Specializing in Stickley, Limbert, Roycroft, van Erp, Grueby, Newcomb, Rookwood,Handel lamps, plein air paintings, woodblocks, and more; fine examples of the American Arts and Crafts movement 1896-1916. NORMAL SHOP HOURS : SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 11 TO 5 AND BY APPOINTMENT. AN EXHIBIT AND SALE OF OILS AND PASTELS BY BAY AREA ARTIST MICHAEL COWLES FEBRUARY 4TH THROUGH MARCH 4TH
Born in Long Beach, California, in 1948, Michael graduated from Long Beach State University in 1974 with a BA degree in Art with additional art instruction at UCLA. Shortly after graduation, he decided to move to the Northern California area and has lived and worked in the East Bay Hills since that time. During his early years of study, he further developed an interest in all mediums of fine art which eventually introduced him to many of the early 20th century artists working here in the state of California.
He has always been attracted to Early California Landscape Impressionism, Luminism & Tonalism, and the art from these eras has always been his greatest influence. Michael says he has tried to reflect this "in my current Plein Air subject matter and pallet, by directing my attention to those areas that have been, so far, unaffected by man’s manipulation and development of our very special and unique location." After moving to the Bay Area in 1974, he immediately began to notice how much of the environment has changed, and especially over the last few years. He adds: "Many of the areas which have been adversely affected are the wild habitats that have now been converted to shopping malls and tract homes. The remarkable diversity which all of these places once shared has now been destroyed, along with these unique environments which once prevailed there. Before all these habitats disappear forever from the unrelenting land developments, I have decided to devote the second half of my life by painting some of the natural beauty that California now enjoys, before it has been permanently changed. " You can see more of his work for sale, available at surprisingly reasonable prices on his website: www.michaelcowlesart.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- THE DIRK VAN ERP EXHIBITION IN HOLLAND ENDED OCTOBER 28TH. YOU CAN SEE INFORMATION ABOUT IT IN THE ESSAY SECTION ON THIS SITE. IT WAS SPECIAL!
The founding brick in the lightwell of the old shop on Neuwestaad.
Outside the old shop when van Erp was still apprenticing there.
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A stroll along this Leeuwarden canal leads one toward the historic location of the Van Erp shop.
Isak Lindenauer
4143 19th Street
San Francisco, California
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415 552-6436 email: isaklindenauer@gmail.com
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4143 19th Street
San Francisco, California
94114
415 552-6436 email: isaklindenauer@gmail.com
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about new inventory and special shop events, or if
you have particular "wants" to fill out your home, business,
or specific collection, please use the contact form on this
site and send me an email with your email address and
any other pertinent information.
Copyright © 2014-2021 Isak Lindenauer