The article reviews several painting exhibitions in New York including "Visual Sensations: The Paintings of Robert Swain, 1967-2010," at the Hunter College Times Square Gallery from October 7, 2010 to November 13, 2010, "Julian Stanczak: Color-Grid," at the Danese Gallery from October 15, 2010 to November 13, 2010, and "On Paper: Painted, Printed, Drawn," at the Jill Newhouse Gallery from September 21, 2010 to October 23, 2010.