Visually Striking Paintings by Contemporary Artists to Sell With the Crocker Art Museum

Born in Sacramento, California, artist Clay Vorhes took to painting professionally in his mid-thirties. Vorhes is greatly influenced by his mentor, Wayne Thiebaud, and is known for his colorful depictions of ordinary objects such as pies, ice cream cones, and pastries. The upcoming auction from the Crocker Art Museum will feature Clay’s oil on linen painting titled Berry Pie. Clay’s still-life painting illustrates a sugary pie slice that represents mass production and consumption in the modern era. An acrylic on canvas by Mark Bowles also leads the catalog. Titled Summertime, the composition emphasizes line, form, and colors. The contemporary landscape artist has a bold and direct approach towards his canvas. He is celebrated for drawing his viewers into the images that portray his personal journey. 

The sale also showcases Mel Prest’s Blackberry, an acrylic on wood panel painting. The non-objective artist focuses on hues, visual relationships, and synesthetic response. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Big Names, Small Art sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.