Art by Medium: Stretcher Bars

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Figure on Couch" 2022 Acrylic paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Figure on Couch" by Maura Pete...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Kinetic Energy" 2008 Oil Paint, Pencil, Tape, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Steven Rehfeld...

Entering the City - Surrealist Fantasy Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas Bold surrealist scene by California artist Joff Jones (American, b. 1992). A human-like figure is walking towar...

Heavy Impasto Portrait of a Man Expressionist Piece by Harald Dry Schmidt Abstract expressionist portrait of a man with his hand raised by California artist Harald "Harry" Dry Schmi...

"Only in the Blue Night" Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). A bright yellow ...

Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Monterey Yacht Club" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Framed: 22" x 22" x 1.5" "M...

Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "Untitled" 2025 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right of t...

Abstract Expressionist Still Life with White Flowers Vibrant still life by Ilana Ingber (American, b. 1984). This piece has white and soft pink flowers that pop out from a bold blue...

Gail Lehman (American, born 1950) "Blue" 2022 Acrylic painting, Gesso, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Within the heart of this artwork li...

Bixby Bridge, Big Sur - California Landscape in Oil on Canvas Vibrant landscape of Big Sur, California by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). The viewer looks out over the C...

"Visions of the Metropolis #1" Spheres in Downtown Original Oil on Canvas 1996 Original oil painting from Bay Area artist Travis Flack (American, 20th Century) from the series "Visi...

Waves Crashing Under Purple Clouds - Seascape Original Oil on Canvas Glowing seascape by Mai Tracy Kikuchi (20th Century). Large waves are rolling in, shown in light blue, implying ...

"Visions of the Metropolis" Purple Flame Heart Original Oil on Canvas 1996 Original oil painting from Bay Area artist Travis Flack (American, 20th Century) from the series "Visions ...

"American Geisha" - Figurative Portrait in Oil on Linen Modern portrait of a woman by American painter, Patricia Gren Hayes (b. 1932). The woman is s...

"Three Mysteries" - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Three Mysteries by California abstract expressionist artist Kristin Cohen (American, b.1963). Three leave...

Maria Poroy (American, born 1952) "Revelation" 2023 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Maria Poroy's "Revelation" is a vibrant 20" x 20" mixed media canvas that exemplifies the spontaneous spirit of contemporary abstract expressionism...

Fluorescent Loops - Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bright and colorful composition by unknown artist "Kiki" (20th Century). This piece is comprised of overlapping loops o...

Through the Ring - Abstract Surrealist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Composition of biomorphic and natural forms by Kelsie Page (American, 20th Century). Various shapes are swirl...

Lori Poncsak (American, born 1960) "Aerial Panorama" 2024 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. This abstract acrylic on canvas encapsula...

A striking large-scale abstract expressionist figurative acrylic on canvas by Bay Area artist Julius Wasserstein (American, 1924-1985). Two abstracted figures, a man in a suit and a woman in a blue wedding dress...

Study of Celine Dion Fauvist portrait Original oil on canvas Vintage study (2000) of Celine Dion fauvist signed by Annamarina Norman, a California Monterey Bay artist (American, b. ...

Kristy Chettle (American, born 1968) "Downtown" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the artwork. "Downtown" captures the pulse o...

The Fun Couple, Contemporary Figurative Abstract Fun and imaginative contemporary abstracted figurative oil painting by San Francisco artist Michael William Eggleston (American, 20...

"splash" - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract splatter composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Layers of pa...

"Sensory Release" Pop Art Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bold pop art portrait by Hilary Druley (American, b. 1982). A person is depicted in a hard-edg...

"Sky Lament" Pop Art Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bold pop art portrait by Hilary Druley (American, b. 1982). A person is depicted in a hard-edged, p...

"Escape from Grape Jelly" - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold abstract splatter composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Laye...

Original Bay Area Figurative of Mother and Baby in Oil Paint on Laid Paper Original oil painting depicting a modern twist of a mother and baby by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985), ...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Shattered Mind" 2002 Oil paint, acrylic paint, mixed media, on stretched canvas The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. ...

Moonrise Over the Mountains -Abstracted Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas Mountain landscape by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). An abstracted landscape ...

Black, White and Yellow - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas Bold sculptural composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). This ...

The Cave Wall - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant and colorful composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Layers of...

"Lumberjack's Dream" - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Brigh...

"China Grade" Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended colors...

Homage - Van Gogh - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant and expressive composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Fla...

Cosmic Splash - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant and expressive composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Artis...

Saturated, intimate depiction of a bedroom interior by Narcissus Robert Quagliata (Italian-American, b. 1942). Likely based on a photograph, a slightly out of focus figure can be see...

Modernist tropical flower still life of Birds of Paradise (Strelitzia) painting in acrylic on canvas — “Five Birds” Striking modernist style still life of tropical Bird of Paradise...

An acrylic abstract painting on gray canvas. This painting features bright color flowing on the canvas. The shadow of the vivid lines gives an amazing depth to the artwork. The canva...

Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Fire and Ice" 2020 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. This stunning piece contrasts the intensity...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Eclipse" 2022 Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Colored Pencil, Glue, Paper, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. “Eclip...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Untangled" 2018 Acrylic paint, Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. This powerful mixed-media a...

Beautiful abstracted geometric landscape of mountains surrounding San Francisco Bay Area titled "Tidal Planes" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Signed and dated lower right "Lora...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Coastal" 2003 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of each painting. Steven H. Rehfeld's 24" x 48" diptych, "Coastal...

Lee Cox (American, born 1941) "Moulin Rouge" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. In “Moulin Rouge,” L...

"Hey Did We Scratch?" - Abstract Expressionist Composition Detailed and layered composition by Leroy W. Parker (American, 1941). This piece is divided into a checkerboard, with a variety of overlaid patterns and textures. There are several types of handmade paper applied to the canvas, likely made by Parker himself. Signed "Leroy Wheeler Parker" in the lower right corner. "#1" and an up arrow are written on verso. Tag on verso with artist info, title, media, and date. No frame, but the edges of the canvas are painted for a frame-less display. Leroy W. Parker (American, b. 1941) is an artist from Oklahoma who now resides in Lafayette, California. Parker earned his BFA in painting from the California College of Arts and Crafts in 1966, and then went on to earn his MFA in 1968 from the same institution. He is a Professor of Art at San Jose State University. He has taught classes in fine arts, life drawing, ceramics, paper making (which he instituted in 1984), and sculpture since 1969. Parker has also served on the State Art Commission for sculptural grants. One of his pieces is held in the San Jose Museum of Art. Selected Exhibitions: Drawings and Paintings - ACCI Gallery, Berkeley, CA - 1974 “Artistry in Clay” - Forge Patio Art Gallery, Lafayette, CA - 1980 “A Most Elegant Show” - Sunshine Art Gallery, Fair Oaks, CA - 1982 “Flora” - Harcourts Contemporary, San Francisco, CA - 1983 Idea Gallery, Sacramento, CA - 1985 “Multi-Media Man” - Sacramento Center for Textile Arts, Sacramento, CA - 1994 “The Art of the Family” - Works Gallery, San Jose, CA - 1999 Artist’s Statement: I was born in Eagletown, Oklahoma to Southern Baptist parents, and my father was a preacher. We were two boys and six girls in the family. The most mundane things were magical and special to me. I liked to draw, color, make things, and plant things. I loved the woods and the earth, and watching storms with thunder and lightning. We moved from Oklahoma when I was 11. In the late 1950s, I attended Oakland Technical High School where I met artist Sam Richardson...

Remembering Plains no.43 by Alyson Kinkade 8" x 8" oil on linen ©2011 gallery wrapped, black sides The allure of the horizon of the Great Plains, where waves of colors meet sky. AB...

Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Creation" 2022 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. This monumental abstract expressionist painting...

Ming Ming Liang (Chinese, born 1964) "Rose" 2024 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. In "Rose", Ming Ming transforms a traditional ...

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Summer Cafe" 2025 Acrylic paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Summer Cafe" captures that parti...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "The New York" 2002 Oil Paint, Pencil, Newsprint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In this stu...

Masri (Lebanese-Italian, 1965) 'Light Keeper' 2022 Oil paint, magazine paper, mixed media, canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the painting on the back and bottom left. 'Light ...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, 1954) "Circles" 2018 Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Circles" is a vibrant abstract composition that bala...

"Dreaming Venice" by Masri captures the stunning beauty of the Venetian canals through expressive impasto brushwork and soft, atmospheric light. Painted with a palette knife and the ...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Tilted" 2024 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and back of the painting. "Tilted" ...

Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Ocean's Sunrise" 2020 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. "Oceans Sunrise" is...

Large-scale oil painting by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). A series of grids and swirls create and industrial feeling landscape, as if the viewer is looking out ...

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "Windows of Opportunity" 2021 Encaustic paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Windows of Opportunity” unfolds as a quiet grid of softly rendered rectangles and window-like forms, layered in warm tones of apricot, saffron, pale peach, and muted white. Subtle line work and translucent wax layers give the surface a luminous, atmospheric depth. Goren’s encaustic technique allows each shape to feel both deliberate and ephemeral, evoking architectural plans, urban facades, and moments of pause within a structured environment. The repeated square and rectangular motifs suggest windows, thresholds, and openings, visual metaphors for possibility, transition, and choice. Fine incised lines and faint architectural markings add rhythm while preserving a sense of openness and calm. The painting balances abstraction with suggestion, offering viewers space for contemplation rather than narrative certainty. “Windows of Opportunity” is emblematic of Goren’s practice, which explores systems, repetition, and human-scaled geometry through a restrained, tactile language. About the Artist: Rinat Goren is an Israeli-American artist based in California whose contemporary encaustic works explore the relationship between thought, structure, and emotion. Born in Israel and residing most of her life in the U.S., Goren has long been drawn to both observation and creation, translating the complexity of the human mind into layered visual compositions. Her encaustic paintings—formed by applying molten beeswax mixed with pigment—evoke a tactile, sensory experience that reflects her fascination with systems, decision-making, and the creative act itself. She works with geometry, color, and abstraction to celebrate our innate capacity to reflect, choose, and act with intention. Goren’s process is rooted in one of the world’s oldest painting...

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "What Remains" 2022 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In "What Remains", Steven H. Rehfeld constr...

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "Almost There" 2021 Encaustic paint and paper on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Almost There” is a luminous abstract work created with encaustic and paper on a cradled wood panel. The composition is anchored by a radiant golden field layered with softened geometric forms, linear markings, and a flowing turquoise passage that guides the eye across the surface. Goren’s use of encaustic allows for rich translucency and depth, with molten wax binding pigment and paper into a tactile, atmospheric surface. Repeating rounded shapes and subtle linear rhythms suggest movement, mapping, and quiet progression, while the contrast between warm yellows and cool blues creates a sense of balance and anticipation. The title reflects this visual language, evoking transition, momentum, and the emotional space between arrival and journey. Blending abstraction with a meditative sense of structure, “Almost There” exemplifies Goren’s refined approach to encaustic painting, where color, texture, and process converge. The work is well-suited for collectors drawn to contemporary abstraction, material-driven practice, and pieces that offer both visual warmth and conceptual subtlety. About the Artist: Rinat Goren is an Israeli-American artist based in California whose contemporary encaustic works explore the relationship between thought, structure, and emotion. Born in Israel and residing in the U.S. for most of her life, Goren has long been drawn to both observation and creation, translating the complexity of the human mind into layered visual compositions. Her encaustic paintings—formed by applying molten beeswax mixed with pigment—evoke a tactile, sensory experience that reflects her fascination with systems, decision-making, and the creative act itself. She works with geometry, color, and abstraction to celebrate our innate capacity to reflect, choose, and act with intention. Goren’s process is rooted in one of the world’s oldest painting...