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Thornwood Gallery's extensive inventory represents a variety of styles from abstract to impressionism

Located in Houston and Santa Fe, Thornwood Gallery has earned a reputation for placing high-quality artwork by international and national artists for residences, corporate offices, and hotels. Our extensive inventory represents a wide variety of styles from abstract to impressionism and realism. We provide complimentary art consulting and advisory services for collectors of modern and contemporary

art, including paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture. Whether you are an experienced art collector or just starting out, we can guide you with objective professional advice.

07/27/2024

Today we’re taking a closer look at Leticia Herrera’s painting series titled Walkers. Herrera’s walkers are three-dimensional, impasto figures made from thickly applied oil paint, and if you look closely Herrera includes painted shadows beneath the figures that follow the lighting within the piece! The longer we look at them the more personality the little figures seem to have. As the walkers travel together across plains of color and into the light, Herrera explores themes of kindness, joy, creativity, purpose, migration and freedom with the viewer. To learn more, please visit our website (link in bio), and check out Herrera’s new inventory at our Santa Fe location (sneak peek in slides 7-9)!

Slide 1: Light of Life, Detail 1
Slide 2: Light of Life, Detail 2
Slide 3: Light of Life, Oil on Canvas, 40 x 30 in
Slide 4: Into a Brilliant Life, Detail 1
Slide 5: Into a Brilliant Life, Detail 2
Slide 6: Into a Brilliant Life, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 24 in
Slide 7: Auras of Paradise, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 in
Slide 8: Ocean Oasis (Detail), Oil on Canvas, 40 x 30 in
Slide 9: The Flow of Life, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 36 in

07/16/2024

Eustaquio Segrelles's masterful paintings transcend time and tradition, combining elements of chiaroscuro and naturalism. His ability to manipulate light, shadow and color, with the use of only natural colors is truly unparalleled. Segrelles is also known for his loose and expressive brush strokes (akin to Sorolla), creating a sense of the fleeting moment that is forever captured in his paintings. Please visit our gallery on Canyon Road in Santa Fe and on our website (link in bio) to learn more!

Slide 1: Naranjos de Valencia, Oil on Canvas, 39 x 39"
Slide 2: Detail of Naranjos de Valencia
Slide 3: Detail of Naranjos de Valencia

07/16/2024

Inspired by the human spirit and natural movements of the body, Angela Mia enthralls us with her expressive and imaginative bronze sculptures, including this ½ life-sized piece titled “Summer” which recently made its way to our Houston location! Full of intricate details, mounted on a spinning base, and finished with a stunning patina, this figure is a breath of fresh air as she basks in the summer heat alongside us. Check out our website (link in bio) or come visit our Houston location for more information about the work.

Foreground Artwork: Angela Mia, Summer (1/2 Life-Size) (14/35), Bronze with Patina, 37 x 13 x 15“
Background Artwork (Left): Bassmi Ibrahim (1941-2019), Isness 207, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36 x 48”
Background Artwork (Right): Bassmi Ibrahim (1941-2019), Awareness 26, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36 x 48”

07/12/2024

Our Houston gallery just received two new monumental mixed media pieces from Sabine Campana that we are so excited to show you today! These imposing pieces have a minimal palette, and their rocky texture, carved surface, and bold striations give them a powerful presence that takes your breath away. Check out our website (link in bio) for more information on Sabine’s work, or come down to our Houston location to see them in person!

Slide 1: Fading Winter, Mixed Media on Wood Structure, 48 x 48”
Slide 2: Fading Winter Side Profile
Slide 3: Fading Winter Detail
Slide 4: Rocky Solitude, Mixed Media on Wood Structure, 48 x 36”
Slide 5: Rocky Solitude Detail 1
Slide 6: Rocky Solitude Detail 2
Slide 7: Gallery Installation

07/12/2024

Experience the glisten and glow of gold and silver leaf paintings by Ivana Mlinar, available at our Santa Fe Gallery on historic Canyon Road! Mlinar's paintings embody a beautiful mix bold color and intricate details.
Slide 1: In Gallery Install
Slide 2: Golden Girls, Mixed Media on Canvas, 39 x 39"
Slide 3: Reflect in Nature, Mixed Media on Canvas, 39 x 39"
Slide 4: Detail of Golden Girls
Slide 5: Detail of Reflect in Nature

07/12/2024

Today we would like to introduce you to Brad Forsythe, a local Houston artist who has recently joined Thornwood Gallery!
Forsythe has led an extremely entrepreneurial and innovative life, pioneering internet-based media advertisement, co-hosting The Advertising Show podcast, and much more before fully dedicating himself to the fine arts in 2008. Transitioning from traditional landscape to abstract painting, Forsythe’s mixed media works have appeared in group and juried exhibitions throughout the US. We hope you give Brad a warm welcome by coming to see his work grace our walls and fill the gallery with his vibrant use of color!

Slide 1: Electrifying Alliance, Mixed Media on Canvas, 30 x 40 in
Slide 2: Slice of Life, Mixed Media on Canvas, 48 x 60 in
Slide 3: Slice of Time, Mixed Media on Canvas, 40 x 30 in
Slide 4: Running with Rasta, Mixed Media on Canvas, 40 x 30 in
Slide 5: Yellow 23, Mixed Media on Custom Wood Panel, 30 x 22 in
Slide 6: Red 24, Mixed Media on Canvas, 40 x 30 in

07/04/2024

Step into a world of ethereal beauty with R. John Ichter's immersive landscape paintings at Thornwood Gallery! Please visit www.thornwoodgallery.com for more info
Slide 1: Look Where We've Been So Far,
Acrylic on Canvas 72 x 48"
Slide 2: Golden Trails, Absent Tribulations, Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 36"
Slide 3: Ever October, Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 20"
Slide 4: The Magic Forest, Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 48"

07/04/2024

Here’s an example of how we imagine Bassmi Ibrahim’s painting “Isness 200” could look in your space. Check out slide two for a close up, or visit our website (link in bio) for more information on Ibrahim’s mixed media color field paintings. Remember that you can also use the virtual install tool on our website to explore placement options within your home!

Isness 200, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36 x 48 in

06/29/2024

An example of how Ivan Blagorenko’s Caught Up in the Moment could look in your space. Check out slide two for a close up, or visit our website (link in bio) for more information on Blagorenko’s softly lit, realistic landscapes. Remember that you can send us pictures of any wall or space you would like to fill with art, and we can virtually install different options for you to consider!

Caught Up In The Moment, Oil On Linen, 24 x 36 in

06/27/2024

Our Houston gallery just received SIX new pieces from Maxine Price that we are so excited to show you today! Check out our website, www.thornwoodgallery.com for more information on Maxine’s work, or come to the gallery and see these stunning abstract pieces in person.

Slide 1: Climbing, Oil with Cold Wax and Painted Rice Paper on Canvas, 24 x 24 in
Slide 2: Surging, Oil with Cold Wax and Painted Rice Paper on Panel, 24 x 24 in
Slide 3: Magnificent Blue, Oil with Cold Wax on Panel, 36 x 36 in
Slide 4: Subconscious, Oil with Cold Wax on Panel, 24 x 18 in
Slide 5: Windows of Memory, Oil with Cold Wax on Panel, 48 x 48 in
Slide 6: Elementary Foundation, Oil with Cold Wax on Panel, 48 x 48 in

06/25/2024

Surrealism has come in many shapes and sizes since the movement’s inception in Post World War I Europe. Across media, artists aimed to allow the unconscious mind to express itself, often resulting in the depiction of illogical or dreamlike scenes and ideas. Inspired by Rene Magritte, Max Ernst, and Salvador Dali, Jose Antonio Fuentes uses Surrealism as a foundation to his practice where he assembles different photos and perspectives before painting the arranged image with Realist precision. His cloudscapes capture our imaginations and remind us of wondrous times trying to find different forms as they travel across the sky. To learn more about Fuentes’ influences, please visit www.thornwoodgallery.com.

Slide 1: The Brightest Day, Oil on Canvas, 32 x 24 in
Slide 2: The Great Wide Open, Oil on Canvas, 28 x 24 in
Slide 3: Looking Over the Land, Oil on Canvas, 28 x 39 in
Slide 4: A Walk In The Clouds, Oil on Canvas, 38 x 51 in

06/20/2024

Today we’re thinking about the vast and intriguing language of Carlos Gamez de Francisco’s flower paintings. These beautiful, delicately crafted petals are set in embellished, golden circle frames that catch the light as well as the viewer's eye. While some of us may know that tulips classically represent deep and true love, Carlos also includes insects in his paintings that symbolize freedom when flying, chaos when falling, and balance when lying down. These little paintings are as insightful as they are stunning, and if you want to know more, please visit www.thornwoodgallery.com.

Slide 1: Sunlight, Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 16”
Slide 2: Rose Tulips, Acrylic on Canvas, 12 x 12”
Slide 3: Sunset III, Acrylic on Canvas, 12 x 12”

06/20/2024

In the words of Marcel Demagny, “as an architect I am a conductor, and as a painter, I am a soloist.” We love how Demagny seems to sculpt paint on the canvas through his use of palette knives and spatulas, focusing his attention on color, angles, and mass. The resulting landscapes are equally graphic and vibrant, capturing attention in any room. To learn more please visit www.thornwoodgallery.com.

Slide 1: Les Maisons de Sud, Oil on Canvas, 20 x 20”
Slide 2: Champs Rouge (Red Fields), Oil on Canvas, 15 x 15”
Slide 3: Les Voiliers (The Sailboats) SY, Oil on Canvas, 32 x 32”

06/20/2024

Here’s an example of how we imagine Elisabeth Ladwig’s “When Life Hands You Lemons” could look in your space. Check out slide two for a close up, or visit our website, www.thornwoodgallery.com for more information on Ladwig’s surreal and ethereal photo compositions. Remember that you can send us pictures of any wall or space you would like to fill with art, and we can virtually install different options for you to consider!

When Life Hands You Lemons (18/50), Photo Composite, 24 x 16”

06/20/2024

Our Houston gallery just received FIVE new mixed media pieces from Sabine Campana that we are so excited to show you today! Check out our website, www.thornwoodgallery.com for more information on Sabine’s work, or come down and see the little beauties in person!

Slide 1: Summer Glow, Mixed Media on Canvas, 12 x 12”
Slide 2: Stormy Summer, Mixed Media on Canvas, 12 x 12”
Slide 3: Growing Family, Mixed Media on Canvas, 12 x 12”
Slide 4: Dancing Clouds, Mixed Media on Canvas, 12 x 12”
Slide 5: Coastal Morning, Mixed Media on Canvas, 12 x 12”

06/20/2024

Feeling the Fields of Flowers! Come experience the lovely & serene artworks by Spanish landscape painter Miguel Piedro at Thornwood Gallery in Santa Fe & Houston.
Visit www.thornwoodgallery.com for more information
Slide 1: El Arbol, Oil on Canvas 39 x 39"
Slide 2: Contraluz Otoñal, Oil On Canvas 25 x 31"
Slide 3: Aspen Trees, Oil on Canvas 24 x 39"
Slide 4: Lilas, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 16"
Slide 5: Rio en Pirineos, Oil on Canvas
31 x 31"

06/20/2024

Today we wanted to share a bit more about Matt Kaplinsky, a self-taught painter who has been honing his craft since 1991. His art practice evolved from eggshell and metal sculptures, to abstract art gracing the walls of coffee shops, hair salons, and consignment stores, to the iconic still life paintings we are showcasing today. Kaplinsky finds inspiration in dramatic elements of architecture and geography whenever he travels outside of the familiar territory of his native North Texas. This translates to his ability to balance geometric patterns with organic arrangements of plants and animals, capturing the eye of the beholder. Please visit www.thornwoodgallery.com for more information on Matt Kaplinsky’s work.

Slide 1: Clementines, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 30”
Slide 2: Azalea with Bird’s Nest, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20”
Slide 3: Cardinal Rule, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 24”

06/20/2024

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
―Marilyn Monroe

Amy Shekhter’s admiration for influential women and love of fashion are constant inspirations for her work. She creates a playful spin on contemporary culture using prominent branding, bold colors, and layers of added texture. Amy’s pop art not only introduces younger generations to important historic icons, such as Marilyn Monroe, but also touches on materialism and values of today’s society. To learn more about Shekhter’s work, please visit www.thornwoodgallery.com.

Slide 1: Good Morning Sunshine, Mixed Media and Resin on Panel Board, 30 x 24 in
Slide 2: River of Tears, Mixed Media and Resin on Panel Board, 24 x 20 in
Slide 3: Day Dreamer, Mixed Media and Resin on Canvas, 48 x 36 in

06/20/2024

Happy Summer Solstice to all of our Thornwood friends and family! Although it feels like we’re melting at times, summer fun (especially at the beach) has provided a wealth of inspiration for many of our artists, including Javier Cerda Morey, Giner Bueno, and Jorge Segrelles. So come and visit our Houston and Santa Fe locations for a cool drink and look at some celebratory artwork.

Slide 1: Javier Cerda Morey, Sea Winds, Mixed Media on Canvas, 39 x 39 in
Slide 2: Giner Bueno, El Primer Bano, Oil on Canvas, 21 x 32 in
Slide 3: Jorge Segrelles, Calm Waters, Oil on Canvas, 31 x 31 in

05/24/2024

Another install view from our middle gallery in Houston! We’re especially loving the rhythmic quality of various colors, techniques, and mediums in these works. All of the pieces mirror and play off of each other, really bringing out the delicate qualities in each of them, while showing the strengths of each.

From left to right:
Bassmi Ibrahim, Isness 158, mixed media on canvas
Leticia Herrera, Light of Life, oil on canvas
Bob Ichter, Red Shift, acrylic on plexiglass
Sabine Campana, Fragile Beauty, abalone shells on wood
Edward Rittenberg, Lavender Oasis, acrylic on canvas
Bob Chrzanowski, Interface, oil on canvas
Pamela Sukhum, Peony in Love, mixed media on canvas
David Gappa, Nautilus Reliquia, hand-blown glass

05/09/2024

Amy Dixon, Fresh Air
52x63,” mixed media on canvas

Come see Dixon’s masterful brushwork, as soft hues seem to dissipate onto the canvas, while deeper, earthier tones give the painting rhythmic texture.

05/03/2024

We pulled up to our Santa Fe gallery this morning to find the driver of this very sweet truck taking photos of it with our gallery as the backdrop - we loooove how beloved our gallery is here! We think it may be safe to say: Spring has arrived!

04/25/2024

A closer look at Bassmi Ibrahim’s (1941-2019) Isness 158 (60x48,” mixed media on canvas), and how we’re imagining it in your space on slide two!

Ibrahim created work alongside other ABEX and color field painters in NYC before he relocated to Florida. We’re thinking a lot about how he painted within the expected technique of the artists from that generation, but also especially where his technique veers away from those peers, and how his change in location may have some influence in this shift. We’re also just appreciating them as the treat that they are! Isness 158 speaks to the fluidity and dynamic nature of all of his works.

04/20/2024

It’s day two of the Houston Art Gallery Association’s (HAGA) Spring Celebration! Visit our new gallery in Houston from 12-5 to see the work of all of our spectacular artists. As always, drinks and light bites will be provided.

04/11/2024

Our Houston gallery’s install of a few of the new Bassmi Ibrahim (1941-2019) works that just arrived! We’re loving Ibrahim’s veils of active color, and are excited to ponder over the ways that the artist both stayed true to and strayed away from typical color field techniques. Here, we paired them next to Leticia Herrera’s impasto Light of Life (oil on canvas) and Bob Ichter’s Red Shift (acrylic on plexiglass) to suggest the wide breadth of abstract painting’s manifestations.

All Ibrahim works are here are mixed media on canvas, and from left to right we have:
Isness 207, 36x48”
Awareness 33, 46x32”
Awareness 26, 36x48”
Isness 158, 60x48”

03/21/2024

We’re excited to have received some new Leticia Herrera works at our Houston Gallery! We’re always impressed by her impasto walkers, and in this batch we especially love her delicate palettes and attention to minute detail. All of her works are oil on canvas, and here we have:
Slide 1: Together Through The Light of Love, 36x36”
Slide 2: Into A Brilliant Life, 36x24”
Slide 3: Lovely Hearts, 18x18”

As always, feel free to stop in the gallery anytime to see them in person, or see more works on our website!

03/08/2024

Today’s art installation features this stunning commission by Thomas Swanston.

We love how the metallic accents shimmer in the different lighting, whether it’s from the natural sunlight or the ambient lighting in the house.

For more information, please visit our website!
www.thornwoodgallery.com

03/07/2024

Thornwood Gallery is representing two new artists, Edward Rittenberg and Javier Pedrosa! Rittenberg specializes in floral scenes with a low relief, sculptural quality (Slide 1, Lavender Oasis), while Pedrosa depicts hyper-realistic peaceful moments from everyday life (Slide 2, Atardecer en Estacion). We’re excited to have the addition of the both of them, especially as they embody the wide range of the painting genre, and we welcome them to our space!

02/29/2024

Artist Submissions PSA: 🔔

Hi friends!

We want to remind all artists who submit to us that to be considered, you’ll need to email 3-4 images that best represent your body of work, along with a link to your website, to [email protected]. You can also feel free to tell us a bit about yourself in the email!

If we feel that there is a possible match with our gallery, we will contact you to see more of your work, and get more information from you. We do receive dozens of submissions a week, so sending us the proper materials via the correct channel allows for us to most effectively see your work, and get back to you.

We appreciate you all, and wish everyone who submits good luck!

02/28/2024

Artist Submissions PSA: 🔔

Hi friends!

We want to remind all artists who submit to us that to be considered, you'll need to email 3-4 images that best represent your body of work, along with a link to your website, to [email protected]. You can also feel free to tell us a bit about yourself in the email!

If we feel that there is a possible match with our gallery, we will contact you to see more of your work, and get more information from you. We do receive dozens of submissions a week, so sending us the proper materials via the correct channel allows for us to most effectively see your work, and get back to you.

We appreciate you all, and wish everyone who submits good luck!

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Located in Houston and Santa Fe, Thornwood Gallery has earned a reputation for placing high-quality artwork by international, national and emerging new artists for residences, corporate offices, and hotels. Our extensive inventory represents a wide variety of styles from abstract to impressionism and realism.

We provide complimentary art consulting and advisory services for collectors of modern and contemporary art, including paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture. Whether you are an experienced art collector or just starting out, we can guide you with objective professional advice.