Clifford Holmes, Landscape with House, California

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This artwork "Lanscape with House" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist Clifford Holmes 1876-1963.Signed at … Read more This artwork "Lanscape with House" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist Clifford Holmes 1876-1963.Signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The canvas size is 20 x 24 inches. It is in very good condition.

About the artist:

Clifford Holmes, noted California artist. The artist is a descendent of early California pioneer families and is a former member of the Art League. Among the founders of the Oakland Art Association, he served on its board and that of the Society of Western Artists. He also is a member of the American Artists Professional League of New York. Holmes works in a variety of media and subjects, and he is represented in many galleries and private collections. Holmes lived in Hayward and “is past president of the Santa Cruz Art League and Hayward Art Association, and is one of the founders of the Oakland Art Association, a member of Society of Western Artists, president of Diablo Art Association of Walnut Creek, and is on the California State Fair Art Advisory Board. Holmes, who did still life, landscapes and portraits in oils, water colors and pastels, has exhibited at Oakland Art Museum, de Young Museum, Rosicrucian Museum, Crocker Art Gallery, University of Redlands, University of Santa Clara. He has received numerous awards. He says he obtained much of his art education from a close study of famous works of art in museums in this country and Europe. He is a graduate of University of Redlands and also has studied at San Jose State, San Francisco State and Sacramento State College. Clifors Holmes colorful paintings and watercolors are sought by art collectors nationwide. See less