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Thursday, June 6, 2019

Celebrating Summer Through the Art of the Central California Coast


Since the beginning of the 20th century, the natural beauty of the California Coast and the Monterey Peninsula has attracted artists from around the world, eager to try their hand at capturing the spirit of the dramatic shoreline. Over the ensuing century, hundreds of artists produced thousands of works, each a unique interpretation of the region’s breathtaking scenery.

The paintings we present today represent just a few of the countless iconic and instantly recognizable views that make the area so famous. These early and contemporary California artists have skillfully captured the beauty of the valleys of Southern California, the elegant Eucalyptus trees of Northern California, and the magnificent panoramic vistas of Highway 1 on the road to Big Sur.

"Coastal Ridges"
Dennis Doheny (b. 1956)
Oil on linen
24 x 30 inches
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Our first work, “Pacific Grove”, seen above, by award-winning contemporary landscape artist Dennis Doheny, shows a spectacular view of the Monterey Bay Coast in this charming town referred to as "Butterfly Town, U.S.A.  The artist perfectly captures the shimmering water's surface with rich, jewel-like colors and skillful brushwork.

Our next work, “Eucalyptus Trees Along the Fence” by master watercolor artist Percy Gray, is a fine example of the soft Tonal palette used by many early northern California painters.


"Eucalyptus Trees Along the Fence"
Percy Gray (1869 - 1952)
Watercolor
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“Afternoon Model”, by contemporary artist Cindy Baron, features a quintessential view of the Central California coastline. Her works are nationally recognized and she has been the recipient of numerous awards, including both “Best in Show” and the “Irvine Museum Award of Excellence” at the 2018 Laguna Invitational.  She is a member of the historic California Art Club and is a signature member of the American Impressionist Society.


"Afternoon Model"
Cindy Baron (b. 1957)
Oil on board
11 x 16 inches
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For additional information about these, or other original paintings by California artists, contact the staff at William A. Karges Fine art by telephone at (800) 833-9185 or by email at gallery@kargesfineart.com



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