{"title":"Water Color","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"southwestern-desert-landscape-watercolor-signed-kerry-c-1960-1985","title":"Southwestern Desert Landscape Watercolor Signed Kerry (c. 1960–1985)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eA confident Southwestern landscape rendered in layered watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eThis composition captures sunlit rock formations rising above scrub and desert grasses beneath a pale mineral-blue sky. The painter uses transparent washes to build depth across the stone surfaces, allowing warm ochres and muted slate blues to merge naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eDry-brush accents along the rock faces give structure without stiffness. The brush handling is assured. Nothing feels hesitant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eSigned “Kerry” lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eAttribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eSigned “Kerry.” No confirmed attribution to a documented fine art auction artist has been identified. The style, subject matter, and handling suggest a regional Southwestern painter working in the mid-to-late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eThe work stands on compositional strength rather than name recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003eThroughout the mid-20th century, regional watercolor painters across Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico focused heavily on desert rock formations and high desert terrain. Watercolor was a preferred medium for capturing shifting light and mineral color variation in arid landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eThis piece aligns closely with that tradition — emphasizing atmosphere over photographic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eOriginal watercolor on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e• Layered transparent washes\u003cbr data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e• Controlled pigment pooling\u003cbr data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003e• Dry-brush rock texturing\u003cbr data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e• Balanced use of negative space\u003cbr data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e• Professionally matted in muted sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003eThe custom mat and warm wood frame elevate the presentation and complement the landscape palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e• No visible foxing from front view\u003cbr data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003e• Paper appears stable\u003cbr data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003e• Clean mat\u003cbr data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003e• Frame shows minimal wear\u003cbr data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e• Ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e(Back inspection recommended for final confirmation.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home (Conversion Ready)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003eThis piece adds movement without noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003eThe palette is grounded and mineral — it works effortlessly with neutral interiors, natural wood, leather, linen, and brass. The horizontal format makes it ideal above a console, bed, or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003eWatercolor carries a softness that oils do not. It allows light to pass through the pigment, giving the landscape depth without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eIt is calm.\u003cbr\u003eIt is textural.\u003cbr\u003eIt feels collected rather than purchased in a hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003eIf you are building a space that values atmosphere over decoration, this painting earns its wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3753\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42944109052009,"sku":null,"price":316.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/C3EC5F98-2A84-45C4-A430-A8E92EE9AEA6_1_105_c.jpg?v=1771825037"},{"product_id":"birch-grove-water-color-24x30-impressionism-expressionism-signed-monte-gueyner-c-1993","title":"Birch Grove, Water Color 24x30, Impressionism Expressionism Signed Monte Gueyner (c 1993)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e“Birch Grove, Autumn Light” — Signed Monti (Monte) Guyer, 1993\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"208\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eThere are watercolors that decorate a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eAnd then there are watercolors that hold light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eThis 1993 signed work by Monti (Monte) Guyer belongs firmly in the second category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eA grove of white birch rises through a saturated veil of autumn atmosphere — saffron, ember, moss, plum, and deep forest green bleeding into one another with deliberate restraint. The trunks are preserved in luminous negative space, carved from color rather than painted over it. Each wash breathes. Each splatter feels earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eThe foreground dissolves into pigment and paper — lifted passages, granulation, controlled bloom. The ground itself feels unsettled, alive, as if mist is still moving through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eIt is not timid watercolor. It is confident watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eSigned lower left and dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e1993\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eThe signature reads most closely as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eMonti (or Monte) Guyer\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated ’93. While the name does not currently surface in institutional archives or major auction records, the hand is assured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eThis is not casual hobby work. The preservation of the birch trunks through masking or lift technique, the control of atmospheric layering, and the dynamic balance between abstraction and representation reflect training and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eIt sits comfortably within the lineage of strong regional American watercolor of the late 20th century — expressive, luminous, unapologetically painterly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eBy the early 1990s, watercolor had reclaimed its seriousness within regional art circles. Artists pushed beyond delicate florals and polite landscapes into works driven by saturation, gesture, and environmental immersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eThis painting embodies that shift. The forest is not merely depicted — it is felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eColor is not applied. It is released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eMedium: Watercolor on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eDate: 1993 (as signed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eSignature: Lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eFramed under mat with dark frame; ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eMinor age-appropriate wear to frame; artwork presents beautifully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eThe framing — deep green mat against black — anchors the chromatic intensity of the painting without competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eBecause this piece does something rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eFrom across the room, it reads as a luminous woodland.\u003cbr data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eUp close, it becomes a study in pigment — bloom, fracture, layering, resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eIt shifts with light. It deepens at dusk. It glows in morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003ePlaced in a study, library, hallway, or above a console, it introduces atmosphere without heaviness — drama without noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eThis is not filler art.\u003cbr data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eIt is presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eWe acquire work that commands space through integrity of hand, not hype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003eThis signed 1993 watercolor stands on its own merit — painterly confidence, saturated palette, and an undeniable sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003eIt is a piece that rewards attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42945446183017,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_85942.jpg?v=1771892921"},{"product_id":"pair-of-coastal-seascape-watercolors-by-charlotte-bancheri-milligan-1936-2017-signed-and-dated-1993","title":"Pair of Coastal Seascape Watercolors by Charlotte Bancheri Milligan (1936–2017), Signed and Dated 1993","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eA cohesive pair of original watercolor seascapes by Charlotte Bancheri Milligan, each signed and dated 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eBoth works depict rolling ocean surf beneath expansive skies. One composition captures cresting waves with distant sails on the horizon. The other presents a calmer shoreline scene with layered breakers and open sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eExecuted in soft, controlled washes of teal, sea green, and muted sky blues, the paintings demonstrate confident handling of watercolor — particularly in the rendering of light across water and the transparency of surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eEach piece is double-matted in complementary teal tones and housed in coordinating green-and-gold frames, creating a unified presentation intended to hang together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eThis is a matched pair — balanced in palette, scale, and subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eCharlotte Bancheri Milligan (1936–2017) lived between Salt Lake City, Utah and La Quinta, California. She earned a Ph.D. from Temple University in 1993 — the same year these works were completed — and later took up painting after relocating to Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eHer obituary notes that she embraced painting later in life, incorporating it into a full and accomplished personal and professional career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eThese works reflect the late 20th century tradition of watercolor landscape painting — intimate, accessible, and grounded in observation rather than abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eWhile not associated with major institutional exhibition records, the artist is identifiable and documented, adding a layer of personal provenance beyond anonymous decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eProduct Attributes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eArtist: Charlotte Bancheri Milligan (1936–2017)\u003cbr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eDate: 1993\u003cbr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eMedium: Watercolor on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eSubject: Coastal seascapes\u003cbr data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eSignature: Signed and dated lower margin\u003cbr data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eFraming: Teal double mat with coordinated green-and-gold frames\u003cbr data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eQuantity: Two (sold as a pair)\u003cbr data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eOrientation: Horizontal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eFramed Dimensions (each): [insert measurements]\u003cbr data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eSight Size (each): [insert measurements]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003eThese work because they create atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003eThe palette is restrained and coastal without feeling theme-driven. The teal matting enhances the ocean tones, giving the pieces presence without overwhelming a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eHung together, they create balance — one composition slightly more dynamic, the other more serene. That tension is what makes a pair effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eIdeal placement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eAbove a console or sideboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003eIn a coastal or transitional bedroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eIn a light-filled hallway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003eFlanking a mirror or centered above a sofa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eThey bring movement and calm at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003eNot speculative investment art. Not mass-produced décor.\u003cbr data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003eSimply thoughtful, signed original works with documented authorship and cohesive presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003eBoth watercolors appear in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003eLight age-appropriate wear to frames. Minor mat imperfections visible upon close inspection. No visible major tears or structural damage to the paper within the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3634\"\u003eFrames present cleanly and consistently as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42958568521833,"sku":null,"price":292.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/pair_of_coastal_seascape_watercolors_by_charlotte_bancheri_milligan_19362017_signed_and_dated_1993772021790320935011767664745.jpg?v=1774756952"},{"product_id":"original-watercolor-by-sally-shaw-1998-reno-artist-floral-painting","title":"Original Watercolor by Sally Shaw (1998) Reno Artist Floral Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Wild Garden Study” — Original Watercolor by Sally Shaw, Reno, Nevada (1998)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicate and atmospheric botanical watercolor by Reno artist \u003cstrong\u003eSally Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e, signed and dated \u003cstrong\u003e1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in a softly toned custom frame with a wide mat that echoes the painting’s expressive splatter technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in fluid washes of greens, lavender, pale yellow, and soft blush tones, the composition captures a loose cluster of flowering stems rendered in Shaw’s characteristic wet-in-wet watercolor style. The painting blends controlled botanical observation with expressive abstraction, allowing the pigments to bloom and diffuse across the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a quietly luminous floral study that feels both contemporary and organic—an example of late-20th-century Western watercolor painting rooted in observation but liberated by gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaw’s handling of watercolor is confident and intuitive. Transparent washes build a layered atmosphere behind the flowers, while darker botanical forms anchor the composition in the foreground. Small splashes and pigment blooms create movement across the surface, suggesting wind, light, and the fleeting nature of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette remains intentionally restrained—sage greens, muted purples, and pale golden light—giving the work a calming, contemplative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive detail is the \u003cstrong\u003epaint-splattered mat\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely prepared intentionally to echo the spontaneous watercolor technique used in the painting itself. This presentation gives the piece a gallery-ready feel while preserving the organic character of the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated \u003cstrong\u003e“Sally Shaw 1998”\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lower portion of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally Shaw is a \u003cstrong\u003eReno-based watercolor artist associated with the regional art community in Northern Nevada\u003c\/strong\u003e, including artist cooperative exhibitions and local gallery programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtists working within these regional networks often maintain active studio practices, teaching, exhibiting, and selling locally rather than pursuing national gallery representation. As a result, their work frequently circulates within private collections throughout the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaw’s work focuses primarily on \u003cstrong\u003ebotanical and nature-inspired subjects\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered through expressive watercolor techniques that balance observational drawing with atmospheric color fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks like this example from \u003cstrong\u003e1998\u003c\/strong\u003e reflect the broader revival of watercolor painting during the late 20th century, when artists increasingly embraced looser, more experimental approaches to the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1980s and 1990s, watercolor experienced a significant resurgence in the Western United States, particularly in artist communities across California, Oregon, and Nevada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegional artists embraced the medium’s immediacy and spontaneity, moving away from rigid traditional botanical illustration toward a more expressive style influenced by contemporary painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shift produced a generation of watercolor works characterized by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• wet-in-wet pigment diffusion\u003cbr\u003e• atmospheric background washes\u003cbr\u003e• gestural botanical forms\u003cbr\u003e• experimental splatter and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaw’s 1998 watercolor sits comfortably within this movement, reflecting the period’s embrace of fluidity and emotional tone over strict realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: \u003cstrong\u003eSally Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: \u003cstrong\u003eWild Garden Study\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium: \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal watercolor on paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate: \u003cstrong\u003e1998\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignature: \u003cstrong\u003eSigned and dated by the artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eReno, Nevada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming:\u003cbr\u003eCustom white frame with wide mat and pigment splatter detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003cbr\u003eArtwork: ~11 × 11 in (estimate from framing proportions)\u003cbr\u003eFramed: ~20 × 20 in (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition + Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Original watercolor in very good condition\u003cbr\u003e• Paper remains vibrant with no visible fading\u003cbr\u003e• Mat shows intentional paint splatter as part of the presentation\u003cbr\u003e• Frame displays minor surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e• Back retains remnants of original gallery or framing label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall presentation is clean and display ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatercolor paintings possess a softness that few mediums can replicate. 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