Born in New York City in 1923, Herb Mears was interested in art from a young age. He studied under Fernand Leger in Paris and went on to paint and study in various studios in France and Italy before his arrival in Houston in 1951. With colleague David Adickes, whom he had met in Paris, Mears decided to open an art school. Their Studio of Contemporary Arts finally settled in an old building on Main Street with Mears and Adickes hoping to give classes to potential students. However, money was tight and Mears found himself working as a draftsman for Houston Lighting & Power Company, a job he excelled at and enjoyed. Later, Mears was involved in the Contemporary Arts Association, frequently making trips to ensure security in addition to enjoying the art scene that the Association provided. From the CAA to the Art League of Houston and the Museum of Fine Arts, Mears began to gain recognition. An abstract, or "non-objective piece" as he called it, won a prize at a competition held by the Museum of Fine Arts, earning him a teaching position at the Museum School. Mears also taught at the Contemporary Arts Museum, University of Houston and Rice University. He passed away in 1999.
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"City Cafe" Cubist Post Impressionist Abstract Landscape
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Cubist style post-impressionist landscape painting of building facades by Herbert Mears. The work is done using oil paints and this adds texture to the surface of the canvas. The wor...
Oil
Blue and Green Modern Abstract Mountain Landscape
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful blue, green, and yellow abstract mountain landscape by Herbert Mears circa 1960s. Signed by artist. Artist Biography: Born in ...
Oil
$539
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Beach Palms La Cala with Oil Paint on Canvas, Painting Mid century
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Beach Palms La Cala By Eleanor Woolley [April 2023] Palm Trees La Cala is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. The striking Palm Trees on La Cala beach in La Cala de Mijas were ...
Canvas, Oil
$806
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Ebbing Tide, Abstract Seascape, Original Landscape Painting, Framed Artwork
Located in Deddington, GB
Ebbing tide is an original landscape painting by Stephen KInder. This painting was completed on location in the late summer of 2019. The painting was completed on West Wittering...
Oil, Board
$1,502
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Jonathan Speed, Journey's End, Original Abstract Landscape Painting
By Jonathan Speed
Located in Deddington, GB
Journey’s End [2021] Original Landscapes and seascapes Oil paint on canvas Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x W:60 cm x D:4cm Sold Unframed Please ...
Canvas, Oil
$204
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
Montbretia, seascape, landscape, nature, impressionist
By Rupert Aker
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil on board, orange cliff top montbretia Oil on Board 23 H x 23 W x 3 D cm (9.06 x 9.06 x 1.18 in) Sold framed Image size: Height: 20cm (7.87 in) Width: 20cm (7.87 in) Complete s...
Oil
$23,090
H 39.77 in W 119.69 in D 0.6 in
Original Set Of 4 Oils-Autumn in London Series-British Awarded Artist-plein air
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
-These set of 4 paintings would be fully insured during shipping to worldwide. -We offer the original artwork with Artist’s lifetime Warranty. -Free Shipping Worldwide -Frames servic...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Wood
$895
H 27 in W 30 in D 2 in
Vintage American Modernist Street Scene Framed Original Thick Impasto Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist street scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed verso. Framed. Measuring: 27 by 30 inches overall, and 18 by 22 painting alone. Excellent condition, rea...
Canvas, Oil
$2,175
H 24 in W 24 in
Golden Slumber - Moody Abstract Atmospheric Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Canvas, Oil
$8,200
H 48 in W 48 in
Return to Presence - Moody Abstract Atmospheric Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 18 by 24 inches overall. Excellent condition, ready to han...
Oil, Canvas
$2,450
H 23.5 in W 28 in D 0.75 in
Zona Wheeler Colorado Mountain Landscape, Mid-Century Modernist Oil Painting
By Zona Wheeler
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1949 painting by Kansas artist Zona Wheeler (1913–1998) captures the dramatic spirit of Colorado’s mountain landscape through a bold mid-century modernist lens. Rendere...
Oil
$34,157
H 28.5 in W 38 in D 2.5 in
Earthy Brown & Green Abstract Expressionist Art - a Unique Original Painting
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Earthy Brown & Green Abstract Expressionist Art - a Unique Original Painting - an extremely rare early work from leading British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. This colou...
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...
$614
H 5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Miniature Mantelpiece Art - Original Abstract Landscape with Pink & Sage Green
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Mantelpiece Art - Original Abstract Landscape with Pink & Sage Green by leading British Urban Artist Angela Wakefield. Part of the "mantelpiece series" of miniatures. ...
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...
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H 20.25 in W 28.25 in D 1.25 in
"Woman with Birds at St. Mark’s Square" Basilica Venice Landscape Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract painting of "Woman with Birds at St. Marks Square" Basilica in Venice by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. The painting incorporates red/coral and light blue tones. Signed by the...
Masonite, Oil
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H 20 in W 25.75 in D 1.5 in
"Venice" Abstract Blue Toned Grand Canal Scene Landscape Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Blue abstract scene of the Grand Canal in Venice that was painted by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. The piece is titled "Venice" and is signed by the artist in the bottom right corner....
Masonite, Oil
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H 69 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
"Two Figures Unmasked" Abstract Impressionist Figurative Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract impressionist painting of two unmasked figures by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. Signed by the artist in the bottom right corner and is currently displayed in a gold frame wit...
Canvas, Oil
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H 49.5 in W 49.5 in D 1.75 in
"Rio Grande" Colorful Abstract River Valley Nature Landscape Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract landscape painting of the Rio Grande River Valley by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. Signed by the artist in the bottom right corner and displayed in a white floating ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.25 in W 21.25 in D 1.5 in
"Night Reflections" Abstract Blue Venice Grand Canal Scene Landscape Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Blue abstract scene of the Grand Canal in Venice that was painted by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. The piece is titled "Night Reflections" and is signed by the artist in the bottom ri...
Oil, Board
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H 37.125 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
"Cathedral with Gatherers" Abstract Impressionist Landscape Figurative Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract Impressionist landscape painting titled "Cathedral with Gatherers" by Texas artist, Herbert Mears. The painting incorporates brown and yellow tones with four figures standin...
Canvas, Oil
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H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 0.75 in
"Country Place" Colorful Modern Landscape of Houses Lithograph Edition 217/300
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract impressionist modern landscape lithograph of colorful houses amongst trees and foliage. Titled and editioned in pencil in lower left corner and signed in the lower right cor...
Lithograph
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H 16.5 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
"Two Mines" Abstract Impressionist Figurative Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionist abstract figurative painting of two men dancing in a field of green landscape. The work is signed by the artist in the bottom corner and ...
Oil
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H 11.5 in W 10 in D 0.04 in
Untitled Post Impressionist Minimal Still Life Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Post-impressionist blue and green tonal still life with lemons and a vase. The work is signed by the artist in the bottom corner and the artist board is currently not framed. Artist...
Oil
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H 23 in W 20.5 in D 2 in
Untitled Warm Toned Abstract Impressionist Still Life
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Warm tonal still life painting in an impressionist style. The work is signed by the artist in the bottom corner. The work is framed in a wooden frame with an orange velvet matte. Dim...
Oil
"Fisherman" Impressionist Portrait Painting
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionist style portrait of a man who is said to be a fisherman. The work is painted in neutral tones. It is framed in a gold frame with a black trim. The work is signed by the a...
Oil, Board
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H 20 in W 13 in D 2 in
"Cathedral" Warm Tonal Architectural Landscape Edition 5 of 29
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Warm tonal landscape of a cathedral. The work is signed by the artist editioned and titled. It is framed in a black frame with a white matte. Dimensions without Frame: H 8.5 in x W 1...
Lithograph