Jan Stussy “Parachute Jump Series No. 12”, Expressionist Acrylic Painting, 1980s

A large and captivating 1980s framed fauvist oil on canvas portrait painting of jazz great Joe “King” Oliver by San Francisco-born artist Ed Ceseña (b. 1928)...

A 1980s tower-like abstract Memphis-style four-sided mixed-media acrylic painting by Robert English. Shown standing on the floor for photography reasons...

A mid-century modern expressionist acrylic and oil painting on canvas of moored sailboats by important northern California artist Daniel “Danny” Garcia (b. 1929–2012). Monterey-born, Carmel-by-the-Sea-based artist and gallery owner Danny Garcia was a prolific painter and influential sculptor whose work embodied California coastal themes. This particular work is defined by a somewhat ominous black, white, and red color palette, with thickly applied paint adding textural depth and complexity. Signed “Garcia...

A 1980 oil glazes over acrylic polymer on canvas trompe l’oeil contemporary realism painting titled “Composition in Three Tones” by notable Los Angeles-based artist, professor, and designer Don Paglia. Extremely realistic yet deceptively unassuming depiction of a rustic and weathered grey wood door reveals impressive touches, textures, and techniques the longer and closer one looks. Narrow black gap between door and frame offers a glimpse at the canvas upon which a thin layer of acrylic polymer has been applied to simulate the look and feel of real wood grain. Finished with glossy oil paint glazes that provide color, shading, and highlights to the wood, doorknob, and other delightfully discoverable details such as exposed nail heads. While the artist’s keen eye, skillful technique, and inventive use of media look great when seen from straight on, they become even more impressive when viewed obliquely and one can appreciate his meticulous recreation of naturally textured materials. Paglia’s distinctive logotype-like signature and date ("'80") is at lower right. Verso with title, media, and name written on canvas, as well as two paper tags from a previous unknown gallery describing the same. In original varnished dark brown wood frame. Dimensions listed are overall; art is H 24.5 in. x W 17.88 in. The following incredibly interesting and impressive artist’s bio is taken from the website of TAG (The Artists Gallery) in Los Angeles, who represents Don Paglia and offers many more of his paintings and sculptural works: “Los Angeles native Don Paglia is currently Emeritus Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine. He served as Fulbright Senior Research Scholar in Sub-Saharan Africa and continues to conduct research on medical problems threatening rhinoceroses and other exotic wildlife. Initially a self-taught artist, he received formal training in multiple media under the singular influences of UCLA’s Joe Blaustein and Jan Stussy. He was appointed to the NASA Art Program to document the 1983-84 mission of space shuttle Columbia. His paintings, drawings and sculptures have been exhibited regionally and nationally and have received eleven Best-of-Show awards. They have been included in exhibitions at the Smithsonian and Los Angeles Air & Space Museums, Kennedy Space Center...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape with a mountain ...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper mountainous landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape with...

"Marriage of Two Cultures" by Tom Keesee (American b, 1954) Hand Signed Lower Right, 1985 Acylic, Canvas Tom Keesee obtained a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and a master’s degree in painting from Miami University...

A 1980s abstract acrylic on paper landscape painting by American artist Harry Hilson (1935-2004). Gestural lines come together to create a vibrant abstract landscape with pink, purpl...