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Doris Warner Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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
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Artist: Doris Warner
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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, 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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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). Unsi...
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1970s American Impressionist Doris Warner Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Conté

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Blue and Yellow Abstract
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic Blue-and-yellow linear abstract by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed. Doris Ann Warner began as an Abstract Expressionist painte...
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Santa Cruz Capitola Pier Seascape
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