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Stephen Namara Art

Kenyan, b. 1953

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.

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Artist: Stephen Namara
Different But Not Less
Different But Not Less

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Crayon

LiLu, (You chose to look)
LiLu, (You chose to look)

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Pigment, Watercolor

Sockeye
Sockeye

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Take Only What You Need
Take Only What You Need

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, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment

Tangerines
Tangerines

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pigment

Pears / mixed media quiet still life, framed
Pears / mixed media quiet still life, framed

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Conté, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pigment

The Evolution of a Portrait, no. 2
The Evolution of a Portrait, no. 2

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment, Tea

Silent Gestures
Silent Gestures

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment, Tea

White Phalaenopsis Orchid
White Phalaenopsis Orchid

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Wood, Oil

Apple and Evelyn / figurative work on paper - gorgeous
Apple and Evelyn / figurative work on paper - gorgeous

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment

Fragmented

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment

Lagunitas Road / oil on canvas
Lagunitas Road / oil on canvas

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Migrator / oil on canvas
The Migrator / oil on canvas

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

No Results Found for Find My Friends
No Results Found for Find My Friends

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Pear
Pear

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, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Callas
Callas

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Pigment, Ink, Archival Paper

Sangfroid

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Pigment

Snip
Snip

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Crayon, Archival Paper

What's at Stake (shoe box template)
What's at Stake (shoe box template)

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Watercolor

Openings (Catherine) / figurative work, contemporary woman
Openings (Catherine) / figurative work, contemporary woman

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment

Face and Body / figurative work, woman in a museum
Face and Body / figurative work, woman in a museum

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment

Skyline Road
Skyline Road

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Female Portrait: Diptych - framed in silver - sublime

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Beautifully Imperfect / acrylic on canvas

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Find a wide variety of authentic Stephen Namara art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Stephen Namara in chalk, conté, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Stephen Namara art, so small editions measuring 32 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mary Finlayson, Tiffany Calvert, and Ksenya Istomina. Stephen Namara art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,500 and tops out at $11,000, while the average work can sell for $9,000.

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