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"Ridge Oak" Northern Mt Tamalpais California Watercolor 1991
Located in Soquel, CA
"Ridge Oak" Northern Mt Tamalpais California Watercolor 1991 Perfectly executed plein air
Category

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

'Spinnakers at Sunset', California Watercolor Association, Pacific Grove Artist
By Lucille Marie Johnston
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
widely including at the California Watercolor Society, (1933). Johnston is listed in relevant art
Category

1980s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Pink Daisies', California Watercolor Society, SWA, Woman Artist, Zoltan Szabo
By Beverly Fields
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
member of both the Society of Western Artists and California Watercolor Society, Fields maintains a
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

'Water Lilies', California Watercolor Society, SWA, Woman Artist, Zoltan Szabo
By Beverly Fields
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Western Artists and California Watercolor Society, Fields maintains a studio in Placerville, California
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

'Evening on the Coast', California Watercolor Society
By Margaret Griebenow Bode
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
California Watercolor Society, exhibiting widely and with success during the 1940s and 1950s. Reference
Category

1970s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

'Junks in Hong Kong Harbor', Kowloon, Bank, California Watercolor Society, SFAI
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
member of the California Watercolor Society and he is listed in Mantle Fielding's Dictionary of American
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Board, Laid Paper

Methodist Church in Old Bodie Ghost Town - California - Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Methodist Church in Bodie California - Watercolor on Paper Delightful watercolor by California
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Geometric Interior', New York ASL, California Watercolor Society, Oakland
By Jon Cornin
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Francisco Museum of Art, 1938, 1940, 1945; California Watercolor Society, 1948-49; Denver Museum, 1946
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

'Making Empanadas', California Watercolor Society, San Diego Museum of Art
By Ivan Messenger
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
and through the California Watercolor Society. He later taught at San Diego State University and
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

1930's California Watercolor Landscape -- "Palm Trees"
By Margaret E. Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful 1930s watercolor California landscape with iconic palm trees by Santa Cruz artist
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Shops in Aptos Village on Soquel Drive, Aptos, California - Watercolor
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid century watercolor of stores in Aptos, California by listed artist Jon Blanchette
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Postcard, Watercolor, Permanent Marker

Country Barn Original Watercolor by Meyer (Watercolor Society of America) C.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
, California. Watercolor dimensions 23.5" Wide x 17.5" high The frame measures 31.5" wide x 25.5" high
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

'Fishing Boat in Dry Dock', AWS, CWS Artist, California Tonalist view
By Ritchie A. Benson
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the American Watercolor Society and the California Watercolor Society, Benson has exhibited nationally
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Illustration Board

'Sailing Boat in Harbor', SFMOMA, Woman Artist, California Post-Impressionist
By Jae Carmichael
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, and William Gaw. In 1953, she became a member of the California Watercolor Society and exhibited in
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Reading on the Park Bench
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative watercolor of a figure reading outside a doorway by California Watercolor artist G
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Coastal Breakers', Mid-century California, American Watercolor Society, CWS
By Arthur Irwin Riley
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-time member of both the California Water Color Society and the American Watercolor Society
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Taos', American Watercolor Society, Chouinard, New York, Art Student's League
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the California Watercolor SocietyI and, for many years, taught watercolor painting at the Kansas City
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Watercolor

Modernist Rocky Californian Seascape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Modernist Rocky Seascape in Watercolor on Paper A vibrant watercolor seascape by California artist
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

20th Century California Modernist Seascape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Modernist 20th Century Rocky Plein Air California Landscape A vibrant watercolor seascape by
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Edge of the Lake Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous landscape of the edge of a lake with mountains in the background by a California
Category

1980s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Edge of the Lake Landscape
Edge of the Lake Landscape
H 24.25 in W 28.25 in D 0.75 in
California Coastal Scene
By Lewis Suzuki
Located in San Francisco, CA
League in New York. He became prominent in the California Watercolor Movement. Since the 1950's, he has
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Boats at Low Tide", Early 20th Century Coastal Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
California watercolor artist (Canadian/American, 1862-1922). Initialed "M. M. W." in the lower right corner
Category

1910s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Coastal Trees Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
exhibited widely, including the California Watercolor Society, (1933). She died in Monterey on Nov. 10
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Red Rock Canyon River, Modernist Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
. She exhibited widely, including the California Watercolor Society, (1933). She died in Monterey on Nov
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Staking a Tent, Modernist Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
exhibited widely, including the California Watercolor Society, (1933). She died in Monterey on Nov. 10, 1994
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Sailboat Race Modernist Watercolor on Paper, Double-Sided Artwork
Located in Soquel, CA
widely, including the California Watercolor Society, (1933). She died in Monterey on Nov. 10, 1994
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Water's Edge', California Woman Artist, CWS, SWA
By Marjorie Stevens
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Francisco's Victorian houses and was a member of the East Bay Art Association, California Watercolor Society
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

Blue Mountain Landscape and the Boat Races Watercolor on paper Double-Sided Art
Located in Soquel, CA
widely, including the California Watercolor Society, (1933). She died in Monterey on Nov. 10, 1994
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Abstracted Bouquet
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright watercolor of several flowers by Marge Shugart a California watercolor artist (American
Category

1990s American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Orange Poppies in a Vase, Modernist Still Life in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
. She exhibited widely, including the California Watercolor Society, (1933). She died in Monterey on Nov
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Regionalist Landscape'
By Marcel Emile Cailliet
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Art School. A member of the California Watercolor Society and Laguna Beach Art Association, Cailiet
Category

1940s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Figures on Horseback', Los Angeles County Museum, Laguna Beach California
By Ben Abril
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, California, Ben Abril is known for his equestrian paintings, primarily in watercolor. An active painter who
Category

1950s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink, Laid Paper

'Late Sunset, California', LACMA, Laguna Beach Art Association, PAFA, CWS
By Karl Yens
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, 1927, 1935), California Watercolor Society (1922), Riverside, Orange County and Los Angeles Fairs of
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'California Landscape', Royal Danish Academy, Art Institute of Chicago, LACMA
By Ejnar Hansen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
California Art Club, the California Watercolor Society, Pasadena Society of Artists and the Foundation for
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Laid Paper, Gouache, Watercolor

Bearded Irises - Floral Garden Watercolor Still-Life
By Jean Warren
Located in Soquel, CA
California Watercolor Association as well as a full member of Society of Layerists in Multi-Media, and Santa
Category

1980s American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Untitled
By Ralph Ledesma
Located in San Francisco, CA
watercolor is by California watercolor artist Ralph Ledesma. The watercolor is in very good condition. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Untitled
Untitled
H 21.75 in W 28.75 in D 1 in
'Windsurfers at Laguna Beach', National Academy, National Watercolor Society
By David Solomon (1976, American)
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
; et al. *Artist photo and biographical information courtesy of California Watercolor
Category

1980s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Turn of the 20th Century Portrait of Two Brothers
By Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel
Located in Soquel, CA
and oil. Regular exhibitions with both the New York and California Watercolor Societies made her
Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Still Life with Flowers
By Lewis Suzuki
Located in San Francisco, CA
York. He became prominent in the California Watercolor Movement. Since the 1950's, he has lived in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
By Lewis Suzuki
Located in San Francisco, CA
became prominent in the California Watercolor Movement. Since the 1950's, he has lived in the Bay Area
Category

1970s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

'Dynamic Abstract', California San Francisco Bay Area Modernism, Thiebaud
By Robert George Gilberg
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts, (1941, 1942, solo); the California Watercolor Society, (1946-53
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pen

Patch of Light - Havana Cuba Watercolor of Architecture Building
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
, and to the receive Master Signature Status by the California Watercolor Association. Frame Size
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Shadows - Piazza San Marcos Venice Watercolor by Thomas Schaller
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
, Watercolor Artist, Southwest Art, The Art of Watercolour, Practique des Arts, Los Angeles Magazine
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

'Woman in Red', California Modernist, San Francisco Bay Area Modernism, Thiebaud
By Robert George Gilberg
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts, (1941, 1942, solo); the California Watercolor Society, (1946-53
Category

1950s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper

Fictional Bridge - Watercolor of Bridge and Town Architecture with graphite
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
, Watercolor Artist, Southwest Art, The Art of Watercolour, Practique des Arts, Los Angeles Magazine
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Landscape with Barn
By Lewis Suzuki
Located in San Francisco, CA
became prominent in the California Watercolor Movement. Since the 1950's, he has lived in the Bay Area
Category

1970s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Landscape with Barn
Landscape with Barn
H 22.25 in W 17.85 in D 0.75 in
Landscape with Barn
By Lewis Suzuki
Located in San Francisco, CA
became prominent in the California Watercolor Movement. Since the 1950's, he has lived in the Bay Area
Category

1970s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Landscape with Barn
Landscape with Barn
H 22.25 in W 17.85 in D 0.75 in
Street Scene, Sperlonga Italy - Watercolor Architecture in Browns and Blues
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
, and to the receive Master Signature Status by the California Watercolor Association. Frame Size
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The End of Day - Watercolor of Boats in Water with Dock
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
, and to the receive Master Signature Status by the California Watercolor Association. Frame Size: 31
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Chiesa del Purgatorio" - Watercolor of Church in Cefalu in Sicily Italy
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
, Watercolor Artist, Southwest Art, The Art of Watercolour, Practique des Arts, Los Angeles Magazine
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

'Burmese Water Pageant', California Post-Impressionist, PAFA, AIC, Carmel
By William Clothier Watts
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Club and the California Watercolor Society. Over the course of a long career, William Watts exhibited
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Blind Beggar
Located in San Francisco, CA
a member of the California Watercolor Society. He studied at the University of Kansas and Stanford
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Blind Beggar
Blind Beggar
H 34.75 in W 18 in D 2 in
Garden with Fence
Located in San Francisco, CA
native, Carolyn Lord (1956- ) was introduced to the "California Regionalist Watercolor" tradition by
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Garden with Fence
Garden with Fence
H 21.25 in W 28.75 in D 1.35 in
Sausalito
By Emily Shotwell Goeller-Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Sausalito" 1936 in a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Emily
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Misty Morning on the Farm, Original Painting
By Catherine McCargar
Located in San Francisco, CA
, California, watercolor, paper, mist, soft, travel, road, impressionism, architecture, impressionism
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Drawings a...

Materials

Watercolor

Landscape with Houses
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Landscape with Houses" c.1970 is a watercolor on Arches paper by California artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Landscape with Houses
Landscape with Houses
H 14.5 in W 21.75 in D 0.01 in
Abstract Landscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Abstract Landscape s" c.1970 is a watercolor on paper by California artist Robert
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Abstract Landscape
Abstract Landscape
H 12.35 in W 17.65 in D 0.01 in
'Evening Landscape' Bay Area Abstraction, San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts, CWS
By Robert George Gilberg
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, (1941, 1942, solo); the California Watercolor Society, (1946-53); the Army Art Exhibit, (1945, 1st prize
Category

1960s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

"Coastal Scene with Figures"
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "California Coastal Scene with Figures" c.1970 in a watercolor on paper by noted
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

'Reclining Nude', Bay Area Abstraction, San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts, CWS
By Robert George Gilberg
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, (1941, 1942, solo); the California Watercolor Society, (1946-53); the Army Art Exhibit, (1945, 1st prize
Category

1960s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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