Art by Medium: Pastel

Urbex is the English acronym for urban exploration and is an activity that consists of searching for and locating abandoned infrastructure with the goal of visiting, photographing and conveying its contents, with particular involvement of methodologies from geography, anthropology, sociology to cultural studies. Her works have been in the past approached to the works of Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) and Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1770), but in Gullotta's paintings the absence of color makes the spaces particularly ethereal, allowing them to be ideally lifted to new places and to new life. An artist of international caliber who has decided to entrust her return to her homeland to Almach Art Gallery in Milan, while maintaining connections with important galleries, such as Marlborough Fine Art in London and Galerie Koch in Hanover. The artwork represents the famous Velasca Tower in Milan. This artwork was exhibited during the Daniela Gullotta...

"Untitled (Big Net)" is a painting by Martyna Alexander from her second gallery solo exhibition, "Courts."

"Untitled (Multi-Court)" is a painting by Martyna Alexander from her second gallery solo exhibition, "Courts."

"Untitled (Red + Pink)" is a painting by Martyna Alexander from her second gallery solo exhibition, "Courts."

Work : Soft Pastel on archival and heavy paper for pastel drawing. The colors are fixed on the paper and the work has been treated with a UV-resistant varnish. Signed lower right. Un...

"Untitled (Invisible Court)" is a painting by Martyna Alexander from her second gallery solo exhibition, "Courts."

"Untitled (Butan-Puna Tsang Chu)" is a painting by Martyna Alexander from her second gallery solo exhibition, "Courts."

Paul MADELINE 1863-1920 Naked woman, study Drawing, pastel on paper Stamp of the signature "P. Madeline" lower right On the back: stamp of the Paul Madeline's sale, 05/11/1978, 3rd s...

"Untitled (Bullseye)" is a painting by Martyna Alexander from her second gallery solo exhibition, "Courts."

An original pastel-on-paper drawing by British artist Charlie Mackesy - Mackesy's clever work and style here, provide us with a glimpse into this atmospheric depiction of a Jazz Trio...

Work : Original Drawing, Handmade Artwork, Unique Work. The work has been treated with UV-resistant varnish and it is not framed. Medium : Watercolour, Soft Pastel and Oil based col...

With its roots deeply intertwined in the enduring legacy of medieval and early Renaissance art, this pastel establishes a connection to artistic lineage and transports observers to t...

Static and dynamic symbols live, rotate, grow, die and explode underneath vaporous clouds of color or find respite in an interior structure. Man-made machines move with intention sur...

MATERNIDAD. Original pastel painting. framed Maria Vich is an artist from the Balearic Islands. Influenced by her teacher Tito mCittadini, she focuses her work on reflecting the coun...

Joanne Seltzer was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. After having majored in journalism at Northwestern University (she graduated in 1963), ...

Provenance: Corporate Art Collection Nell Blaine, painter of still lifes and landscapes in brilliant colors, created abstract work that gives the appearance of being done in a carefree, totally lighthearted manner but in fact is the result of years of disciplined study. It is also an effect achieved after rehabilitation from polio, which nearly took her life. Suffering a paralyzed right hand, she taught herself to paint with her left hand, and she devoted much time to applying colors, some times as many as fifty varieties. She attributed her fascination with color with its discovery when she was two years old and corrective eye surgery allowed her to see color for the first time. Blaine was raised in the Richmond, Virginia, where she grew to hate the prevalent racial discrimination and left home at an early age. In high school, she was skilled enough to begin selling her artwork, which was mostly posters and portraits. She attended the Richmond School of Art, now Virginia Commonwealth University, between 1939 and 1942 but left its classical realist curriculum when one of the instructors introduced her to modern art. She used money she had earned from commercial art and went to New York and studied with Hans Hofmann, teacher of Abstract Expressionism. Shortly after, she married a jazz musician and immersed herself in the world of jazz, beating drums and improvising expressive dances, and associating with Charlie Parker, Dizzie Gillespie, and Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac. Her paintings of that time reflect her strong developing sense of relationship between jazz and abstract art. In 1944 at age twenty two, she became the youngest member of the American Abstract Artists and exhibited hard-edged geometric paintings, mostly black and white with accents of bright colors. She joined a cooperative of abstract artists and worked so hard at organizing shows that some referred to it as the Blaine Street Gallery. She was a strong personality who had special influence on Larry Rivers and Jane Freilicher and appeared to thrive in the New York art scene of the 1940s. However, she decided that her lifestyle was unhealthy, and she left the city, had a period of seclusion, and then went to France where she admired the work of Gustave Courbet, Jean Antoine Watteau, Eugene Delacroix, and Nicholas Poussin and took up figurative art in an abstract style. She became known as a "painterly realist," and added landscapes and interiors to her subject matter. She earned fellowships to Yaddo and the MacDowell Colony and began spending at least half the year in Gloucester, Massachusetts. She also traveled in Mexico. In 1959 on the island of Mykonos, Greece, she had polio. Her New York art friends in an exhibition of seventy-one artists raised money for extensive treatment at Mount Sinai Hospital. After recovery, she settled in a studio on Riverside Drive, spent her summers in Gloucester, and painted from her wheelchair. She died in 1996. Source: Charlotte Streifer Rubinstein, American Women Artists Biography from Hess Fine Art & Auctions Nell Blaine is sometimes called a "painterly realist. This term belies her beginnings in abstract expressionism. She studied with Hans Hofmann in the mid-1940s and was fascinated by the geometric painting of Mondrian. By the late 1950s she turned towards representation. This change was reinforced when she met the French painter Jean Helion. He too had returned to representation. There is French flavor to Blaine's work in the Fauve-like use of pure color. Her typical subject matter is still life, landscapes and gardens. In some of her still life Matisse is brought to mind, but her style could not be mistaken for French. It has the unmistakable free brushstroke of the action painters, imbued with awe for the beauty of nature. Her preference is the use of pure color, cobalt violet being her favorite, and she reportedly said she "enjoy(s) color more than words". She respects the traditions of composition and structure, and is influenced by French Impressionism in terms of light and subject matter. Nell Blaine, painter of still lifes and landscapes in brilliant colors, created abstract work that not only is the result of years of disciplined study but was achieved after rehabilitation from polio. She taught herself to paint with her left hand because she suffered a paralyzed right hand. She devoted much time to applying colors, some times as many as fifty varieties. She attributed her fascination with color with its discovery to corrective eye surgery she had when she was two years old. This operation allowed her to see color for the first time. Nell Blaine was raised in Richmond, Virginia. In high school, she was skilled enough to begin selling her artwork, which consisted mostly of posters and portraits. She attended the Richmond School of Art, now Virginia Commonwealth University, between 1939 and 1942 but left when introduced to modern art. She used money she had earned and went to New York and studied with Hans Hofmann. Six months after she arrived in New York, Blaine married Bill Bass...

Bill Shields "Micro Biomorphic Abstract Drawing " 1990's Pastel, pencil charcoal on illustration board Site measures 3"x3" silver wood frame 9.75"x10.75" Unsigned came from artist's ...

Bill Shields "Micro Biomorphic Abstract Drawing II" 1990's Pastel, pencil charcoal on illustration board Site measures 3.5"x2.5" silver wood frame 10.5"x10.5" Unsigned came from arti...

Original colored crayons and pastel drawing on paper. Hand signed and dated on front by David Hockney. Artwork size 16.75 x 14inches. Frame size approx 27 x 24 inches. Provenance: Annely Juda Fine Art; Richard Gray Gallery. Artwork in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: David Hockney is one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. Perhaps best known for his serial paintings of swimming pools, portraits of friends, and verdant landscapes, the artist’s oeuvre ranges from collaged photography and opera posters to Cubist-inspired abstractions and plein-air paintings of the English countryside. Often returning to a certain motif again and again, he probes the manifold ways one can see an image or a space. Hockney’s exploration of photography’s effect on painting and everyday life is evinced in his hallmark work A Bigger Splash (1967). “In art, new ways of seeing mean new ways of feeling; you can't divorce the two, as, we are now aware, you cannot have time without space and space without time,” he has explained. Born on July 9, 1937 in Bradford, United Kingdom, Hockney attended the Royal College of Art in London alongside R.B. Kitaj. At school, he studied under both Francis Bacon and Peter Blake, but also credits Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse for influencing his distinctive and varied style. In 1963, the artist traveled to Southern California for the first time and fell in love with the bright sunshine and easygoing lifestyle. Since then, he has alternated living and working between Yorkshire, United Kingdom, and Los Angeles, CA. In November 2018, his 1972 painting...

William Sibberns (American). Male Nude in Bed, 2009. Pastel on paper, 10 x 14 inches. Measuring 16 x 20 inches framed. Signed and dated on page and...

William Sibberns (American). Standing Male Nude with Upraised Leg, 2011. Pastel on paper, 12 x 18 inches. Measuring 18 x 24 inches framed. Signed a...

This captivating artwork is a weaving that beautifully captures the essence of flight, embodying the graceful movement of a bird in motion. Through a skilful interplay of vibrant hue...

*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Landscape by Lesser Ury (1861-1931) Pastel on paper 50 x 70 cm (19 ³/₄ x 27 ¹/₂ inches) Signed lower left Executed in 1...

Blue Bowl with Lemons 10.0 x 8.0 x 0.1, 1.0 lbs Pastel on archival paper Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "This painting is a great teacher of color harmony, creating ...

Asthenosphere 2 is an original painting, created with acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas. It has a width of 72 inches and a height of 48 inches with a depth of 1.5 inches (72x48...

Lithosphere 159 is an original, modern art painting from the Lithosphere series. This one-of-a-kind painting was created with acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas. It has a width ...

Lithosphere 207 is an original, modern art painting from the Lithosphere series. This one-of-a-kind painting was created with acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas. It has a width ...

Art Sz: 8 3/8"H x 13"W Frame Sz: 16 1/4"H x 20 1/4"W

The Feature Presentation 40.0 x 20.0 x 1.0, 7.0 lbs Pastel on archival paper Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "This painting was so much fun to paint! I had a literal ...

Wolf Kahn Behind Reeds, 2004 Signed lower left Pastel on paper 7 x 9 inches Provenance: The artist Ameringer McEnery Yohe Gallery, New York Private Collection, Florida An important...

Original painting. Acrylic and pastels on high quality linen canvas stretcher. Finished off with a soft glossy varnish. 60 x 80 cm 23.6 x 31.5" . The corners are painted and it’s ...

"Everybody Kisses a Fool Sometime" is a pastel signed by Della Wells. It depicts a black woman kissing a figure wearing a white mask and a comedia del'arte costume also known as the ...

"Pastel Bust Of A Naked Young Woman Signed Fried Pal" Pál Fried (June 16, 1893 in Hungary - March 6, 1976 in New York) was a Hungarian artist known for his erotic paintings of dance...

Knowing Some History, mixed media monotype, by Melanie A Yazzie, Navajo, unique As a printmaker, painter, and sculptor, my work draws upon my rich Diné (Navajo) heritage. The work I...

William Sibberns (American). Big Cigar Man, 2010. Pastel on paper, 8 x 10 inches. Measuring 16 x 18 inches framed. Signed and dated on page and on ver...

A colourful abstract study of a softly lit interior with a torch and a potted plant. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a silver gilt frame and double card mount. Exhi...

Landscape 100x100 cm Original Art Ready to Hang Marilina Marchica orients her pictorial research to the theme of subtraction, her attention is focused on the aesthetic and conceptu...

A fine still life in pastel by the artist Vivian Bewick. Unsigned. Well presented in a vintage oak frame and inner gilt slip, with narrow card mount. On paper.

Immerse yourself in a unique visual experience with this oil painting in shades of blue and violet. The artwork features enigmatic figures of men and animals coming to life in a noct...

Postcard from the Shore 9.0 x 12.0 x 1.0, 1.0 lbs Pastel on archival paper Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: “'Postcard From The Shore' is a painting done as a demo for...

William Sibberns (American). Man in White Jock Undressing, 2010. Pastel on paper, 12 x 16 inches. Measuring 16 x 20 inches framed. Signed and dated on...

Hot Flash 12.0 x 9.0 x 0.1, 1.0 lbs Pastel on archival paper Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "The color red has significant meaning in many cultures around the world ...

Small stark figurative painting Acrylic and pastel on canvas

The Evening Chorus 16.0 x 10.0 x 1.0, 1.0 lbs Pastel on archival paper Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "This diptych was so much fun to paint! I love how the compleme...

landscape mixed media on canvas 92x65 cm original artwork the painting is sold stretched out on a wooden frame ready to hang signed with certificate of authenticity Marilina Marc...

Almazan Miquel Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting . ALMAZAN MIQUEL was an artist focused on the art of realism. His structured works on his great mastery of drawing, are romanti...

French School of the 18th century Woman portrait Pastel on paper mounted on canvas Pastel: 46.5 x 63 cm (18.3 x 24.8 inches) Frame: 57 x 71 cm (22.4 x 28 inches) Very good condition ...

This watercolor is a wonderful example of of an abstract southwestern landscape. The colors used in this piece evoke the warmth of the desert it depicts, consisting of a wide range o...

Almazan Realistic Still Life watercolor Painting MIQUEL was an artist focused on the art of realism. His structured works on his great mastery of drawing, are romantic and translate...

Dimanche à la campagne by H. Claude Pissarro by H. Claude Pissarro (b. 1935) Pastel on card 37 x 51 cm (14 ⁵/₈ x 20 ¹/₈ inches) Signed lower right, H. Claude Pissarro This work is a...

This pastel drawing by Nils Kreuger, dating from 1905, presents an intimate moment between two horses that appear to be embracing each other. The use of p...

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was named one of 20 standout artists at the 2014 NY Affordable Art Fair. His contemporary artworks continue to be exhibited at major international art fairs in the United States, Asia and Europe, including Los Angeles, New York, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Celebrities and major art collectors worldwide have acquired his timeless artworks, which have seen a significant increase in value. John applied bold acrylic paint, oil pastels, and mixed media onto architectural paper to create this original artwork measuring 42 inches high by 30 inches wide. This mixed media painting is signed and dated by the artist in the lower left corner using the first two letters of his first and last name (GA JO). Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery is included. Gary John has been a street artist since 1985. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he moved to Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 2003 and began selling on the Venice boardwalk. After almost 10 years on the boardwalk and experiencing “a bout with homelessness,” he was discovered and his artistic career took off with great success. He references this success in every artwork he makes. Along the left side of the artwork he paints a series of circles joined together by an arrow pointing up. Each circle represents a stepping stone on the path of success that keeps growing to greater heights. On the right side he depicts a line of houses, expressing the joy he finds in the stability of a home. His street artworks have a whimsical yet exciting and bold quality, inspired by classic cartoon...

Chasing Time 8.0 x 8.0 x 1.0, 1.0 lbs Pastel on archival paper Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "I've been chasing time recently, finding just quick 5 minute blocks of...

Work : Original Drawing, Handmade Artwork, Unique Work. The work has been treated with an anti-UV varnish and it is not framed. Medium : Soft Pastel on ARCHES paper 300Gsm, 100% pur...

Domingo Alvarez (Spain 1942) - sailor fisherman in his boat - Pastel Size 33x41 cm. Unframed.

Awakenings 8.0 x 10.0 x 1.0, 1.0 lbs Pastel on archival paper Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "Have you ever seen a sky at dawn that just takes your breath away? For ...

Live Wire 12.0 x 9.0 x 0.1, 1.0 lbs Pastel on archival paper Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "I love this color palette! I wanted to do something that reminded me of t...

Susan Pomery Wilks. English ( 20th Century ). Flock of Sheep. Pastel & Charcoal on Paper. Signed. Image size 13.6 inches x 23 inches ( 34.5cm x 58.5cm ). Frame size 21.1 inches x 30...