsical and playful compositions of animals and people, marked by bold colors and primitivist linework. She distills a scene into a few simple shapes, using color to create contrast and vibrancy, often choosing palettes that reflect pop culture. "My adopted kittens, Tony and Larry, opened my eyes and unleashed the artist inside me," shares Jessica. "After, I started to notice birds, trees, color, everything." Jessica brings to life her dynamic creations...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Pine Tree and Birds, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this whimsical painting, three birds soar high against a yellow sky. A pine tree, adorned with lush leaves, stands alongside another bare of foliage. The color palette infuses a festive spirit into the artwork.


About the Artist
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints whimsical and playful compositions of animals and people, marked by bold colors and primitivist linework. She distills a scene into a few simple shapes, using color to create contrast and vibrancy, often choosing palettes that reflect pop culture. "My adopted kittens, Tony and Larry, opened my eyes and unleashed the artist inside me," shares Jessica. "After, I started to notice birds, trees, color, everything." Jessica brings to life her dynamic creations...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

FRIENDS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Rosemary on Deep Blue and Flowers, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
During chilly weather, Rosemary often sits by a warm radiator in artist Jessica JH Roller's studio, observing falling leaves and busy squirrels outside. The room boasts a cluster of houseplants in various containers, alongside Jessica's nearby easel. One Wednesday morning, Jessica found inspiration from both Rosemary and a specific ceramic pot.


About the Artist
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints whimsical and playful compositions of animals and people, marked by bold colors and primitivist linework. She distills a scene into a few simple shapes, using color to create contrast and vibrancy, often choosing palettes that reflect pop culture. "My adopted kittens, Tony and Larry, opened my eyes and unleashed the artist inside me," shares Jessica. "After, I started to notice birds, trees, color, everything." Jessica brings to life her dynamic creations in the comfort of her studio in her century-old home. She enjoys listening to music and audiobooks while painting with her 18-year-old acrylic-covered easel. When not painting, Jessica cherishes time with her family and five cats, teaches yoga, and enjoys cycling along the river.


Words that describe this painting: cat, folk...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

MILKY WAY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

FREEDOM
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

DANCING BIRD
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Yellow Springs Deer Family, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this whimsical painting, a family of deer roams around a nature reserve. An owl perches on one of the trees, silently observing the woodland activity. A profusion of flowers adorn the scene, adding to the charm of the composition.


About the Artist
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints whimsical and playful compositions of animals and people, marked by bold colors and primitivist linework. She distills a scene into a few simple shapes, using color to create contrast and vibrancy, often choosing palettes that reflect pop culture. "My adopted kittens, Tony and Larry, opened my eyes and unleashed the artist inside me," shares Jessica. "After, I started to notice birds, trees, color, everything." Jessica brings to life her dynamic creations in the comfort of her studio in her century-old home. She enjoys listening to music and audiobooks while painting with her 18-year-old acrylic-covered easel. When not painting, Jessica cherishes time with her family and five cats, teaches yoga, and enjoys cycling along the river.


Words that describe this painting: forest, deer, deers, wildlife, folk, trees, owl, tree, trees, whimsical, nursery, animals, primitive, acrylic painting, red


Yellow Springs Deer Family...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

BE TOGETHER
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

SKULL DOG
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, framed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

MOOD
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Cats and Bats, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller crafts a visual tale of a playful interaction between creatures of the night. "Long before the break of day, a bat enters a home, awake...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Don't Cry
Located in Columbia, MO
Martha Wahlert Hand-signed and titled in pencil
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Thread, Acrylic, Screen

Black Cat on Cyan, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a primitivist portrait of her cat, Rachel. With her sleek black fur and striking yellow eyes, the feline's electric personality ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Dancing Through the Koppies - Jan Coutts, Cheetah, turquoise, african, animals
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Dancing Through The Koppies by Jan Coutts. A striking creation with mixed media including gold Leaf & Cobalt Turquoise Pigment - it depicts one of Coutts's most treasured subjects to...
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

CRAZY CAT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

LOVE CAT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed from Spain.
Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Folk Art animal paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Folk Art animal paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add animal paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Jessica JH Roller, Jaime Ellsworth, Andrea Doss, and Madeline Christine Clavier. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Acrylic Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Folk Art animal paintings, so small editions measuring 7.5 inches across are also available. Prices for animal paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $50,000, while the average work sells for $1,786.

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