Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
American, b. 1953
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought provoking fables. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination wry wit and fearless color. Mr. Basso's works evoke a high level of inquiry. The fanciful yet keenly observed characters are unpredictable and evocative. The viewer vacillates between surprised delight and consternation, A Brooklyn native much of Basso's art has been inspired by travel to Jamaica Puerto Rico and in particular Mexico blended with is urban New York experience.
By in large Basso is self taught ( after initially attending the School of Visual Arts for illustration he came to the conclusion painting was more engaging ) Seeking emotional honesty he has looked to the work of several mentors notably Max Beckmann Willem de Kooning Goya Marsden Hartley and Albert Pinkham Ryder to name a few...artists that speak to the human condition
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Artist: Stephen Basso
Desert Angel myths and legends strong color nude in nature abstract figurative
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
soft pastel on sanded toned paper this item is mounted on archival foam board with a clear plastic protective coating suitable for framing under glass
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen ...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
cry in the wilderness a little girl consumed by grief
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on toned paper signed and dated by the artist depicting a small child being carried by relatives at what appears to be a funeral parlor.
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Early 2000s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Joe Gould's Significant Other, surrealist fantasy charcoal and pastel drawing
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charcoal and pastel on toned paper
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
The title and subject of this original pastel painting on paper references a work by Alice Neel.
Stephen Basso's highly origi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper
Attic Nude female nude soft sensual colors humorous subject
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pastel on toned archival paper . this pastel comes matted on black archival foam board. it is part of the artists ongoing series Nudes With Attitude
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Early 2000s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Artist &Model #1 humorous interpretation of the traditional subject muted color
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on toned sanded heavyweight archival paper suitable for framing under glass signed and dated bottom left. Part of the artists series on the artist and Model subject prima...
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2010s Outsider Art Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Buttercream Acrobats circus performers humorous subject male female dynamic
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this is a soft pastel on red toned heavyweight archival paper , framing under glass recommended for display.
full figured women like Botero
theme: circus, food, cake, relationships,...
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Birdie Mae Sings the Blues surreal music birds saxophone trumpet autumn colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of a series of recent ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are al...
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2010s Contemporary Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Carousel humorous dreamlike narrative story expressive human condition greys
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel and charcoal on toned archival toned paper signed and dated bottom left . On view at the table Rasa Gallery in Brooklyn NY.
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Cardinal Rule surreal mythological narrative birds tree autumn color humor
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on toned heavyweight paper signed and dated bottom. Part of an ongoing series by the artist depicting humans and birds and various other creatures.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Power Couple romantic couple subject soft warm pastel color blue gray tones
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pastel on toned archival paper signed and dated bottom left. Portrait of a couple with much history between them. Mounted on archival foam board for future framing options
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
insomniacs, 2015
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pastel on toned paper.
Whimsical, imaginative , surreal, humor, folk, vivid, playful, evocative, fantasy, self taught, mentor style of Max Beckmann, Francisco Goya, Willem DeKooning, Philip Guston, Marsden Hartley, Albert Pinkham Ryder...
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2010s Outsider Art Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Oil
Spring Unveiling Urban gardener subject warm spring pastel color
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a pastel painting on toned archival signed and dated by the artist. The subject matter refers to a time in the artist's life in Brooklyn where fig trees were wrapped and tie...
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2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Pastel
the sculptor, charcoal and pastel
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
narrative depiction of sculptor at work
Pastel and charcoal on toned paper unframed
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper
Tower of Glamour. Still life bright colors hats sunglasses and mirror subject
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pastel on toned paper suitable for framing.
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Pastel
Small Woman with a Large Handbag. Dark colors shadow female figure pocketbook
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drawing in chalk and pastel on dark grey Strathmore paper signed bottom left.
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2010s Modern Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Chalk, Charcoal
head study black and white with green overtones black female subject
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
head study on black toned strathmore paper signed black female portrait with pearl necklace
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2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper
San Cristobal bright color religious Saint blue water sky human condition
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on toned signed and dated bottom. Part of 4 works the artist has done on the subject of Saint Christopher who is depicted in art history carrying the Christ child on his...
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Pastel
Nights of Wine and Roses colorful wine bottles color romantic red dress flowers
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on archival toned paper signed and dated. The artist often plays with scale and composition to achieve desired effect.o
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Pastel
Egg Walkers Nudes surreal dreamlike setting dark muted colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on toned paper, signed and dated on bottom. Requires framing under glass. Part ot a series of Nudes with Attitude by the artist
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels an...
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2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Pastel
Steamed Eggplant still life with sicilian eggplant and mustard color kettle
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pastel on toned sanded paper signed and dated on bottom left . part of the artist's restless still life series
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Early 2000s Modern Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
builder of cities, sand castle colorful beach fantasy narrative, blue, tan tones
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagina...
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
Gravesend urban kitchen interior brooklyn subject elderly female subject
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
soft pastel on toned paper mounted on acid free archival board protected in clear bag sleeve. overall size measures 40 x 32 in. permanent framing is recommen...
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2010s Folk Art Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel
Visitation man, bird, spiritual theme warm colors interior space
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pastel on toned suitable for framing under glass.
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2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel
Red Handbags strong red colors older female figure interior subject handbags
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
soft pastel on toned paper framing under glass required
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Pastel
Aggressive Reflection, dreamlike still life female form expressive
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagina...
Category
2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Platinum
Silent Fragrance female bust sculpture assorted chrysanthemum flower bouquet.
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imaginat...
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2010s Post-Modern Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Silent Song stone female bust with singing bird empty cage dark and light colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on sanded toned paper suitable for framing under glass
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking ...
Category
2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
Velvet Ensemble group of female performers hot red and soft yellow color
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on red toned paper signed and dated on bottom left. Part of a series of music themes by the artist
Reminiscent of Botero and Diego Rivera
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephe...
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2010s Post-Modern Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Lucky Cat Lady colorful seated woman w six live kittens and chinese lucky cat
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large scale pastel on toned archival paper is suitable for framing under glass to protect the soft pastel medium . It is signed and dated on the bottom left corner. The subject ...
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2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Handbag Twist single female figure with handbags humorous theme soft colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft pastel on toned archival sanded paper with border suitable for framing under glass. Signed and dated on bottom left hand corner
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2010s Feminist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Masked Woman soft green and black colors touch of crimson
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a soft pastel on toned archival paper signed on bottom left. It depicts a masked Woman in a courtyard during a masquerade event. Note the jeweled necklace and scar on her upp...
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Early 2000s Other Art Style Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Figure in White. Seated while suited male Figure on couch black and white tones
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a soft pastel on archival black toned paper signed and dated by the artist on the bottom right corner. This work requires framing under glass for long term preservation.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
Tower of Glamour fanciful still life hats mirror and colorful sunglasses
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pastel is part of an ongoing series referred to restless still life in which the artist embodies inanimate objects with a life of their own. It is signed and dated on the bottom...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
erotica al fresco, narrative architectural fantasy w female nudes
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pastel on toned paperABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive wi...
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2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
the egg farmer, fantasy man among ostriches
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagina...
Category
2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
rare birds, man with hands raised, colorful pastel humor
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pastel on paper, anthropomorphic variety of birds
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. Hi...
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2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Pastel
Twilight narrative pastel painting bright color beach scene couples
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
soft pastel on toned paper .
This work is mounted on archival foam board with clear plastic to protect surface. Framing under glass is recommended
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso...
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Archival Paper
Cupid's Last Stand bold color valentine theme dark humor hearts and cherubs
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pastel on heavyweight toned paper framed under glass in floater fashion cherry wood frame wired and ready to display
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels an...
Category
2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
Big Hearted Women bright colors valentine heart love theme large light humor
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pastel on heavyweight toned paper part of series on valentine theme paintings and pasted. framing under glass or plexiglass required
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pastel, Wax
Smokestack, bright color masks urban setting romantic realism
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagina...
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Stephen Basso Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
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