Laurie Bender

Desert Spring Landscape

1996

A beautiful soft landscape Giclee of a glowing meadow in the Sonoma Mountains by Donna McGinnis (American, 20th century). Signed "Donna McGinnis", titled "Sonoma Mountains", and numbered "5/195", lower edge. Limited edition Giclee, high resolution long life inkjet print, Edition 5/195, printed on Epson Somerset velvet cotton rag paper. Displayed in a custom mat and wood Italian classical frame. Image size 29"H x 39"W. Paper size, 32.5"H x 42.5"W. Donna McGinnis was born in Spokane, Washington. McGinnis grew up in an artistic family. Her mother was an artist, her grandmother a musician and her father a photographer. Drawing came naturally to her as she had very vivid memories of admiring her father’s black and white photography. These silvery prints inspired McGinnis. Through his love affair with the still image, McGinnis learned composition, chiaroscuro (light and dark tonality), form and line, in essence the basics of formal art theory. McGinnis had a childhood babysitter and mentor who taught her and her two sisters art...

Substantially framed contemporary limited edition giclée print on canvas of a beautiful plein air impressionist landscape painting by California artist Donald R. Britton (American, b.20th Century), 2007. Some small areas of oil paint highlights added to canvas print by the artist. The landscape features a calm mountain stream flowing past large boulders and yellow autumn trees, with tall majestic mountains in the background. Hand signed lower right "DR Britton" with the edition number 11/100. Signed and dated in the print "DR Britton '07", lower left. Displayed in a custom rustic style contemporary wood frame with linen liner and gold trim. Canvas size: 20"H x 16"W. Don Britton is a contemporary representational landscape painter of the western US with focus on the southwest, the Pacific coast and the Sierras. Recent Awards and Publications: 2019: Juror's Purchase Award, "Pacific Bluffs" at Art for Heaven's Sake Annual Art Festival, Redlands, CA 2016: First Place,"Land Put to A Higher Use", The 9th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition in Temecula, CA 2014: "Canyon Clouds" and "Carmel Wetlands" were juried in to the Museum of the Art Institute Regional Show in San Diego 2012: "View from Mather Point" was selected for installation in the US Embassy in Sri Lanka. 2011: "On the Rocks" selected as a finalist in the Artist's Magazine annual national competition. 2010 - "Your Composition Should Evoke an Emotion" feature article in International Artist, pp 52-59, vol 70, 2010 2010 - "Morning Becomes the Valley" and "Lamoille Canyon" selected for installation in the US Embassy in Yemen 2010 - Grant from Nevada Arts Council 2008 - Grant from Nevada Arts Council 2007 - Paint America National Competition Top 50 Miniatures 2007 - First Place, Oil Painting, Carson Valley Art Association Annual Exhibit Artist’s Statement: I have been surrounded by artists virtually all my life. I received my first drawing instruction at the age of six from my father. We were living in New Mexico at the time and he was an avid amateur landscape painter there. Although I dabbled in painting off and on for years, my first career took a different path. Following a BA from the University of Colorado and a PhD from The Ohio State University I entered a career in neuroscience research. However, in 2004, I committed to painting full time and was almost immediately rewarded with the joy of recreating scenes I loved. I am indebted to numerous mentors along the way including Mark Tompkins, Skip Whitcomb, William Scott Jennings, Jim Wilcox...

"St. Nicolas du Chardonnet" Etching in Ink on Paper Delicate and detailed etching by Katherine Kimball (American, 1866-1949). The Catholic church of St. Nicolas du Chardonnet is shown nestled in the streets of Paris. With clever use of line weight and clarity, the building is highlighted and cleanly stands out against the background and surroundings. Stamp with coat of arms on verso. Artist's info written on verso. Presented in a new black mat with foamcore backing. Mat size: 16"H x 12"W Paper size: 10.75"H x 6.75"W Katherine Kimball (American, 1866-1949) was born in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. She studied at the National Academy of Design in New York and exhibited in the San Francisco Panama-Pacific Exhibition of 1915. Listed in “Who Was Who in American Art, 1564-1975”; “North American Women Artists...

Fine Art Aquatint Etching of Gordes, in Provence, France - "Legendary Provence" by Ronald Stephen Riddick Beautiful aquatint etching of a sunset over iconic Provence French town, Go...

Wonderful hand-colored lithograph of Sierra Mountain camping scene by Donald Masefield Easton (American, 1896 - 1956), published in 1931. Signed lower right (partially obscured by mat). Presented in rustic wood frame under glass. Image size: 14"H x 18"W. Donald Masefield Easton was a painter, illustrator with his subjects being California landmarks and western scenes. Born is Port Costa...

Lithograph of a person sitting on a park bench by Mercado (20th Century). Signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right corner ("Mercado 69"). Numbere...

This giclee on canvas called "Near Amalfi" by Howard Behrens is embellished and signed by the artist. It is numbered 11/25. Framing options are available.

This abstract landscape limited edition print by Ken Elliott depicts a cool, deep violet forest and light yellow-green forest floor, which is contrasted by warm orange accents. Thi...

This abstract landscape limited edition print by Ken Elliott depicts a cool, deep violet forest and light yellow-green forest floor, which is contrasted by warm orange accents. Thi...

This is a large Limited Edition, truly brings impact to your space! wowing the visitors and delight your daily life. A Limited Edition of only 5 of the edition were made, it is offered as an alternative to this original piece. About the Painting The painting captures two major spring trees in the artist’s garden, painted plein-air in the garden for three days, later on, Shizico Yi added the important locations of London that are dear to her memories; in this painting St Paul...

North Transept, Westminster Abbey, London is a limited edition giclee print by Susan Brown depicting the famous Westminster Abbey. Fruiting trees give shel...

Gordon Hunt Anchored Up Limited Edition Giclee Print Edition of 120 Image Size: H 60cm x W 60cm Sheet Size: H 70cm x W 70cm x D 0.5cm Sold Unframed Signed and Numbered Please note th...