Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Kenyan, b. 1953
Stephen Namara is an American Contemporary figurative artist born in 1953. He is known for creating skillful drawings and paintings of people, still-life objects and contemporary landscapes and has been exhibiting in the U.S. since 1980 while evolving his unique style. His masterful drawing abilities, together with his involved research into his subjects, have enabled Namara to produce a highly acclaimed body of work that is held in major corporate, state and university collections, and he is the recipient of numerous, important drawing prizes. Namara’s images are often autobiographical snapshots of moments in his life, and they speak directly to viewers without the need for words. The work provides space within which we can experience our own mental and emotional reactions to the images, forms and movements, without the need for academic explanation. The non-narrative imagery that he employs enables our attention to dwell on the formal and material aspects of the art, and this encourages a reflective approach to our perceptions.
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Artist: Stephen Namara
Tangerines
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Tangerines - sill life composition - exquisite highly contemporary still life drawing / mixed media work, created with watercolor and dry pigment and conte crayon on paper that is 30...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pigment
Pear
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Pear - sill life composition - exquisite highly contemporary still life oil and collage painting on wood panel, 48 x 48 inches. The work has a quiet overall presence. Artist signed, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper
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Take Only What You Need
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Different But Not Less
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Archival Paper, Crayon
Apple and Evelyn / figurative work on paper - gorgeous
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Apple and Evelyn is a stunningly gorgeous original work of art from Kenyan born American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
The Evolution of a Portrait, no. 2
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment, Tea
Sangfroid
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pears / mixed media quiet still life, framed
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Pears - sill life composition - exquisite highly contemporary still life drawing / mixed media work, created with dry pigment and conte crayon on 350 pound archival rag paper that is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Openings (Catherine) / figurative work, contemporary woman
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Openings (Catherine)' is a brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
Face and Body / figurative work, woman in a museum
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Face and Body is a stunningly gorgeous original work of art from Kenyan born American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings created ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
No Results Found for Find My Friends
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
No Results Found for 'Find My Friends' - exquisite highly contemporary still life oil and collage (a San Francisco map) on canvas, 48 x 48 inches. There is also pages (archival pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper
Untitled (Callas)
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Untitled (Callas)' is an original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist. Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Archival Paper, Pigment, Ink
LiLu, (You chose to look)
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'LiLu, (You chose to look)' is an original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist. Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Archival Paper, Pigment, Watercolor
Snip
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Located in Burlingame, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Crayon, Archival Paper
$6,800
What
s at Stake (shoe box template)
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic execution showcases a level of skill that is both rare and commanding. His ability to rend...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Watercolor
Silent Gestures
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Silent Gestures' is a brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment, Tea
Fragmented
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Fagmented', A sublime d drawing. A brilliant and original work of art from Kenyan born African-American artist Stephen Namara who is widely known for creating paintings and masterful drawings with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stephen Namara Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pigment
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Find a wide variety of authentic Stephen Namara drawings and watercolor paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Stephen Namara in chalk, conté, pigment 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 contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Stephen Namara drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 32 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alessandra Maria, Ed Templeton, and Gregg Louis. Stephen Namara drawings and watercolor paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,500 and tops out at $9,600, while the average work can sell for $8,000.