Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
American, b. 1978
One of the foremost American Impressionists of the 21st century, artist Ben Fenske is known for his bold, energetic brushstrokes and signature use of vivid colors. His figurative paintings, still-lifes and interiors are flooded with warm natural light and dazzle in their wealth of blues, greens and soft violets.
Born in 1978, Fenske grew up in the small rural town of St. Joseph, Minnesota. His interest in art began at an early age. When he was 12 years old, Fenske would spend a minimum of two hours each day drawing and painting, working with charcoal, watercolors, acrylics and pastels. His passion for art broadened in high school, leading him to attend the Minnesota River School of Fine Art at age 18. There, he studied under artists including Joseph Paquet and Darren Rousar.
Following a brief stint as a graphic designer, Fenske studied in Minneapolis at the Bougie Studio, learning figure drawing and cast drawing from artist Peter Bougie. Later, when he was in his early 20s, Fenske decided to go to Florence, Italy, to study painting and drawing at the Florence Academy of Art.
While in Florence, Fenske became inspired by French Impressionism of the 19th and 20th centuries as well as Old Masters paintings and Russian and Soviet art — notably the works of brothers Aleksei and Sergei Tkachev.
For more than a decade, Fenske divides his time between Sag Harbor, New York, and Italy’s Tuscan hills, where he draws inspiration for his landscapes from the surrounding countryside. In addition to his paintings, Fenske has a considerable portfolio of portrait drawings and nude sketches. He has also delved into figurative sculpture, such as the bronze Wild Boar, which he created with artist Richard Zinon.
Fenske regularly exhibits throughout the United States, including annually at the Grenning Gallery in the Hamptons. In 2016, he participated in the “BP Portrait Award Exhibition” at the National Portrait Gallery in London. He was also named by American Artist magazine as one of the “Best 25 Living Artists” in 2012.
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Artist: Ben Fenske
"Secret Beach Panorama in Early Autumn" - oil painting, Hamptons Seascape clouds
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Secret Beach Panorama in Early Autumn" is an oil painting by American Impressionist Ben Fenske. A large scale composition of a Sag Harbor beach vista. The foreground shows green gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Secret Beach, Clouds" - oil painting, Sag Harbor beach with sailboats, framed
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Secret Beach, Clouds" is an oil painting on canvas by American Neo-Impressionist Ben Fenske. It depicts a Hamptons beach view with a sandy shoreline in the foreground, green grass, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
"Girl, Sunlight" large contemporary impressionist painting, Ben Fenske
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Girl, Sunlight" is an oil painting by Contemporary Impressionist painter Ben Fenske. A soft depiction of a woman laying in grass, her arm reaching over her head, shading her eyes. A...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Linen
Bea, Garden
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a woman standing in a garden. Wearing a printed orange dress, she almost blends into the colorful landscape which surrounds her. Tall wild grass sits i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Linen
"Soft Yellow Sunset" soft contemporary impressionist oil painting in Sag Harbor
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Soft Yellow Sunset" soft contemporary impressionist oil painting of the sun setting over Noyack Bay in Sag Harbor, New York. Fenske works in a loose-im...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil, Canvas
"Long Beach Study" oil painting on wood panel, color value sketch, yellow, blues
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Sag Harbor, NY. A favorite local beach to watch the sunset over Noyac Bay. Painted on wood panel with loose brushstrokes, an impressionist painting that is ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
"Boat Yard, Lifting Fog" oil painting, American realist, old boats in a harbor
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein-air at a marina on Long Island. An old time fishing boat is the central subject, view from the bow. A small rowboat rests in the foreground. A couple of fishing shac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Yellow Dress" contemporary figurative oil painting of woman at a sunny beach
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Yellow Dress" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting.
In "Yellow Dress" we are presented with a proper lady, dressed in a flattering summer frock, arms raised behind her head...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Violet Horizon II" Neo Impressionist seascape on Long Island, en plein air
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Violet Horizon II is a Neo Impressionist Landscape painted en plein air in Long Island, NY.
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Boats Moored at Secret Beach" 2023 impressionist plein air landscape in NY
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of boats at rest as seen from Secret Beach in Sag Harbor. "Secret Beach" is the name Ben Fenske has given to his favorite painting spot in Sag Harbor, NY. A place he ...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Open Sea" impressionist perspective of a sailor in the vast blue Atlantic Ocean
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Open Sea" is an impressionistic perspective of a sailor in the vast blue Atlantic Ocean.
Frame Dimensions 29.25 x 41in
Artist Bio
Ben Fenske (b. 1978), although a native of Minn...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Walking in the Vineyard" woman and dog walking in Tuscan countryside
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Walking in the Vineyard" is a contemporary impressionist painting of a woman walking her dog through a Tuscan Vineyard.
Framed Dimensions: 51.25 x 67 inches
Ben Fenske (b. 1978)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Canal at Indian Mound Road" RARE Ben Fenske Gouache work on paper black & white
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted during the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. A black and white depiction of a canal, is barely recognizable, due to Fenske's wild brushstrokes and lack...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Gouache, Paper
"Sunflowers" contemporary impressionist still life painting vivid brushstrokes
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of bright yellow sunflowers standing tall in a slender vase, against a light blue backdrop.
Framed Dimensions: 39.5 x 31.5 inches
Inspired by the French Impression...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Morning Walk" impressionist Tuscan landscape near the Fenske's home
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Morning Walk" impressionist Tuscan landscape near the Fenske's home. An important canvas exhibited in his 2021 solo show, "Morning Walk" is a celebration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
"Red Dress" contemporary impressionist painting of woman laying in grass, Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Red Dress" is a contemporary impressionist painting of woman laying in the grass, shielding her eyes from the Tuscan sunshine.
Fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Sunday Sunrise" oil painting on wood panel, impressions of colorful sky
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Tuscany, an early morning landscape painted at sunrise. The sky turns from a deep lilac on top, to a soft pink and bright pale yellow towards the horizon. A b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
Road, Vermont
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a wintery Vermont.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
Tree
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a large, shapely tree in Florence, Italy. Bright green hues fill the canvas, in wide, urgent brushstrokes. A bright blue sky meets a distant horizon.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Sunset Sketch" 2016 small oil painting study for larger composition, in Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein-air in Chianti, Italy, a colorful sky cascades above a distant hillside, and the near foliage in the foreground.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesot...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
"Sailboat" contemporary impressionist oil painting of boat on the beach, summer
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Sailboat" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting of boat on the beach, in summer. Painted en plein-air in Sag Harbor, New York. A single sailboat rests on the shore of a quiet...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Roses in the Sun" contemporary oil impressionist outdoor still life, Tuscany
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Roses in the Sun" is a contemporary impressionist still life painted in Tuscany en plein air. Two glass vases sit upon a ledge at the painter's 1000 year old farmhouse. Blossoms of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Between Main Street and Washington" Oil on panel painting study, Sag Harbor NY
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Sag Harbor, New York, a small sketch of the classic charming architecture. Painted from underneath the Sag Harbor Cinema, Fen...
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Early 2000s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
Abandoned House
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic painting of a recognizably Tuscan in the center of the rolling countryside.
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Boathouse, Evening Light" contemporary impressionist oil painting en plein air
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Boathouse, Evening Light" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting, painted en plein air. A recognizable East Coast scene in the Fenske style.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil, Canvas
"Parked Panda" plein air painting of Fenske's Fiat in Tuscan landscape
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Parked Panda" is a plein air oil painting of Fenske's Fiat in Tuscan landscape, where he lives.
Frame Dimensions 33 x 41in
Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minnesota, a...
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2010s American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Linen
"Fishing Hut" contemporary impressionist oil painting boat house, green and blue
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Fishing Hut" contemporary impressionist oil painting boat house in green and blue hues. An oil painting of a small shack in a marina in rich impre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Linen, Oil
"Water, Roses, Window, Table" bright and airy contemporary impressionist scene
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Water, Roses, Window, Table" is a bright and airy contemporary impressionist scene. A large oil painting of an open window's view to the outdoors, painted from an interior of the artist's home in Tuscany. Situated in the kitchen, facing the window, the walls and room appear dark, as they are backlit from the bright daylight streaming in. A small glass vase of roses sit centrally in our view, on the table's surface, glowing with blue light. A small tumbler, or glass of water, sits in the foreground, almost lost within Fenske's loose, wild brushstrokes. Urgent, loose brushstrokes connote impressionism, and bring to mind modern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Linen
"Summer" Neo Impressionist landscape of Fiat driving along Tuscan countryside
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Tuscan Summer is preserved in this Neo impressionist style oil painting. A woman in a Fiat drives along the dirt road with the windows down, enjoying the fresh air. The landscape inc...
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2010s Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Linen
"Bea, Sunset Road Sketch" Impressionist landscape with sunset
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Chianti, Italy, Beatrice walks down a a shrub-lined path. A yellow sky indicates the sun has just set beneath the horizon. The horizon is blue, depicting dist...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
Jess Panda, Sketch
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary oil painting of a woman stepping out of her small car, a Fiat Panda. Painted from life, shadows are purple and atmospheric. She's parked on bright green grass, in rura...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"Blue Green Sunset and Snow in Florence" two sided painting Fenske color study
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A panel painting that is painted on both sides—one side an abstract sunset and the other side a snowy cityscape with Florence's famous Duomo in the background.
Ben Fenske (b. 1978)...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Ben Fenske Landscape Paintings
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Oil, Panel
Ben Fenske landscape paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Ben Fenske landscape paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of landscape paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ben Fenske in paint, oil paint, fabric 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 Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Ben Fenske landscape paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Hayley Lever, Stephanie Reiter, and Johann Berthelsen. Ben Fenske landscape paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $68,500, while the average work can sell for $12,000.