Circa 1915 21" x 29" Framed Arts and crafts oil painting. Pallet knife. Unreadable signature.

Circa 1915 21" x 29" Framed Arts and crafts oil painting. Pallet knife. Unreadable signature.   « Less

Circa 2007 8" high x 10" wide board size 12 1/2" high by 14 1/2" wide framed This is a beautiful plein air painting of the Autumn meadows of  More »

Circa 2007 8" high x 10" wide board size 12 1/2" high by 14 1/2" wide framed This is a beautiful plein air painting of the Autumn meadows of Carpinteria, California painted by Karen Gruszka. It''s focus is the various native trees in the long grasses at the base of rolling hills in a cloud topped blue sky. Gruszka is a member of The Oak Group famous for their fine arts and the drive to preserve the endangered local habitat. she is listed in Ask Art.com and was a featured artist in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine in March of 2006. She is also one of the featured artist in the recently published book " The Oak Group" 1986-2006 Twenty five year catalogue benefiting The Nature Conservancy. Her work also is shown at the Land Trust of Santa Barbara. Karen works from life, she feels that painting is a celebration of the natural world and the immense beauty that surrounds us. Own a piece of her vision.   « Less

C1940 Unframed 35" W 26" H Fall inspired hillside landscape painting by Dorthy Langman in the Plein-Air impressionist style. Painting has a small hole in the  More »

C1940 Unframed 35" W 26" H Fall inspired hillside landscape painting by Dorthy Langman in the Plein-Air impressionist style. Painting has a small hole in the center. Fabulous frame 2½" W.   « Less

Circa 2007 Canvas plus frame measures 17 1/3" high by 20 1/2" wide. This is a new plein air painting by listed California artist James Dudley Slay 111. It is a  More »

Circa 2007 Canvas plus frame measures 17 1/3" high by 20 1/2" wide. This is a new plein air painting by listed California artist James Dudley Slay 111. It is a landscape of autumn colors made in Eaton Canyon north of Pasadena. The painting uses lush colors in bold yet restful style. Perfect for any decor. The frame is a new gold leafed Art nouveau style. This is the perfect time to start collecting his works for maximum appreciation in value. Beyond the investment potential is the enjoyment of living with these beauties of nature''s reflections. James Dudley Slay III was born on October 2, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi. Slay began his formal instruction at the New England School of Design. He briefly attended the Otis Art Institute in Pasadena, California. He followed this with personal tutoring from Russian impressionist Sergei Bongart. He also studied with Karl Dempwolf and Frank Serrano at the California Art Club. His specialty is painting in the plein air tradition and in his studio. His works can be found in private collections nationwide and in permanent display at the American Museum of Art in Petropavlovsk, Kamechatka Russia. He has exhibited in juried art shows across the state. Slay is listed in ART.com and the Artist''s Bluebook.   « Less

Circa 1920''s 18"high by 22" wide Oil on board framed in simple frame measuring 22" high by 26" wide Oil on board painting of the sea and distinctive  More »

Circa 1920''s 18"high by 22" wide Oil on board framed in simple frame measuring 22" high by 26" wide Oil on board painting of the sea and distinctive shoreline near Carmel, California. Probably Peiffer Beach. Well executed and accurate painting of a popular landmark. It is unsigned and in excellent vintage condition.   « Less

Circa 1880 Size: 11" high by 9" wide framed 7" high by 4" wide image only This is an landscape watercolor by W.G. Alfred Jones born in England in 1819  More »

Circa 1880 Size: 11" high by 9" wide framed 7" high by 4" wide image only This is an landscape watercolor by W.G. Alfred Jones born in England in 1819 an died in New York in 1900. He was an engraver and painter of landscapes. He had a love of the Rocky Mountains and painted a series he called the Rocky Mountain series. They were sold through an art store located at 404 Barclay Block Denver, Colorado. The painting has a picture of the artist in his elderly years sketching in a field under an umbrella. During his life he was active and exhibited in The American Watercolor Society and The National Academy of Design. He is listed in Davenport''s, Falk''s Who''s Who in American At and Tyler''s Painters of the West. It has been on my desk for many years and would fit into any decor. A charming small painting that would make a wonderful gift.   « Less

Modern plein air California artist. 10" wide by 8" high unframed 11" high by 13" wide framed A river path leads towards a pond that reflects the  More »

Modern plein air California artist. 10" wide by 8" high unframed 11" high by 13" wide framed A river path leads towards a pond that reflects the setting sun flanked by two murky Eucalyptus trees on either side. Slay is an emerging artist with huge potential. This is the perfect time to start collecting his works for maximum appreciation in value. Beyond the investment potential is the enjoyment of living with these beauties of nature''s reflections. James Dudley Slay III was born on October 2, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi. Slay began his formal instruction at the New England School of Design. He briefly attended the Otis Art Institute in Pasadena, California. He followed this with personal tutoring from Russian impressionist Sergei Bongart. He also studied with Karl Dempwolf and Frank Serrano at the California Art Club. His specialty is painting in the plein air tradition and in his studio. His works can be found in private collections nationwide and in permanent display at the American Museum of Art in Petropavlovsk, Kamechatka Russia. He has exhibited in juried art shows across the state. Slay is listed in ART.com and the Artist''s Bluebook.   « Less

Current Framed 19" x 15" Unframed 16½" x 12" Vibrant oil on canvas painting by California Plein Air painter Dan Persinger pencil design on  More »

Current Framed 19" x 15" Unframed 16½" x 12" Vibrant oil on canvas painting by California Plein Air painter Dan Persinger pencil design on back. Slight discoloration on the back of canvas, slight frame damage.   « Less

C2004 Framed 29" W 26" H Unframed 16½" H 20" W Plein Aire oil on canvas painting of California Sunset. Titled "Purple Haze".  More »

C2004 Framed 29" W 26" H Unframed 16½" H 20" W Plein Aire oil on canvas painting of California Sunset. Titled "Purple Haze". Gold frame has slight damage reglued corners.   « Less

WILLIAM DORSEY (b. 1942 ). A nationally recognized California plein air painter, Dorsey has had work in auctions alongside early California Masters of plein-air painting.  More »

WILLIAM DORSEY (b. 1942 ). A nationally recognized California plein air painter, Dorsey has had work in auctions alongside early California Masters of plein-air painting. Dorsey is a 1960 graduate of the Famous Artist Course, Westport, Connecticut and is currently a resident of Ojai, California, and Red Mountain via Homer, Alaska. He is influenced and inspired by Alaskan painter Sydney Laurence and the early California Impressionists. 6'' x 8'' oil on canvas (framed size: 11-1/2'' x 13-l/2''), signed lower right.   « Less