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Item Ships From: California
"Frozen Lake" Abstracted Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative abstract landscape by Martin Kallman (American, 1925-1992). This piece has large sections of light and shadow that overlap each other, as if c...
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1980s Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Ink, Monotype

Calm Before - Text Based Contemporary Abstraction, Red and Black
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Calm Before," is a text based contemporary abstraction by artist Vivian Liddell. This piece is built with washes of ink layered up leaving detailed forms through the piece inviting viewers to take it in up close. Liddell often walks the line between contemporary art and craft. Working to bring materials that are traditionally labeled as "craft" and lesser into the contemporary conversation. Mixing craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view the two on the same playing field. The idea of craft is settled into these gestural, layered works, constantly critiquing contemporary culture. This piece is currently unframed, but framing options are available. For more works follow our storefront at Gallery 1202. "As a painter, I often work on large, raw canvas. My abstract paintings merge formal painting and “bad” craft to challenge the high-low separation of materials (and related gender hierarchies) that have traditionally been present in the art world. The monotypes are like a calligraphic practice. I use them as a warm up to allow me to feel confident with a gesture before committing it to a larger scale. I work in layers, often sewing or incorporating fabric into the finished piece, and incorporate chance into each stage of my process. The text/titles often come from song lyrics, local radio commercials, and news headlines. I edit these snippets and piece them together to reflect my interpretation of current politics and social norms, especially as they relate to gender. Liddell often walks the line between contemporary art and craft. Working to bring materials that are traditionally labeled as "craft" and lesser into the contemporary conversation. Mixing craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view the two on the same playing field. The idea of craft is settled into these gestural, layered works, constantly critiquing contemporary culture. Vivian Liddell is an interdisciplinary artist in Athens, Georgia who works with painting, fiber and craft techniques, sculpture, printmaking, photography, animation and sound. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, she received her BFA from the University of Georgia and her MFA from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Liddell’s work has been featured in solo and curated exhibitions throughout the United States, including at the Wiregrass Museum of Art, the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences, and Trestle Gallery in Brooklyn. In 2019 she had two solo exhibitions of her “Men” series at the Versa Gallery in Chattanooga and 621 Gallery in Tallahassee, with a review of the Versa exhibition in BURNAWAY and was recently picked by Berlin curator Tina Sauerlaender as a featured artist on Foundwork. Liddell hosts a podcast (Peachy Keen) as an extension of her art practice, interviewing women on art and the South. She is an Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of North Georgia...
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2010s Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Spray Paint, Ink, Monotype

Abstract Scroll, Large Scale Mixed Media Watercolor Assemblage w Handmade Paper
By Madeline de Joly
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique large scale mixed media assemblage featuring a three dimensional, textured handmade paper scroll unfurling to reveal an abstract expressionist watercolor painting with gold ac...
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Late 20th Century Post-War California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Felt, Acrylic, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

"Two Palms" by Frida Willis - Stunning Minimalist Colorful Watercolor Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Two Palms" 2024 Watercolor, Ink, Paper The artist signed the bottom right of the artwork. "Two Palms" by Frida Willis is a stunning minimalist wat...
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2010s Minimalist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Untitled #4
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled #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 26.5 x 20.5 inches, sheet size is 28.5 x 22.5 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 California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Purple and Yellow Abstract Watercolor
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract composition with soft lavender and yellow watercolor tones by Les Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned, but was acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, Cal...
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Terra Incognita 1 (Abstract painting)
By Jessica Snow
Located in London, GB
Terra Incognita 1 (Abstract painting) Acrylic on 300lb. Arches hotpress paper - Unframed Snow sees her work as a constant play between order and chaos, logic and emotion. She combi...
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2010s Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Tornado in Space
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A drawing by Alexander Calder. "Tornado in Space" is a Post-War abstract drawing, ink on paper in black and white by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is s...
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Early 20th Century Post-War California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Untitled #3
By Jerry Opper
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled #3" 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 21.75 x 16.75 inches, sheet size is 24 x 19 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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

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...
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1970s American Modern California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Cosmic Lavender Abstract Watercolor
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
A softly colored watercolor abstract in lavender, blue and green by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned. From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, Califo...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Crescent Rose" Mixed Media Handmade Paper Watercolor Abstract by Bruce Weinberg
By Bruce Weinberg
Located in Soquel, CA
"Crescent Rose" Mixed Media Handmade Paper Watercolor Abstract by Bruce Weinberg Soft lavenders, magentas and gray tones highlighted with purple thread and sheets of gold leaf mingle to create a soft and lovely abstract on handmade paper by California artist Bruce Weinberg (American, 1942-1994). Image is floated on a silk background. Pencil signed and dated "Bruce Weinberg 1980" lower right. Pencil signed title "Crescent Rose" lower left. Displayed in a giltwood frame with spacer. Image size: 24"H x 35"L. Framed size: 31"H x 43"W x 2"D. Bruce Weinberg was a long time resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. He studied Interior Design at the Philadelphia College of Art and Architectural Space Planning at Temple University. During the 1970s he studied printmaking and drawing at San Francisco's Fort Mason...
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1980s Abstract Geometric California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Handmade Paper

Contemporary 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...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Sierra Country", Abstracted Landscape Watercolor
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant abstract landscape watercolor titled "Sierra Country" by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999), 1984. Titled, signed, and dated on verso. Presented in a painted metal frame, without glass. Image, 23"H x 31"L. Measures: 30"H x 37"W. Erle Loran was a modernist of urban and coastal views and geometric painting. Erle Loran was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Minneapolis School of Art under the direction of Cameron Booth...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Abstract Surrealist Botanical
Located in Soquel, CA
Detailed drawing of several flowers and geometric shapes by an unknown artist (20th Century). Signed (illegible) and dated on the right side. Presented in a new double mat (grey, and...
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2010s Surrealist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Felt Pen

The Third Script 45 (Abstract painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
The Third Script 45 (Abstract painting) Oil on paper — Unframed Informed by a variety of different cultures, Ostovany feels a connection to multiple separate and yet complementary m...
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2010s Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil

Abstract Splashes of Yellow, Red, and Purple
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted composition by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned, but acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Presented in a new grey...
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1980s American Modern California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Flow
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paula Valenzuela Flow, 2025 Watercolor, alcohol and acrylic ink on paper 14 x 10 inches This one-of-a-kind work on paper comes unframed and ships in a tube. External, visible frame ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space, C. 2000's 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...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Verse XLIX (Abstract painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Verse XLIX (Abstract painting) Oil on paper — Unframed Informed by a variety of different cultures, Ostovany feels a connection to multiple separate and yet complementary mystical t...
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2010s Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Sunlight" - Abstracted Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright abstracted landscape by Maxine "Mickey" Spencer (American, 1927-2011). Strong blues and magentas create an abstracted scene, evoking a body of water with trees...
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1980s Abstract Impressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Pink & Purple Abstract Watercolor
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Pink & purple abstract watercolor by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Sign...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Purple and Green Abstract Watercolor
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract watercolor composition with soft purple and green tones, accented with red by Les Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned, but was acquired from the estate of Les Anderson ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

The Rainbow Pipe - Fauvist Portrait and Interior in Pastel on Paper
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
The Rainbow Pipe - Fauvist Portrait and Interior in Pastel on Paper Brightly colored abstract portrait by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Century). A blue-faced figure on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Signature #XVI
By Sandra Phipps MacDiarmid
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Sandra Phipps MacDiarmid (American, born 1937) Title: Signature #16 Year: Circa 1990 Medium: Acrylic on paper Size image: 30 x 22.5 inches Size paper: 30 x 22.5 in...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic

Colorful Abstracted Tree
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful abstracted tree with hues of red, blue, and green by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower right. Unframed. Doris Ann Warner began as an Abstract Ex...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Grant Me Speed - Textile Mixed Media Contemporary Abstraction, Blue and Pink
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Grant Me Speed" is a contemporary abstraction with mixed media such as textile by artist Vivian Liddell. This is one of her smaller and more simplistic compositions but an impactful...
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2010s Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Spray Paint, Monotype, Textile, Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled (Double-sided ink on board)
By Louise Bourgeois
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Double-sided work Dated: 1951 recto; 1968 verso Signed on both sides Framed dimensions: 19 x 22 in Provenance: Robert Miller Gallery, NY New York Cheim & Read, NY New York Art Advi...
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Late 20th Century California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board

Terra Incognita 7 (Abstract Painting)
By Jessica Snow
Located in London, GB
Terra Incognita 7 (Abstract Painting) Acrylic on 300lb. Arches hotpress paper - Unframed Snow sees her work as a constant play between order and chaos, logic and emotion. She combi...
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2010s Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Balancing act 2 (Abstract Painting)
By Tracey Adams
Located in London, GB
Balancing act 2 (Abstract Painting) Gouache, graphite and ink on Rives paper. Unframed. Balancing Act 2 is part of a series of works on paper started in 2016. They are created in the evenings and aptly named after busy days of teaching and other responsibilities. The artist establishes parameters involving the use of a particular palette, certain mark-making gestures and amount of time spent on each drawing. This work incorporates graphite, ink, and gouache, and is a combination of intuition-based and planned execution. Tracey Adams is an American abstract painter and printmaker. Her artworks reflect a strong interest in musical patterns, rhythms, lyrical compositional elements and what she calls a sense of performance. She lives and works in Carmel, California. Work by Adams is part of the permanent collections of several museums, including the Bakersfield Art Museum, the Monterey Museum of Art, the Fresno Art Museum, the Tucson Art...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache, Graphite

Phyllis Ciment Abstract Pastel Painting c.1970s
By Phyllis Ciment
Located in San Francisco, CA
Phyllis Ciment Abstract Pastel Painting c.1970s Red, white and blue - Fine colorful abstract painting 24" wide x 18" high The frame measures 33" wide x 28" high Signed by the art...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Breakfast at Night - Abstract Spray Paint and Fiber on Paper, Black and Purple
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
Liddell often walks the line between contemporary art and craft. Working to bring materials that are traditionally labeled as "craft" and lesser into the contemporary conversation. M...
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2010s Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Spray Paint, Yarn, Ink, Watercolor

Desert Landscape, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
I like to paint atmospheric watercolors using lots of textures. Painting comes with a white mat. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Botanical Experiment #4
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paula Valenzuela Botanical Experiment #4, 2025 Watercolor and alcohol inks on paper 12 x 9 inches This one-of-a-kind work on paper comes unframed and ships in a tube. External, visi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Balancing Act 1 (Abstract painting)
By Tracey Adams
Located in London, GB
Balancing Act 1 (Abstract painting) Gouache, graphite and ink on Rives paper - Unframed This work (unframed) incorporates graphite, ink, and gouache, and is a combination of intuit...
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2010s Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Gouache, Graphite

Underworld
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paula Valenzuela Underworld, 2025 Alcohol ink and watercolor ink on Yupo paper 14 x 11 inches This one-of-a-kind work on paper comes unframed. External, visible frame and glass in s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Abstracted Cubist Egyptian Pharaoh Portrait in Pastel on Paper
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted Cubist Egyptian Pharaoh Portrait in Pastel on Paper Brightly colored abstract portrait by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Centur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

"La Birula de Nenuca" The Bicycle of Nenuca - Original Watercolor Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
"La Birula de Nenuca" The Bicycle of Nenuca - Original Watercolor Painting. Contemporary surrealist painting by Marco Antonio Bustamante Underwood (Mexican, b. 1959 d. 2024). This c...
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1980s Post-War California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Ritual of Flight
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
On paper, acrylic paint and marking implements; graphite and Art Graf, a water-soluble kinetic media in tailor’s squares that easily fits into the hand to use the edges or the flat s...
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2010s Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Granite

Hearts to One - Abstract Watercolor with Blue & Red Heart
By Dessie Wilcox
Located in Soquel, CA
Brightly colored composition of blue and red hearts merging together by Dessie Wilcox (American, b. 1948). From her "Heart Wall" series, Wilcox has been creating heart painting to ra...
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Portrait
By Howard Margolis
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract expressionist portrait of a colorful face by Berkeley artist Howard Margolis (American, 1927-2015). Unsigned, with “Howard Margolis” on verso. Presented unframed, in a paste...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Iceberg Painting in Acrylic on Linen, 2020
Located in Orange, CA
Iceberg, 2020 Additional information: Medium: Acrylic on linen Dimensions: 15 x 18 in Todd Hebert (b. 1972 in Valley City, ND) North Dakota-based artist Todd Hebert employs the at...
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21st Century and Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Linen, Acrylic

Flower Arrangement In Ochre Glazed Pot - Mixed Media Abstract Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Warm Field
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Warm Fiels" 1978 is a watercolor on C.M. Fabriano paper by noted Japanese artist Kaji Aso, 1936-2006. It is signed and dated at the lower...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Iceberg (White) Painting in Acrylic on Jute, 2021
Located in Orange, CA
Iceberg (White), 2021 Additional information: Medium: Acrylic on jute Dimensions: 60 x 50 in Todd Hebert (b. 1972 in Valley City, ND) North Dakota-based artist Todd Hebert employs...
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21st Century and Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Jute, Acrylic

Abstract Landscape #2, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
I like to paint atmospheric watercolors using lots of texture. This painting comes with a white mat ready for framing. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Foot of Mountain - Landscape Contemporary Mixed Media Abstraction, Purple
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Foot of Mountain," is an abstract expressionist landscape painting on paper. This piece is created with mixed media of paint and fabric to create the impression of a landscape. Lidd...
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2010s Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Spray Paint, Monotype, Fabric

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...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Untitled (Urbana Series)
By Richard Diebenkorn
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A drawing by Richard Diebenkorn. This Untitled work from the Urbana Series is an ink of paper, abstract drawing by Post War, Bay Area Figurat...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

325
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerhard Mayer "325", 2009 ink on paper 13 1/2 x 17 1/8 in
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Waiting to Peek
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
The materials are acrylic paint, and simple marking implements of graphite and Art Graf. Art Graf is a water-soluble media that comes in tailor’s squares, easily fitting into the han...
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2010s Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mulberry Paper, Graphite

Iceberg & Bottle Painting in Acrylic, Colored Pencil, Watercolor on Paper, 2021
Located in Orange, CA
Iceberg and Bottle, 2021 Additional information: Medium: Acrylic, colored pencil, gouache, and watercolor on paper Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 12 3/4 in Todd Hebert (b. 1972 in Valley Cit...
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21st Century and Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Acrylic, Color Pencil, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Donna Schuster “Nude Bathers” Watercolor, Pencil and Gouache
Located in LA, CA
Donna Schuster (1893-1953) “Nude Bathers” watercolor, pencil and gouache within a giltwood carved frame and protective glass. Signed ‘Donna Schuster’ (Lower Right), circa 1920-1930. ...
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Early 20th Century Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Looking Together
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
On paper, acrylic paint and marking implements; graphite and Art Graf, a water-soluble kinetic media in tailor’s squares that easily fits into the hand to use the edges or the flat s...
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2010s Abstract California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite, Tissue Paper

Sketch for 'The X & Its Tails'. 1967
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palo Alto, CA
This work is registered as an authentic work by Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976) in the archives of the Calder Foundation (NY), under application number A.24492.  Created in 1967, this original pen and red ink drawing on paper is initialed ‘CA’ in blue ink in the lower right by Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976) with a handwritten dedication, also in blue ink, ‘To Alvin Lane’ along the lower center. The Sketch for ‘The X & Its Tails’ is an original study and preliminary drawing made by Calder preceding his large-scale sculpture for the Detroit Institute of Arts.  Sketches for models and sculptures are rare and this is no exception; according to Alvin S. Lane, collector and friend to Calder, “To the best of my knowledge there were very few, if any, preliminary drawings done by Calder that were on the market, but he was good enough when he did two for commissions to send the drawings to me as a present [including this Sketch for ‘The X & Its Tails’].  I included one of them here to show that although his drawings usually have a flowing steady line, his preliminary drawings are sloppy scribbles” (23). Provenance: ~       Gift of artist ~       Private Collection (Riverdale, NJ) Catalogue Raisonné and COA: Sketch for 'The X & Its Tails,' 1967 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work). 1. Registered with the Calder Foundation, NY under application number A.24492. 2. Elvehjem Museum of Art. The Terese and Alvin S. Lane Collection...
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1960s Modern California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Fire Series', C. 1994 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...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Rainbowland Blooms #2 - Colorful Abstract Floral Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Xiao Wen Xu is a Chinese-born Canadian artist based in Toronto, Canada, Her artistic practice is deeply influenced by her profound appreciation for the natural world. In her series, ...
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2010s Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Rainbowland Calla Lily Leaves II - Colorful Still Life Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Xiao Wen Xu is a Chinese-born Canadian artist based in Toronto, Canada, Her artistic practice is deeply influenced by her profound appreciation for the natural world. In her series, ...
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2010s Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Seahorse Reef
By Teri Brudnak
Located in Boston, MA
Artist commentary: The underwater world became a major inspiration to me when I learned how to dive. The plants and animals of the sea are surreal and beautiful-like nothing we see ...
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21st Century and Contemporary New Media California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Digital, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Watercolor, Panel

Delta Muscae - Black and White Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion-filled black and white ink works on paper. His artworks, created with a unique tool fusing a squeegee and a brush, are inspired ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary California - Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

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