Stephen Basso Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
American, b. 1953
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought provoking fables. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination wry wit and fearless color. Mr. Basso's works evoke a high level of inquiry. The fanciful yet keenly observed characters are unpredictable and evocative. The viewer vacillates between surprised delight and consternation, A Brooklyn native much of Basso's art has been inspired by travel to Jamaica Puerto Rico and in particular Mexico blended with is urban New York experience.
By in large Basso is self taught ( after initially attending the School of Visual Arts for illustration he came to the conclusion painting was more engaging ) Seeking emotional honesty he has looked to the work of several mentors notably Max Beckmann Willem de Kooning Goya Marsden Hartley and Albert Pinkham Ryder to name a few...artists that speak to the human condition
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Artist: Stephen Basso
Robed Woman. 3/4 length portrait done in blacks grey white and touches of pink
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a mixed media work on high quality sanded pastel paper. Signed and dated lower left hand corner.
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Woman in flapper hat . Black and white head portrait charcoal drawing.
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a charcoal on light Grey paper possibly a study for a larger work. The dimensions including the frame measure 14 x11 in. Signed on bottom.right hand corner
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Power Couple romantic couple subject soft warm pastel color blue gray tones
By Stephen Basso
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Pastel on toned archival paper signed and dated bottom left. Portrait of a couple with much history between them. Mounted on archival foam board for future framing options
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Find a wide variety of authentic Stephen Basso portrait drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Stephen Basso in archival paper, crayon, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Expressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Stephen Basso portrait drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 27 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Eve Nethercott, and Parmis Sayous. Stephen Basso portrait drawings and watercolors prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $1,400, while the average work can sell for $1,400.
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