Jim Beckner captures the buzz of city life through his energetic oil paintings

The Denver artist's energetic oil paintings seem to vibrate with the pulse of urban life. Gritty and edgy, along with a palette of bright – sometimes dark – colours, his works seem to leap from each canvas. You can almost hear the throngs of pedestrians, the beeping taxis and the electric buzz coming from every street light on every corner.

Represented by Abend Gallery in Denver, where some of his paintings are available for sale, you can find out more about what he's up to over on his Facebook page.