Linda Smythe

California Summer

1990

The beauty of the Spanish land enchants and takes your breath away. It is diverse. From the sea shores of Catalonia to the outskirts of Madrid. You can endlessly admire it and paint ...

In creating this artwork, I immersed myself in the vibrant vitality of a sun-kissed California landscape. Using acrylics, I captured the dynamic interplay of light and color, blendin...

This is my summer. A study in color and light. Of form and whimsy. Chasing a feeling, a memory, a moment past when it was all okay. :: Painting :: Imp...

Waiting for Summer explores the quiet tension between presence and anticipation — a state of longing shaped not by absence, but by the nearness of something not yet fully arrived. Th...

Artist: Carl Thorp – American (1912-1989 ) Title: Untitled, California landscape Year: circa 1950 Medium: Oil on canvas Image size: 24.5 x 29.5 inches Framed size: 27.5 x 32.5 inches Signature: Signed lower right Condition: Very good This artwork is untitled. It looks like a scene in California. There is a sun-dappled, partially shaded foreground, a dark shaded row of trees mid-ground and a sunny hillside or mountainside as background, showing in the upper right of the composition. The painting is composed of oil on canvas. It is signed in the lower right corner by the artist. It is framed in a wooden gold frame. The painting is in very good condition. The frame is in good condition with a small 1/8" dent. Please see pictures. About the artist: Carl Thorp (1912–1989) was an American artist who became known for Impressionist landscapes of California, sometimes referred to as California Scene Painting, as well as New York City, Boston and New Orleans Cityscapes. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 14, 1912. Active in California between 1928 and 1957, Carl Thorp studied at the Academy of Fine Art in San Diego with Maurice Braun and Alfred Mitchell...

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This summer scene, captured along a hiking trail in Venice, Florida, embodies the season's radiant glow. The sun casts beautiful clear highlights that enhance...

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Tree-studded hills and valleys in California glow under the summer sun. Dramatic shadows in deep blues and purples dot the golden grass, creating a striking c...

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Bright sunlight filters through the leaves of a towering live oak tree, casting dappled shadows on the winding path below. Surrounding foliage creates a rich ...

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Abundant with trees, the painting offers a visual sanctuary. The blend of warm yellow greens and cooler blue greens evokes feelings of freshness that calm the...

Vivian Cornwall 1925-2012 Texas, California Artist Size: 16 x 20 Medium: Oil on Board Signed "SPRING SCENE" Carmel, CA Vivian Cornwall was an American artist known for her plein air paintings, capturing the beauty of the Monterey County landscape. Born September 26, 1925, in Dallas, Tx. she moved to California in 1972 and later to Carmel, where she began her art career. Cornwall studied with notable California watercolorists and oil painters, and her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries across California. She was also involved in interior design and served on the board of the Venture Gallery in Monterey. Her art, including "View of Carmel Mission, California" are great representations of the Carmel area, reflecting her significant contribution to the world of art. September 26, 1925-May 22, 2012 CARMEL, CA - Carmel artist, Vivian Cornwall, passed away at her home with her family at her side on May 22, 2012. Born on September 26, 1925 in Dallas, TX, she was the second of five children born to Charles Little...