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.
(Biography provided by Reeves Antiques)
"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
$273
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 0.04 in
Contemporary abstract impressionist seascape seaside acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork "When the blue sky meets the blue sea" is a captivating example of abstract expressionism, where vibrant color and dynamic brushwork coalesce to evoke an emotive landsc...
Paper, Oil
$384Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 10 in
Vintage French Post-Impressionist Pointillist Oil Painting Woodland Trees Light
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodland Light French School, circa 1960's Post Impressionist/ Pointillist style oil on board, unframed board: 16 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very g...
Oil
$961Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 16 in
Mid-20th Century Vibrant Fauvist Landscape of a Village Scene Richly Textured
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vibrant Fauvist Landscape oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 13 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition Description: This vibrant mid-20th-ce...
Oil
$488Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Original Oil Abstract Landscape with Birds on Branches at Sunrise
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Abstract Abstract Landscape with Birds on Branches at Sunrise Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (...
Oil
$464
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Abstract Impressionist Tree Nature Oil Painting on Paper "Spiritual Energy"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Spiritual Energy" is a captivating semi-abstract masterpiece by French artist Natalya Mougenot, evoking a vibrant connection to nature through an explosion of color and dynamic brus...
Oil, Paper
$367Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 10.75 in D 1 in
Original Oil Painting of a Vibrant Still Life with Lemons and Bottle
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of a Vibrant Still Life with Lemons and Bottle Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Bottom right Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (height...
Oil
$3,300
H 39 in W 59 in
Reflections - Large Impressionist Landscape Lake Vibrant Textural Oil Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to capture saturated idyllic landscapes. Her passion for natural beauty is seen in her work as she transforms vistas familiar and rare into stunning interpretations of bold color, playful rhythms, and emotional impact. Within her impressionist landscape paintings, her experiences abroad truly come to light. These textural and abstract paintings perfectly capture the vibrancy and movement included in a wide open landscape sunset. This series differs from Husslein’s more controlled and smoother hyperrealist still-life floral series which derives a more direct inspiration from art history and flower photography. This large one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas measures 39 inches high by 59 inches wide. This textural artwork is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front. It is signed by Husslein on the back. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. “I create paintings that capture the joy of the moment in time where everything seems quietly perfect and the flowers are in full bloom. A metaphor as old as time, to seize the moment and enjoy it to its fullest extent.” When you look closely at these paintings you will see all kinds of amazing plants arranged together in a vase, some of which may not flower at the same time. The artworks focus more on the colors, lighting, textures, and botanical details which make Husslein's paintings so intriguing. Born in Wertheim, Germany, Husslein grew up in a quaint village surrounded by luscious hills and flowing rivers. To grow her practice and widen her perspective, she left Germany to study art in London, UK. As part of her studies, she lived in Los Angeles, New York, and Australia. Now based in Munich, Germany, Husslein has exhibited her artworks across Europe, gaining collectors internationally. Her original oil paintings have been exhibited at Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles since 2022. Artspace Warehouse has been representing and exhibiting Katharina Husslein's original artworks since 2022. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of affordable original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artspace Warehouse prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA EXHIBITIONS 2024 Affordable Art Fair, Austin, TX, USA 2023 Texture and Topography, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles Flowers, Galerie Katapult, Basel, Switzerland Aldeburgh Art Fair with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Hampstead with Newinger Art Discovery Art Fair Cologne with Newinger Art Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Brussels with Folly & Muse 2022 Exhibition with Edward Montgomery Fine Arts Affordable Art Fair Hamburg with Folly & Muse Affordable Art Fair Battersea with Signet Contemporary Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam with Folly & Muse Signet Gallery...
Canvas, Oil
$12,500Sale Price|37% Off
H 46.25 in W 56.125 in D 1.25 in
Charles Levier "Port Corse" Coastal Harbor Scene Large Oil Painting, Framed
By Charles Levier
Located in Miami, FL
“PORT CORSE” BY CHARLES LEVIER (1920-2003) Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed ⚜ Framed A MASTERPIECE OF POST-IMPRESSIONISM & CUBISM An exquisite example of Charles Levier’s signature st...
Oil
$1,482Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 15 in
Provence Cote d'Azur, Colorful French Modernist 20th Century Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French school, 20th century, signed Title: La Cote d' Azur, Provence coastal seascape with deep blue sea and lovely old French villas on the coastline. Medium: oil...
Oil
$833
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.6 in
Contemporary impressionist mountains landscape oil painting on canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork exudes an intense harmony of colors, embodying the serene yet dynamic essence of nature. The canvas bursts with a remarkable landscape, primarily dominated by a ...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Lotus Rhyme 4
Located in New York, NY
Title: Lotus Rhyme 4 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 20"" x 25"" Frame: Framing options available! Age: 2000s Condition: Painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This ...
Oil
$505Sale Price|33% Off
H 10.5 in W 13.75 in D 1 in
Original Oil Painting of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque with Reflection and Bird
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque with Reflection and Bird Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on c...
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 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
Nautical Landscape of City Pier
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Delightful oil painting of a multicolored cityscape by a pier by Herb Mears circa 1960s. Signed by artist. Dimensions of painting itself: H 9.75 in. x W 7.5 in. Artist Biography: ...
Oil
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H 28 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
"Night Over Montagne Sainte-Victoire" Impressionist Landscape
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful impressionist blue and green toned French mountain landscape painting titled "Night Over Montagne Sainte-Victoire" by arti...
Oil