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Item Ships From: Bay Area
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', C. 2000 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Bakery
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Bakery, 2022' a highly collectable original watercolor by internationally acclaimed American Realist James Torlakson. The art is 24 x 18 inches and 33 x 27 inches professionally fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
(For Grownups Only)
Located in San Francisco, CA
And what are you to look for? Not random swipes, as if cleaning one’s brush on the verso. Nor the whisps of cigarette smoke wafting upward from below. No. Do look again for an exquis...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk
Landscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Landscape" c.1950 is a watercolor on paper by Mexican artist Fernando Casas Castanos, 1903-1981. It is signed at the upper right corner by...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Flying Composition
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Flying Composition' by master watercolorist Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, and size.
Internationally exhibited and celebrated worldwide, Bukovnik’s iconic works express a spiritual exultation - a joie de vivre - a vivid celebration of beauty. The painting captures the season of nature’s rebirth when the world awakes from its winter repose — Forever Spring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Infanta Futura- graphite pencil drawing - woman with cactus and succulents
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Infanta Futura,' features the face of a young woman with succulents and cactus in an intricately patterned and complex graphite drawing on Kent paper. from Japanese artist Chikako O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Graphite
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', c. 2000 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Village de Provence
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Village de Provence" c.1990 is a watercolor on paper by American impressionist artist Sharon Galigan, b.1939. It is hand signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 17.5 x 13.75 inches, framed size is 25.5 x 22.5 inches. Custom framed in a wooden light brown and grey frame, with beige matting and light brown filet. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist:
Sharon Galligan (American, b. 1939) is an artist painting in watercolor, oil, acrylic, monoprint and mixed media. She was an art major in both high school and college: San Jose State University, West Valley College, and Evergreen College. She has also studied with nationally noted artists and teachers, including Ted Goeschner, Frank Webb, Charles Movali, Howard Rees, Tom Lynch, Dale Laitinen, Marilyn Simandle...
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Light', c. 2000 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Time to Go Home Papa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Time to go Home Papa" c.1950 is a watercolor on paper by noted American artist Darrell Craig McClure, 1903-1987 It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 14.85 x 21.5 inches, framed is 24 x 30 inches. It is custom framed in a wooden gold frame, with gold color spacer. It is in excellent condition, the colors are fresh and bright.
About the artist:
Born in Ukiah Feb 25 1903, he showed his interest in cartooning at a very
early age. One of his cartoons appeared in the old Ukiah Republican Press
when he was nine years old.
His love for the sailing schooners he served on as a young man inspired him
to do a series of paintings on the vessels. McClure's work has been favorably received on both the East and West Coast, and a number of his paintings hang in the Maritime Museum in San Francisco.
He studied at a cartoon school in San Francisco and the California School of
Fine Arts. Instructors included Maynard Dixon, Harold Von Schmidt and
Clarence Mackey, leading artists of the day.
At the age of 17, he began his love affair with the sea, taking his first
voyage on the Annie Johnson, destined for Hawaii. At 19 he shipped out for
the East Coast aboard the freighter, Artiagas, and worked up and down the
coast until friends were instrumental in getting him a job as an apprentice
cartoonist with Hearst's King Features. He was with the newspaper for 37
years. Thirty-one were spent drawing the Annie Rooney cartoon.
McClure’s work is held in numerous collections nationwide, many paintings are on display at the Kelley House, Mendocino, Mateo, NC,the San Juan Islands and the San Francisco Yacht...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', C. 1995 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Woman in Purple" from the "Colcha" series
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Woman in Purple" from the "Colcha" series, 1989, is a watercolor and ink on hand made paper by noted American artist Amado Maurilio Pena...
Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
California Landscape with House
By James March Phillips
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork (California Landscape with House" c.1950 is a watercolor on paper by California artist James March Phillips, 1896-1977. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 14.85 x 11.85 inches, framed size is 24.25 x 20.15 inches. Custom framed in a wood frame, with beige matting. The artwork is in excellent condition, the frame is in very good condition, it have very minor scratches.
About the artist:
James March Phillips (1913-1981) Born: Fresno, California; Studied: Turner Art Center (San Francisco). James March Phillips studied art in San Francisco. His intructors were Alfred Owles...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Botanical Experiment #2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paula Valenzuela
Botanical Experiment #2, 2025
Watercolor, alcohol and acrylic inks on paper
9 x 12 inches
This one-of-a-kind work on paper comes unframed and ships in a tube. Exter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Roses and Agapanthus
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Roses and Agapanthus' original watercolor painted in 2021 in beautiful shades of pinks and blues from Cleveland-born and educated Gary Bukovnik who has lived in California for over ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space', C. 1998 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Ed Fisher (1926-2013) Original Cartoon Drawing From "The New Yorker"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ed Fisher (1926-2013) Original Cartoon
From "The New Yorker"
Circa 2009
Graphite on Paper
9" x 12.5" unframed
12" x 16" framed
Category
Early 2000s Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space', 2003 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space', 2003 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Thought About Space', 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Elisa
Located in Burlingame, CA
A cake top realistically depicts a cake by female baker, Elisa.
Colored pencil on paper. 'Elisa' is 13.5 x 15 inches and professionally framed measuring 14.75 x 16 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', 2005 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Landscape with House
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Landscape with House" is a watercolor by noted California artist Earl Thollander, 1923-2001. It is signed at the lower right corner by th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', 2009 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Fire Series', C. 1996 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space', C. 1998 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Seaward
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Seaward', depicting a cargo ship exiting Golden Gate, passing Seal Rock, and entering the Pacific.Ocean, is a highly collectable original 10 x 16 inch watercolor painting by Interna...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Land', C. 1997 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Roses
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Roses' original watercolor painted in 2021 in mainly red with pink, green and blue, from Cleveland-born and educated Gary Bukovnik who has lived in California for over 40 years. Buk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Two Dogs Playing in Front of a Fence
By Margaret Sweet Johnson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Margaret Sweet Johnson (American, 1893-1964)
Title: Two Dogs Playing in Front of a Fence
Year: Circa 1930
Medium: Ink drawing
Paper: Stock
Size of image: 10 x 8.75 inches
Con...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space, C. 2005 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
The Bend
By Kim Frohsin
Located in Burlingame, CA
Kim Frohsin, Third generation Bay Area Figurative artist began exhibiting in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1990s, and in 1993 was included with Nathan Olivera, Manuel Neri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper, Pencil
Union Square Cherry Tree
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Union Square Cherry Tree' watercolor on paper. Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Small Dahlia
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Small Dahlia' by master watercolorist Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, and size.
In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space', C. 2005 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Escaping Parrot Tulips
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Escaping Parrot Tulips' by master watercolorist Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
The Elkbound Lay Down Beside the Bandle
By Margaret Sweet Johnson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Margaret.S Johnson (American, 1893-1964)
Title: The Elkbound Lay Down Beside the Bandle
Year: Circa 1930
Medium: Ink drawing
Paper: Bainbridge Bristol Art
Size image: ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
Two Dogs on the edge of a Cliff
By Margaret Sweet Johnson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Margaret.S Johnson (American, 1893-1964)
Title: Two dogs on the Edge of a Cliff
Year: Circa 1930
Medium: Ink drawing
Paper: Bainbridge Bristol Art
Size image: 6.75 x...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
Departure 3
By Gale Antokal
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Artist Statement:
My drawings are made with mixtures of white chalk, graphite, flour and ash. Personal history is always present in my artwork, whether straightforward or oblique. Th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
The Alchemist XIII (Abstract painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
The Alchemist XIII (Abstract painting)
Oil on paper — Unframed
Informed by a variety of different cultures, Ostovany feels a connection to multiple separate and yet complementary my...
Category
2010s Abstract Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Storm Cove Lighthouse
By Nat Levy
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Storm Cove Lighthouse" c.1950 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Nat Levy 1896-1984. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Untitled, Flowers
By Charlotte Britton
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled, Flowers" is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Charlotte Britton, American, b.1938. It is signed at the middle left side by the artist. The artw...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Red Carnations in a tall Vase
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Red Carnations in a tall Vase' watercolor on paper. Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Peace in the Garden
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Peace in the Garden' by master watercolorist Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, and siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Otavalo Man
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Otavalo Man" 1965 is a color pastel on paper by Ecuadorian artist Arturo Nieto Checa, 1933-1995. It is signed and dated at the lower right c...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Winter Landscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Winter Landscape" c.1960 is a watercolor on paper by artist John E. Detore, 1902-1975. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The image size is 13.5 x 19.5 inches, the framed size is 22.75 x 28.75 inches. Custom framed in original oak white wash frame, with off white matting. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist:
A native of Syracuse, John E. De Tore was born in 1902.
DeTore enjoyed painting continuously since the age of 8. Although he became an engineer with the Niagara Mohawk Power corporation he carried on elective training in the required branches of art.
He took seriously to the watercolor medium from 1940 and by 1955 he was well known for his decisively composed watercolor landscapes and their rich, deep chromatics - earning him acknowledgment in the American Artist Magazine November 1961 issue.
Besides teaching art at Syracuse Museum John DeTore...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Chinatown, San Francisco
By Sun Ying
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Chinatown, San Francisco" c.1975 is a watercolor on paper by noted Chinese/American artist Sun Ying, 1919-2016. It is hand signed at the lower left corner by the artist, stamped with the artist red ink stamp at the lower right corner. The artwork size is 15 x 22 inches, framed is 27 x 33.5 inches. It is beautifully custom framed in a wooden gold frame, with gold color spacer and fabric matting. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist.
1919
Sun Ying 孙瑛 ( 1919-2016 ) known as (Sun Dashi 大石) was born on November 8,
in a poor family, in Gaotang Xian, Shandong Province, in China.
1949
Based in Taipei, he devoted himself entirely to painting and influenced the world of art
by creating several painting societies as the Chinese Association of Ink Painting .
Taiwan awarded him the Golden Cup Award.
1960 / 1970
He exhibited his works in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia and United States.
1974
He went to live in the United States.
1982
After a visit to his family, he returned to China.
1984
With Qi Baishi...
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Late 20th Century Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Large Cala Lily
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Large Calla Lily' watercolor on paper. Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, and size.
In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Green Valley Spring
By Catherine McCargar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A place with the name Green Valley lives up to its name in this painting. The impressionistic handling of the subject gives room for the imagination of the viewer to draw on personal memories of the joys and promises of spring. This piece is painted to the edges of the paper on heavyweight watercolor paper. It will need a frame for display.
About the Artist
Catherine McCargar created her first work of art at five years old, a snowman drawn on blue construction paper. A group of artists invited her to try plein air painting and she fell in love. In her eyes, the time spent composing and recording in the open air is invaluable to breathe life into a painting. Catherine currently lives in California and loves tending her garden and being creative in the kitchen when she;s not painting. Fun fact: she occasionally writes stories for her granddaughter with accompanying ink drawings; she recently wrote a series called Baby Owl Learns to Fly.
Green Valley Spring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
At Grasmere / watercolor, beautifully framed
By William Stanisich
Located in Burlingame, CA
Glorious water-scape / land-scape scene representing calm nature at Grasmere. Beautiful blue, green and yelllow watercolor from William Stanisich, who has worked with the medium for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still Life #1
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Still Life #1" c.1970 is a colors pastel and crayon on thick paper by American artist Jerry Opper, 1924-2014. It is hand signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image size is 22 x 16 inches, sheet size is 24.25 x 18 inches. It is in excellent condition, there are pastel marks on the margin all around the artwork and also on the back, see picture #1.
About the artist:
Jerry Opper was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 5, 1924. He moved to Los Angeles with his family in 1933. After graduating from Hollywood High School, he worked in movie studios and attended art classes at Chouinard Art Institute. In May 1942, Opper was drafted into the army and was then able to study at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center while his outfit was stationed in Colorado. Later he was sent to Guam and was discharged in December 1945.
Opper returned to Chouinard and his work in movie studios until 1947, when he moved to San Francisco. He enrolled as a full-time student at the California School of Fine Arts (now SFAI) and received his diploma in June of 1950. In 1948, Opper met his wife Gertrud Ruth Friedmann, daughter of artist Gustav Friedmann, whose works are also in the Lost Art Salon collection. It was love at first sight and a few weeks after their first encounter at the Black Cat in San Francisco's North Beach, they got married and enjoyed a passionate, life-long romance.
Shortly after he finished school, Opper worked briefly as a decorator’s assistant and then started his career as a commercial artist, working for several firms such as Fibreboard, Beatrix Food and Precision. Working full-time and dedicating himself to having a rich family life occupied most of Opper's time, but he continued to be creative. He was above all a family man with the pride of having raised two exceptional daughters, Erika and Jody. Year after year, Opper would painstakingly craft their Halloween costumes...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Untitled / 2439 incised paper
By Sophia Dixon Dillo
Located in Burlingame, CA
Clean minimalism, white incised paper drawing from experimental artist Sophie Dixon Dillo, whose large-scale installations using light to illuminate sheer walls of thread and filamen...
Category
2010s Abstract Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper
Woman with Cityscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Woman with Cityscape" c.2010, is a watercolor on paper by noted Israeli artist Patricia Govezensky, b.1961. It is signed at the lower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Spring Composition
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Spring Composition' by master watercolorist Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, and siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Postman - original watercolor
Located in Burlingame, CA
Iconic Postman original watercolor painting is 11 1/2 x 7 inches / professionally framed at approximately 19 1/2 x 15 inches. Artist signed, titl...
Category
20th Century American Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Two Monkeys
By Lynn Gertenbach
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Two Monkeys) is an original ink drawing on thick Bristol paper by American artist Lynn Gertenbach, b.1940. It is hand signed at the lower rig...
Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Bay Area - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
India Ink
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