South Coast - Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Elegant mid-century watercolor still-life with grapes, a vase, and fine china depicting three cranes by Laurelda Cecille Schmidt (American, 1903-1994). Presented in a giltwood frame...

Thia Nevius is a versatile and accomplished artist whose work spans a wide range of mediums and styles. Known for her mastery in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and monotype, she skillfull...

"Afternoon Daisies," Modernist Still Life Original in Watercolor on Paper Still life watercolor by C. Borda (American, 20th C.) A beautiful vase filled with daisies in calming, neutr...

My non-objective watercolor compositions come from the dynamic interplay between medium and mind—a visual language where color, form, and movement exist for their own sake, liberated...

Vibrant, saturated watercolor of yellow daises and other flowers by Walnut Creek, California artist Olga Degles (French/American, 1911-1999). Several dais...

Serene and delicate still life by unknown artist "S. A." (likely French). A blue pitcher stands proud above an open book, with a branch of mistletoe draped across it. The objects are...

Vibrant watercolor of pears with surreal patterning by Kathy Garvey (American, b. 1949). Initialed "KG" in the lower right corner. Notes by the artist on verso, including date and ti...

Beautiful watercolor, pen and ink floral study of light pink begonias blending into line drawing, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California art...

Delicate watercolor, pen and ink floral study of brightly colored freesia, with brilliant attention to detail and a signature delicate style, by California artist Deborah Eddy (Ameri...

Vibrant kitchen still life by Aptos, California artist Virginia J. Hughins (American, 1923-2004), circa 1970. Signed "Hughins" lower right. Unframed...

With this colorful and minimalist watercolor by the artist Jae Carmichael, we are immersed in the vibrant world of Fauvism, as championed by Henri Matisse. Color above all, and perhaps even more than drawing, is a liberation," serves as a guiding principle in understanding this piece. This artwork serves as a nod to pay homage to Matisse's pioneering approach to color and form, mainly as found in all his cutting work, like his “Book-flowers,” where we witness the systematic arrangement of simplified yet dynamic forms delineated by sharp contours reminiscent of cut-out shapes. The artist's bold experimentation with color is evident, with striking contrasts between different hues—where vibrant yellows boldly clash with deep indigo, and audacious blues stand alongside vibrant greens. Jae Carmichael, much like his Fauvist counterparts, employs broad swathes of pure, vivid colors to evoke emotion and captivate the viewer. This piece, crafted with meticulous attention, showcases the artist's mastery in harnessing the power of color to convey mood and atmosphere. It is signed CC, her last signature. Whether portraying the distinctive petals and pistils of squash blossoms or capturing the essence of simpler floral motifs, the impact of color reigns supreme. In this piece, the subject matter seems to fade into the background, overshadowed by the sheer force and intensity of the artist's chromatic exploration. Born in Los Angeles, California, Jae Carmichael studied at Mills College and earned a BFA from the University of Southern California...