{"product_id":"c9792","title":"Woman \u0026 Cat \u003cbr\u003eMid Century Gouache \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#C9792","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/jack-bevier\"\u003eJack Bevier\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mid 20th century gouache on paper portrait is by distinguished watercolor painter and ceramicist Jack Bernard Bevier (1923-1996). Bevier was best known for his evocative landscapes, seascapes of the Monterey Peninsula, and boat and harbor scenes. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bevier served in the Army Air Corps during World War II before pursuing his passion for art at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he graduated with honors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter several years working in Chicago as a painter and commercial artist, Bevier moved to California in 1956, settling in the Salinas area on the Monterey Peninsula. There, he became a prominent figure in the local art community, operating a gallery in Carmel for many years. In addition to his watercolor work, Bevier was also an accomplished ceramic artist, often harvesting his own clay from the Monterey Peninsula to use in his studio kiln. His work remains a testament to his deep connection to the natural beauty of the California coast.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid 20th Century \u003cbr\u003eGouache on Paper \u003cbr\u003e23\"x29\" unframed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstate stamped on the back. Excellent vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jack Bevier (1923-1996)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48480275726553,"sku":"C9792","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/C9792_0.jpg?v=1775068818","url":"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/products\/c9792","provider":"Lost Art Salon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}