Finis Collins was one of the founding members of the Watercolor Gang, a Director of the San Antonio School of Art and president of the Artist and Designers Society. For many years Collins was an instructor at Trinity University, the Jewish Community Center of San Antonio and the San Antonio Art Institute. After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, Collins Joined the Pitluk Group in 1953 and worked for them until he retired in 1988 as Sr. Art Director. Collins designed the Major Brochure for Hemisfair-1968. This elaborate brochure was printed in large quantities and was distributed throughout the world. His most noted piece of art that has been seen by millions is the symbol that he created for the San Antonio Spurs. Collins developed many corporate symbols including those for Zachry, La Quinta, Market Square and many more advertising designs. Collins loves helping developing artists. For over 25 years, Collins spent his evenings as an Instructor of Art. Collins was the Owner and Director of the San Antonio School of Art. (1964–68) At one time, Collins directed a staff of 13 teachers covering every facet of Commercial and Fine Art.
Collins was an Instructor of Advertising Art and Design at Trinity University. Collins also instructed at the San Antonio Craft Center and the San Antonio Art Institute. For over a dozen years Collins held Watercolor Classes in Fine Art at the Jewish Community Center. Collins now paints full time. Although Collins is well known for his transparent watercolors, he is also proficient in brush and pallet knife in oils on canvas. Collins has held the Office of President of the Artist and Designers Society (1964) and the President of the Texas Watercolor Society (2003). Collins has earned, through his many awards in fine art, the honor of wearing the prestigious TWS Purple Sagebrush Pin. Collins has been honored by many Art Galleries with numerous Shows. Collectors throughout the world have purchased his original paintings and Limited Edition Prints. Collins is one of the Founding Members of the Watercolor Gang. (Established over 43 years ago) The gang has painted America from coast to coast, Europe five times and Mexico many times. These five artists are considered one of the oldest and finest Plein Air painting groups in America. Collins and his artist wife, Edie love to travel and paint together. They have toured and painted in over one dozen countries in Europe and traveled in their RV they have painted, (except for six states) all of the Continental United States.
"Texas Cabin Christmas" Awesome Watercolor
By Finis Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Finis Collins Image Size: 17.25 x 29.25 Frame Size: 31 x 43 Medium: Watercolor "Texas Cabin Christmas" Biography Finis Collins From San Antonio, Texas, he was one of the founding members of the Watercolor Gang...
Watercolor
Harbor with Church
By Edward Norton Ward
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Harbor with Church" c.1990 is an watercolor on paper by noted California artist Edward Norton Ward, b.1928. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The ar...
Watercolor
$825Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 21 in
Bright French Impressionist Antique Painting - Tranquil River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: River Landscape Medium: watercolour painting on board, unframed painting: 15 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection,...
Watercolor
$495Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.75 in W 12.25 in D 0.1 in
Ecole de Paris Mid 20th Century, A City Street Scene
By Henri Miloch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris, France: A City Street Scene by Henri Miloch (1898-1979) unsigned watercolour and gouache painting on artist's paper, unframed sheet 9.75 x 12.25 inches Very nicely execu...
Watercolor, Gouache
$12,000
H 26 in W 29.5 in
"Forest Landscape" John F. Carlson, circa 1925 American Impressionist Landscape
By John F. Carlson
Located in New York, NY
John F. Carlson Forest Landscape, circa 1925 Signed lower right Watercolor on paper Sight 21 x 24 1/2 inches The native Swede John Fabian Carlson became a household name in New Yor...
Paper, Watercolor
$481
H 13 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
”Eckerö. Red boat” Original impressionistic Gift. Home decor .Landscape Painting
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork captures a serene rural landscape, dominated by lush greenery and vibrant colors. The scene features a bright blue sky that contrasts with the red and gray tones of rust...
Canvas, Gouache
$605Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 10.5 in
1930s French Gouache Red Arch Building In Provence Tree Landscape, Cypress Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist gouache on artist paper, unframed painting: 8.5 x 10.5 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this artist...
Gouache
Country Home Near Charleston South Carolina
By Charles Parnelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Country home, an impressionist watercolor painting by Charles Parnelle (American, 20th Century). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Parnelle" lower right. Image: 8"H x 10"W. Framed size: 13"H x 15"W. Charles Parnelle was an artist and teacher from Charleston, South Carolina...
Paper, Watercolor
$3,500
H 13.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
Americana, Horse Drawn Sled Christmas Celebration with Barking Dog
Located in Miami, FL
Good, wholesome mid-century Americana is on full display in the joyous illustration depicting a red horse-drawn sled full of merrymakers being greeted at an inn. Signed lower left Fr...
Board, Watercolor
$330Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 10 in D 1 in
Finely Detailed British Watercolor of an Eid El Fitri Celebration in Lagos
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: Watercolour on paper, unframed Size: 14 inches (height) x 10 inches (width) Signed: Yes Condition: Sound condition, with some minor signs of foxing visible Provenance: Privat...
Watercolor
$825Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 15 in
Bright French Impressionist Antique Painting - Willow Trees by the River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: Willows by the River Medium: watercolour painting on board, unframed painting: 10.5 x 15 inches Provenance: private coll...
Watercolor
$6,000
H 23 in W 28 in
"Monhegan Island, Maine, " Edward Dufner, American Impressionism Landscape View
By Edward Dufner
Located in New York, NY
Edward Dufner (1872 - 1957) Monhegan Island, Maine Watercolor on paper Sight 16 x 20 inches Signed lower right With a long-time career as an art teacher and painter of both 'light' and 'dark', Edward Dufner was one of the first students of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy to earn an Albright Scholarship to study painting in New York. In Buffalo, he had exchanged odd job work for drawing lessons from architect Charles Sumner. He also earned money as an illustrator of a German-language newspaper, and in 1890 took lessons from George Bridgman at the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy. In 1893, using his scholarship, Dufner moved to Manhattan and enrolled at the Art Students League where he studied with Henry Siddons Mowbray, figure painter and muralist. He also did illustration work for Life, Harper's and Scribner's magazines. Five years later, in 1898, Dufner went to Paris where he studied at the Academy Julian with Jean-Paul Laurens and privately with James McNeill Whistler. Verification of this relationship, which has been debated by art scholars, comes from researcher Nancy Turk who located at the Smithsonian Institution two 1927 interviews given by Dufner. Turk wrote that Dufner "talks in detail about Whistler, about how he prepared his canvasas and about numerous pieces he painted. . . A great read, the interview puts to bed" the ongoing confusion about whether or not he studied with Whistler. During his time in France, Dufner summered in the south at Le Pouleu with artists Richard Emil Miller...
Paper, Watercolor
$412Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in Dm 15 in
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rolling Fields Under Vast Skies
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Rolling Fields Under Vast Skies By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11 x 15 i...
Watercolor