Stephen Namara is an American Contemporary figurative artist born in 1953. He is known for creating skillful drawings and paintings of people, still-life objects and contemporary landscapes and has been exhibiting in the U.S. since 1980 while evolving his unique style. His masterful drawing abilities, together with his involved research into his subjects, have enabled Namara to produce a highly acclaimed body of work that is held in major corporate, state and university collections, and he is the recipient of numerous, important drawing prizes. Namara’s images are often autobiographical snapshots of moments in his life, and they speak directly to viewers without the need for words. The work provides space within which we can experience our own mental and emotional reactions to the images, forms and movements, without the need for academic explanation. The non-narrative imagery that he employs enables our attention to dwell on the formal and material aspects of the art, and this encourages a reflective approach to our perceptions.
Different But Not Less
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic execution showcases a level of skill that is both rare and commanding. His ability to rend...
Archival Paper, Crayon
LiLu, (You chose to look)
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'LiLu, (You chose to look)' is an original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist. Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His ar...
Archival Paper, Pigment, Watercolor
Sockeye
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Sockeye - sill life composition - exquisite highly contemporary still life acrylic on canvas painting, 22 x 28 inches unframed and professionally framed in maple measuring 22 3/4 x 2...
Canvas, Acrylic
Take Only What You Need
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
"Take Only What You Need" is an original work by Stephen Namara, a Kenyan-born, African-American artist renowned for his expressive paintings and masterful drawings rendered in ink, ...
Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment
Tangerines
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Tangerines - sill life composition - exquisite highly contemporary still life drawing / mixed media work, created with watercolor and dry pigment and conte crayon on paper that is 30...
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pigment
Pears / mixed media quiet still life, framed
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Pears - sill life composition - exquisite highly contemporary still life drawing / mixed media work, created with dry pigment and conte crayon on 350 pound archival rag paper that is...
Conté, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pigment
The Evolution of a Portrait, no. 2
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'The Evolution of a Portrait, no. 2' is a brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and ma...
Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment, Tea
Silent Gestures
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Silent Gestures' is a brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings cr...
Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment, Tea
White Phalaenopsis Orchid
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'White Phalaenopsis Orchid' appears to glow from within in this oil on wood stil life painting by Stephen Namara, who is known for creating skillfu...
Wood, Oil
Apple and Evelyn / figurative work on paper - gorgeous
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Apple and Evelyn is a stunningly gorgeous original work of art from Kenyan born American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings creat...
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
Fragmented
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Fagmented', A sublime d drawing. A brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings with...
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
Lagunitas Road / oil on canvas
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Lagunitas Road' is a highly contemporary landscape with a jolt of urbana by way of metal swirling reflections around a lone tree. Simple, elegant palette of greens and rich browns w...
Canvas, Oil
The Migrator / oil on canvas
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'The Migrator' is a contemporary landscape with a jolt of urbana by way of tire tracks that abruptly end where the mountains meet the sea, in this classic Western highway scene featu...
Canvas, Oil
When Life is Still / watermelon and cherries - Magic Realism
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Still Life with Watermelon and Cherries - Magic Realism still life oil painting in neutral grey with white and red. Larger than life cherries and sliced ...
Canvas, Acrylic
No Results Found for Find My Friends
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
No Results Found for 'Find My Friends' - exquisite highly contemporary still life oil and collage (a San Francisco map) on canvas, 48 x 48 inches. There is also pages (archival pape...
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper
$10,000
Pear
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Pear - sill life composition - exquisite highly contemporary still life oil and collage painting on wood panel, 48 x 48 inches. The work has a quiet overall presence. Artist signed, ...
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper
Callas
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Untitled (Callas)' is an original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist. Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic e...
Pigment, Ink, Archival Paper
Sangfroid
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic execution showcases a level of skill that is both rare and commanding. His ability to rend...
Archival Paper, Pigment
$6,800
Snip
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic execution showcases a level of skill that is both rare and commanding. His ability to rend...
Crayon, Archival Paper
What's at Stake (shoe box template)
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic execution showcases a level of skill that is both rare and commanding. His ability to rend...
Watercolor
Openings (Catherine) / figurative work, contemporary woman
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Openings (Catherine)' is a brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawin...
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
Face and Body / figurative work, woman in a museum
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Face and Body is a stunningly gorgeous original work of art from Kenyan born American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings created ...
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
Skyline Road
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Skyline Road' is Thiebaud and Diebenkorn-esq with its broad, steep street inspired by the unique light and hills of Northern California. Highly contemporary landscape with a jolt of...
Canvas, Oil
$653Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 10.5 in
Bowl of Pink Roses Mid 20th Century French Post Impressionist Signed Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) signed watercolour on paper, unframed painting: 8.5 x 10.5 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: very good and sound condition; ...
Watercolor
$390Sale Price|35% Off
H 27.5 in W 19.5 in
Nocturne for a Feline Soul, Tempera Acrylic Pencil / Paper, 27.5x19.5 in Florida
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
“Nocturne for a Feline Soul, tempera acrylic pencil on paper. Shipped rolled in a tube, well packed, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This particular piece is in my studio in Fort L...
Ink, Tempera, Archival Paper
$600
H 27.5 in W 19.5 in
Medusa and Perseus original art Paula Craioveanu Neo Mythology
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Medusa and Perseus part of my Neo Mythology series. Shipped rolled in a tube, well packed, from Europe, by DHL. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested...
Tempera, Ink, Archival Paper
$1,690
H 17 in W 17 in
"Sky Flower Reflection, " Original Mixed Media Watercolor signed
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Sky Flower Reflection" is an original watercolor and piece by David Barnett, signed along the bottom edge. The piece incorporates a dried rose in the center with circles of watercol...
Mixed Media, Watercolor
$480Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 19.5 in
GIRL IN LOVE original art Paula Craioveanu
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
“Girl in Love with Mask”, tempera acrylic pencil on paper. Check 1stDibs free shipping code for items over $500. Shipped rolled in a tube, well packed, from Europe, using DHL or Fed...
Ink, Tempera, Archival Paper
$1,400
H 15 in W 11 in
'Portrait of a Young Navajo', Native American, Arizona, California Woman artist
By Victoria Creech Stewart
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left 'Creech PSWC' and created circa 1975 A compelling pastel study showing the subject dressed in brightly-colored ceremonial robes and gazing past the viewer. An eleg...
Pastel, Archival Paper
Elephant Guide
By Robin Walker
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Acrylic on canvas.
Canvas, Acrylic
$396Sale Price|23% Off
H 8.27 in W 11.7 in D 0.08 in
Original-Meeting Van Gogh-Study Master Series-British Awarded Artist-Ink Drawing
Located in London, GB
This drawing studied of Van Gogh's self-portrait at his Solo exhibition " Poets and Lovers" in National Gallery, London, 2024. Shizico Yi learned her craft in drawings from old mast...
Ink, Archival Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Acrylic
“Indian Prince with Rose”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original gouache and watercolor on archival paper of an Indian prince holding a pink rose. The pink rose signifies love and appreciation. No visible signature. Artist unknown. The ...
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
$1,100
H 18.94 in W 15 in D 0.82 in
French Art Deco Golf Illustration Watercolor Drawing After René Vincent
By Rene Vincent
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Art Deco watercolor created after an original design by René Vincent (1879-1936), this lively golfing scene captures the playful elegance and graphic charm associated with...
Parchment Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Unavailable|$10,000
H 48 in W 48 in D 3 in
Large Celestial Mythical Horse Painting Acrylic Gouache Ink on Canvas Blue
By Alex K. Mason
Located in Versailles, KY
Large Celestial Mythical Horse Painting by Alex K. Mason "Wardusa", Acrylic Gouache Ink on Canvas, Blue, White, Gold, Yellow This painting is part of a constellation series I did f...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
$675
H 22.25 in W 15.25 in D 0.02 in
Abundant Flowers - Colorful Original Watercolor Collage
Located in Soquel, CA
Abundant Flowers - Colorful Original Watercolor Collage Lively mixed media piece by an unknown artist. Watercolor paper is layers with pieces of cut paper which overlap and intersec...
Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor
The Weight of Things
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic execution showcases a level of skill that is both rare and commanding. His ability to rend...
Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment
Never Enough
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Never Enough' is a brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings creat...
Archival Paper, Pigment, Ink, Mixed Media, Tea
Shelter in Place
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Shelter in Place' is an original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara, who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings created with ...
Conté, Archival Paper, Pigment, Watercolor
Sold
H 21 in W 24 in D 2.25 in
HAND STUDY / A woman's hand - original drawing / painting
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'HAND STUDY' is a beautiful and serene still life original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creat...
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
Sold
H 50.75 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
Female Portrait: Diptych - framed in silver - sublime
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Exquisite female figurative mixed media: conte crayon and dry pigment on heavy white paper. Framed outer dimensions are 50 3/4 x 30 inches. A spellbinding female figure created in t...
Paper, Conté, Watercolor
Neighbor
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Exquisite highly contemporary figurative drawing / mixed media work on paper is 38 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches. Framed outer dimensions are 43 1/4 x 41 inches. A captivating strong female fa...
Paper, Conté, Watercolor
Foggy Lullaby / oil painting
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Foggy Lullaby' is a quiet serene minimal, yet complex nature scene that bridges natural with manmade. A highly contemporary landscape with a jolt of urbana by way of a tall steel po...
Canvas, Oil
Beautifully Imperfect / acrylic on canvas
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Magnolia' appears to glow from within in this acrylic on canvas stil life painting by Stephen Namara, who is known for creating skillful drawings and paintings of people, still life...
Canvas, Acrylic