Wood Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Signed lower right, 'Brian Johnson'; additionally signed verso and titled 'Shakes'. This elected member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolors graduated with distinction from Art Center College in Los Angeles, California. and was awarded their annual medal for most outstanding work. Brian Johnson has lived and painted in London, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Toronto, and now resides with his family in Victoria BC.

"Twilight on the Beach (Ephraim)" is an original pastel drawing by Michael DeFrancesco. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This piece depicts two chairs on the beach of a small village in Door County, Wisconsin. Separated only by a row of trees running along the horizon, the sky and lake are mirrors of one another. 22" x 30" art 30" x 37 1/4" frame "As I progress in my painting, I hope to say more with less ... to leave the obvious vague ... and to paint only that which is essential ... this is my goal as an artist." Biography Michael Defrancesco received his Fine Arts degree from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. While at the Academy, he was fortunate to have studied under some wonderful instructors such as Bill Parks, Vern Stake, Eugene Hall, Fred Berger, and the renowned watercolorist Irving Shapiro...

Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo...

Beautifully detailed and masterfully painted, this painting dating from the turn of the 20th century centers its expressive composition upon a rondel of Chinese symbols. Representing...

Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo creates dynamic compositions of people and places that communicate a rich commentary on the world around him. Depicting trees from personal encounters, Surdo’s latest body of work entitled “Tree Spirits” takes us on a foray into the forest, where leaves, branches and burls express something deeply personal. Applying his mastery of figurative realism to the natural world, he experiments with form and texture to uncover the intangible spirits of trees. Entitled “Faith,” this small-scale charcoal drawing depicts a tree trunk carved with two deep cuts in the shape of a cross. The carving has healed over, assimilated into the bark as just another interesting detail. Up close, the work is loosely drawn with a heavy hand, but from afar, the natural scene still achieves a sense of realism. The tree trunk is conveyed through chaotic scribbling and aggressive strokes of light and dark charcoal, resulting in a pattern that simulates the rough texture of bark. Light falls softly on the tree, illuminating its form against the dark, atmospheric surroundings. The striking imagery of this work conveys the strong emotional response elicited by Surdo’s personal encounter with this tree. Restricting the composition to only the scarred portion of the tree trunk, Surdo focuses on symbolism of the cross carved into the tree’s side. The carving was inflicted upon the tree by an individual, whether as an act of graffiti or the object of adoration. Despite this wound, the tree persists and grows, adapting and changing until the mark is but another interesting detail. The tree’s spirit endures and speaks to the strength it takes to heal oneself, whether physically or mentally. Charcoal on paper...

Artist Commentary: A drawing of a carpet of leaves Keywords: nature, landscape, trees Piece Details: Hand-painted, watercolor on archival paper. Ready to hang with wires. Made in ...

Peter Paillou (c.1720 – c.1790) was a British artist best known for his paintings of birds, many of which were used as book illustrations. He gained repute in the 18th century as a natural history painter and illustrator. He was employed by two leading naturalists and antiquarians of the time, Taylor White (1701-1772) and Thomas Pennant (1726-1798). He illustrated the latter's British Zoology and decorated the hall at Downing, Pennant's house in Flintshire, with several pictures of birds...

Indra Dugar - Untitled - 8 x 10.5 inches (unframed size) & 16 x 18.5 inches ( framed size ) This is a two sided works, Recto & Verso. Set of 5 art works. Ink on Paper. Inclusive of shipment in framed form. Style : Dugar was known for his paintings of rustic scenes en plein air, painted in a non-academic style, yet retaining colour harmony to reflect the tranquillity of his subject matter. He learnt how to structure his landscapes from Nirode Mazumdar and Rathin Moitra, and from his father, he inherited the tradition of painting on silk. Watercolour and tempera were his preferred media. Dugar's earlier works leaned heavily on his observations, but he gradually began paring down detail. Dugar soon outgrew the Bengal School...

A charming Autumnal scene showing a ploughed field with a haystack in late afternoon sunlight. The artist has a style similar to the print maker Eric Ravilious. The artist has signed...

A captivating watercolour painting by the artist Winifred M. Clement Smith. The scene depicts a blacksmith in a forge. Title is inscribed on the reverse. There is an artist's label t...

Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA --RUSS HAVARD Artist Statement I'm drawn towards nature imagery that depicts isolated elements in their continual struggle to flourish ...

This painting is about a bygone era in Florida-oranges and the packing houses that processed them. Newbern Groves was a fixture in Lutz. Fl. for decades. Behind it was an orange Grov...

Albert Charles DEQUÈNE Lille 1897 - 1973 View of a steelworks in the north of France First third of the 20th century Charcoal and pastel on Signed lower left 32 x 47.5 cm 49 x 63 cm...

This powerful pen and brown ink wash drawing is a study for an altarpiece depicting The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew. Signed and dated 1604, it was painted at the end of his life b...

Framed, 5.25 x 8.5 x 1.5 in.

Artist David Morrison creates hyperrealistic, yet abstracted, finely detailed pencil drawings of found natural objects, both by observing the object itself under magnification, and a...

Artist David Morrison creates hyperrealistic, yet abstracted, finely detailed pencil drawings of found natural objects, both by observing the object itself under magnification, and a...

Charcoal drawing: Horses at Trough Art Sz: 8 1/2"H x 11 1/2"W Frame Sz: 15"H x 17 1/2"W

Huang Wei's 2021 watercolor painting, Deep Tranquility Flows, is a profound meditation on serenity, deeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. Through fluid, wave-like patterns in mesmerizing shades of blue, Wei evokes the essence of water as both a physical and spiritual element—symbolizing impermanence, harmony, and the flow of inner peace. The painting’s deep, layered blues recall the sacred hues often found in Tibetan thangka paintings, associated with wisdom and the infinite nature of the mind. The undulating forms mimic the movement of flowing currents, much like the cyclical rhythms of meditation and breath in Buddhist practice. Wei’s meticulous brushwork creates a rhythmic stillness, drawing the viewer into a contemplative state, reminiscent of the tranquility sought in Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Blending traditional Chinese techniques with contemporary watercolor expression, Deep Tranquility Flows transcends mere visual beauty. It becomes a spiritual experience—an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the deeper currents of existence. Wei’s work reminds us of the profound calm found in nature and within ourselves, offering a moment of peace amid the chaos of modern life. Huang Wei Born in 1985 in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; 2011,Graduated from The Department of Chinese Painting of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree; 2014,I graduated from Art College of Xizang University with a master's degree; Now he lives and works in Beijing T3 International Art District. After graduating from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Huang Wei chose to study in Xizang because he was unsatisfied with the procedural education mode. As an ideal and sacred place for many people, Tibet has also provided artistic inspiration for many artists. Huang Wei is not concerned with Tibetan folk customs or landscapes, but with Tibetan unique, faith-based artistic expression. The experience in Tibet was a rare retreat. He was willing to spend time in dialogue with nature as well as with his heart. Through painting, he established an inner field and objected to mountains, water and clouds with his mind. Huang Wei's brushwork does not move restlessly. The rich texture on the picture comes from the countless dots dyeing of the brush tip and rice paper. This technique, which originated from the Traditional Tibetan painting "Thangka", requires a state of extreme silence and numerous repetitions, approaching a state of meditation. This is the classical spirit from Tibet, and in keeping with the spiritual pursuits of the great achievers of the Himalayan region. As his mentor Li Jin...

Oil on Wooden panel Christian Frederiksen is a Georgian artist born in 1989 who lives and works in Calgary, Canada. He loves to experiment with ...

Original drawing by Elizabeth McGhee Elizabeth McGhee (b. 1985, Southern California) completed her BFA in 2009 at the Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA. She continu...

A close up of a country tree near by a lake with blown down branches after a heavy late March wind storm. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an o...

Master Lock on an old barn :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: N...

Green Back Heron in mangroves in a river in Costa Rica :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...

Seagulls (Laughing Gulls) standing on Ferry pilings :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No ...

A fallen dead tree at the edge of a calm river with melting snow. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...

Frame, 2014 Graphite on paper 15.75 x 20.1 inches / 40 x 51 cm Nikos Kanarelis was born in Athens, Greece in 1975 where he now lives and works. Βetween 1999 and 2004 he studied ...

"Tree Frog Spirit: Up North Series" is an original watercolor on birch bark by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece in the lower left and created this piece from a found piece ...

Graphite on paper. Framing included (26.25" x 21.75" framed).

A watercolor by Gregory Sumida. "Approaching Storm, New Branches" is a watercolor on watercolor board, executed in dark browns, greens and blues and depicting a tree trunk with bare ...

A watercolor by Gregory Sumida. "Fence Support" is a watercolor executed in greens, blues yellows and browns and depicts a pair of barren trees against a barbed wire fence...

Monogrammed Lower Right and Dated 1938 This is by the stage designer, Walter Kubbernuus, for the opera Katyusha by Franco Alfano. After Tolstoi. Monogrammed Lower Right.

Gino Severini (Cortona 1883 - Paris 1966), Self-Portrait Pencil drawing on paper 25 x 21 cm signed Io G. Severini lower right. Bibliography: Gino Severini before and after the work...

Presenting an original large pen and ink drawing by Hungarian/American artist Karoly Fulop. "Bell Ringers", is an original pen and ink d...