Milos 2006 no. 23, Watercolor On Paper by William Stanisich, San Francisco Presented by epoca, Milos Series: watercolor-on-paper ,2000-2013. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’.  San Francisco Painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated, “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”.

Milos Series – watercolor on paper 2000-2013; A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’.  San Francisco painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”.

Milos 2009 no. 17 Watercolor On Paper; William Stanisich, San Francisco Presented by epoca. Milos Series: watercolor-on-paper ,2000-2013. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’.  San Francisco Painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated, “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”.

Milos 2006 no. 24, Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca.  A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’. San Francisco painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”

Milos 2000 no. 1, Watercolor On Paper By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca. Milos Series, watercolor on paper, 2000-2013. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’ phone (415) 864-6895. 

milos series – watercolor on paper 2000-2013; a series inspired by the legendary greek island, milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’.  san francisco painter, william stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated “i have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”.

from the bay area figurative movement; artist note: "toni could adopt any guise. as you see in these drawings, she could be worldly or virginal, voluptuously naked or costumed, topped by one of her many hats. she could be young, middle-aged or timeless, she could evoke a classical goddess, an african queen, a con- temporary urbanite, a peasant maid."

from the bay area figurative movement; artist note: "toni could adopt any guise. as you see in these drawings, she could be worldly or virginal, voluptuously naked or costumed, topped by one of her many hats. she could be young, middle-aged or timeless, she could evoke a classical goddess, an african queen, a con- temporary urbanite, a peasant maid."

from the bay area figurative movement; artist note: "toni could adopt any guise. as you see in these drawings, she could be worldly or virginal, voluptuously naked or costumed, topped by one of her many hats. she could be young, middle-aged or timeless, she could evoke a classical goddess, an african queen, a con- temporary urbanite, a peasant maid."

Milos 2006 no. 12, Watercolor By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca. A series inspired by the legendary Greek Island, Milos, with a ‘kaleidoscope of minerals, colors and water caves’. San Francisco painter, William Stanisich, captures the sheer beauty of this island in these paintings and as the artist stated “I have allowed my imagination the freedom to create a realism more accurate than mere mimicry”

Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End with its wind whipped trees and branches and natural cathedrals, creating ‘magical spaces that are lit from above and glow from within, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes”.

Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End with its wind whipped trees and branches and natural cathedrals, creating ‘magical spaces that are lit from above and glow from within, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes”.

Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End with its wind whipped trees and branches and natural cathedrals, creating ‘magical spaces that are lit from above and glow from within, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes”.

Land's End 2006 no. 6 - Oil On Canvas By William Stanisich, San Francisco presented by epoca Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2001 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End. Presented by epoca ph. (415) 864-6895. 

from the Bay Area Figurative Movement; Artist note: "Toni could adopt any guise. As you see in these drawings, she could be worldly or virginal, voluptuously naked or costumed, topped by one of her many hats. She could be young, middle-aged or timeless, she could evoke a classical goddess, an African queen, a con- temporary urbanite, a peasant maid."

Land’s End Series – oil on canvas and watercolor on paper 2000 – 2018; a series of oil and watercolor paintings of Land’s End, San Francisco, CA; artist William Stanisich captures memories from boyhood to adulthood the “astonishing beauty” of the landscape of Land’s End with its wind whipped trees and branches and natural cathedrals, creating ‘magical spaces that are lit from above and glow from within, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes”.

each painted with joyous spontaneity successfully mixing the dreamlike and the realistic featuring three beach scenes with dramatic skies and figures scurrying around beached boats; signed 'Ritter' lower left; excellent condition; professionally framed; Laszlo Ritter was a self taught impressionist painter. The Hungarian uprising in 1956 precipitated Ritter's bid for freedom and safety in England at age seventeen. Ritter spent his early years studying the Masters and learning their techniques.

MADELEINE LIEPE (Oregon/Switzerland, 1929-2017) Signed lower right and dated 1970, signed again and titled verso; the serene charcoal drawing of lush trees surrounding a pond with a gently rolling lawn in the foreground; good clean condition with only minor discoloration; new acid-free matting with gilt fillet and ebonized wooden frame;  Madeleine Liepe was a Postwar and Contemporary artist who spent her professional career in Oregon.

an accomplished California artist and a master at capturing the mood of the sea with her impasto technique, laying on thick layers with visible brush and painting- knife strokes as the sea almost comes off of the canvas; excellent condition; minor wear to frame; with old gallery label on the reverse; Kent once said "I feel I know the sea in most of its moods, but it will take years to get it all on canvas."

Gunnar Donald Anderson (1927-2022) was active/lived in California, New York and is known for his child portraits and advertising art. After two years of study at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco, he attended Los Angeles Art Center School and in 1951 earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. From 1951 to 1955, he worked for as an art director for two New York City based advertising agencies, before moving to San Francisco in 1955. His works are held in numerous collections nationwide and has received multiple awards.

fine early piece by listed California "New Masters" painter Kenneth Ray Wilson;  contemporary abstract expressionist oil painting in the impasto style with thickly laid layered paint in cool and warm colors; signed lower right,  a good quality example of abstract expressionist art; Kenneth finds abstract painting to be the most challenging, “It evolves as you paint it and it takes a longer time as layers of paint need to dry before new layers are added."; Corporate Collections: Price Waterhouse (San Francisco, CA), Wells Fargo Bank (San Francisco, CA),  AT&T Corporation (New Yo

Sasha Makovkin typically threw pieces which his wife Susan decorated. His work ranged from functional stoneware forms to sculpture and architectural installations. Makovkin dug the stoneware clay he used for his functional pieces from Mt Tamalpias. Long before it was popular, Makovkin fired his work in a diesel fueled kiln using a mixture of used motor oils. 1954-1957 Heath Ceramics, Sausalito, California; 1966-1970 College of the Redwoods, Mendocino, California; 1988-1989 Artists (with his wife Susan) in Residence at Princeton Seminary, New Jersey