William A. Karges Fine Art

These particular hues of blue, the gently swaying boats, and the slightly rippling reflections seem to have a deeply calming effect. Isn't it remarkable that a simple combination of colors, lines, and symbols can swing a mood or evoke an emotion? Art is wonderful. #relax #calm #art #serenity

Happy #ThrowbackThursday everyone! Let's go back...waaaaaay back... to 1921. For your time-travel pleasure, and a general boost to the happiness level of your day, we present "California Landscape" by William Louis Otte (1871 - 1957).

Ever look at a painting and it literally changes the way you see the world around you forever? This may be the book for you. Highly recommend this amazing work with essays that describe deep personal connections with paintings at the outstanding Frick Collection. Check out "This Sleeve Should be Illegal", a profound and remarkable new publication for all art-lovers to savor. https://www.frick.org/s/art_frick_collection/sleeve_illegal

In this lovely seascape, Roi Clarkson Colman captures a fleeting moment in time in La Jolla, California and skillfully combines the sparkling light on the surface of the impossibly blue water, the gently rolling waves, the tall, swaying eucalyptus trees and the dramatic cliffs. Take a deep breath, sit back, and savor the moment you're in right now...

Art Deco meets Byzantine Icon? Yes, please! Hungarian artist Karoly Fulop's elegant ceramic sculpture Mother & Child combines the sleek, glamorous forms of the Art Deco style with the detailed otherworldly religious icon. #artdeco #sculpture #byzantine #icon

This original oil on canvas was painted by an unknown artist based on the original painting Fiesta Day by Taos Society member Victor Higgins. This version of that significant work is unsigned though inscribed, dated 1934, & monogrammed verso. Stop by the gallery to see this powerful, vibrant, richly colored rendering in person!

One of the magical things about hanging paintings in your home is that it feels like you're looking through portals into other places, other times, and other worlds. The combination of the picture in front of you and your own imagination is wondrous & endlessly fascinating. #visualvacation #daydreaming

Who doesn't love magnificent views of Yosemite's waterfalls, majestic granite cliffs and scenic vistas? This stunning large-format painting by famous 19th century landscape artist Thomas Hill, widely known for his western landscapes and panoramic depictions of our National Parks, is now on display at our gallery. Stop by and experience this jaw-dropping work in person! #yosemite #tuesdaythoughts #tuesdaytreat

Russell Chatham’s landscapes often revealed his fascination with the changing seasons and the subtle nuances of light and shadow. His works often depicted quiet moments of solitude and spirituality. Of his work, he said: "Creating art is an attempt to search for something beyond ourselves". This one looks like it came straight out of the movie "A River Runs Through It"... #tonalism #flyfishing #mondaymotivation

Another luminous and stunning work by Gustave Baumann is now on view, From a Hillside Garden, part of the first edition printed in 1941. The background includes softly shining aluminum leaf and the bouquet was inspired by the gardens of Hillside in Lydia Coonley Ward's home in Wyoming, New York, an area the artist had visited years before in 1917. #woodblock #throwbackthursday

Feel the romantic, poetic mood of Percy Gray's quiet, pastoral tonalist masterpiece Eucalyptus Trees and Wildflowers. This is an outstanding work that convey calmness, peace, and timelessness through the uniquely hazy atmospheric effects and softly blurred outlines.

Stop by the gallery to see this breathtaking dramatic view by noted early California Impressionist Benjamin Brown (1865-1942) as he captures the grand scale of these snow covered mountain peaks and the exquisite natural beauty of Winter.

Enjoy the quiet, delicate beauty of early American Impressionist Orrin White's "Southern California Landscape". Love the salmon pink hues in the leaves of the elegant trees!

Another stunning beauty by the delightful and talented contemporary artist Cindy Baron, "Fall in the Sierras", Oil on board, 12 x 12 inches. Perfect for that cozy corner of your home, or maybe the perfect gift for that special someone? #cindybaron #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #oilpainting #landscapes #create #fall #autumn #giftideas #nature

Enjoy "Spring Trees" by American Modernist artist Rinaldo Cuneo, because it's never too early to start daydreaming about Spring...right? (Ok, maybe a little bit too soon...)

Over the past six months or so, did you discover that staying home had you thinking more about what you want on your walls? Many of us were happily surprised that it actually turned out to be a time of great reflection. We finally had a chance to spend real quality time with our personal possessions, including artworks that are meaningful to us. It makes us happy when we hear that our customers feel the joy and deeper connection that original artworks bring to their lives. Helping to bring you that feeling is the genuine, heartfelt goal of our staff and the true purpose of our gallery.

Ever popular with collectors, paintings featuring horses by the former Director of the WPA Art Program in Southern California, Millard Sheets, continue to delight admirers of his richly colored, whimsical watercolors. #watercolors #arthistory #horses

2020 Stress getting you down? It seems like a great time for a brief virtual vacation to the beach in the middle of your day. "Morning Sun", new work by award-winning contemporary artist Dennis Doheny. #relax #breathe #artheals

"Bridalveil Fall, 1895" by Thomas Hill (1829-1908) A classic example of this iconic American artist's work documenting the majestic beauty and grandeur of Yosemite National Park. #yosemite #nationalparks #oilpainting

One of the great experiences in life is the quiet but genuine thrill that we feel as we view a historic, handmade original early California plein-air landscape painting in person. Stop by our Carmel Gallery next time you're in town, and savor that unique and wonderful feeling that exceptional artworks can bring to your day.

Enjoy a quiet evening sunset on the Gaviota coast. This peaceful moment in your day brought to you courtesy of award-winning contemporary artist and delightful fellow Dennis Doheny. #beach #sunset #santabarbara

Check out these sweet new 5x5 inch seashore paintings by talented contemporary realist artist Susan N. Jarvis. Stackable, portable, as well as adorable!

Another gorgeous twilight scene now on view at our Carmel gallery, "Late Light Devereux". This peaceful moment in your day is brought to you by the very talented contemporary plein-air artist Dennis Doheny, represented exclusively by Karges Fine Art.

For your viewing pleasure, enjoy this classic Yosemite scene by Thomas Hill (1829 - 1908), one of America's top Impressionist artists, celebrated for his majestic paintings of our Nation's spectacular National Parks. Does anyone know which waterfall this is? #arthistory #oilpainting #yosemite #nationalparks

Now on display at our Carmel Gallery, one of the finest large-format Sierra Nevada scenes by Edgar Payne we've ever offered: The Pack Train, Sierra Grande, 31 x 39 inches. Enjoy the deep, rich colors and bold, vigorous brushwork seen in this iconic work by one of California's top Impressionist painters. #edgarpayne #arthistory #oilpainting

Enjoy this quintessential painting by Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971). Known for her works featuring exotic birds, "Ducks and Hollyhocks" is a prime example of her skill at depicting these sociable, charismatic feathered creatures. #ducks #quack #waddle