David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

American

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)

Artist: David Stephens

David StephensHouse at the Beach, Baja California Figurative Landscape, 1990

$719Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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1990s American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

David StephensGreen Nude Woman's Torso in Watercolor on Paper

$1,150

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...

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1990s Fauvist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

David StephensModernist Resting Nude, 1998

$825Sale Price|25% Off

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 - ...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

David StephensModernist Reclining Nude

$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 ...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

David StephensFloral Still Life Monoprint on Paper, circa 1990s

$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...

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1990s American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Natalya Mougenot"Woman sleeping on couch" (impressionist colorful mixed media painting on paper), 2024

$194Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.7 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in

"Woman sleeping on couch" (impressionist colorful mixed media painting on paper)

By Natalya Mougenot

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This painting depicting a woman on the couch id dedicated to "Women" series which is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transformation as an artist. This tra...

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2010s Contemporary David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Ted LewyCrater Lake, Oregon, 1962

$350

H 17 in W 23.25 in D 0.01 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Maris AbilevsWhat will you say? Nude drawing. 2021. Paper, mixed media, 70x48 cm, 2021

$538Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 0.04 in

What will you say? Nude drawing. 2021. Paper, mixed media, 70x48 cm

By Maris Abilevs

Located in Riga, LV

In the recent years Maris Abilevs has been exploring the beauty of female shapes by using mixed media and various drawing techniques raging from expressive sketching to neat lines.

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2010s Contemporary David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Ted LewyCalifornia Coast, 1952

$325

H 13.75 in W 21.5 in D 0.01 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Mark BeardMB 804 A&B (Double Sided Figurative Drawing, Two Male Nudes and Safari Hunter), 2016

$1,600

H 30 in W 19 in

MB 804 A&B (Double Sided Figurative Drawing, Two Male Nudes and Safari Hunter)

By Mark Beard

Located in Hudson, NY

Figurative drawing with graphite, charcoal, and conte crayon on Arches paper 30 x 19 inches, unframed One piece of 30 x 19 inch Arches paper. Two drawings on opposite sides. These u...

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2010s Modern David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Charcoal, Graphite, Watercolor

Maris AbilevsGood morning. Nude drawing. 2021. Paper, mixed media, 70x48 cm, 2021

$540Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 0.04 in

Good morning. Nude drawing. 2021. Paper, mixed media, 70x48 cm

By Maris Abilevs

Located in Riga, LV

In the recent years Maris Abilevs has been exploring the beauty of female shapes by using mixed media and various drawing techniques raging from expressive sketching to neat lines.

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2010s Contemporary David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Ted LewyRio Brazil, 1960

$325

H 12 in W 16 in D 0.01 in

Rio Brazil

By Ted Lewy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Rio, Brazil" 1960, 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, stamped a...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Pine trees in a river valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains - American School, 1905

$450

H 8.5 in W 11 in

Pine trees in a river valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains - American School

Located in Middletown, NY

An unfinished but spirited plein-air composition of what appears to be the Shenandoah or Potomac River valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Watercolor on board with...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Crayon, Watercolor, Board

Ted LewyNear Half Moon Bay, California, 1962

$275

H 12 in W 16 in D 0.01 in

Near Half Moon Bay, California

By Ted Lewy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Near Half Moon Bay, California" 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,...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Maris AbilevsWhere will you go? Nude drawing. 2021. Paper, mixed media, 70x48 cm, 2021

$538Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 0.04 in

Where will you go? Nude drawing. 2021. Paper, mixed media, 70x48 cm

By Maris Abilevs

Located in Riga, LV

In the recent years Maris Abilevs has been exploring the beauty of female shapes by using mixed media and various drawing techniques raging from expressive sketching to neat lines.

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2010s Contemporary David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Aiden Lassell Ripley“Rowing on the Charles River, Harvard University” Boston, Cambride, MA Cityscape, 20th Century

$14,000

H 20.5 in W 26.5 in D 1 in

“Rowing on the Charles River, Harvard University” Boston, Cambride, MA Cityscape

By Aiden Lassell Ripley

Located in Yardley, PA

“Rowing on the Charles River, Harvard University” by Aiden Lassell Ripley (American, 1896-1969) A fantastic, rare view of Harvard University and the Charles River by renowned Americ...

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20th Century American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Thomas Hart BentonPlanting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939, c. 1939-1940

$475,000

H 18 in W 21.75 in

Planting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Planting (Spring Plowing)", a vibrant watercolor and graphite on paper by Thomas Hart Benton, circa 1939-40, embodies the artist's signature Regionalist style. The work depicts a ru...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist David Stephens Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

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