Norma Auer Adams Art

American, b. 1939

Norma Auer Adams is a painter and writer who completed her bachelor's degree in art from Stanford University in 1961. She is a recipient of the Gehner Watercolor Award, National Association Women Artists (1978) and Greenville Artists Guild Award (1978). After a 30-plus-year career creating paintings and works of art, Norma Jean Anderson (known professionally as Norma Auer Adams) has turned to writing. The subjects covered by this versatile artist have included stories about her paintings, memories of a beloved pet and postcards from her father, saved from childhood that revealed how San Francisco in 1945 saw itself through its penny postcards. Exhibitions include the Triton Museum, California, 1978; the Gallery, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1978; Birmingham Museum of Art, 1978 and 1980; Asheville Museum, North Carolina, 1978; and more. The artist is represented in numerous public and private collections.

Artist: Norma Auer Adams

Norma Auer AdamsGoldfish Abstraction - Original Watercolor Painting, 1978

$2,650

Goldfish Abstraction - Original Watercolor Painting

By Norma Auer Adams

Located in Soquel, CA

Substantial early work in watercolor, abstract expressionist painting of "Goldfish" By Norma Auer Adams (Norma Jean Anderson) painter and writer. Signed lower right N. Adams and exhibit card on verso. Exhibited; 1978. Image, 15.5"H x 22"W. White may and metal frame, shipped without glass. Bachelor in Art, Stanford University, 1961, recipient Gehner Watercolor award National Association Women Artists, 1978, Greenville Artists Guild award, 1978. After a thirty-plus year career creating paintings and works of art, Norma Jean Anderson (known professionally as Norma Auer Adams) has turned to writing. The subjects covered by this versatile artist have included stories about her paintings, memories of a beloved pet, and postcards from her father, saved from childhood that reveal how San Francisco in 1945 saw itself through its penny postcards. Exhibitions include Triton Museum, California, 1978, The Gallery, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1978, Birmingham Museum Art, 1978, 80, Asheville Museum, North Carolina, 1978, Los Robles Gallery, Palo Alto, California, 1979, Louisiana Watercolor Society, 1980, Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, 1980, 81, Rahr-West Museum, Wisconsin, 1980, The Art Works Gallery, Sacramento, 1980, 82, Artists' Cooperative Gallery, San Francisco, 1980, Bay Arts Exhibitions, California, 1980, Salmagundi Club, New York...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

John HultbergLarge John Hultberg SF Bay Area Artist Abstract Expressionist Collage Painting, 1967

$6,500

H 31 in W 41 in

Large John Hultberg SF Bay Area Artist Abstract Expressionist Collage Painting

By John Hultberg

Located in Surfside, FL

John Hultberg (American 1922-2005) New American Night 1967 Collage on board, framed Hand signed, titled, dated, and inscribed "Collage 29" on verso Dimensions: framed 31 x 41 image ...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Paint, Paper, Board

Gunars KlavaAbstraction 5. 1965, paper, gouache, 83, 5 x 59, 5 cm, 1965

$1,144Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.88 in W 23.43 in D 0.04 in

Abstraction 5. 1965, paper, gouache, 83, 5 x 59, 5 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Abstraction 5. 1965, paper, gouache, 83,5x59,5 cm Gunars Klava (1933 – 1989) Gunars Klava was born in 1933 in Priekule. 1953 - graduated from J. Rosenthal Art School 1964 - began t...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Paper, Gouache

Mougenot NatalyaContemporary abstract impressionist acrylic painting of a woman on paper, 2024

$384

H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

Contemporary abstract impressionist acrylic painting of a woman on paper

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This vibrant artwork, titled "Lonely seaside moment", by French artist Natalya Mougenot, captures the essence of a carefree summer day. The painting depicts a woman in a red dress si...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Brita HanssonVintage Mid Century Modern Figurative Oil Painting - Crimson Conversation, 1960s

$1,155

H 20.08 in W 25.2 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Figurative Oil Painting - Crimson Conversation

Located in Bristol, GB

CRIMSON CONVERSATION Size: 51 x 64 cm (including frame) Oil and gouache on board A bold and expressive mid-century modernist figurative composition, painted in oil and gouache onto ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Oil, Board, Gouache

Joseph GlascoThe Game, Abstract Expressionist, Blue Figural Work, 1961

$10,750

H 14 in W 17 in

The Game, Abstract Expressionist, Blue Figural Work

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) The Game, 1961 Watercolor, gouache and colored ink impasto on board Signed and dated ’61 lower right 10.75 x 13.75 inches 14 x 17 inches, framed ...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Harriet Holden NashEntrances and Exits, 1973

$1,200

H 16 in W 22 in

Entrances and Exits

By Harriet Holden Nash

Located in Buffalo, NY

Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in Park Slope for over 35 years. She attended the Brooklyn Museum School at age 14 where she establis...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Acrylic, Pen, Permanent Marker, Watercolor

Adine StixUntitled Figure (c. 1950s), c. 1950s

$800

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 0.25 in

Untitled Figure (c. 1950s)

By Adine Stix

Located in Summit, NJ

Gorgeous oil and watercolor on paper by abstract expressionist artist Adine Stix. Beautiful shades of pink, purples, cobalt blue with s hint of orange cover the paper to create the h...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Paper, Oil, Watercolor

Bob PeakBoxing Scene Painting, Abstract Figurative Art, Signed 1961, 17.6x31.5, 1961

$15,000

H 17.6 in W 31.5 in

Boxing Scene Painting, Abstract Figurative Art, Signed 1961, 17.6x31.5

By Bob Peak

Located in Miami, FL

Many in the art world today dismiss illustrators as being commercial simply because their work was done on assignment for a client, rather than for themselves. Sadly, these art world people have limited imagination and a restricted sense of curiosity. Rembrandt and Leonardo were commercial artists. This boxing illustration/painting was done for Sports Illustrated...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil, Paper

Zahra Shahcheraghi Abstract Expressionist Painting in Acrylic & Oil Pastel, 21st Century -Untitled, 2024

$1,800

H 19.69 in W 27.56 in

Abstract Expressionist Painting in Acrylic & Oil Pastel, 21st Century -Untitled

Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT

Untitled, from Zahra Shahcheraghi’s Enchanters of Heaven series (2024) Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas · Zahra Shahcheraghi’s monumental abstraction bridges Persian artistic herita...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard, Paper, Archival Paper

Mougenot NatalyaAbstract Expressionist spiritual acrylic painting paper " Beneath Angel Wings", 2025

$540

H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

Abstract Expressionist spiritual acrylic painting paper " Beneath Angel Wings"

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This abstract expressive spiritual piece "Beneath Angel Wings" was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot, who delves into the theme of spirituality with a profound sense of r...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Mougenot NatalyaContemporary abstract expressionist floral painting paper "Irises in the wind", 2025

$540

H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

Contemporary abstract expressionist floral painting paper "Irises in the wind"

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

"Irises in the Wind" is a striking, contemporary floral painting created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Known for her unique expressionist style, Mougenot moves beyond merely rep...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Wang TaoLarge Chinese Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed Media Collage Painting Wang Tao, 2007

$9,500

H 60.5 in W 60 in

Large Chinese Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed Media Collage Painting Wang Tao

Located in Surfside, FL

Wang Tao (Chinese, 1943) "Blue Clouds with Dragons (Untitled)," 2007, Acrylic and vintage antique paper collage on canvas, Hand signed and dated L/R, Verso inscribed and dated Di...

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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Norma Auer Adams Art

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Canvas, Paper, Ink, Acrylic

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