TOP 16 AMERICAN PAINTERS LIVING TODAY

Jasper Johns - Highly influential in the development of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art.
Julian Schnabel - Known for his large-scale paintings and use of unconventional materials.
Ed Ruscha - Significant figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his text-based works.
Kerry James Marshall - Celebrated for his portrayal of African American life and history.
Sean Scully - Renowned for his large-scale abstract works featuring bold color and geometric patterns.
Alex Katz - Renowned for his distinctive style in figurative painting.
Richard Prince - Known for his appropriated imagery and commentary on American culture.
Christopher Wool - Famous for his use of stenciled letters and abstract motifs.
Kenny Scharf - Recognized for his work in the 1980s East Village art scene and vibrant, pop-culture influenced art.
George Condo - Known for his distinctive blend of classical and contemporary influences.
Kehinde Wiley - Famous for his vibrant, large-scale portraits of African Americans.
Mark Grotjahn - Recognized for his abstract, colorful works and "Butterfly" series.
Stanley Whitney - Renowned for his colorful abstract works.
Mark Bradford - Renowned for his abstract collage paintings and social commentary.
Julie Mehretu - Acclaimed for her large-scale abstract paintings.
Jonas Wood - Noted for his vibrant, stylized paintings of interiors and still lifes.