Sam Karres – Bay of Oakland, CA 1996 – Original Watercolor Painting on Paper

Sam Karres – Bay of Oakland, CA 1996 – Original Watercolor Painting on Paper

Artist Name: Sam Karres

Title: Sam Karres is an American artist known for his expressive and diverse body of work, particularly in the mediums of oil and watercolor painting. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1929, Karres pursued his passion for art by earning a B.F.A. and M.A. in art from Wayne University.

Karres began his career as an illustrator for Ford Motor Company, where he worked for 25 years. However, his true passion lay in creating his own artwork, and he eventually transitioned to become a full-time artist. Over the course of his career, Karres has produced thousands of paintings, spanning several decades from the 1940s to the present.

His artistic style is characterized by bold contours, capturing the essence of his subjects with intensity and emotion. Karres' work reflects a range of influences, drawing inspiration from artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Sloan, Bellows, Goya, Munch, and Grosz. His paintings often depict urban scenes, including Detroit and Wyandotte street scenes, interiors of bars and coffeehouses, as well as portraits of weightlifters and dancers.

Year: 1996

Medium Type: Watercolor on Paper

Size-Width | Size-Height: 22 1/2" x 15"

Signed: signed, titled, and dated

Unframed in Very Good Condition.