Description
"Freshen the Flowers" is an abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by contemporary artist Monica Shulman. The palette consists of serene and peaceful shades of blue and yellow and contrasted by calming white tones. Lively, sculptural brushwork and marks brings depth and movement to the painting. Monica borrowed the title for this painting from one of her favorite poems by Mary Oliver titled "Fresh the Flowers, She Said". Monica takes a lot of inspiration from elements of the natural world.
Monica Shulman is a New York-based artist whose tells stories through her brand of gestural abstraction. Her work is rooted in the traditions of abstract expressionism and she describes her world as colorful and rhythmic. Monica's paintings reflect an evolving universe where communication is less concrete. She is greatly inspired by the colors, textures and light in nature and especially the area around the Hudson Valley were her studio is located just on the banks of the Hudson River.
Monica has been featured in various publications including Popular Photography, Create magazine, and the Huffington Post. In 2019 she was named "Best Artist" in Westchester by Westchester magazine. Her work has been shown at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York City, Photo LA, Art Market Hamptons, PULSE Art Fair, and the New York Mercantile Exchange, among others
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Mint condition. Currently stored inside the artist's studio.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Not Used
Art Subjects: Abstract
Monica Shulman is a New York-based artist whose tells stories through her brand of gestural abstraction. Her work is rooted in the traditions of abstract expressionism and she describes her world as colorful and rhythmic. Monica's paintings reflect an evolving universe where communication is less concrete. She is greatly inspired by the colors, textures and light in nature and especially the area around the Hudson Valley were her studio is located just on the banks of the Hudson River.
Monica has been featured in various publications including Popular Photography, Create magazine, and the Huffington Post. In 2019 she was named "Best Artist" in Westchester by Westchester magazine. Her work has been shown at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York City, Photo LA, Art Market Hamptons, PULSE Art Fair, and the New York Mercantile Exchange, among others
Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Mint condition. Currently stored inside the artist's studio.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Not Used
Art Subjects: Abstract
Condition
No Imperfections; Mint condition. Currently stored inside the artist's studio.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
24 x 20 x 1.5 in
"Freshen the Flowers" Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Monica Shulman
Estimate $1,400-$2,700
Starting Bid
$700
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Oct 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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