This collection invites you into the liminal spaces where architecture meets the arcane. These works are inspired by the skeletal beauty of ancient structures, the haunting silence of forgotten places, and the inherent drama of the midnight forest. It is a world where reality intertwines with legend

A dark, eerie pathway leading to a gothic castle under a moonlit sky, with a woman in a black dress holding a torch, barren trees, a large winged statue, and grave markers along the road.
A gothic-style painting of a woman in a long black dress with black hair holding a lantern, standing in a pond with water lilies, with a castle and full moon in the background, surrounded by leafless trees.
A dark and mystical fantasy illustration featuring a female figure with pale skin, yellow eyes, black lipstick, and black hair adorned with jewelry. She holds an hourglass with yellow sand, surrounded by a clock, candles, skull, and mystical symbols
A woman in a black dress playing the violin near a river at night, with a full moon overhead, a castle in the background, and a statue holding a lantern on the rocky shore.
A romantic black and white painting of a couple embracing in front of a large, spooky mansion. The woman has long dark hair and wears a white dress, while the man is in a dark suit. A lamppost and a leafless tree are visible on the right side.
A captivating gothic oil painting featuring a woman in a dark Victorian dress standing by a frozen river. In the background, a majestic castle with glowing yellow windows illuminates the snowy night. Bare winter trees and a stone bridge add to the my
Oil painting titled 'Ein Engel an meinem Tor' by Alek Groß. A grand manor in Porta Westfalica style, a stone angel statue in a misty garden, a stone bridge over reflecting water. Gothic mysticism, dark romanticism, fine art oil on canvas.
Oil painting 'Noch in dieser Nacht' by Alek Groß. A rider on a horse approaching a majestic, brightly lit palace at night. Winter landscape with snow, flaming torches, and a vibrant blue-black sky. Modern gothic art, dramatic lighting, classical oil
Winter Elegy is a visual meditation on silence and light. A castle shrouded in frost and a lonely bridge over frozen waters create a space where time slows down, transforming into pure emotion. A masterpiece of Gothic mysticism that invites the viewe
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Every element of this painting serves a higher meaning. The stone bridge represents a transition—a passage from the cold shadows of the unknown toward the warm, divine light of the cathedral
A visual whisper from the depths of the subconscious. Where shadows dream and silence speaks.
A tribute to eternal devotion. Inspired by the soul-stirring melodies of Lacrimosa, where love transcends the boundaries of existence
A journey into the frozen echoes of eternity. Where the mirror shatters the limits of time

A city is more than stone and glass; it is thousands of invisible stories written by the rain upon the pavement

Urban Poetics

This collection explores the intersection of everyday life and atmospheric light. In my 'Romantic Realism' series, I look for the extraordinary within the ordinary—finding quiet drama in a suburban street or the way a morning mist softens a familiar alleyway. These paintings are a journey through light, shadow, and the silent stories told by the architecture of our homes

Alec Gross's oil painting "Autumn Morning on a Quiet Lane. Реалистичный городской пейзаж Миндена на рассвете: брусчатка, припаркованные машины (включая авто художника с номером MI AG 7000), высокие осенние деревья и светящиеся окна старой виллы на фо
Alek Gross oil painting "Nebliger Herbstabend," showing a narrow alleyway at night shrouded in thick autumn fog, creating a tunnel-like lighting effect with soft blue and grey tones
Alek Gross Artist, Urban Poetics series, contemporary oil painting, autumn landscape art, city park solitude, bridge over river painting, figurative art, German artist, atmospheric impressionism
Beyond the blue hour lies a signal to move forward. 🟢 "Grünes Licht" (70x90 cm) is a tribute to the moment when your ambition meets a clear path. When you know where you’re going, the city gives you the green light.
This piece explores the atmosphere of late autumn in an urban environment. The contrast between the warm ochre facade of the building and the cold blue-grey pavement creates a dynamic tension, while the pink accent of the umbrella introduces a note o
A moment of stillness where the blue of the sky meets the amber glow of the city's pulse
Rainy Day in Detmold – Original Oil Painting by Alek Groß

The spirit of the salt and wind

Seascapes

This gallery explores the many moods of the maritime world. Alek Groß uses traditional oil techniques to master the "transparency of the wave" and the cinematic play of light on the water's surface. Whether it is a lone ship navigating a tempest or the golden peace of a coastal morning, each canvas is an invitation to lose oneself in the infinite blue

In the Rays of the Sunrise
Im Kampf gegen die Elemente
Under the Black Flag

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Arnold Schwarzenegger art

Inside the Vision

Welcome to a space where oil on canvas meets the unseen. Here, every shadow holds a memory, and every light is a guide through the labyrinth of the soul. Explore the mysticism within.

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A gothic woman with long black hair and dark makeup stands in a spooky, moonlit forest with barren trees, a full moon, and flying bats.

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Painting of a small angel statue with wings, sitting on a stone, holding a scroll, surrounded by lush green trees and branches with red berries, sunlight streaming through the foliage.
A woman in a black dress standing by a small body of water with a castle in the background on a cloudy day.
A woman in a black dress playing the violin in front of a spooky castle under a full moon with leafless trees and bats flying.
A spooky forest scene with a girl in a long black dress standing under an archway next to a statue. The background features a large abandoned house, bats flying, and a misty atmosphere.
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