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Period: 1970s
Tree by Pond Landscape
By Virginia J Hughins
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful watercolor landscape of a tree by the pond by Aptos, California artist Virginia Hughins (American, 1923-2004). Unsigned and unframed. Image size, 14.25"H x 19.75"L.
Hughin...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Vintage California Landscape of Carmel Mission
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful vintage California landscape of Carmel Mission with native plants in soft neutrals and subtle muted colors by Kathleen J. Canepa (American, 20...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Large-Scale Vertical Abstract Geometric Pastel with Red, Black, & Orange
By Renee Harwin
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold abstract large-scale vertical pastel with textural red, black and orange forms in a sweeping diagonal composition by Renee Harwin (Austrian, b. 1924). Tag on verso with artist's name, title, and mediums. Unsigned and unframed. Image size: 54"H x 33.5"L.
As a young Viennese woman, Renee Harwin found her artistic development interrupted by Hitler's arrival to her city. Soon after, Renee and her family left and moved to the United States. Harwin says that while "one can drawn his or her own conclusions from my work, I believe that the tremendous impact of change from Nazism to free America has left deep impressions on me that are played out on these canvases."
Her work combines the influence of Midwest painters such as Clyfford Still and San Francisco Art Institute instructor Jack Jefferson...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Masonite, Paper, Pastel
Vintage Figurative Landscape of Peniche, Portugal Harbor Boats
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage coastal landscape of Peniche, Portugal with boats and small figures by Buford Brooks Crossland (American, 1918-2013). Signed "Buford Crossland...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Winter Wonderland Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Snowy oval shaped landscape of a barn and a cozy log cabin in a scenic winter wonderland by Ginger Sammell (American, 20th Century). Presented in a c...
Category
1970s Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
A California Gold Country Church
By Gladys Louise Bowman Fies
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful Gold Country Church landscape by Gladys Louise Bowman Fies (American, 1909-2005). Signed "Fies" lower right. Unframed. Image size, 18"H x 24"...
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
The Mission Entrance
By Gladys Louise Bowman Fies
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful watercolor of mission entrance by Gladys Louise Bowman Fies (American, 1909-2005). Signed "Fies" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 18"H x 24"L.
Gladys Fies was a watercolorist, art teacher. Gladys attended the Jade Fon workshop at Asilomar in Pacific Grove for thirty years. She studied under many nationally known watercolorists, Millard Sheets, Rex Brandt and eight years with George Post...
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Geese in Flight Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Superb fine detail of geese in flight by Surachai Promsuntisit (EAD) (American/Thailand, b-1952). Presented in a metal frame. Signed illegibly lower r...
Category
1970s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Big Sur Cliffs Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous watercolor landscape of Big Sur cliffs by California artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010), circa 1970. Signed "Warner" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 15.25"H x 2...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Spring Bouquet - Horizontal Floral Still Life
By Barbara Wilson
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrantly colored floral still-life of a dazzling and detailed spring bouquet including irises, cherry blossoms, roses, and other beautiful blooms by Barbara Wilson (American, 20th C...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nature Woman Nude Figurative
By Virginia J Hughins
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful abstracted nude, a watercolor painting by California artist Virginia Hughins (Virginia Brubaker DeWolf), (American, 1923-2004). Singed "V. Hughins" lower right. Unframed. I...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Grazing Cows - Farm Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Grazing cows on the California Big Sur coast, a farm landscape by J.W Ford (American, 20th Century). Signed "J.W Ford" lower right. Unframed. Image size, 16"H x...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled #3" - Large Scale Pastel Geometric Color Field Abstract
By Renee Harwin
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale abstract composition in pastel with bold geometric color-fields in in red, navy blue, green, with yellow and orange accents by Renee Harwin (Austrian, b. 1924). Tag on verso with artist info. "Renee Harwin Untitled Pastel #3 30 1/4" x 44 1/2"" is written in pencil on verso. Presented in a white plexiglass frame with plexiglass covering. Image size: 29.75"H x 44"W
As a young Viennese woman, Renee Harwin found her artistic development interrupted by Hitler's arrival to her city. Soon after, Renee and her family left and moved to the United States. Harwin says that while "one can drawn his or her own conclusions from my work, I believe that the tremendous impact of change from Nazism to free America has left deep impressions on me that are played out on these canvases."
Her work combines the influence of Midwest painters such as Clyfford Still and San Francisco Art Institute instructor Jack...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
"Untitled #2", Abstract Geometric Vertical Pastel with Purple & Green
By Renee Harwin
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold abstract composition with sweeping purple and green pastel tones in organic flowing forms, by Renee Harwin (Austrian, b. 1924). Tag on verso with name, date, title, and dimensions. Presented in a white plexiglass frame with plexiglass covering. Image size: 31.75"H x 44.5"W
As a young Viennese woman, Renee Harwin found her artistic development interrupted by Hitler's arrival to her city. Soon after, Renee and her family left and moved to the United States. Harwin says that while "one can drawn his or her own conclusions from my work, I believe that the tremendous impact of change from Nazism to free America has left deep impressions on me that are played out on these canvases."
Her work combines the influence of Midwest painters such as Clyfford Still and San Francisco Art Institute instructor Jack...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Vibrant Spring Bulb Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant mixed spring bulb flower still life oil painting by an unknown artist. Present in a giltwood frame. Unsigned. Image size, 24"H x 18"L.
Category
1970s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain River Watercolor Landscape
By Henry Hank Volle
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful mountain river watercolor painting by Henry "Hank" Volle (American, 20th Century). Signed "Henry Volle" lower right. Artists bio on verso. Pre...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Four Faces - Portrait Study in Red & Green by Clayton Anderson
By Clayton Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Red and green pastel portrait study of four faces in different poses, one male and one female, by Visionary artist Clayton Anderson (American, b. 1943). Signed and dated "Clayton 197...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
Rose in Ball Jar, Vintage Floral Pastel Still-Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful floral pastel still-life of roses by Des Mattews (American, b. 1935), circa 1970s. Signed lower left corner. Condition: Very good. Presented in mat under glass and with rustic painted white frame. Image size: 17"H x 12"W.
Des Matthews...
Category
1970s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Pear & Cut Flowers in a Glass, Botanical Still Life in Magentas
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful botanical still-life of a large purple pear and a glass full of cut flowers with a background of soft, warm neutrals by California artist Josephine Guerra...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fauvist Winter Pines Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous fauvist landscape of winter pines in the mountains, by an unknown artist. Unsigned. Presented in a wood frame. Image size, 22"H x 28"L.
Category
1970s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seated Nude Figure
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Gestural watercolor of a colorful seated nude figure by California artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed and dated "Doris Warner, 5/71" on ...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Big Sur Coast Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful lavendar and blue toned seascape of Big Sur, Camel by R.W. Price (American, 20th century), circa 1970. Signed "R.W. Price" bottom left. Oil on canvas and presented in a woo...
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink & Yellow Figurative Abstract
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold abstract painting with pink, yellow, black, brown and white forms by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the es...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
The Lake and Old Mill, Vintage Autumnal Landscape by Virginia Newport Ingram
Located in Soquel, CA
The Lake and Old Mill, Vintage Autumnal Landscape by Virginia Newport Ingram
Substantial and serene autumnal oil painting of an old mill near a lakeside surrounded by trees and fall leaves by Virginia Newport Ingram (American, 20th Century), circa 1970. Signed "Newport" lower right and titled, signed on verso "Virginia Newport Ingram." Presented in a rustic, brown, wood frame. Image, 24"H x 26L.
Virginia Newport is a Sacramento artist...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Baja California View, Vintage 1970's Coastal Landscape by E.C. Madison
Located in Soquel, CA
Baja California View, Vintage 1970's Coastal Landscape by E.C. Madison
Wonderful landscape of Baja California by E.C. Madison (American, 20th Century), 1972. This sweeping coastal l...
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Scottish Highlands with Stream, Small-Scale Mountain Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Scenic watercolor painting of the Highlands in Scotland by United Kingdom artist S.H. Fairclough (Scottish, 20th century). This beautiful, small-sca...
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Treescape Landscape Berkeley School Abstract Expressionist
By Marjorie Cathcart
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Treescape Landscape Berkeley School Abstract Expressionist
Substantial period Berkeley School abstract expressionist landscape titled "Treescape" by listed Berkeley artist...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Vintage Landscape -- Sailboats on Mountain Lake
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene mountain landscape with sailboats in the distance and a still pond framed by trees in the foreground by Hans Werner (German, 20th centu...
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Tropical Abstract -- "Spires II"
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful abstract watercolor of imaginative shapes in a tropical setting with botanical landscape elements by Claire Wolf Krantz (American, b. 1938). Signed "Claire Wolf Krantz" lower right. Titled "Spires" lower center. Dated "11/18/77" and numbered "II" in a series lower left. Peach colored mat and bronze tone metal frame. Image, 14"H x 14"L.
Kranz is an artist and art critic living in Chicago, she uses fictional and real elements in her works. She is known for mixed media works layering photograph...
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"After Party", Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Abstracted Symbolist Figurative
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
"After Party", Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Abstracted Symbolist Figurative
Striking abstracted figurative titled "After Party" by Michael Eggleston (Ame...
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern White Chrysanthemums Still Life by Jaroslav Pavlis
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous modern still-life of white Chyrsanthemums in vase by Jaroslav Pavlis (Czech, 1951-2002), c.1970s. This expressive still-life is bursting with vivid colors and dynamic, expre...
Category
1970s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Mid Century Gardener's Still Life
By Eleanor Perry
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century gardener's still life of watering can and terracotta pot by San Francisco, California artist Eleanor Perry (American, 20th Century...
Category
1970s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
View From the Studio Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming landscape of lush lakeside landscape titled "View from the Studio" by S. Storm (American, 20th Century), 1978. Signed and dated bottom center and titled on verso. Presented ...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Achillea Moonshine Floral
By Eleanor Perry
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming floral painting of yellow achillea moonshine flowers among the green grass by California artist Eleanor Perry (American, 1903-1996). Signed and dated "Eleanor Perry / August...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
Vintage Vase of Flowers Impressionist Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful impressionist still life oil painting of flowers in green vase by Fredrick Van Ormer (American, 1927-2004), circa 1970. Signed lower right edge. Un...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Hillside Barn, Vintage 1970's California Farm Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming vintage 1970's California landscape of a an old white barn in a golden hued field in the Santa Cruz Mountains by Salinas artist Faye Russo (America...
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Mountains, Vintage 1970s Desert Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Blue Mountains, Vintage 1970s Desert Landscape
Expansive landscape of a monumental mountain range in blue and purple tones in desert scenery by an unknown artist (American, 20th Ce...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Alaska Landscape -- Hood Mountain
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous landscape of Hood Mountain, Alaska, by California artist Juliette H. Smith (American, 20th century). Signed "Juliet H. Smith" and dated "1971" lower right. Titled "Hood Moun...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage California Gold Country Landscape with Barn
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful iconic vintage gold country landscape of wood barn with golden grasslands surrounded by blue mountains by N. McCarroll (American, 20th Century),...
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oregon Trail, Vintage 1970s Western Figural Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative oil painting of pioneers traveling by wagon train across the vast western plains by California artist Harry Roerade (American 1908-1987), circa 1...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"The Return" Portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini 1979
By Dick Crispo
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative pop art/fauvist treatment of the return of Ayatollah Khomeini to Iran by Monterey, California aritst Dick Crispo (American, b.1945). Presented in a mat. Signed and dated "D. Crispo 79" upper left corner. Image size, 29"H x 23"W.
“I am an abstract journalist of the landscape and a choreographer of the dance of the mind, eye and hand. The plastic, the decorative, the horrible and the serene that pepper the visual landscape of the present time challenges the artists who address the age of information. I consider myself a global artist, not an American artist. This galactical view is the true basis of my work–Nature is my teacher–the Master. I’m the apprentice.” –Dick Crispo
Dick Crispo, born in New York City on January 13, 1945, has resided on the Monterey Peninsula since 1955. An award winning artist, Crispo has studied at the Carmel Art Institute under John Cunningham and Sam Colburn...
Category
1970s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Southern Barn, Pastoral Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful pastoral landscape of an old barn on a country lane by twins Ruth and Rachel McLaughlin (American, b.1932). Signed and dated "Ruth, Rache...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Vintage Teapot Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming still life of a teapot, teacup, and large red plate displayed on a green tablecloth by California artist Vlasta M. Janecek (Salak) (American,...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Aspen in Fall, 1970s Vintage Autumn Landscape Watercolor
By Lewis Suzuki
Located in Soquel, CA
A vibrant 1970's vintage autumn watercolor landscape scene of an aspen tree with fall foliage by Lewis Suzuki (American, 1920-2016). Artist's signatu...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Rag Paper
The Old Farm Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful rural landscape of an old farm in the distance titled "The Old Farm" by C. Rowland (American, 20th Century). Signed "C. Rowland" lower left. Sig...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Purple & Yellow Modern Urban Abstract
By Carl E. Schwartz
Located in Soquel, CA
Modern and bright urban abstract in yellow & purple by Carl E. Schwartz (American, 1935-2014), c.1970s. Signed "Schwartz" lower right. Presented in a silver metal frame. Image size: ...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
"Days End" - Volcano, California 1970's Horizontal Landscape
By Frederick Colbus
Located in Soquel, CA
A charming scene of a man leading his horse down a country lane near a red barn in Volcano, CA by listed artist Frederick Colbus (American, 1917-1986).
Signed and dated "F. Colbus, 1978" lower right.
On verso titled "Days End" (Volcano, CA), signed F. Colbus, and dated July 30, 1978.
Presented in a wood frame with linen liner. Image size: 12"H x 24"L
Frederick Colbus was born in Daly City...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Double Sided Beach/Purple Mountains abstracted Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Double-sided watercolor of California beach with distant purple mountains by listed artist Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). On verso is a rough abstract watercolor with blocke...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still Life with Succulent Meditation
By Noel Howard
Located in Soquel, CA
Still life with succulent on a royal blue tile floor, with a section of an oriental rug, pillows, and a mug of tea visible in the periphery by Noel Howard (American, 20th Century). S...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Conté, Laid Paper
Serene Sierra Mountain Lake Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful and vivid California mountain lake landscape. Circa 1970. Signed lower right "C. Sokolovsky." Displayed in rustic giltwood frame. Image, 20"H x 24"W.
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
The Lovers "Play Misty For Me", Black & White Figurative Abstract, Film Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful modernist abstract figurative expressionist painting in black and white of two figures, lovers (for the film Play Misty For Me), 1971 by California artist Don Heitkotter...
Category
1970s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Nocturnal Spanish Town landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful nocturnal Spanish street scene by S. Gomez (Spanish, 20th Century), c. 1970. Signed lower right. Presented in rustic wood frame. Image s...
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
"Study 8" Figurative Lithograph
By Jim Smyth
Located in Soquel, CA
Lithograph of a figure of a woman by Jim Smyth (American, b. 1938). Numbered, titled, signed and dated "3/12", "Study 8", "Smyth 74” along the bottom edge. Unframed.
Jim Smyth has studied at the Academia de Belle Arti in Fiorenza, Italy, Ecole des BeauxArts in Geneva, New York Academy, and the Art Students League. He is also a graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in Fine Art.
Although academically trained, Smyth practices and teaches a more impressionistic style of painting, focusing on the Alla Prima technique.
He is particularly knowledgeable about drawing, perspective, color theory and the human figure, his passion. Smyth, with extensive academic knowledge, has a profound love of all human representations as illustrated by his humorous quick sketches from life. He also practices and teaches oil painting and pastels.
When not in Provence, or Southeastern France, Smyth teaches intensely in art schools, art centers and several colleges in the Bay Area. He is a beloved instructor and his classes fill in quickly as he is very knowledgeable.
On his return to the United States, he began studying with Mr. Alanson Appleton at the College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California. Smyth was a founding member of the Appletree Etchers, Inc., an etching print shop organized by Mr. Appleton and his students to develop and promote color intaglio. Smyth served as Master Printer at the studio for many years perfecting the techniques of intaglio and developing the color theories of Mr. Appleton as applied to the deeply etched plate.
Smyth received his degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972 and holds the California Community College Certificate and an Adult Education Certificate. Smyth was invited to teach "Anatomy for Artists" at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, California, as a result of his many years of dissection of the cadaver and developed the course of study of Perspective for the college. During this period, he began teaching Life Drawing at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California. During the following thirty years Smyth has taught an average of twelve classes per week at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Art Center and the Burlingame Recreation Department among others in all phases of drawing and painting. He has conducted many workshops for the California Academy of Painters in many aspects of drawing and painting. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor of Drawing at the College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California. He is an authority on the materials of painting and drawing, techniques of traditional drawing and painting, color theory, perspective and anatomy for artists. In his career in Life Drawing, Smyth has made over two hundred thousand drawings from the model.
In addition to studies at Berkeley, Smyth has studied at the College of San Mateo, Foothill College, De Anza College, Mission College, and West Valley College, all in California. One of the pivotal points in his career was studying with Mr. Maynard Dixon Stewart at the University of San Jose, California. He spent a year at the New York Academy of Art where he was offered a full scholarship and at the Art Students League of New York. He concurrently attended classes at the National Academy of Design in New York. Among others, Smyth studied with M. Andrejivec, Ted Schmidt, Elliot Goldfinger, Gary Fagin, Ted Jacobs, Leo Neufeld, David Leffel, Jack Ferragasso, Jim Childs and Everett Raymond Kinstler and Kim English. Smyth has also studied with the noted painter and colorist, Ovanes Berberian...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
"Study 6" Figurative Abstract Lithograph
By Jim Smyth
Located in Soquel, CA
Graceful abstract figurative lithograph by Jim Smyth (American, b. 1938). Numbered, titled, signed and dated "5/12", "Study 2", "Smyth 74” along the bottom edge. Unframed.
Jim Smyth has studied at the Academia de Belle Arti in Fiorenza, Italy, Ecole des BeauxArts in Geneva, New York Academy, and the Art Students League. He is also a graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in Fine Art.
Although academically trained, Smyth practices and teaches a more impressionistic style of painting, focusing on the Alla Prima technique.
He is particularly knowledgeable about drawing, perspective, color theory and the human figure, his passion. Smyth, with extensive academic knowledge, has a profound love of all human representations as illustrated by his humorous quick sketches from life. He also practices and teaches oil painting and pastels.
When not in Provence, or Southeastern France, Smyth teaches intensely in art schools, art centers and several colleges in the Bay Area. He is a beloved instructor and his classes fill in quickly as he is very knowledgeable.
On his return to the United States, he began studying with Mr. Alanson Appleton at the College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California. Smyth was a founding member of the Appletree Etchers, Inc., an etching print shop organized by Mr. Appleton and his students to develop and promote color intaglio. Smyth served as Master Printer at the studio for many years perfecting the techniques of intaglio and developing the color theories of Mr. Appleton as applied to the deeply etched plate.
Smyth received his degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972 and holds the California Community College Certificate and an Adult Education Certificate. Smyth was invited to teach "Anatomy for Artists" at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, California, as a result of his many years of dissection of the cadaver and developed the course of study of Perspective for the college. During this period, he began teaching Life Drawing at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California. During the following thirty years Smyth has taught an average of twelve classes per week at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Art Center and the Burlingame Recreation Department among others in all phases of drawing and painting. He has conducted many workshops for the California Academy of Painters in many aspects of drawing and painting. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor of Drawing at the College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California. He is an authority on the materials of painting and drawing, techniques of traditional drawing and painting, color theory, perspective and anatomy for artists. In his career in Life Drawing, Smyth has made over two hundred thousand drawings from the model.
In addition to studies at Berkeley, Smyth has studied at the College of San Mateo, Foothill College, De Anza College, Mission College, and West Valley College, all in California. One of the pivotal points in his career was studying with Mr. Maynard Dixon Stewart at the University of San Jose, California. He spent a year at the New York Academy of Art where he was offered a full scholarship and at the Art Students League of New York. He concurrently attended classes at the National Academy of Design in New York. Among others, Smyth studied with M. Andrejivec, Ted Schmidt, Elliot Goldfinger, Gary Fagin, Ted Jacobs, Leo Neufeld, David Leffel, Jack Ferragasso, Jim Childs and Everett Raymond Kinstler and Kim English. Smyth has also studied with the noted painter and colorist, Ovanes Berberian...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Paper
"Study 2" Figurative Lithograph
By Jim Smyth
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude figurative lithograph by Jim Smyth (American, b. 1938). Numbered, titled, signed and dated "5/12", "Study 2", "Smyth 74” along the bottom edge. Unframed.
Jim Smyth has studied at the Academia de Belle Arti in Fiorenza, Italy, Ecole des BeauxArts in Geneva, New York Academy, and the Art Students League. He is also a graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in Fine Art.
Although academically trained, Smyth practices and teaches a more impressionistic style of painting, focusing on the Alla Prima technique.
He is particularly knowledgeable about drawing, perspective, color theory and the human figure, his passion. Smyth, with extensive academic knowledge, has a profound love of all human representations as illustrated by his humorous quick sketches from life. He also practices and teaches oil painting and pastels.
When not in Provence, or Southeastern France, Smyth teaches intensely in art schools, art centers and several colleges in the Bay Area. He is a beloved instructor and his classes fill in quickly as he is very knowledgeable.
On his return to the United States, he began studying with Mr. Alanson Appleton at the College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California. Smyth was a founding member of the Appletree Etchers, Inc., an etching print shop organized by Mr. Appleton and his students to develop and promote color intaglio. Smyth served as Master Printer at the studio for many years perfecting the techniques of intaglio and developing the color theories of Mr. Appleton as applied to the deeply etched plate.
Smyth received his degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972 and holds the California Community College Certificate and an Adult Education Certificate. Smyth was invited to teach "Anatomy for Artists" at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, California, as a result of his many years of dissection of the cadaver and developed the course of study of Perspective for the college. During this period, he began teaching Life Drawing at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California. During the following thirty years Smyth has taught an average of twelve classes per week at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Art Center and the Burlingame Recreation Department among others in all phases of drawing and painting. He has conducted many workshops for the California Academy of Painters in many aspects of drawing and painting. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor of Drawing at the College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California. He is an authority on the materials of painting and drawing, techniques of traditional drawing and painting, color theory, perspective and anatomy for artists. In his career in Life Drawing, Smyth has made over two hundred thousand drawings from the model.
In addition to studies at Berkeley, Smyth has studied at the College of San Mateo, Foothill College, De Anza College, Mission College, and West Valley College, all in California. One of the pivotal points in his career was studying with Mr. Maynard Dixon Stewart at the University of San Jose, California. He spent a year at the New York Academy of Art where he was offered a full scholarship and at the Art Students League of New York. He concurrently attended classes at the National Academy of Design in New York. Among others, Smyth studied with M. Andrejivec, Ted Schmidt, Elliot Goldfinger, Gary Fagin, Ted Jacobs, Leo Neufeld, David Leffel, Jack Ferragasso, Jim Childs and Everett Raymond Kinstler and Kim English. Smyth has also studied with the noted painter and colorist, Ovanes Berberian...
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1970s American Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Paper
Bonny Doon Coastal Landscape
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant watercolor landscape of Northern California coastal mountain town Bonnie Doon by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Unsigned. From estate collection. Unframed. Image siz...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Harbor View London Bridge, Lake Havasu City Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful watercolor of London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a landscape of boats in the harbor by Bernard Epstein (Polish/American, 1910-2003). Presented in a blue wooden frame. Signed "Bernard Epstein" lower right. Image: 17.5"H x 23.5"W.
Bernard Epstein was born in Grodno Poland in 1910. He came to Worcester MA in 1921, where he studied art at the Worcester Art Museum School. He pursued his art studies in Boston, graduating with a B.A. from Massachusetts College of Art in Boston and with a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from Boston University. He continued his art studies in New York, where he attended the National Academy of Fine Arts in New York City, studying under the tutelage of Leon Kroll and Herbert Barnett. (2)
He was the Art supervisor for the Uxbridge Public Schools for over 30 years, retiring in 1970 to pursue his interest in watercolors, oils and pottery. He opened an art gallery and pottery shop in North Eastham, MA that he operated for 26 years, retiring in 1996. (3)
For over 50 years Mr. Epstein painted in his favorite haunts: Gloucester, Worcester, Provincetown and Lower Cape in MA; Old Orchard Beach...
Category
1970s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Gold Rush Town Columbia, California Landscape by Lillie Heebner
By L. Heebner
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful figurative landscape watercolor painting of Columbia, California, showing two men in cowboy hats. By Lillie Eesther (Hillman) Heebner, a Monterey Bay area artist. Signed "L....
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Gold Rush Town Western Landscape
By Diane Baldwin
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming, vibrant watercolor painting of a small California gold rush town by Diane Baldwin (American, 20th Century), 1970. Signed "Baldwin" lower right....
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
1970's California Neighborhood Landscape
By P. DeRosa
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming oil painting of typical 1970's California neighborhood houses by P. DeRosa (American, 20th century), c.1970. Signed lower right "P. De Rosa." Presented in wood frame. Image...
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
