Watermelon still life with beach in the background by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928 to 2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Les Anderson owned and operated the Bear Flag Gallery in San Juan Bautista, California for many years. He was known for his plein air watercolor paintings and abstracts. Les studied at the Minneapolis School of Art and the Art Center at Los Angeles. Signed "Les Anderson" lower right. Unframed. Image,15"H x 23"L.