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Modern Green and Red-Toned Abstract Cubist Still Life of Coffee Pot and Grinder
Located in Houston, TX
Neutral toned abstract cubist still life painting of an antique coffee grinder arranged next to a coffee pot. Signed in the front lower right corner. Currently hung in a gold frame w...
Category
20th Century Cubist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Mid Century Inspired Blue & Green Toned Neighborhood Aerial Pastel
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century inspired aerial landscape pastel drawing by contemporary artist R. Michael Wommack. The work features a birds eye view of a planned neighborhood at night with glowing swi...
Category
2010s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Framed Early Modern Black & White Abstract Surrealistic Animal Drawing Studies
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Framed Early Modern Black & White Abstract Drawing Studies of Animals and Birds
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
Category
1980s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pencil
Early Modern Black & White Abstract Still Life & Vases Drawing Studies
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Ink
Early Black & White Abstract Santa Fe Inspired Drawing of Dancing Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Early Modern Black & White Abstract Study Drawing of Native American Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Modern Santa Fe, New Mexico Inspired Black & White Abstract Figurative Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Early Modern Black & White Abstract Figurative Elegant Woman Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Early Modern Black & White Abstract Figurative Sketchbook Page Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pencil
Purple and Black Modern Gestural Abstract Ink and Watercolor Drawing
By Arthur Turner
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract ink and watercolor drawing by Houston born artist Arthur Turner. The work features energetic black lines accented with blocks of purple. Signed and dated along the ri...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Naturalistic Monochromatic New Mexico Landscape Pencil Drawing with Trees
Located in Houston, TX
Naturalistic pencil drawing of a New Mexican landscape by artist Madelyn Colby. The work features a grove of trees surrounding a small abandoned building with the hint of a mountain ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Contemporary Colorful Maroon Toned Watercolor Abstract Noodle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract painting by contemporary Texas artist Tina Ruyi. The work features a take out container with noodles spilling out of it set against a maroon background. Woven into ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
"Little Blobs" Contemporary Colorful Watercolor Geometric Dot Grid Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful geometric abstract grid painting by contemporary Texas artist Tina Ruyi. The work features an 8x5 grid of colorful shapes in cool toned colors. Signed and dated in the front...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
"March to Bosque Redondo" Abstract Modern Figure Drawing of the Navajo People
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract modern figurative drawing by Native American artist R.C. Gorman. The work features a large group of faceless figures representing the Navajo people who were forcefully remov...
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Pastel
Early Modern Colorful Red, Blue, Yellow, & Green Geometric Abstract Line Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract geometric drawing by early Houston. TX artist Robert Preusser. The work features bursts of lines and colors that create movement throughout the composition. Signed and date...
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Casein
Contemporary Pink, Purple, & Black Hand Drawn Tessellated Abstract (14 of 2023)
Located in Houston, TX
Hand drawn op art painting by contemporary artist Austin Magruder. The work features abstract, geometric tessellations that create a mesmerizing pattern. Signed and dated in the fron...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
"Penrose Steps" Contemporary Red and Purple Hand Drawn Tessellated Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Hand drawn op art painting by contemporary artist Austin Magruder. The work features abstract, geometric tessellations that create a mesmerizing pattern. Signed and dated in the front lower right corner. Currently hung in a white floating frame.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 24 in. x W 17.88 in.
Artist Biography: After discovering his ability and passion for geometric art, Austin constantly challenges himself to expand the boundaries of geometric pattern. His use of vibrant colors intertwined with never ending paths results in a 3 dimensional surprise to the naked eye.
Austin had some schooling at Glassell School of Art, but is self taught in the realm of geometric art. He has always been creative and interested in arts as a means of escape. Over the past several years Austin started dedicating more of his time to his passion for creating art.
Austin started coloring geometric patterns, primarily mandala drawings during Dialysis treatments in 2016. Eventually becoming inspired to learn to draw with a compass and ruler. One thing lead to another and now he has discovered over 120 tessellatons. During late 2018 to Spring 2020, Austin was a tenant at Sawyer Yards and attended several classes Glassell School of Art from 2019 to early 2020.
Since this time, he worked for a commercial screen...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
"Opposite Underlap" Contemporary Green and Aqua Hand Drawn Tessellated Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Hand drawn op art painting by contemporary artist Austin Magruder. The work features abstract, geometric tessellations that create a mesmerizing pattern. Signed and dated in the front lower right corner. Currently hung in a white floating frame.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 24 in. x W 17.88 in.
Artist Biography: After discovering his ability and passion for geometric art, Austin constantly challenges himself to expand the boundaries of geometric pattern. His use of vibrant colors intertwined with never ending paths results in a 3 dimensional surprise to the naked eye.
Austin had some schooling at Glassell School of Art, but is self taught in the realm of geometric art. He has always been creative and interested in arts as a means of escape. Over the past several years Austin started dedicating more of his time to his passion for creating art.
Austin started coloring geometric patterns, primarily mandala drawings during Dialysis treatments in 2016. Eventually becoming inspired to learn to draw with a compass and ruler. One thing lead to another and now he has discovered over 120 tessellatons. During late 2018 to Spring 2020, Austin was a tenant at Sawyer Yards and attended several classes Glassell School of Art from 2019 to early 2020.
Since this time, he worked for a commercial screen...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Contemporary Red, Purple, Black, and White Hand Drawn Tessellated Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Hand drawn op art painting by contemporary artist Austin Magruder. The work features abstract, geometric tessellations that create a mesmerizing pattern. Signed and dated in the front lower right corner. Currently hung in a white floating frame.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 24 in. x W 17.88 in.
Artist Biography: After discovering his ability and passion for geometric art, Austin constantly challenges himself to expand the boundaries of geometric pattern. His use of vibrant colors intertwined with never ending paths results in a 3 dimensional surprise to the naked eye.
Austin had some schooling at Glassell School of Art, but is self taught in the realm of geometric art. He has always been creative and interested in arts as a means of escape. Over the past several years Austin started dedicating more of his time to his passion for creating art.
Austin started coloring geometric patterns, primarily mandala drawings during Dialysis treatments in 2016. Eventually becoming inspired to learn to draw with a compass and ruler. One thing lead to another and now he has discovered over 120 tessellatons. During late 2018 to Spring 2020, Austin was a tenant at Sawyer Yards and attended several classes Glassell School of Art from 2019 to early 2020.
Since this time, he worked for a commercial screen...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Modern Black and White Abstract Figurative Pencil Drawing Study of a Seated Man
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white pencil drawing sketch of an abstract male figure by Cuba-born artist Alberto Godoy. The work features Godoy's iconic robust figure. The d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
"The Quilt" Abstract Colorful Geometric Pattern with Nude Figures Watercolor
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary geometric abstract watercolor painting by Texas based artist Tina Ruyi. The work features a grid of hexagonal shapes similar to a traditional quilt pattern. Each hexagon...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Modern Black and Yellow Abstract Organic Botanical Charcoal Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Black and yellow abstract charcoal drawing by Houston artist Paul Forsythe. The piece features an abstract, organic shape floating against a white background. Currently hung in a lig...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Charcoal
"Fernando's Sleeve" Black and White Abstract Organic Shape Charcoal Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white abstract charcoal drawing by Houston artist Paul Forsythe. The work features a large, abstract, organic shape in the upper right corner of the composition. Currently ...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pencil
Black and White Abstract Figurative Drawing of Nude Female
By William Anzalone
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white figurative drawing by Texas artist William Anzalone. The drawing depicts nude women dressing up. Signed by the artist at the bottom right. Framed in a beautiful black modern frame.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 16.63 in. x W 21.5 in.
Artist Biography: William Anzalone was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1935. He was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen, Pencil
Black and White Abstract Mixed Media Drawing with Botanical Elements
Located in Houston, TX
Monochromatic abstract work on paper by Houston, TX artist Vergel Grotfeldt. This piece depicts a black figure of a swan and snail on leaves and tree branches. These figures are drawn on an old letter with signs of wear, purposefully chosen to convey timelessness in this particular work. The piece is signed and dated at the bottom right corner. Framed in a silver-colored wooden frame.
This piece came from an important private collection in Houston, TX.
Dimensions WIthout Frame: H 13.25 in. x W 8 in.
Artist Biography: Virgil Grotfeldt...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Found Objects
“Anatole in the Red City” Red & Green Abstract Drawing of a Reptile by a Plant
Located in Houston, TX
Red and green abstract drawing by Houston, TX artist Marguerite Baldwin. The drawing depicts a lizard on a plant against a red background. Signed and dated by the artist at the bottom left corner. The piece is framed and matted in a natural raised wood grain frame.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 7 in. x W 10 in.
Artist Biography: "I waited until I was 61 to get a BFA in photography at Sam Houston...
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen, Permanent Marker
“Untitled (PPR 367)” Contemporary Abstract Colorful Geometric Patterned Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract geometric colorful patterned painting by Texas-based artist Max Manning. The work features organic and geometric shapes in red, pinks, blues, yellow, black, an...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
“Untitled (PPR 348)” Contemporary Abstract Colorful Geometric Patterned Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract geometric colorful patterned work on paper by Texas-based artist Max Manning. The work features organic and geometric shapes in pinks, blues, greens, black, an...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
"Kabbalah" Modern Blue, Green, and Red Hebrew Inspired Abstract Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern colorful abstract gouache painting by Texas based artist Dee Wolf. The work features blue, red, and green diamond patterns overlayed with white accents. Titled "Kabbalah," the piece refers to the ancient Jewish tradition of mystical interpretation of the Bible. Signed, titled, and dated on reverse. Currently unframed, but options are available.
Artist Biography: Dee Wolff is a Minnesota native, and studied at University of Houston; the Glassell School at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston; the C.G. Jung Center, Houston; and at the Oomoto School of Traditional Art in Japan.
She has shown over 90 one-woman shows from 1977 to the present; some of these venues include the Dallas Museum of Art; Houston Museum of Fine Arts; Aspen Art...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
"Gate of Hekhalot Visions, Sage Covered with Seals" Modern Neutral Tone Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Modern neutral toned abstract gouache painting by Texas based artist Dee Wolff. The work features Hebrew text from Hekhalot literature surrounded by colorf...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
"Gate 5 Hekhalot Visions Flaming Letters, Fiery Creatives" Modern Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Modern colorful abstract gouache painting by Texas based artist Dee Wolff. The work features Hebrew text from Hekhalot literature surrounded by yellow burs...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
"VMP 4" Green, Blue, Red , and Blue Striped Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract geometric painting by artist Mark Byckowski. The work is featured in a series of paintings on a Crescent 100% rag surface watercolor board. The work features ho...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Rag Paper
Black and White Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Drawing of a Female Nude
By William Anzalone
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white figurative drawing by Texas artist William Anzalone. The drawing depicts a nude woman in solitude taking off her ro...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen, Pencil
Abstract Figurative Nude Gouache Painting of Red Haired Female
By William Anzalone
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful figurative drawing by Texas artist William Anzalone. The drawing depicts a nude woman in solitude taking off her robe. Signed by the artist at the bottom right. Framed in a beautiful black modern frame.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 16 in. x W 13 in.
Artist Biography: William Anzalone was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1935. He was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1953-1958) in Boston, earning a B.A., M.A. and the Rotch Prize in architecture. In 1956 he attended Pratt Institute, in Brooklyn, studying architectural design. In 1958 he also attended the Museum School at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Anzalone married his wife, Louise, in 1956 and they had one daughter, Toni. The Anzalone’s moved from the East Coast to Houston, Texas in 1959. Soon after arriving in Texas, Anzalone began lecturing at the University of Houston, and also began an association with the gallery Meredith Long...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Is There No End to This?" Jewel Toned Abstract Figurative Painting
By Ron Hoover
Located in Houston, TX
Jewel-toned abstract figurative watercolor painting by Texas artist Ron Hoover. This painting depicts a figure of a man wearing a suit against a split background. Signed and titled b...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Modern Abstract Neutral-Toned Watercolor Landscape of a Spacious House
By Bertha Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract watercolor drawing of a house by Texas artist Bertha Davis. The work features a loosely rendered neutral-toned depiction of a spacio...
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Modern Abstract Figurative Charcoal Drawing of a Woman in a Peacock Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract figurative charcoal drawing of a woman by Texas-born artist Eugene Massin. The work features a central loosely rendered female figure seated in a high-backed peacock ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
"Addicted to Money" Contemporary Abstract Green, Blue, and Yellow Painting
By Richard Fluhr
Located in Houston, TX
Green and red abstract contemporary painting by Houston, TX artist Richard Fluhr. This painting features abstract blue eyes against a background of abstracted blue, orange and green ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"I Think I Will" Modern Oval Drawing of a Nude Woman with Wings and Boots
By Charles Pebworth
Located in Houston, TX
Modern oval figurative drawing of a nude, tattooed woman with wings and cowboy boots by Houston, TX artist Charles Pebworth. Signed by the artist next to the figure's right hip. Hung...
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
"A Long Time Ago" Modern Figurative Abstract Drawing of a Woman in Blue Lingerie
By Charles Pebworth
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract figurative drawing of a woman by Houston, TX artist Charles Pebworth. The work features a central female figure with red hair and dressed in blue lingerie. Signed by ...
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Watercolor
"The Winter Valley" Purple and Brown Toned Winter Landscape Townscape
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, purple, and green toned winter landscape pastel drawing by German-American painter, Wolf Kahn. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Framed and matted in a gold frame...
Category
1980s Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Modern Abstract Blue and Orange Toned Mountainous Village Landscape Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract blue and orange toned landscape drawing by American artist Jane Tate. The work features a majestic mountain landscape with houses dotting the...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Pencil, Color Pencil
"Boys on Blue Bed I" Light Toned Sensual Homoerotic Figurative Watercolor
By Steve Louis
Located in Houston, TX
Light blue toned homoerotic figurative watercolor painting by contemporary Houston, Texas artist Steve Louis. The work features two nude men stretched out ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Modern Grey and Orange Geometric Abstract Leaf Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
Modern grey and white geometric abstract leaf pattern composition with orange accents by textile designer John Little. The work was created as a proposed design for a wallpaper and features the original color codes in the front lower left corner. Currently hung in a solid black frame with a large white margin.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 27.13 in. x W 31.5 in.
Artist Biography: A painter and textile designer, John Little is best known for gestural works filled with boldly explosive color that reflect the influences of his teacher Hans Hofmann and for his involvement in the Abstract Expressionist movement in East Hampton, where he moved in the late 1940s. In East Hampton Little congregated with Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and the other artists who were the leading innovators in the New York School.
John Little was born in Sanford, Alabama. He left home at the age of fourteen to become an artist, and moved to Buffalo, New York, in 1923. After spending a year working as a stevedore on the docks to save money, he enrolled at the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy and developed an interest in singing. In 1927 he moved to New York City where he continued his vocal work and studied operatic literature. He also became involved in textile design, opening his own store in 1920, called John Little Studios: Fabric and Wallpaper Design. He ran the store until 1950.
In 1933 John Little resumed his painting studies at the Art Students League in New York under the guidance of George Grosz (1893-1959). The following year he made his first visit to East Hampton, Long Island, which he would eventually call home. Later in the decade, he traveled to Paris where he became familiar with European modernism. On his return to America, he taught textile design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He hired Josephine Watkins to work for him; she later became his wife. Little's textile store and teaching job gave him a financial security that was rare during the Depression, and he never found it necessary to find employment with the Works Progress Administration. At the end of the decade, John Little studied with Hans Hofmann (1880-1966) in New York and Provincetown. Little was greatly influenced by Hofmann, particularly by his views on color theory.
In 1942 John Little joined the Navy as an aerial photographer. In the late 1940s he purchased a rundown house on Three Mile Harbor...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Modern Orange, Brown, Yellow, and Black Geometric Abstract Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
Modern orange, brown, yellow, and black geometric abstract composition by textile designer John Little. The work was created as a proposed design for a wallpaper and features the original color codes in the front lower left corner. Currently hung in a solid black frame with a large white margin.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 35.5 in. x W 33.5 in.
Artist Biography: A painter and textile designer, John Little is best known for gestural works filled with boldly explosive color that reflect the influences of his teacher Hans Hofmann and for his involvement in the Abstract Expressionist movement in East Hampton, where he moved in the late 1940s. In East Hampton Little congregated with Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and the other artists who were the leading innovators in the New York School.
John Little was born in Sanford, Alabama. He left home at the age of fourteen to become an artist, and moved to Buffalo, New York, in 1923. After spending a year working as a stevedore on the docks to save money, he enrolled at the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy and developed an interest in singing. In 1927 he moved to New York City where he continued his vocal work and studied operatic literature. He also became involved in textile design, opening his own store in 1920, called John Little Studios: Fabric and Wallpaper Design. He ran the store until 1950.
In 1933 John Little resumed his painting studies at the Art Students League in New York under the guidance of George Grosz (1893-1959). The following year he made his first visit to East Hampton, Long Island, which he would eventually call home. Later in the decade, he traveled to Paris where he became familiar with European modernism. On his return to America, he taught textile design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He hired Josephine Watkins to work for him; she later became his wife. Little's textile store and teaching job gave him a financial security that was rare during the Depression, and he never found it necessary to find employment with the Works Progress Administration. At the end of the decade, John Little studied with Hans Hofmann (1880-1966) in New York and Provincetown. Little was greatly influenced by Hofmann, particularly by his views on color theory.
In 1942 John Little joined the Navy as an aerial photographer. In the late 1940s he purchased a rundown house on Three Mile Harbor...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Modern Light Blue, Brown, and Black Geometric Abstract Circle Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
Modern light blue, brown, and black geometric abstract circle pattern painting by textile designer John Little. The work was created as a proposed design for a wallpaper and features the original color codes in the front lower left corner. Currently hung in a solid black frame with a large white margin.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 32.75 in. x W 35.63 in.
Artist Biography: A painter and textile designer, John Little is best known for gestural works filled with boldly explosive color that reflect the influences of his teacher Hans Hofmann and for his involvement in the Abstract Expressionist movement in East Hampton, where he moved in the late 1940s. In East Hampton Little congregated with Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and the other artists who were the leading innovators in the New York School.
John Little was born in Sanford, Alabama. He left home at the age of fourteen to become an artist, and moved to Buffalo, New York, in 1923. After spending a year working as a stevedore on the docks to save money, he enrolled at the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy and developed an interest in singing. In 1927 he moved to New York City where he continued his vocal work and studied operatic literature. He also became involved in textile design, opening his own store in 1920, called John Little Studios: Fabric and Wallpaper Design. He ran the store until 1950.
In 1933 John Little resumed his painting studies at the Art Students League in New York under the guidance of George Grosz (1893-1959). The following year he made his first visit to East Hampton, Long Island, which he would eventually call home. Later in the decade, he traveled to Paris where he became familiar with European modernism. On his return to America, he taught textile design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He hired Josephine Watkins to work for him; she later became his wife. Little's textile store and teaching job gave him a financial security that was rare during the Depression, and he never found it necessary to find employment with the Works Progress Administration. At the end of the decade, John Little studied with Hans Hofmann (1880-1966) in New York and Provincetown. Little was greatly influenced by Hofmann, particularly by his views on color theory.
In 1942 John Little joined the Navy as an aerial photographer. In the late 1940s he purchased a rundown house on Three Mile Harbor...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Contemporary Pink, Red, Yellow, & Black Abstract Gestural Drawing on an Envelope
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pink, red, yellow and black gestural mixed media abstract by Houston, TX artist David Aylsworth. The work incorporates an envelope celebrating World Aids Day from 1993 a...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
“Freedom Towers” Blue Toned Abstract Surrealist Architectural Archway Drawing
By Patrick Palmer
Located in Houston, TX
Blue and pink toned abstract landscape by Texas artist Patrick Palmer. The painting depicts two architectural arches against a cool and warm sunset sky. Pencil inscriptions are seen ...
Category
1980s Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Blue, Red, and Gray Watercolor Surrealist Abstract with Realistic Water Droplets
By Dae Duck Cha
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract surrealist watercolor painting by Korean artist Dae-Duck Cha. The work features realistic water droplets set against a blended blue and red gr...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
"You Owe Me" Circular Drawling of Woman with Wings
By Charles Pebworth
Located in Houston, TX
Seated women with wings drawn on a circular sheet of paper. Signed. Matted on a silver reflective matting.
Artist Biography: Charles Pebworth is known for his metal artmaking. He a...
Category
1970s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
"Feeding the Multitude" Pastel Toned Abstract Figurative Symbolist Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Symbolist abstract pastel drawing by artist Bentzion Ben Yosef Yakov in the style of Marc Chagall. The work features the first miracle performed by Jesus known as the feeding of the ...
Category
Early 2000s Symbolist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
"Militair" Gray Toned Abstract Watercolor Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Gray toned abstract watercolor painting on paper titled "Militair." Back side of the paper has another painting depicting red, yellow, green, and blue abstract shapes with figurative...
Category
1960s Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Black and White Fantastical Figure Abstract Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white pen and ink abstract figurative drawing depicting a fantasy animal skull-like shape. Framed and matted in a silver frame. Previously with DuBose Gallery, a leading na...
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Pink, Green, Blue, & Red Geometric Abstract Mixed Media Painting of a Figure
By Don Shaw
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful geometric abstract mixed media painting by modern artist Don Shaw. The work features primary colored shapes intertwined with a crouching pink figure. Signed and dated in fro...
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Ink, Watercolor
Realistic Pencil Drawing of Man Using a Flying Contraption from Brewster McCloud
Located in Houston, TX
Realistic pencil drawing of a man using a flying contraption. Inspired by Robert Altman's 1970 dark comedy film Brewster McCloud. The film follows a young recluse (Bud Cort, as the t...
Category
1970s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Warm Toned Colorful Realistic Watermelon and Lemon Still Life Fruit Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Still life pastel drawing by unknown artist. Realistic pastel drawing depicting watermelon, lemons, and other fruits in the background. Signed by artist at bottom left. Double matted...
Category
20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Pastel Blue and Green Toned Abstract Watercolor Mountainous Seaside Landscape
By Frank Freed
Located in Houston, TX
Pastel blue and green toned watercolor painting of a sweeping seaside landscape. In the distance a small town can be seen nestled amongst the mountains at the water's edge. Signed "F...
Category
1960s Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
"Cranberry Bog" Purple, Red, Black, and Gold Abstract Mixed Media Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful mixed media piece by Christine Alfery (from Flambeau, Wisconsin) that incorporates hues of purple, red, black, and swatches of gold leaf. Th...
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
“End of Season” Abstract Blue and Grey Toned Watercolor Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract landscape watercolor painting on paper that incorporates blue and grey tones.
The painting is signed in the lower center and is currently displayed in a beautiful silver fr...
Category
1950s Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
