Jack Wilson was born in Sausalito and educated in San Francisco, he lived for many years in Los Gatos, until he died in 1988. Wilson’s style was to paint with knives that he made himself. Besides producing pieces that have hung in different local banks and international consulate offices, Wilson also provided illustrations for a 1968 land-use study that was conducted by the Lexington Hill Association and which was about development near the Lexington Reservoir. He loved painting maritime life as he observed it along the California coast, and his frequent subjects were seagulls, fishing boats and beachfront. But he also found inspiration in town, and over the years, his work appeared in different places in Los Gatos. In 1987, for example, he painted an 1890s railroad depot, which was used as the cover for the GTE telephone book for Los Gatos that year. A librarian from Los Gatos, Paul Kopach and some of Wilson’s friends had embarked on a project to digitize photographs of the artist’s work and put them online with some background information. The library had acquired the donated collection when Wilson’s friends turned it over to staff members, asking if there was a way of preserving the work. The art was destined for the garbage dump when a caretaker threw out boxes of his work when she was helping Wilson’s widow, Meta, move from Villa Vasona. An astute maintenance worker at Villa Vasona found the boxes and saved them. Marge Faucher, an artist who belonged to the same art guilds that Wilson was a part of, felt that the work is worth preserving because of his local ties. “He won many awards, and his style is distinctive,” Faucher said. Wilson’s style was to paint with knives that he made himself. As part of the collection handed over to the library, there are old newspaper clippings that promoted his exhibitions, letters from those who appreciated his art and various examples of his work. Faucher and Joyce Louden, a friend of Wilson’s wife, moved the preservation project along. They have done an inventory of everything they have found and are matching up photographs of the paintings with their titles. Louden herself was not familiar with Wilson before the boxes were found, but she felt that his talent is evident, and his name should be saved from obscurity. “I had never heard of Jack Wilson, but he did wonderful things,” she said. “We want to put the work online for the world to appreciate.”
(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
'Morning Sun', San Francisco Bay Area Modernist Harbor Scene, Seascape, Seafood
By Jack Wilson
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Jack Wilson' (American, 1919-1988) and painted circa 1965; additionally signed, verso, titled, 'Morning Sun' and numbered 843. Born in Sausalito and educated in...
Canvas, Oil
$23,500
H 19 in W 30 in
On the Hudson, 19th Century Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting, Framed
By John Bunyan Bristol
Located in New York, NY
John Bunyan Bristol (1826-1909) American, Hillsdale, NY - New York, NY Hudson River School Painting “On the Hudson” 19th century Oil on canvas 30 x 19 in. unframed 27 x 39 framed Sig...
Canvas, Oil
$2,550
H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 0.8 in
Spring is Coming, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Ivan Shapoval
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2012 Title: Spring is Coming Size: 27...
Canvas, Oil
$3,427
H 21.26 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Regatta in Geneva Oil Painting, Post-Impressionist, Mid-20th Century
By Henri Fehr
Located in Genève, GE
Oil on canvas signed Dimension with frame 82 x 108.5 x 3.7 cm This work of art, entitled "Regatta in Geneva", is a true ode to the lake and navigation. It captures the very essence ...
Oil, Canvas
$1,150
H 17.5 in W 23.5 in D 0.8 in
Basa Tract, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Ivan Shapoval
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2009 Title: Basa Tract Size: 17.5" x ...
Canvas, Oil
$7,367
H 32.5 in W 44.5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Welsh landscape oil painting of figures by the River Glaslyn
By David Bates b.1840
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
David Bates British, (1840-1921) Early Morning on the Glaslyn Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1895, further inscribed verso Image size: 23.25 inches x 35.25 inches Size including fra...
Canvas, Oil
The Sea Beyond the Fence
By Nina Fedotova
Located in Zofingen, AG
The sea has long symbolized freedom, peace, and the simple joy of being close to nature. In this painting, however, the shoreline is interrupted by a barrier—a quiet reminder that ev...
Canvas, Oil
$2,450
H 25.5 in W 37.5 in D 0.8 in
Trostyanets, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Ivan Shapoval
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2006 Title: Trostyanets Size: 25.5" x 37.5" x 0.8'' inch, (66x96x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "Trostyanets" is a captivating oil painting that beautifully captures the essence of a serene landscape. The scene unfolds with a meandering river flowing gracefully through a lush forest, inviting the viewer to embark on a visual journey through nature's wonders. The artist has expertly blended vibrant shades of yellow and green to depict the forest, creating a harmonious balance between the two dominant colors. The forest exudes a sense of tranquility and vitality, with its dense foliage and towering trees that stretch towards the sky. The sunlight filters through the canopy, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor, adding depth and dimension to the composition. The river takes center stage, winding its way through the forest like a gentle ribbon of life. Its meandering path adds a sense of rhythm and movement to the painting, drawing the eye further into the scene. The artist has masterfully captured the play of light on the water's surface, reflecting the surrounding forest and sky, giving the river a shimmering and ethereal quality. The sky, painted in a gray-blue hue, complements the vibrant colors of the forest below. It sets the mood of the painting, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility. The subtle variations of blue and gray convey a serene atmosphere, suggesting a peaceful day amidst nature's embrace. Overall, "Trostyanets" is a captivating oil painting that transports the viewer into a picturesque landscape. With its skillful use of colors, textures, and composition, the artist successfully captures the timeless beauty and serenity of nature, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the enchanting scenery. About Artist: Place of Birth: September 10, 1939, Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk Art School (1967) Graduated from Kharkiv Art Industry Higher School (1973) Field of Activity: Easel painting Teachers: H. Cherniavskly, V. Konstantynopilsky, O. Martynets Ivan Shapoval...
Canvas, Oil
Zhizhi Cui Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "Sky View"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Sky View Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 12 x 12 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting i...
Canvas, Oil
$13,500
H 67 in W 85 in D 2 in
Tropical Splash- Abstract Water Theme, 67x85 Inches
By Antonio Ugarte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tropical Splash- oil on canvas 67” X 85” Antonio Ugarte paints water as a reflection of the spirit, a form of meditation. He sees water as “a primordial element” in life a...
Canvas, Oil
$1,750
H 24.5 in W 34.5 in D 0.8 in
In the Park, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Ivan Shapoval
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2006 Title: Trostyanets Size: 24.5" x...
Canvas, Oil
$3,200
H 15 in W 15 in D 0.8 in
Evening Train in Warsaw Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vadim Zang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vadim Zang Title: Evening Train in Warsaw Medium: Oil on Linen Year: 2016 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 15" x 15" x 0.8" inch (38 x 38 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Galle...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Shadow Dance, Original
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Shadow Dance is an Original Oil painting by Eleanor Woolley. The artists inspiration for this painting is the play of light on figures in urban settings. The contrast of backlit figu...
Canvas, Oil
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H 25.75 in W 45.75 in D 2 in
At the Train Station - Industrial Landscape
By Jack Wilson
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold industrial landscape by Jack Wilson (American, 1919-1988), featuring a steam train pulling into the station. This scene is filled with many details and warm vivid colors, and the horizontal composition conveys the sense of a panoramic view. Signed "JACK WILSON" in the lower right corner. Presented in a wood frame with a linen fillet. Canvas size: 20"H x 40"W Born in Sausalito and educated in San Francisco, Wilson lived for many years in Los Gatos...
Oil, Canvas
Jack Wilson "ABC Time" Oil Painting c.1966
By Jack Wilson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jack Wilson "ABC Time" Oil Painting c.1966 Fine vintage geometric abstract oil painting signed and dated by Jack Wilson 1966. Original oil on canvas. The...
Canvas, Oil
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H 18 in W 30 in D 3 in
Jack Wilson "Harbor Bustle" Original Oil Painting c.1970
By Jack Wilson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jack Wilson (1919-1988) Original Oil Painting Titled "Harbor Bustle" The scene is a harbor somewhere in California. This could be anywhere from Monterey t...
Canvas, Oil
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H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 3 in
Jack Wilson "The Backyard Gang" Original Palette Knife Painting c.1970
By Jack Wilson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jack Wilson "The Backyard Gang" Original Palette Knife Painting c.1970 Jack Wilson (1919-1988) was an artist based in Los Gatos, California who was well known in the Bay Area for his palette knife painting technique. This wonderful painting shows a family of California Quail...
Oil, Board
"Bodega Bay Wharf" Seascape
By Jack Wilson
Located in Soquel, CA
Harbor scene by Jack Wilson (American, 1919-1988). Signed "JACK WILSON" in the lower right corner. Artist's name ("JACK WILSON"), title ("BODEGA BAY WHARF")...
Oil, Fiberboard, Masonite
"Seafoam & Gulls" Seascape
By Jack Wilson
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold seascape by Jack Wilson (American, 1919-1988). Signed "JACK WILSON" in the lower right corner. Artist's name ("JACK WILSON"), title ("SEAFOAM & GULLS"...
Canvas, Oil