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Doris Warner 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
Seated Woman Figurative Portrait
Seated Woman Figurative Portrait

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 Paintings

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Paper, Conté, Watercolor

Big Sur Cliffs Landscape
Big Sur Cliffs Landscape

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 Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Artists Studio Abstract
Artists Studio Abstract

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 Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Six Bottles Still Life
Six Bottles Still Life

Doris WarnerSix Bottles Still Life

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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 Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Abstract Waves
Abstract Waves

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 Paintings

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Double Sided Beach/Purple Mountains abstracted Landscape
Double Sided Beach/Purple Mountains abstracted Landscape

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 Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

"Ring Three" Abstracted Caryatid Figurative
"Ring Three" Abstracted Caryatid Figurative

"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 Paintings

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The Artists Studio - Interior Watercolor
The Artists Studio - Interior 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 Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

The Patio's Open Door
The Patio's Open Door

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 Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

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