Finis Collins was one of the founding members of the Watercolor Gang, a Director of the San Antonio School of Art and president of the Artist and Designers Society. For many years Collins was an instructor at Trinity University, the Jewish Community Center of San Antonio and the San Antonio Art Institute. After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, Collins Joined the Pitluk Group in 1953 and worked for them until he retired in 1988 as Sr. Art Director. Collins designed the Major Brochure for Hemisfair-1968. This elaborate brochure was printed in large quantities and was distributed throughout the world. His most noted piece of art that has been seen by millions is the symbol that he created for the San Antonio Spurs. Collins developed many corporate symbols including those for Zachry, La Quinta, Market Square and many more advertising designs. Collins loves helping developing artists. For over 25 years, Collins spent his evenings as an Instructor of Art. Collins was the Owner and Director of the San Antonio School of Art. (1964–68) At one time, Collins directed a staff of 13 teachers covering every facet of Commercial and Fine Art.
Collins was an Instructor of Advertising Art and Design at Trinity University. Collins also instructed at the San Antonio Craft Center and the San Antonio Art Institute. For over a dozen years Collins held Watercolor Classes in Fine Art at the Jewish Community Center. Collins now paints full time. Although Collins is well known for his transparent watercolors, he is also proficient in brush and pallet knife in oils on canvas. Collins has held the Office of President of the Artist and Designers Society (1964) and the President of the Texas Watercolor Society (2003). Collins has earned, through his many awards in fine art, the honor of wearing the prestigious TWS Purple Sagebrush Pin. Collins has been honored by many Art Galleries with numerous Shows. Collectors throughout the world have purchased his original paintings and Limited Edition Prints. Collins is one of the Founding Members of the Watercolor Gang. (Established over 43 years ago) The gang has painted America from coast to coast, Europe five times and Mexico many times. These five artists are considered one of the oldest and finest Plein Air painting groups in America. Collins and his artist wife, Edie love to travel and paint together. They have toured and painted in over one dozen countries in Europe and traveled in their RV they have painted, (except for six states) all of the Continental United States.
"Texas Cabin Christmas" Awesome Watercolor
By Finis Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Finis Collins Image Size: 17.25 x 29.25 Frame Size: 31 x 43 Medium: Watercolor "Texas Cabin Christmas" Biography Finis Collins From San Antonio, Texas, he was one of the founding members of the Watercolor Gang...
Watercolor
"Rosebud" - Original Gouache Painting on Paper
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“Rosebud” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado, USA. The piece highlights blooming roses and surrounding gard...
Paper, Gouache
$325
H 5 in W 7 in D 0.2 in
"Skipper's Orders" (2023) By Judd Mercer, Original Impressionist Lake Scene
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
"Skipper's Orders" is a beautiful original impressionist lakeside scene, depicting a family rigging a boat in the afternoon, on the lakeshore under the shade of an Oak tree. Judd Me...
Gouache
"Hold Firm" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“Hold Firm” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location in Laguna Beach, California, USA. The piece captures the coastal rock formations and breaking waves along the ...
Paper, Gouache
"Flowers, Showers" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“Flowers, Showers” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location in Morrison, Colorado, USA. The piece depicts a lush woodland clearing with wildflowers, aspens, and fa...
Paper, Gouache
"Shoreline Shade" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“Shoreline Shade” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location in Long Beach, California, USA. The piece captures a sunlit shoreline with tree shadows cast across the ...
Paper, Gouache
$325
H 5 in W 7 in D 0.2 in
"Under The Overpass" (2021) By Judd Mercer, Original Impressionist Cityscape
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
"Under the Overpass" is a beautiful original impressionist depicting an urban scene contrasted by nature. Judd Mercer (b. 1982) creates landscape paintings that capture fleeting, ...
Gouache
"To the Brim" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“To the Brim” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location in Morrison, Colorado, USA. The piece captures the sunlit red rock formations and surrounding foothills of t...
Paper, Gouache
$550
H 6 in W 8 in D 0.8 in
Sky with peace over the sleeping earth Landscape Oil Painting Post Impressionism
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleksiy Ivanyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2025 Style: Post Impressionism Title: Sky with peace over the sleepi...
Paper, Watercolor
$550
H 6 in W 8 in D 0.8 in
Vacations in the village Sun Landscape Oil Painting Post Impressionism
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleksiy Ivanyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2025 Style: Post Impressionism Title: Vacations in the village sun S...
Paper, Watercolor
$748
H 22.84 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Pompeii, Light and Shadows signed original painting c2005
By Andy Gradwell
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Pompeii, Light and Shadows', original signed painting by Andy Gradwell watercolor on paper 40cmx50cm carved wood glazed frame 58cmx70cm Painted on location at the ancient Roman site...
Watercolor
$300
H 10.5 in W 15 in D 0.1 in
By the River Landscape Impressionism Original Watercolor Painting
By Song Shuyu
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Song Shuyu Title: By the River Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2017 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 10.5" x 15" x 0.1" inch (27 x 38 x 0.1cm) Presentation: Unframed, Type...
Paper, Watercolor
"In the Thicket" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“In the Thicket” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado, USA. The piece depicts a vibrant garden scene with den...
Paper, Gouache
$550
H 6 in W 8 in D 0.8 in
Blue autumn night Landscape Oil Painting Post Impressionism
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleksiy Ivanyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2025 Style: Post Impressionism Title: Blue autumn night Size: 6" x 8...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,100
H 12 in W 24 in
"Shallow Focus" - Original Tropical Archipelago Landscape, Oil Painting on Panel
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
“Hold Firm” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location in Laguna Beach, California, USA. The piece captures the coastal rock formations and breaking waves along the ...
Paper, Gouache
$350
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in
Scene in the Park Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper
By Lin Qingyi
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Landscape Watercolor Original Painting Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Scene in the Park Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 6" x 10.5" x 0.1" inch ( 15...
Paper, Watercolor