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
Zoo New York City with Sea Lions
By Constantin Alajalov
Located in Miami, FL
A charming and stylized depiction of a day at the Central Park Zoo. with World War Two uniformed visitors front and center. Sea lions put on a show in front o...
Gouache
$695
H 9 in W 12 in D 2 in
Vintage French Impressionist Monogrammed High Society Beach Scene Classic Cars
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage French beach scene painting. Watercolor on paper. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 9 by 12 inches overall, and 7.5 by 11 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enj...
Watercolor
Untitled
By Julius M. Delbos
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Julius M. Delbos (Attributed to) – American (1879-1970) Title: Untitled Year: unknown circa 1950 Medium: Watercolor Sight size: 17 x 13.75 inches. Framed size: 28.75 x 24.25 inches Signature: Signed lower right Condition: Very good Frame: Frame in good condition This painting attributed to noted artist Julian Maximillian Delbos (1879-1970) depicts a garden scene with Mediterranean style buildings in the background. It is in very good condition. The colors are vibrant. The simple flat gray-black frame is in good condition with a few scratches and a very small separation in the upper right corner. About the Artist: Julius M. Delbos, born in 1879 in London, England, was a landscape painter, teacher, and lecturer. He was elected an Associate of the National Academy of Design, New York City, in 1945, an Academician in 1948. He was also a member of the American Watercolor Society; the New York Watercolor Club; the Society of Graphic Art; Old Dudley Art Society, London; American Artists Professional League; National Arts Club; and the Century Club...
Paper, Watercolor
Blue Hills Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous watercolor painting of a landscape depicting light blue hills with faint pink mountains in the background and vibrant green grasslands in the front....
Watercolor, Laid Paper
$675
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.33 in
First Light on the Harbor, Vintage Watercolor
By Ritchie Allen Benson
Located in Soquel, CA
1970's watercolor of boats anchored in a harbor by Ritchie Allen Benson (American, 1941-1996). This piece is signed "R. A. Benson" in the lower center. Image, 7.5"H x 9.38"W. Ritchie Allen Benson was born in Los Angeles. He studied at the Art Center School (Los Angeles) and was a member of the American Watercolor Society and the California Watercolor Society. Ritchie Allen Bensen grew up in the Los Angeles area during the World War II era. By the late 1950s, he was studying watercolor painting and by the 1960s was exhibiting on a national level. He spent a great deal of time painting along the California coast and was most interested in producing works which pictured boats and harbor scenes. His watercolors were sold through the Challis Gallery in Laguna Beach and through art association exhibition sales. Although he continued to paint occasionally in Southern California, most of Bensen's later works were done in Mendocino, California, or farther north in Washington state where he spent a lot of time painting on the beaches...
Paper, Watercolor
$396
H 8.67 in W 12.6 in
Trinity College Cambridge Bridge and River watercolour painting 20th Century
Located in London, GB
To see our other views of Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the view you want. Robert Thomson...
Watercolor
Saint Issac's Square, Saint Petersburg Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful painting of Saint Isaac's Square in St. Petersburg, Russia. Signed "K. Cesephnob" and dated "1987" lower right. Displayed in a rustic wood frame....
Paper, Watercolor
$575
H 15 in W 22 in D 1 in
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...
Paper, Watercolor
Southern Landscape
Located in Milford, NH
A fine gouache painting of a Southern landscape by American artist Beatrice Lavis Cuming (1903-1975). Cuming was born in Brooklyn, NY, studied lo...
Paper, Gouache
Antelope House Landscape
By Kay Vigil Carlson
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful Antelope House Canyon de Chelly (pronounced Shay), by Sausalito, California artist Kay Carlson (American, 20th Century). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Kay Vigil Carl...
Paper, Watercolor
Inlet and Windmill Landscape
By William Walker Alexander
Located in Soquel, CA
Inlet and windmill, a watercolor painting by William Walker Alexander (Canadian, 1870-1948). Presented a giltwood frame. Signed "W.W Alexander" lower right. Inner mat has minor wear ...
Paper, Watercolor
$9,500
H 26 in W 32 in
The Cannonball, Impressionist Locomotive Watercolor by Reginald Marsh
By Reginald Marsh
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Reginald Marsh, American (1898 - 1954) Title: The "Cannonball" Year: 1936 Medium: Watercolor on Paper, signed, titled, and dated l.r. Size: 16.5 in. x 22.5 in. (41.91 cm x 57...
Watercolor