David Stephens left a corporate career to make his living as an artist in 1989. In the years that followed, a growing circle of galleries and collectors were drawn to David's work. The subject matter ranged from landscapes to cityscapes, florals and figurative images. David often painted in plein air. In the spring of 1996, David and his wife Sylvia opened a gallery in Carmel, California, named Sylvia Savage, the gallery director, Savage Contemporary Fine Art. Now closed, the gallery’s original vision and values were, to show and sell unique contemporary paintings and sculptures that blend the abstract and the figurative to express archetypal themes. Describing himself, David said, "First and foremost, I am a colorist. I am naturally inclined towards an exploratory, emotional approach because, for me, color connotes a sense of spiritual energy and centeredness. Additionally, many of my images contain spatial elements and movement which lends a sense of expansion. Line, form, and texture also help shape my interpretive, light-filled paintings."
(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Tan and Magenta Abstract Textured Monotype
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant and dynamic monotype painting by David Stephens (American, 20th Century). Painted on glass and pressed onto paper and then, sand (or a similar medium) was used in the pressin...
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
Monotype I Abstract Painting, Opaque and Transparent Colors, Signed
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Monotype I Abstract Painting, Opaque and Transparent Colors, Signed Opaque and transparent colors work together in this beautiful Monotype painting by David Stephens (American, 20th...
Dye, Ink, Archival Paper
House at the Beach, Baja California Figurative Landscape
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Colors of tropical waters create a light and breezy mood in this figurative landscape watercolor by David Stephens (American, 20th century). Signed lower left, "D. Stephens." Present...
Watercolor, Archival Paper
$1,155Sale Price|30% Off
Abstract Figurative Textured Monoprint, Mixed Media, Signed 1/1, 1990s
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant and dynamic monoprint by David Stephens (American, 20th Century). Sand (or a similar medium) was used in the pressing of this monoprint, creating a pocked texture in multiple...
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
Monotype II Abstract Painting, Opaque and Transparent Colors, Signed
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Opaque and transparent colors work together in this beautiful Monotype painting by David Stephens (American, 20th century). Soft arcs of ochre, violet, and blue move across the surfa...
Dye, Ink, Archival Paper
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Magenta and Teal Abstracted Figurative Textured Monoprint
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant and dynamic monoprint by David Stephens (American, 20th Century). Sand (or a similar medium) was used in the pressing of this monoprint, creating a pocked texture in multiple...
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil
Modernist Resting Nude
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Light and airy portrait of a resting nude by David Stephens (American, 20th century). Unsigned, from a collection of his works. Unframed. Image, 22.25"H x 27"L. About the artist - ...
Paper, Watercolor
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Green Nude Woman's Torso in Watercolor on Paper
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Green Nude Woman's Torso in Watercolor on Paper Vibrant nude torso watercolor by artist David Stephens (American, 20th century). A nude woman with arms raised is shown against a viv...
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist Reclining Nude
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Light and airy portrait of a reclining nude by David Stephens (American, 20th century). Signed lower right. From a collection of his works. Unframed. Image, 10"H x 12"L. About the ...
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Still Life Monoprint on Paper
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant and dynamic monoprint by David Stephens (American, 20th Century). Several white and purple flowers sit in a vase with a few other plant cuttings. The background is filled with vibrant blue...
Paper, Acrylic
Untitled Figure (c. 1950s)
By Adine Stix
Located in Summit, NJ
Gorgeous oil and watercolor on paper by abstract expressionist artist Adine Stix. Beautiful shades of pink, purples, cobalt blue with s hint of orange cover the paper to create the h...
Paper, Oil, Watercolor
$538
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 0.6 in
Hand-Painted large Canvas Limited Edition#6/10–Sunshine Factory-Awarded Artist
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
This stunning large hand-painted Limited canvas edition is created in oil by Shizico Yi and is 95% hand painted directly onto canvas. Signed on the front and signed and numbered on ...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$850
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
"Many For The Empath" (abstract, flora, fauna, roses, oil painting, green, pink)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
MANY FOR THE EMPATH 2026 Paris, France This complex and layered floral painting of an abundant, overflowing bouquet presents an energetic and mesmerizing subject. This original mixe...
Oil Crayon, Dye, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Crater Lake, Oregon
By Ted Lewy
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Crater Lake,Oregon" 1962 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Ted Lewy, 1912-1963. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist, dated and t...
Watercolor
$659Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.75 in W 31.75 in
French Contemporary Abstract Painting Gold Highlights Expressionist Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French expressionist/ abstract contemporary artist, 21st century Title: Abstract composition Medium: oil/mixed media painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: 25.75...
Oil, Canvas, Mixed Media
$550
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.2 in
Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night-Hand painted No 2 Limited Edition of Ten
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
This striking large hand painted limited Edition is No. 2 of only 10 in existence. 90% of the painting is hand-painted in oil and gesso on giclee by Shizico Yi, the edition featuring...
Gesso, Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée
$2,800Sale Price|50% Off
H 67 in W 52 in
Art School - Large Oversized Original Textural Figurative Abstract Expressionist
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art School" is a large-scale original abstract painting by Swedish contemporary artist Jonas Fisch. The one-of-a-kind 67 by 52 inch mixed-media painting on canvas combines abstract ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,000
H 18.25 in W 26.5 in D 0.5 in
"Wild White Horses" Contemporary Outsider Urban Expressionism Painting Framed
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
The painting is an expressive, abstract work by Purvis Young with a strong emphasis on dynamic brushwork and a limited color palette dominated by deep reds, off-whites, and subtle ac...
Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard
$501
H 16.54 in W 11.7 in D 0.04 in
Original-Drawing Time-Rain Moonlight-British Awarded Artist-Ink and Gold Leaf
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
This Ink and Gold Leaf on watercolour paper, named Rain Moonlight, is a part of Drawing Time Series by Award winning British artist Shizico Yi. She created the painting in her gard...
Gold Leaf
California Coast
By Ted Lewy
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "California Coast" 1952, is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Ted Lewy, 1912-1963. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist, titled and d...
Watercolor
$3,299
H 43.71 in W 22.84 in D 0.71 in
From Matisse to Hokusai-London Skyscape-Original Mono Screen-British awardArtist
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
This artwork was awarded and Pre-select by Bite , the exhibition, London 2012 , at The Mall Galleries, at the centre of London's famous The Mall, an iconic Avenue, in front of Buckin...
Fabric, Dye, Printer's Ink, Monoprint, Woodcut
$1,425
H 32 in W 39 in
The Red Dress 5 - Framed Dynamic Original Red Figurative Abstract Oil Painting
By Bettina Mauel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel, an internationally collected artist, effortlessly channels vitality and sensuality through her awe-inspiring collection of abstract and figurative paintings. With an u...
Canvas, Graphite, Mixed Media, Oil
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H 36 in W 24 in D 0.25 in
Abstract Purple and Peach Colored Textured Monoprint David Stephens
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant and dynamic monoprint by David Stephens (American, 20th Century). Sand (or a similar medium) was used in the pressing of this monoprint, creating a pocked texture in multiple...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 30 in W 18.75 in D 0.03 in
Lavender Figurative Abstract, Nude Dancer
By David Stephens
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant and dynamic unique monotype painting of an abstracted figure in motion in a dynamic pose, on a soft and textured background of lavender tones, by David Stephens (American, 20...
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil