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Stephen Basso Portrait 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
Bazooka Betty head profile of woman in red necklace blowing chewing gum

Bazooka Betty head profile of woman in red necklace blowing chewing gum

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil on linen mounted on wood signed and dated on reverse. Part of a series of 12 painted in 2024 Stephen Basso's highly origional pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought p...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wood, Oil

Diplomat. Thee quarter portrait red background

Diplomat. Thee quarter portrait red background

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil on linen mounted on wood signed and dated on reverse Stephen Basso's highly origional pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought provoking images. His whimsical works a...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wood, Oil

Red Winter, colorful double portrait oil on canvas

Red Winter, colorful double portrait oil on canvas

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil on canvas *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with bou...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Morning Smoke. Woman with cigarette and curlers

Morning Smoke. Woman with cigarette and curlers

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil on linen canvas mounted on wood signed and dated on reverse Stephen Basso's highly origional pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought provoking images. His whimsical w...

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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wood, Oil

Foxy young girl with bright blue eyes on green background

Foxy young girl with bright blue eyes on green background

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE FRAME Charming character study. Part of a series of head shots of various people. Stephen Basso's highly origional pastels and oil paintin...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Grinning Man. Expressionist portrait cool blue and green colors

Grinning Man. Expressionist portrait cool blue and green colors

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ABOUT Stephen Basso No charge for frame 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 Expressionist Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Sister Euphoria. Portrait of a young Catholic Nun

Sister Euphoria. Portrait of a young Catholic Nun

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil on linen mounted on wood signed titled and dated on reverse Stephen Basso's highly origional pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought provoking images. His whimsical wo...

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2010s Outsider Art Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Wood, Oil

Shoe repairman, colorful, character

Shoe repairman, colorful, character

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...

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2010s Outsider Art Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Crown Jewels, colorful, figurative, outsider, narrative, three women, hats

Crown Jewels, colorful, figurative, outsider, narrative, three women, hats

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil n canvas Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination, wr...

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2010s Outsider Art Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Olive Eye head frontal portrait olive greens browns and yellows

Olive Eye head frontal portrait olive greens browns and yellows

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of a series of portraits signed titled and dated on reverse Stephen Basso's highly origional pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought provoking images. His whimsical w...

Category

2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Linen, Wood, Oil

Nature Girl, colorful surrealist bird woman painting

Nature Girl, colorful surrealist bird woman painting

By Stephen Basso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

colorful surrealist image of bird woman *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoki...

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2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pale Jade. Hairless female head  warm and cool green tones

Pale Jade. Hairless female head warm and cool green 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 imaginat...

Category

2010s American Modern Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

purple hat, social observation, portrait of woman with red hat,

purple hat, social observation, portrait of woman with red hat,

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...

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2010s Outsider Art Stephen Basso Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Bodyguard male figure bright colors yellow and red portrait

Bodyguard male figure bright colors yellow and red portrait

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