French painters (Painting, France)

10,000 French painters, discover 10,000 artists located in France. Selection: Painting

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What is a contemporary artist?

Contemporary art is today's popular art form, made during the second half of the twentieth century or from the early 21st century. What is meant by "contemporary" is any work made in recent years, which can be labeled as being influenced by contemporary art. Contemporary art consists of more abstract works than any other category of art. Artists in this category use colors, shapes, textures, and themes to bring to life subjects as vast as space, time, and human beings themselves. In the digital age, contemporary artists have an even greater opportunity to participate in an exchange of global ideas and aesthetics, thanks to the Internet.

How are contemporary artworks created?

Photographers aren't the only ones who use photos as subjects. Many artists, such as painters and sculptors, use photos to inspire their work. Although many people associate photography only with still-life, the medium is used by artists to create artwork that includes still-life subjects. Photographs and paintings can be used to tell stories, present information, or generate aesthetic interpretations.

How to Buy Art and Murals From Contemporary Artists?

Art lovers interested in buying from contemporary artists have many options for purchasing artwork. A good way to distinguish an artist's work from that of an artist working in a similar genre is to buy art from an online merchant who specializes in contemporary art and/or sculpture. An online merchant will often invest in a gallery that showcases a variety of contemporary art from both local and international artists. These merchants regularly exhibit contemporary art exhibitions featuring original works by local artists, as well as new and exciting works by traveling contemporary artists. These online art merchants are a popular choice for collectors because they allow them to view and comment on the work of other artists at various stages of creation.

Ordering a commission painting or sculpture, that is based on a story

A way to get contemporary art is to order a painting or sculpture from an artist that is based on a story. A portrait of a teenage girl would be an example. This would be a birthday gift for the young lady's parents. As the parents sit in their kitchen, enjoying coffee and popcorn as they chat with their daughter about their day, they can see the portrait in their minds. An adult teenager can create a beautiful portrait of themselves by choosing a painting from one of the many artist's portfolio websites and then uploading it to one or more of these websites. The painting could be presented to her parents along with a touching statement of gratitude.

Get help from an Art Advisor

One last way an art lover can purchase contemporary art is to lookout for artists who are knowledgeable about their chosen genre. An illustrative example is a customer who purchases modern sculpture from an online merchant specializing in modern art but has little knowledge about the tradition of this genre. To gain a better understanding of the techniques and preferences of the artist, the purchaser could study the works. This would be a valuable gift to an art lover who wishes to buy an original work of this genre but does not have all the information necessary to do so. In such cases, the purchaser could benefit from having some knowledge about the artists and their works in general, as this would assist him or her in making a wise selection of which particular work of art to buy from which artist.

Artmajeur is the greatest place to buy contemporary art!

Artmajeur gallery provides the largest selection of artwork of any genre or technique, but purchasing contemporary art and murals is a wide-ranging experience that involves much more than simply choosing which painting or sculpture to purchase from which artist. It requires an artist who can relate to the desires of its audience and who can interpret that art in a manner that expresses the artist's true personality. An artist must be able to see the message in the art and translate it into visuals that inspire and entertain. As such, anyone interested in purchasing contemporary art and in finding an artistic movement that relates to his or her unique preferences should consider browsing through the portfolios of some of the most renowned modern artists. Buying from such artists can provide for a truly enriching and entertaining investment that can last a lifetime.

Where to buy art by French painters?

Artmajeur presents a selection of the best Contemporary French artists: French painters, French sculptors, French photographers, you can find both emerging and confirmed artists on the gallery.

While painters, sculptors and photographers from France are the most popular techniques, we also have great contemporary works for sale in other techniques like collages, digital arts or textile arts. Artmajeur gallery is very popular in France because many contemporary artists use it to sell their artworks: collectors looking to buy art by French painters can find a great diversity of techniques, colors, styles and prices.

France is recognized all over the world for its art of living: landscapes, literature, gastronomy… But also thanks to the many French artists, painters and sculptors who have made their arts shine through the ages, especially in the 19th century. Paul Cezanne, Géricault, Jean Baptiste Corot, Henri Matisse, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Jacques-Louis David, Auguste Rodin… So many great French painters who left a strong imprint in the history of Art, and contributed to the constitution of new trends such as Impressionism or naturalism.