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  • Abstract painting of a landscape scene by artist Boyer Gonzales titled
  • A painted jungle scene depicting a river, three monkeys, and a bird
  • Wide view landscape scene depicting a river in the sunrise

Painting Deconstructed: Selections from the Northwest Collection

Take a deep dive into the art of painting by focusing on the core components that come together to create a finished image.

1] Boyer Gonzales. “Ancient Site-Delphi,” 1972. Oil on canvas, 41 3/8 x 49 3/8 in. (105.1 x 125.4 cm). Tacoma Art Museum. Gift of the Aloha Club; 2] Alfredo Arreguín. “Rio Balsas,” 1977. Oil on canvas, 71 x 47 1/4 in. (180.3 x 120 cm). Gift of the Bellevue Art Museum; 3] Victoria Adams. “Morning Shimmer,” 2003. Oil and wax on linen, 57 1/4 x 70 in. (145.4 x 177.8 cm). Tacoma Art Museum. Gift of the artist in honor of Janeanne A. Upp, courtesy of Winston Wächter Fine Art, Seattle and New York.

Tacoma Art Museum is located on the homelands of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. We recognize and honor the enduring Puyallup people and Coast Salish communities as we strive for a fuller understanding of the histories and currents of this place, and a more equitable future. Tacoma Art Museum is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 91-0697444.