Doris Warner Art
American, 1925-2010
Doris Ann Warner began as an Abstract Expressionist painter, but was primarily known for stone carving as well as abstract female figures, which emphasized body movement through rhythmic flow of mass and line. Warner studied at the University of California Santa Cruz as well as Pietrasanta, Italy, with Professor Pasquale Martini in 1988.
First achieving recognition as an abstract expressionist painter, Doris Warner discovered the world of stone carving and returned to the university for instruction in sculpting the three dimensional form. A journey to Pietra Santa, Italy, (The Mecca of sculptors), gave her a month with the Italian professor, Pasquale Martini, experiencing the Italian method of stone carving. She returned with three tons of marble and worked exclusively in that medium.
The impressions and images gathered from extensive travel in Europe, Asia and Africa have inspired recent works. One of the architectural wonders of the world, The Great Stupa of Borabudur, Java, was the source of inspiration for a series of five sculptures. The five sculptures are not intended to be specifically architectonic in form and yet there is an unequivocal sense of history – frozen in time. The mysterious quality of the temple carvings are translated into bronze icons (lost-wax process) and placed on the carved marble. In addition, Doris focuses on abstracted female figures which emphasize body movement through rhythmic flow of mass and line. She usually sculpted in a series, reworking the same concept until it has been expressed as powerfully as possible.
Education: University of California, Santa Cruz, California, B.A. 1983
Pietrasanta, Italy Professor Pasquale Martini, 1988
Selected Exhibitions 1995 Tustin Renaissance Gallery, Tustin, California
1990-95 Gallerie One, Sedona Arizona
1992-1993 Carman Brown Gallery, Laguna Beach, California
1989 UCSC Invitational Show, Santa Cruz, California
1988 Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Cruz, California
1986 Jessica Darraby Gallery, Los Angeles, California
1985 Bank Street Gallery, Palo Alto, California
1985 Jalbert Galelry, Saratoga, California
1985 Olive Hyde Art Gallery, Fremont, California
1982 12th International Sculpture Conference-Pro Arts Oakland/San Francisco, CA
Corporate Art Placement Programs: Hatley Martin Gallery, San Francisco, California
Art Programs, Inc., San Francisco, California
San Jose institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, California
Publications: The California Art Review Les Krantz, 1989(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
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Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture of a Woman's Torso #79
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture #79
Dynamic bronze sculpture by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010), circa 1970. This piece is twisted and folded in on itself, implying movement...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Bronze
"Ring Three" Abstracted Caryatid Figurative
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous abstracted figurative of Caryatids titled "Ring Three" by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed, titled, and dated "Warner 1970" on verso. Displayed in rustic wood ...
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1960s Abstract Doris Warner Art
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Watercolor, Laid Paper
"Press Two" - Artist's Proof Etching in Ink on Paper
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Moody depiction of a press by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). This piece is dark and saturated, giving the impression that the press is located in a dark room. The press is d...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Etching
"Sum of the Parts" - Abstract Etching in Ink on Paper (#3/20)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
"Sum of the Parts" - Abstract Etching in Ink on Paper (#3/20)
Dark abstract print by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). This piece is dark and saturated, with three rows of three similarly shaped objects. They are somewhat rectangular, but with rounded corners, like stacked rocks...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Etching
"Night Moves" - Abstract Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
"Night Moves" - Abstract Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
Textural abstract print by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). This piece is composed of overlapping fabric patt...
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1980s Abstract Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Etching
"Bones" - Abstracted Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
"Bones" - Abstracted Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
Abstracted print by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). The subject of this piece is a close-up depiction of bones, ...
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1980s Abstract Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Etching
Yellow Dining Room Interior - Multi Layer Fauvist Screenprint on Archival Paper
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold and bright depiction of a dining room by Virginia J Hughins (Virginia Brubaker DeWolf) (American, 1923-2004). The scene is composed of chunky, rectilinear forms, creating an ani...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Screen
Victorian House - Multi Layer Fauvist Screenprint on Archival Paper
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold and bright depiction of a Victorian house by Virginia J Hughins (Virginia Brubaker DeWolf) (American, 1923-2004). The scene is composed of chunky,...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Screen
Artists Studio Abstract
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic abstract figurative painting by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed. Image size: 30"H x 24"W.
Doris Warner first achieved recognit...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Canvas, Oil
Nine Pane Window - Abstracted Etching in Ink on Paper
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted print by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Nine panes are arranged in a three by three grid, each with a small abstracted scene. There are objects that look like flo...
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1980s Abstract Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Etching
"Still Life" - Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Still life etching with jars by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Four jars sit on a countertop. Overlapping fabric patterns like cheesecloth are used to create shadows and tex...
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1980s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Ink, Etching, Paper
"Press" - Artist's Proof Etching in Ink on Paper
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Moody depiction of a press by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). This piece is dark and saturated, giving the impression that the press is located in a dark room. The press is d...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Etching
"Bottles" - Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Still life etching by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Several ornate bottles are arranged on a shelf. There is a splatter effect in this piece, c...
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1980s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Ink, Etching
Venus, Modern Abstract Figurative Sculpture #37
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful small scale abstract figurative stone Venus sculpture by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010), 1975. A highly abstracted female form is expressed through the organic, fl...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Sandstone
Relaxing at the Beach Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Fun watercolor of figures enjoying a sunny day on the California coast by listed artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed. Image size: 15"...
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Mid Century White Pine Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive botanical watercolor of a White Pine tree by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower left. Unframed.
Image size: 22"H x 15"W
Doris Ann Warner began ...
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1960s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Portrait of a Woman
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage watercolor portrait by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" in the lower right corner. Dated "1978". Unframed.
Doris Ann Warner began as an Abstract Expre...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Conté, Paper, Watercolor
Six Bottles Still Life
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Six bottles, vintage still life watercolor painting by by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Doris Warner in pencil on verso, from her estate. Unframed. Image size, 14.25"H x 19...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Double Sided Beach/Purple Mountains abstracted Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Double-sided watercolor of California beach with distant purple mountains by listed artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). On verso is a rough abstract watercolor with blocke...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Vintage Marina Sailboat Seascape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage watercolor seascape of boats docked in the marina by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed. Image size, 22.5"...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Vintage Abstract Figurative Modern Alabaster Sculpture -- Torso of Woman #106
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Modern abstract sculpture of a woman's torso, signed and dated Warner in stone and marker pen, "Warner '80" and "Warner #106". Dimensions: 16"L x 11"W x 9"H.
Listed artist Doris Ann...
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1980s American Modern Doris Warner Art
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Alabaster
Mid Century Interior -- Living Room View
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor of a colorful living room and the view outside the window by listed artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed. Image siz...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Watercolor, Paper
Garden Flowers in Bloom Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Cheerful landscape of a garden full of colorful flowers by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed. Image size, 22.5"L x 15"H.
Doris Ann Warn...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Purple Mountains Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Dramatic snowy mountain landscape by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 22.5"H x 15"W.
Doris Ann Warner began as an Abstract ...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Seated Woman Figurative Portrait
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage watercolor portrait of a seated female figure with red robe in front of a plant by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" in the lower left corner. Presented...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Conté, Watercolor
Seated Nude Figure
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Gestural watercolor of a colorful seated nude figure by California artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed and dated "Doris Warner, 5/71" on ...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Red Dahlia Garden Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Cheerful floral landscape of a garden in bloom by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed. Image size, 22.5"H x 15"L.
Doris Ann Warner began ...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Watercolor, Paper
Blue Tides Abstract
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract watercolor and pastel multimedia painting of blue tides with brown, orange, and yellow between by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unfram...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Colorful Abstracted Tree
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful abstracted tree with hues of red, blue, and green by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed.
Doris Ann Warner began as an Abstract Ex...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Big Sur Cliffs Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous watercolor landscape of Big Sur cliffs by California artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010), circa 1970. Signed "Warner" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 15.25"H x 2...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Green Abstract
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic abstract with green and black swirling together by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 9"H x 12"W. Purchased from the es...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
The Artists Studio - Interior Watercolor
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
In the artists studio in Bonny Doon, California, a watercolor painting by listed artist Doris Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Image size, 22.75"H x 15"L. U...
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1960s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Bonny Doon Coastal Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor landscape of Northern California coastal mountain town Bonnie Doon by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Unsigned. From estate collection. Unframed. Image siz...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
House on the Hill - Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor painting of a house at the end of a hill by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Doris Ann Warner began as an Abstract Expressionist painter, but was primarily ...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
California Seascape, Botanical Study - Double Sided Mid Century Watercolor
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Double-sided mid century watercolor of Pleasure Point Cove, Monterey Bay by listed artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). On verso is a beautiful botanical watercolor study....
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1960s American Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Waves
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract waves watercolor painting by listed artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 15"H x 2...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
The Patio's Open Door
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Open door by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Doris first achieved recognition as an Abstract Expressionist painter, primarily known for stone carving as well as abstract fema...
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1960s Impressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
Red & Blue Linear Abstract
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic abstract with boldly colored forms in motion by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 12H x 9"W. Purchase from the estate ...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Doris Warner Art
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Paper, Watercolor
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