Helen Evensen

Modernist Tropical Birds of Paradise Still Life Painting

2000

Clean and modern still life against a landscape background by Kipp Stewart (American, b. 1928). The still life consists of a rose in a pitcher, two Native American baskets (Salish an...

Idyllic scene of a rabbit statue among flowerpots in a garden by unknown artist "Trulee" (20th Century). A rabbit statue faces away from the viewer, look...

Bold and angular composition with cannas by Claire Weist (American, 1930-2014). Bright red flowers jump out from a saturated green background. Large leaves act as a background, covering the majority of the composition, intertwined with other foliage. This piece is executed on top of a previous composition and the artist has left part of it visible around the edges to act as a border. Signed "Weist" in the lower left corner. Title and artist's info on verso. No frame. Board size: 20"H x 16"W Claire Weist (American, 1930-2014) was an artist known primarily for her watercolor compositions. She won several awards throughout her career, including the jury award for graphics from the Illinois Watercolor Society. Weist was originally from the Boston area and studied at the Massachusetts College of Art and then Harvard. After spending time teaching art and as an illustrator, Weist moved to Crete, Illinois and opened her own studio, where she spent the remainder of her professional career. Education: 1949-50 Lomma, Sweden 1951, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA 1953, B.F.A. Degree, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Work: 1953, Commercial Artist, Vincent Edwards Art Agency, Boston, MA 1954-1957, Art Editor and Illustrator, Baby Post Magazine, New York, NY 1960-1964, Painter and Art Teacher, Lynchburg, VA 1965-1971, Book and Magazine Illustrator, Delafield, WI 1972, Studio, Crete, IL Exhibitions and Memberships: 1971 - Alverno Art Fair, Milwaukee, WI 1971 - Elmwood Plaza Art Fair (Best in Show), Racine WI 1971 - Brookfield Square Winter Art Show (First Place, Watercolors), Waukesha, WI 1973 - Marathon County Historical Museum, Wausau, WI 1982 - Park Forest Art Fair, Park Forest, IL Member, Wisconsin Watercolor Society Member, Kettle Moraine...

Red Poppies, Vintage Botanical Garden Floral Still-Life Colorful vintage botanical still-life of red poppies by M. Tokira (20th-Century), c.1970's. This close-up view of a group of ...

Calm farm scene of a bucket filled with daisies by an unknown artist (20th Century). In the background a brick barn has a door open, with weeds and plants growing in front of it. A p...

Spring Picnic in the Vineyard, Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Beautiful oil painting of a variety of fruits with cups in a field of grass by Alexander Rapoport (Russian-Ameri...

"Giant Poppies" is an illustration style painting by Romina Milano where a dance of gestures unfolds across colorful landscapes. Romina Milano is an Italian artist renowned for her ...

#301, 2024 by Luigi Christopher Veggetti From the Beaches series Oil and acrylic on canvas Size: 10 H x 15 W cm Unique The beaches of Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku represent a pi...

#302, 2024 by Luigi Christopher Veggetti From the Beaches series Oil and acrylic on canvas Size: 10 H x 15 W cm Unique The beaches of Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku represent a pi...

#303, 2024 by Luigi Christopher Veggetti From the Beaches series Oil and acrylic on canvas Size: 10 H x 15 W cm Unique The beaches of Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku represent a pi...

ESTATE #2, 2023 by Luigi Christopher Veggetti From the Beaches series Oil and acrylic on canvas Size: 50 H x 125 W cm Mounted on stretcher Unique The beaches of Luigi Christopher Ve...

ESTATE #1, 2022 by Luigi Christopher Veggetti From the Beaches series Oil and acrylic on canvas Size: 40 H x 100 W cm Mounted on stretcher Unique The beaches of Luigi Christopher Ve...