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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
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"Front Steps" (2015) by Thornton Willis

Front Steps, 2015 by Thornton Willis
oil on canvas
70 x 52 in.

November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
[11/20]
"Yellow Relief with Black" (1993) by Ellsworth Kelly

Yellow Relief with Black, 1993 by Ellsworth Kelly
oil on canvas
120 x 98 1/8 in.
SFMOMA

November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstractart
[10/20]
"La Conversation" (1938) by Henri Matisse

La Conversation, 1938 by Henri Matisse
oil on canvas
18 3/8 x 21 3/4 in.
SFMOMA

November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstractart
[9/20]
"Breeze Rustling Through Fall Flowers", 1968 by Alma Woodsey Thomas

"Breeze Rustling Through Fall Flowers", 1968 by Alma Woodsey Thomas
Acrylic on canvas
57-7/8 x 50 in.
The Phillips Collection, Washington DC

November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM

XYZ Artists

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The Richard's Rule in Gagosian's line-up for the Holidays in NYC 👑
- Richard Diebenkorn "Paintings and Works on Paper"
- Richard Prince "Folk Songs"
- Richard Serra "Running Arcs (For John Cage)"
gagosian.com

screenshot from the Gagosian Gallery "On View" line-up for Nov-Dec 2025 in NYC, featuring Richard Diebenkorn, Richard Prince and Richard Serra

November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
[8/20]
"Cold Mountain 6 (Bridge)", 1989-1991 by Brice Marden

"Cold Mountain 6 (Bridge)", 1989-1991 by Brice Marden
Oil on linen
108 x 144 inches
SFMOMA

November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
[7/20]
"Tehachapi #2”, 1979 by Mary Heilmann

"Tehachapi #2”, 1979 by Mary Heilmann
Acrylic on canvas, two panels
48 × 72 × 2 1/2"
MoMA

November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
[6/20]
“Marilyn Monroe’s Lips" (1962) by Andy Warhol

“Marilyn Monroe’s Lips" (1962) by Andy Warhol
Acrylic, screenprint ink, and graphite on canvas
82 3/4 x 80 3/4 in.
Hirshhorn Museum, Washington DC

November 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
[5/20]
“What Is Painting" (1966-68) by John Baldessari

“What Is Painting" (1966-68) by John Baldessari
Acrylic on canvas
67 3/4 x 56 3/4"
MoMA

November 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting
[4/20]
"Jockey blessé" (1896/1898) by Edgar Degas

"Jockey blessé" (1896/1898) by Edgar Degas
Oil on canvas
70.8 x 59.4”
Kunstmuseum Basel

November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
[3/20]
“OOF", 1962 (reworked 1963) by Ed Ruscha

“OOF", 1962 (reworked 1963) by Ed Ruscha
Oil on canvas
71 1/2 x 67”
MoMA

November 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
[2/20]
"Ocean Park No. 79", 1975 by Richard Diebenkorn

"Ocean Park No. 79", 1975 by Richard Diebenkorn
Oil and charcoal on canvas
7 feet 9 inches × 6 feet 9 inches
Philadelphia Art Museum

November 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM

XYZ Artists

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Choose #20paintings that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.

#blueskyartchallenge #art #painting #abstract #abstractart
[1/20]
"North Atlantic Light", 1977 by Willem de Kooning