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Santa Cruz
By Donna McGinnis
Located in Burlingame, CA
paintings that glow from within with a softness that hints at light on land, sea, and sky. 'Santa Cruz' is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
Santa Cruz Warf
By Ryan Reynolds
Located in Burlingame, CA
, where he works and teaches as Professor of Art at Santa Clara University. The new paintings continue to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Boardwalk (Santa Cruz)
By Leslie Allen
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract oil painting on canvas over panel.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Santa Cruz Lake, Painting, Oil on Other
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original en plein air oil on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz - Coastal Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
in Santa Cruz, California, by an unknown California artist (American, 20th Century). Signed and dated
Category

1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Lumberjack House, Santa Cruz, Califoenia
By Carl Thorp
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork Titled "The Lumbejack House, Santa Cruz, California" c.1940 is an oil painting on
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Back Road" California Redwoods Santa Cruz County Original Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
"Back Road" California Redwoods Santa Cruz County original Oil Painting Oil painting of the
Category

1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Santa Cruz Wharf by Beth T. Wilkins
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful watercolor painting depicting a side view of the Santa Cruz Wharf by Beth Teall Wilkins
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Masonite

"Natural Bridges" Santa Cruz Plein Air Landscape
By Brian Rounds
Located in Soquel, CA
. in Painting from UC Santa Cruz, he has focused on a continued commitment to plein air painting in
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Santa Cruz Mountains Autumn Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous autumnal watercolor of a landscape overlooking the Santa Cruz mountaintops by noted Santa
Category

1960s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Laid Paper, Watercolor

Late 19th Century Santa Cruz California Landscape
By Esther Roebuck
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous landscape of artist's interpretation of Santa Cruz and what appears to be Holy Cross Roman
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cardboard, Oil

"Santa Cruz Boardwalk" Original Oil Painting 18 in x 24 in
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Santa Cruz boardwalk" 2016 Oil on 1 in deep cradled panel 18 in x 24 in "Santa cruz boardwalk
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

ast Santa Cruz Landscape: Yellow Farmhouse with Storm Clouds Oil Painting
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
"East Santa Cruz (California)" is a captivating oil on canvas board by artist Jon Blanchette (1908
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Santa Cruz" Iconic Scenes, Original Painting In the Style of Keith Haring
Located in Soquel, CA
"Santa Cruz" Iconic Scenes, Original Painting In the Style of Keith Haring This playful artwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

'Djibouti', American Abstract, Esalen, Santa Cruz, Bay Area Abstraction
By Anthony McNaught
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Birmingham and, later, at the Santa Cruz Art League. Ant McNaught currently lives and paints in Santa Cruz
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

'Organic Abstract', Santa Cruz, University of California, UCSC, LACMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, I enrolled in the University of California at Santa Cruz, where I studied landscape and figural
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Santa Cruz Mission- Double Sided Watercolor By Lillie Heebner
Located in Soquel, CA
foreman. Lillie's mother, Esther C. Hobson, moved as an infant from Bakersfield to Santa Cruz with her
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

'Abstract', Santa Cruz, UCSC, LACMA, Bay Area Abstraction, Large Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, I enrolled in the University of California at Santa Cruz, where I studied landscape and figural
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Abstract #7', Architectural Abstraction, American Modernist, Maine, Santa Cruz
By Jonathan Taylor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Taylor'; for Jonathan Taylor (American, born 1968); additionally signed verso, titled 'Composition #7' and painted in 2015. A substantial oil abstract comprisin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Pacific Surf', California Plein Air Woman Artist, Santa Cruz, Carmel
By Jane McCullough
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Adult School. She spent weekends painting in Santa Cruz and Carmel.
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Santa Cruz Mountains at Twilight, Pacific Ocean View California Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous plein air oil painting of Pacific Ocean as viewed from top of Santa Cruz Mountains
Category

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Sabrina's Wedding' California Post-Impressionist, Esalen, Santa Cruz Art League
By Anthony McNaught
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, later, at the Santa Cruz Art League. He currently lives and paints in Santa Cruz, California.
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

'Monterey Pier', California Modernist, Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the Crocker Art Museum, the Kingsley Art Club, the Berkeley YWCA and the Santa Cruz Art League, among
Category

1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper

Mid-Century Santa Cruz Mountains & Stream Landscape in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
painting of the Santa Cruz Mountains by Santa Cruz, California artist Ann Fuson (American, 1926-2001). The
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Betsy Ross Bar & Grill', Santa Cruz Art League, California, Cocktail Hostesses
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Betsy Ross Bar & Grill', Santa Cruz Art League, California, Cocktail Hostesses 'The Betsy Ross
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Board

Harbor Master's House, Santa Cruz California Landscape with Palm Trees & Cottage
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
This original vintage oil painting, titled "Harbor Master's House, Santa Cruz, California," was
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled (Mary + Lorna Fife Santa Cruz, Calif Aug 11, 1946)
By Daisy Patton
Located in Denver, CO
This Daisy Patton work is an extension of her ongoing series called Forgetting is so long, where the artist wonders "Who do we choose to remember and how?". This work shows off Patto...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Oil, Wood Panel

Northern California Coastal Santa Cruz County Ocean Waves 1950 Plein Air
Located in Soquel, CA
Northern California Coastal Santa Cruz County Ocean Waves 1950 Plein Air Santa Cruz Sandstone
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

'Harlequin with Guitar', California Modernist, Santa Cruz, University of Maine
By Jonathan Taylor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Taylor' for Jonathan Taylor (American, born 1968) and painted circa 2000. This listed California artist first studied art at the College of the Atlantic in Bal H...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Sabrina's Wedding' Bay Area Abstract, Esalen, California, Santa Cruz Art League
By Anthony McNaught
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Erin Gafill and Tom Birmingham. He lives and paints in Santa Cruz, California.
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Vintage Signed Etching, the Hospital, Santa Cruz after Samuel Chamberlain
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage limited edition print after Samuel Chamberlain etching titled "The Hospital, Santa Cruz
Category

Mid-20th Century European Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

'At the Beach, Mexico near Sayulita', Santa Cruz, California Woman Artist
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Wildermuth' for Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes (American, 20th century); additionally signed verso, on stretcher bar, and dated 2006. A substantial figural coastal l...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'Woman Playing Guitar', California Post Impressionist oil, Santa Cruz, San Jose
By Jonathan Taylor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Painted circa 2000 by Jonathan Taylor (American, born 1968) and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. This listed California artist first studied art at the College of the A...
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Ohlone Mother and Child Walking Through the Santa Cruz Redwoods - Landscape 1930
Located in Soquel, CA
-American). Ohlone Mother and child are walking through the Northern California Santa Cruz redwood forest
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

'High Tide', Santa Cruz Art League, Exhibited Seascape, San Francisco Bay Area
By Ray Radliff
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
exhibition labels, verso, and titled 'High at 15:48'. Exhibited at: Santa Cruz Art League, 34th Annual Show
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Overlooking Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay - Plein Air Landscape in Oil on Canvas
By Brian Rounds
Located in Soquel, CA
out of Santa Cruz, California. Since earning a B.A. in Painting from UC Santa Cruz, he has focused on
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'Pacific Sunset', Oil Seascape, San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Cruz Art League
By Ray Radliff
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Painted circa 1965 by Ray Radliff (American, 1900-1974) and accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Framed dimensions: 30.5 x 40.5 inches. This California artist exhibited widel...
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Santa Cruz Boardwalk Railroad Trestle Bridge, Vintage Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage mid-1970's landscape watercolor of small figures on the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Still Life with Wine', California Modernist, Santa Cruz, University of Maine
By Jonathan Taylor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Taylor' for Jonathan Taylor (American, born 1968) and painted circa 2000. This listed California artist first studied art at the College of the Atlantic in Bal ...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

'Wild Flowers in an Earthenware Vase', California Post-Impressionist, Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Painted collaboratively in 2022 by father and son artists Anthony and Michael McNaught and signed, verso, Anthony McNaught (American, born 1952) and Michael McNaught (American, born ...
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Still Life of Peruvian Lilies', California Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art Guild
By Cathy Puccinelli
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Puccinelli' for Cathy Puccinelli, (American, born 1952), a member of the Santa
Category

Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Still Life of Morning Glory', California Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art Guild
By Cathy Puccinelli
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Puccinelli' for Cathy Puccinelli, (American, born 1952), a member of the Santa
Category

Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'Still Life of Alstroemeria', California Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art Guild, Oil
By Cathy Puccinelli
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Puccinelli' for Cathy Puccinelli, (American, born 1952), a member of the Santa
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Still Life of Pink Roses', American Impressionist Oil, Santa Cruz Art League
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
prizes, medals and juried awards. MEMBERSHIPS: Santa Cruz Art League; Marin County Artists
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Back Porch - Santa Cruz California Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
efforts toward painting, pursuing it for over 20 years. He became notable in the Santa Cruz County area
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

'Bixby Bridge, Big Surreal #1', Santa Cruz, Big Sur, California Hwy 1, Carmel
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed, verso, 'David R. A. Watson' (American, born 1950), titled, 'Bixby Bridge, Big Surreal #1' and painted in 2023. Artist Statement: " 'El Grande Sur' of the early Mexican settl...
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Paint, Oil

Ocean liners, Santa Cruz of Tenerife by Pierre Desaules - Gouache on paper 30x44
By Pierre Desaules
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

'Golden Irises', St. Martin's School, California Woman Artist, Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Artists", included in the book "Best of Watercolors". As a local artist in the community of Santa Cruz
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Mid Century Santa Cruz, California Figurative Vintage Boardwalk Scene, 1944
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively and detailed mid-1940's vintage boardwalk scene of Santa Cruz, California by California
Category

1940s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Paper

'Rain', Los Gatos Woman Artist, China, Germany, Santa Cruz, California
By Gisela Embree
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
exhibitor in both Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Her paintings are included in collections in the
Category

1960s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Cliffs of Davenport" Santa Cruz California Landscape in Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
his efforts toward painting, pursuing it for over 20 years. He became notable in the Santa Cruz County
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

'Corporation Yard', Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League, Crocker Art Museum
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Art League. Muriel Backman is well-listed in relevant art reference works and her work is
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Sun Drenched Beach Near Santa Cruz, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cruz, impressionism, seascape, acrylic painting, blueSun Drenched Beach Near Santa Cruz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

'View of the Mission, San Juan Bautista', Crocker Art Museum, Santa Cruz
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Museum, the Kingsley Art Club, the Berkeley YWCA and the Santa Cruz Art League. Muriel Backman is well
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Shark Fin Rock, Santa Cruz, with a Burst of Yellow Flowers, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: shark fin cove, shark fin rock, Santa Cruz, flowers, rock, shore, coast, California, coastal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Frank Galuszka Acrylic and Mica Painting "Perelanda" 1999
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. Galuszka is a Professor of Art at University of California, Santa Cruz where he teaches painting and
Category

1990s American Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Tree People Embrace, Contemporary Visionary Figurative Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
known for using bright colors to capture the spirit of living in Santa Cruz in his visionary paintings
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Iridescent Multicolor Nude Figure
By Stephanie Heit
Located in Soquel, CA
University of California, Santa Cruz, CA; Painting Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA; Painting, Drawing, Design
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Glitter, Oil

Mid Century Garden Landscape, "In the Old Spanish Garden" by Florence Nuez
Located in Soquel, CA
is the focus of this lovely mid century landscape painting by Santa Cruz, California artist Florence
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Cardboard

"Kitchen" - Fauvist Interior Scene
Located in Soquel, CA
Santa Cruz County. He currently resides in Santa Cruz with his wife, who is also an artist.
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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