Sheppard, Warren – Evening Sunset

Oil painting by Warren Sheppard of a rocky beach at sunset.

Evening Sunset by Warren Sheppard  Marine painter, Warren Sheppard was a designer and navigator of racing yachts and sailed widely along the New England coast. He won the famous New York-to-Bermuda race and published an authoritative book titled “Practical Navigation.” He was also known for his canal scenes of Venice. He took art lessons from […]

Philipp, Robert – Lady in Red

Oil Painting by Robert Phillip of a red haired woman dressed in a red suit, sitting at a small table.

Lady in Red by Robert Philipp Robert Philipp, was born Moses Solomon Philipp, on February 2, 1895, in New York City. Demonstrating early artistic prowess, he thrived in a family environment that nurtured and encouraged his creative inclinations. At the age of 15, Philipp enrolled in the Art Students League, dedicating four years to improving […]

Nemethy, George – Side Wheeler

20th century painting by George Nemethy of a steam powered side wheeler out on the water.

Side Wheeler by George Nemethy George Nemethy was born in 1952 in New York City. The Nemethy family immigrated from Hungary and consisted of six artists, all pupils of their late father Albert Sz. Nemethy. The children Julien, Albert Jr., George, Veronica, and the twins Kristina and Georgina. All of them were taught and inspired […]

Moore, Frank – Graceful Swan

Painting of a graceful swan swimming on a glassy lake.

Graceful Swan by Frank Moore Frank Montague Moore was an English painter and muralist who made a lasting impact on the art scenes of Hawaii and California in the early 20th century. Born in Taunton, England, in 1877, Moore began his artistic journey at the Liverpool School of Art and the Royal Institute. In 1903, […]

Moeller, Louis Henri – Chess Players

painting by Louis Charles Moeller of three old men leaning over a chess board.

Chess Players by Louis Henri Moeller Louis Henri Moeller, a native of New York, rose to prominence as one of America’s leading anecdotal genre painters during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His favored subject matter often featured distinguished elderly men engaged in everyday activities within refined interior settings that mirrored Victorian tastes. Born […]

Miller, William Rickarby – White Fall

Painting by William R. Miller of a couple with two children out on a calm lake in a small row boat.

White Fall by William Rickarby Miller William Rickarby Miller was a notable English-born portrait and landscape painter who excelled in watercolor artistry. Hailing from Staindrop, County Durham, England, he made a name for himself in the art world with his unique style, distinct from the dramatic compositions of the Hudson River School painters. Miller’s work […]

Miller, William Rickarby – Central Park

painting of a couple with two small children standing in the shade of a large tree, on the shore of a glassy lake watching several white ducks paddling in the water near them.

(add additional content here) William Rickarby Miller was a notable English-born portrait and landscape painter who excelled in watercolor artistry. Hailing from Staindrop, County Durham, England, he made a name for himself in the art world with his unique style, distinct from the dramatic compositions of the Hudson River School painters. Miller’s work was cherished […]

Mason, Roy Martell – South Carolina Hunters

water color painting by Roy Mason of two bird hunters with their dogs in a grassy meadow.

South Carolina Hunters by Roy Martell Mason “Renowned visitors to Morro Bay in 1959.” “In a delightful turn of events, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martell Mason, hailing from Batavia, New York, graced Morro Bay with their presence. Roy Mason, a celebrated landscape painter and a member of the National Academy, was captivated by the picturesque […]

Mason, Roy Martell – Superstitious Mountain

water color painting by Roy Mason of two tired looking men on worn out horses approaching a mysteriously dark looking mountain in the background.

Superstitious Mountain by Roy Martell Mason “Renowned visitors to Morro Bay in 1959.” “In a delightful turn of events, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martell Mason, hailing from Batavia, New York, graced Morro Bay with their presence. Roy Mason, a celebrated landscape painter and a member of the National Academy, was captivated by the picturesque charm […]

Loemans, Alexander Francois – Exotic Landscape

Oil painting of an exotic landscape by Alexander F. Loemans.

Exotic Landscape by Alexander Francois Loemans Alexander Francois Loemans, pronounced “loo-mahns,” remains a painter shrouded in mystery. Although limited information surrounds his origins, it is believed he hailed from the Netherlands or shared Dutch heritage. Notably, his artistic endeavors predominantly unfolded in Canada, encompassing Ontario and Manitoba, as well as the northern reaches of the […]