Raúl Álvarez (Madrid, 1982) is a Spanish contemporary painter who works within the language of figurative realism. His practice combines technical precision and close observation with an expressive approach that moves beyond faithful representation, using light, colour, texture and composition to create images with a strong psychological and emotional presence.
Although not exclusively, his work frequently focuses on the human figure and its relationship with water. Both become vehicles for exploring identity, vulnerability, introspection and transformation. Water also interests him for the pictorial challenges posed by its movement, transparency, reflections and distortions, as well as for its symbolic capacity to evoke contrasting emotional states.
Álvarez has presented numerous solo exhibitions across Spain and participated in Art Madrid, Hybrid Art Fair and Room Art Fair Madrid. His distinctions include First Prize at the X Bienal de Pintura Eixo Atlántico, the Audience Award at the XXXIII Muestra de Arte Joven de La Rioja and finalist recognition at the Jackson’s Open Art Prize in London. His work is held in institutional, corporate and private collections internationally.
Blue Interwoven Seascapes, Geometric Oil Painting on Wood, Signed Original
By Raúl Álvarez
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This blue geometric seascape is an original oil painting on wood that combines two marine views through sweeping curves, fragmented planes and shifting horizons. Created by Spanish ...
Oil, Wood Panel
Backlit Cresting Wave at Sunset, Small Realist Oil Painting on Wood
By Raúl Álvarez
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This backlit ocean wave painting captures a crest of dark water rising against a luminous yellow sky, with airborne spray dissolving into light. Created by Spanish artist Raúl Álvar...
Canvas, Oil
Dramatic Breaking Ocean Wave, Small Realist Seascape Oil Painting on Wood
By Raúl Álvarez
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This dramatic ocean wave painting captures a cresting wall of water through layered blue tones, luminous foam and precise realist brushwork on wood. Created by Spanish artist Raúl Á...
Canvas, Oil
21st-Century Geometric Abstract Seascape, Oil on Plywood, Signed Original
By Raúl Álvarez
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This 21st-century geometric seascape is an original oil painting on plywood that combines two distinct marine views through fragmented and overlapping planes. Created by Spanish pai...
Oil, Wood Panel
$400
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.79 in
Captivated: Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Captivated Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy, Captivated, Beauty, Enchanted, Enthralled, Vivid, Bold This series connects to that around as...
Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
Unavailable|$316,000
H 60 in W 120 in
Hannah’s Mirror: Rembrandt’s Three Trees Transformed into the Expulsion fr/Eden
By Ian Hornak
Located in Southampton, NY
This monumental painting by Ian Hornak (1944–2002), titled Hannah’s Mirror, Rembrandt’s Three Trees Transformed into the Expulsion from Eden, exe...
Canvas, Acrylic
Unavailable|$64,000
H 47 in W 59 in
Ian Hornak, Childhood of Hephaestus, Variation #5, 1985
By Ian Hornak
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite acrylic painting by Ian Hornak (1944–2002), titled Childhood of Hephaestus, Variation #5, was executed in 1985. The masterfully conceived composition belongs to Hornak...
Acrylic, Canvas
Valley Landscape
By Alejandro Rubio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alejandro Rubio Valley Landscape, 2025 Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches This one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas is stretched across wooden stretcher bars.
Canvas, Oil
Unavailable|$72,000
H 50 in W 72 in
Ian Hornak, Gabriel’s Pavilion: Variation #2, 1979
By Ian Hornak
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite acrylic painting by Ian Hornak (1944–2002), titled Gabriel’s Pavilion: Variation #2, was executed in 1979. The masterfully conceived composition exemplifies Hornak’s c...
Canvas, Acrylic
Ian Hornak, The Banyan Tree, Variation #4, 1981
By Ian Hornak
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite acrylic painting by Ian Hornak (1944–2002), titled The Banyan Tree, Variation #4, was executed in 1981. The masterfully conceived composition exemplifies Hornak’s cele...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,500
H 24 in W 31.38 in D 0.25 in
Impasto Geometric Abstraction - Mixed Media in Encaustic and Oil Paint, Signed
Located in Soquel, CA
Impasto Geometric Abstraction - Mixed Media in Encaustic and Oil Paint, Signed Bold mixed media piece signed by Pat Ellis. This piece combines elements of geometric abstraction and ...
Fiberboard, Oil, Encaustic, Wax Crayon
$2,000
H 60 in W 20 in
Forever Sunset - Large Palm Tree Red Original Landscape Painting California Art
By Kathleen Keifer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer is a California-based internationally collected artist. She is a leading force of the New California Realism. Kathleen brings a fresh, clean perspective to her colorf...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000
H 60 in W 20 in
June Twilight - Large Original Palm Tree Gray Painting Landscape California Art
By Kathleen Keifer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer is a California-based internationally collected artist. She is a leading force of the New California Realism. Kathleen brings a fresh, clean perspective to her colorf...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,784
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.38 in
Geometric Landscape – Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Artist: Marilina Marchica Title: Geometric Landscape Year: 2024 Medium: Mixed media on canvas Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent Frame: Not required Ready to hang: Y...
Canvas, Pastel, Oil
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 62 in D 4 in
"Rock Forms in Open Field" Ancient Rock Formations by Charles Brindley
By Charles Brindley
Located in Soquel, CA
"Rock Forms in Open Field" Ancient Rock Formations by Charles Brindley Large scale and substantial landscape titled, "Rock Forms in Open Field" by Charles Brindley (American, b. 195...
Canvas, Oil
$1,495
H 47 in W 37 in D 2 in
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Geometric Architectural Design Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract geometric oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed verso. Large size. Measuring: 37 by 47 inches overall. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enj...
Canvas, Oil