James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy-coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s childhood memories. Identifying with Pop artists like Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist, Wolanin taps into our culture’s collective visual consciousness, creating vibrant, stylized reflections of American life. Sunny skies, bright smiles, and carefree Sunday drives characterize the artist’s utopic vision, which blends nostalgia for mid-century America with a contemporary aesthetic. He notes, “I try to bring the viewer back to a time of innocence.” Wolanin’s background as a designer is evident in his dynamic compositions, fizzing color combinations, and bold use of graphic text. Wolanin lives and works in New Jersey. His work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions and is part of many important collections, including a recent purchase by the Alex Katz Foundation.

Artist: James Wolanin

James WolaninRetro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Ciao Bella by James Wolanin

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

Retro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Ciao Bella by James Wolanin

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Ciao Bella" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coate...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James Wolanin"Harmony" pop art paining of a woman in pink bathing suit relaxing in the pool, 2025

$6,500

"Harmony" pop art paining of a woman in pink bathing suit relaxing in the pool

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Swimsuit Parade" woman in patterned, colorful bathing suits stand together, 2025

$5,000

"Swimsuit Parade" woman in patterned, colorful bathing suits stand together

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninRetro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Cherry Blossoms by James Wolanin

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

Retro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Cherry Blossoms by James Wolanin

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Cherry Blossoms" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 40 x 55 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coat...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James Wolanin"Beach Ball" classic Americana, auburn haired beauty in a red suit on the beach, 2026

$7,500

"Beach Ball" classic Americana, auburn haired beauty in a red suit on the beach

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

"Beach Ball" depicts a classic bathing beauty with auburn hair tied back. She is wearing a red one piece with a white halter top. Sporting white sungl...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninRetro Pop Portrait of Women on Panel, Los Angeles I’m Yours by James Wolanin

$10,500

Retro Pop Portrait of Women on Panel, Los Angeles I’m Yours by James Wolanin

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Los Angeles I’m Yours" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, cand...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Varnish, Panel

James WolaninRetro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic/Gloss_James Wolanin, Beach Duo, 2023

$7,200Sale Price|20% Off

Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic/Gloss_James Wolanin, Beach Duo

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Beach Duo" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 40 x 50 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated wor...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James WolaninThe Look_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/ Round Panel_Swimmer, 2023

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

The Look_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/ Round Panel_Swimmer

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "The Round" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 36 x 36 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

Anne SiemsBoy with Calendula, Surreal figurative painting, boy with flowers, green, 2017

$8,500

H 30 in W 24 in D 2 in

Boy with Calendula, Surreal figurative painting, boy with flowers, green

By Anne Siems

Located in Dallas, TX

"Boy with Calendula" by Anne Siems, is a captivating figurative-narrative painting featuring a young child and a rabbit, with an 18th century feel. He is floating and surrounded by s...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Marie-Pierre AutonneFrench Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Les Barques Rouges, 2025

$5,600

H 48.04 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in

French Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Les Barques Rouges

By Marie-Pierre Autonne

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic & oil on wooden panel Marie-Pierre Autonne is a French artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Angers, France. She studied at Penninghen in Paris, France. She work...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Robert Mars"Heartbreak a Stranger" Kate Moss with Stuart Weitzman Collage Resin Panel Board, 2016

$16,800

H 40 in W 60 in D 2 in

"Heartbreak a Stranger" Kate Moss with Stuart Weitzman Collage Resin Panel Board

By Robert Mars

Located in New York, NY

This piece depicts famous British model Kate Moss from a Fall 2013 ad campaign with Stuart Weitzman during the Milan Fashion Week while featuring Kate Moss swaggering to Nancy Sinatr...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Newsprint

Lee Yu MinKorean Contemporary Art by Lee Yu Min - Demi Moon, 2026

$230

H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in

Korean Contemporary Art by Lee Yu Min - Demi Moon

By Lee Yu Min

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic on wooden panel with a white frame Lee Yu Min is a Korean artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Daejeon, South Korea. She is specialized in Korean painting, completing ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Vijay Path, " Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster, c. 1995

$1,980

H 41.75 in W 31.25 in D 1 in

"Vijay Path, " Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

Vijaypath was a Bollywood action hit in 1994. It's critically acclaimed soundtrack topped charts across the world and became one of the most recognizable in India's history. The film's international success is evident in this hand-painted advertisement...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Lee Yu MinKorean Contemporary Art by Lee Yu Min - Following the Dream, 2026

$1,400

H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in

Korean Contemporary Art by Lee Yu Min - Following the Dream

By Lee Yu Min

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic on wooden panel with a white frame Lee Yu Min is a Korean artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Daejeon, South Korea. She is specialized in Korean painting, completing ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

MOTELSEVEN"Beach Day", Contemporary Narrative Painting with Leisure Scene Imagery, 2026

$650

H 16.5 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

"Beach Day", Contemporary Narrative Painting with Leisure Scene Imagery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Beach Day" is an original piece by MOTELSEVEN made from acrylic and crayon on wooden board. This piece measures 16.5"h x 12"w x 1.25"d and comes with a gallery-issued Certificate of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Natasha LelencoAcrylic Male Portrait on Pixelated Floral Background – Wooden Tondo Art, 2019

$746Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.19 in Dm 21.66 in

Acrylic Male Portrait on Pixelated Floral Background – Wooden Tondo Art

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

This contemporary circular portrait painting by Natasha Lelenco belongs to the early series of Currencies, a project that reimagines the traditional coin as a symbolic portrait. Exec...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Plywood, Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Manuel SantelicesPink Africa, Painting, 2019

$1,400

H 12 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

Pink Africa, Painting

By Manuel Santelices

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Natasha LelencoLarge Round Female Profile Painting on Panel With Yellow Pixel Floral Background, 2019

$746Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.19 in Dm 21.66 in

Large Round Female Profile Painting on Panel With Yellow Pixel Floral Background

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Large round female profile painting on wood panel with pixelated floral background and sculptural tondo format. This contemporary tondo painting by Natasha Lelenco transforms the cl...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Plywood, Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Marie-Pierre AutonneFrench Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Weekend à Liéville 2, 2021

$4,083

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in

French Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Weekend à Liéville 2

By Marie-Pierre Autonne

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic & oil on wooden panel Marie-Pierre Autonne is a French artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Angers, France. She studied at Penninghen in Paris, France. She work...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

America MartinGestural Figure Painting, Earth tones, Woman with Butterfly by America Martin, 2025

$20,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 56.25 in Dm 56.25 in

Gestural Figure Painting, Earth tones, Woman with Butterfly by America Martin

By America Martin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

America Martin "Woman with Butterfly " Oil & Acrylic on Wood Panel 55.5 x 55.5 inches (round) 56.25 x 56.25 inches framed America Martin is an internationally represented Colom...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Previously Available Items

James WolaninRetro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Imagine by James Wolanin

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H 30 in W 30 in

Retro Pop Portrait of Women in Acrylic on Panel_Imagine by James Wolanin

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Imagine" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Wood Panel 30 x 30 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coa...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James Wolanin"Sun Hat Parade" Portrait of three women wearing sunglasses and relaxing, 2025

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H 20 in W 50 in

"Sun Hat Parade" Portrait of three women wearing sunglasses and relaxing

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Spring Tulips" pop art painting of red and yellow tulips on blue background, 2025

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H 30 in W 50 in

"Spring Tulips" pop art painting of red and yellow tulips on blue background

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Girls Girls Girls" pop art painting of women in colorful bathing suits, 2025

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H 18 in W 50 in

"Girls Girls Girls" pop art painting of women in colorful bathing suits

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Pool" Acrylic painting of a woman standing in a blue pool with a green lawn., 2024

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H 24 in W 24 in

"Pool" Acrylic painting of a woman standing in a blue pool with a green lawn.

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninRetro Surfer Girl_Pop Art/Figurative_James Wolanin, Atlantis

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H 30 in W 60 in

Retro Surfer Girl_Pop Art/Figurative_James Wolanin, Atlantis

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Atlantis" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 30 x 60 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James Wolanin"Goddess in Blue" Portait of vintage woman with multicolored swimsuit, 2024

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H 18 in W 18 in

"Goddess in Blue" Portait of vintage woman with multicolored swimsuit

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russ...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James Wolanin"Summer Look" Portrait of a vintage woman wearing a floral swim cap, 2024

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H 18 in W 18 in

"Summer Look" Portrait of a vintage woman wearing a floral swim cap

By James Wolanin

Located in Edgartown, MA

ames Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coated world inspired by vintage advertisements, photographs, and the artist’s own personal history. The Russi...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

James WolaninRetro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic_James Wolanin, Summer Love

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H 36 in W 36 in

Retro_Pop_Female Portrait/Figurative_Acrylic_James Wolanin, Summer Love

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "Summer Love" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 36 x 36 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coat...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James WolaninI Dream in Color_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/Panel_Retro_Pop_Portrait, 2023

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H 48 in W 48 in

I Dream in Color_James Wolanin_Acrylic/Gloss Varnish/Panel_Retro_Pop_Portrait

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN "I Dream in Color" Acrylic & Gloss Varnish on Panel 48 x 48 inches ______________________ James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy coa...

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2010s Pop Art James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic, Panel

James WolaninSerenity (Female Swimmer, Ocean, Palm Trees)

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H 48 in W 48 in D 3 in

Serenity (Female Swimmer, Ocean, Palm Trees)

By James Wolanin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

JAMES WOLANIN Serenity Acrylic and Resin on Panel 48 inches x 48 inches James Wolanin’s paintings transport the viewer to an effervescent, candy-coated world inspired by vintage adv...

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2010s Contemporary James Wolanin Figurative Paintings

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Resin, Acrylic, Panel

James Wolanin figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic James Wolanin figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by James Wolanin in acrylic paint, paint, panel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large James Wolanin figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jackie Gordon, Adolfo Ramon, and Ursula Krauss. James Wolanin figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,000 and tops out at $10,500, while the average work can sell for $10,500.