Born and bred in Monterey, California, Warren Chang (b. 1957) graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena in 1981, where he earned a B.F.A. in illustration with honors. He thrived for two decades as an award-winning illustrator in both California and New York, then he transitioned to a career as a fine artist starting in the year 2000. Since his transition to fine art 15 years ago, Chang has earned many awards and honors. His awards include Best of Show awards in the Salon International in 2003, Best of Show in the Raymar Contest in 2009 and the Dean Cornwell award for best Multi Figurative painting at the California Art Club in 2013. His work has been profiled in many publications, including the covers of American Artist and International Artists magazines, accompanying his articles on instructional painting.
Now based in his Monterey studio, he is an inveterate and popular teacher, currently affiliated with San Francisco's Academy of Art University. His work can be categorized into two main categories of biographical interiors and his paintings of fieldworkers. His interest in interiors reach right back to 16th century artist Johannes Vermeer, and include subjects of self portraits, family, friends and students in the interior environments of his studio, classroom and home. His intent is to create mood and emotion through his manipulation of light and use of close value relationships and subdued color.
Perhaps best known for his paintings of fieldworkers from the Monterey County area, this subject harkens back to such forerunners as Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Jean-Francois Millet, Winslow Homer, Eastman Johnson and Thomas Hart Benton. Chang depiction of unidealized fieldworkers are unsentimental, yet at the same time celebrate the human spirit. Chang admits being inspired and influenced by the novels of John Steinbeck; books he read in his youth as well as the general ambience of growing up in Monterey. A 112 page monograph book on his work was published by Flesk Publications in 2012. Most recently, he was honored with solo exhibitions at the Monterey Museum of Art and the Butler Institute of American Art both in 2015.
Onion Field Study
By Warren Chang
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "Warren Chang 2017" on lower right Artist Statement “This plein air study was the impetus for a larger oil painti...
Oil, Panel
Gill Gallery Study
By Warren Chang
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery from the artist
Oil, Laid Paper
Classroom Clutter
By Warren Chang
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist FRAMED: 12" x 9"
Oil, Panel
Orchard in July
By Warren Chang
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "W. Chang 15" on lower right Description The scene portrays an apricot orchard during summer harvest in Gilroy, California. Exhibited New Museum Los Gatos...
Oil, Panel
$14,000
H 32.75 in W 28.75 in D 3 in
“Portrait of a North African Man, 1872” Orientalist Portrait Black Model 19th C.
Located in Yardley, PA
“Portrait of a North African Man, 1872” by August Holmberg (1851-1911) This striking oil painting by the German painter, August Holmberg, depicts a richly detailed and intimate port...
Oil, Paper, Canvas
$3,273
H 13.78 in W 16.15 in
Crowded Street Scene From Luntmakargatan, Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Olof Arborelius (1842–1915) From Luntmakargatan, Stockholm oil on paper mounted on board signed with monogram “OA” unframed 24 × 30 cm (9.4 × 11.8 in) frame 35 × 41 cm (13.8 × 16.1...
Oil, Board, Laid Paper
Aftermath of a Tyne River Storm
By Robert Salmon
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Painted with unsurpassed detail, Robert Salmon's works are desirable to collectors the world over, due to the impressive amount of historic subject matter presented through artistic compositions of the highest order. As an artist Salmon was one of the most important to come out of England and immigrate to America in this period, influencing the art of Fitz Henry Lane...
Oil, Panel
"Orange Wrapped in Plastic" Oil Painting by Kelly Birkenruth
By Kelly Birkenruth
Located in Denver, CO
Kelly Birkenruth's "Orange Wrapped in Plastic" (2023) is an original oil painting on panel, measuring 5 x 5 x 1 inches. This captivating still life features an orange wrapped in a tr...
Oil, Panel
Woman Feeding Goldfish in a Dutch Interior, c. 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frans Moormans (Dutch, 1831-1893) The Goldfish Bowl, c. 1870 Oil on panel, 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches FRAMED: 19 1/2 x 14 1/4 inches (approx.) Signed at lower right: “Frans. Moormans” B...
Oil, Wood Panel
$2,508
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in
Le Bistro, Passage Verdeau - 21st Century Hyper Realistic oil painting of a City
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Roos van der Meijden Le Bistro, Passage Verdeau 26 x 26 cm ( framed 32 x 32 cm, frame is included in price ) Oil paint on panel Dutch artist Roos van der Meijden is famous because o...
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
Old snowed factory
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
In this oil painting, the viewer encounters a serene and nostalgic scene: old barns or granaries in ruins, covered by a blanket of snow. The snow, omnipresent, transforms the landsca...
Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
$2,508
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in
Passage du Bourg l’Abbé - 21st Century Hyper Realistic oil painting of a City
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Roos van der Meijden Passage du Bourg l’Abbé 26 x 26 cm ( framed 32 x 32 cm, frame is included in price ) Oil paint on panel Dutch artist Roos van der Meijden is famous because of h...
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
$2,806
H 13.19 in W 10.44 in
Canal Scene, Possibly Paris. Painted Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
For sale is a captivating painting by the Swedish artist, Rikard Lindström (1882-1943). Depicting a picturesque water canal, with charming houses lini...
Oil, Laid Paper
$1,368
H 5.91 in W 11.03 in D 1.58 in
Zilvense Heath - 21st Century Realistic Figurative landcape Painting of a Forest
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Jeanine Donkers Zilvense Heath 15 x 28 cm ( framed included in price) Measurement with included frame: 20 x 33 cm Oil on wood panel Jeanine Donkers' paintings offer a world filled ...
Oil, Wood Panel
$551Sale Price|39% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Castle of St. Angelo III
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
Castel Sant'Angelo III, is an evocative representation of the heart of Rome, capturing an eternal instant in which past and present coexist harmoniously. This small study offers a co...
Oil, Wood Panel
"Archangel Michael"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
In this oil piece, I sought to fuse surrealism with expressionistic flourishes, creating a vision that's both ethereal and grounded. My brushstrokes channel a bold energy, capturing ...
Paper, Oil