Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Style: Abstract
Invincible, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
By Emily Redd
Located in Yardley, PA
Watercolor on paper. Apologies about the 2nd photo, the image is correct on my end, but there aren't any options to rotate after uploading. Please contact me if other images are nee...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Splendid colors"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In my art practice I love to use bright colors which boldly contrast with complementary colors so I could get unusual original compositions and structures.
The objective of this ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Provence France
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper, unframed
size: 9.5 x 12.5 inches
condition: excellent
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', 2022 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Light', c. 2000 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper, unframed
size: 9.5 x 12.5 inches
condition: excellent
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
’The Guidance Lives In You’, watercolour, elegant, abstract philosophical quote
Located in Lahti, FI
Original artwork by the multifaceted Finnish artist and holistic interior architect Emmi Granlund, also known as EMMI IIDA for her music with healing frequencies and ethereal, philos...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Bricks, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Emily Redd
Located in Yardley, PA
Watercolor on paper :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Loc...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Untitled 2 22, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Emily Redd
Located in Yardley, PA
Watercolor on paper :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Loc...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Light', c. 2000 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
composition 1 - gouache on paper, 95x70 cm., framed
Located in Nice, FR
Very impressive gouache on paper by the french (nice) painter Gerard Seree in the scale of pink and green. Framed
Category
1990s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper, unframed
size: 9.5 x 12.5 inches
condition: excellent
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper, unframed
size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches
condition: excellent
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Abstract Expressionist British Original Watercolor Painting Shapes Patterns
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition (c.2022)
by Robert Somerton, British, born 1972.
ink/ watercolor on art paper, unframed
size: 9.5 x 12.5 inches
condition: excellent
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Flock of Sheep. Large Pastel.Modern British.West Wales.Welsh. Animal & Farming.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pastel
"Capturing the beauty of nature"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In my art practice I love to use bright colors which boldly contrast with complementary colors so I could get unusual original compositions and structures.
The objective of this ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Stb01-Contemporary, Abstract, Minimalism, Modern, Pop art, Geometric, Acrylic
Located in London, London
Stfk097, 1997
His work has been shown in Reina Sofía Museum of Madrid, Royal Academy of London, Arco Madrid, Pinta Art Fair, London, London Art Fair, The Other Art Fair, London, an...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Pencil
"High Tide, " Abstract Watercolor Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original abstract watercolor painting by Nealy Hauschildt features a cool coastal blue and green palette. "As the tide slowly rolls in," the arti...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Cotton, Paper, Watercolor
"Energy of Nature"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this abstract floral artwork I experience the world of nature through the bright colors of spring.
While painting, I sought to capture the beauty of nature which is full of diffe...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Luminosity"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In my art practice I love to use bright colors which boldly contrast with complementary colors so I could get unusual original compositions and structures.
The objective of this ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
"D.O.S.E."
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“When beauty and art heal us”
Several recent observations in neuroimaging have proven the effects of contemplation which, by stimulating certain brain regions, activate the reward ...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
"Stripe Drawing #12" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Chroma VII - Claw, Painting, Watercolor on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
2022 / 16 x 20 / Metallic watercolor and pen on black Canson illustration board Abstract metallic bubbles form a composition derived from dream state, representative of a hybrid b...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
"Eye of the Beholder" Acrylics, Pencils, Oil Pastels in Neutral Hues of Taupe
Located in New York, NY
"Eye of the Beholder" 2024, 48"x60" horizontal abstract painting by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, the New York Times, Traditi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
"Floral Adventure"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In my abstract artworks I manipulate paints without a preconceived plan as I am guided by what I want to express at the moment by embracing the quality of the materials to get unusu...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Untitled 4 by RJ Raizk, REP by Tuleste Factory
By RJ Raizk
Located in New York, NY
RJ's process consists of applications in the form of repetitive and free flowing strokes to create works that are complex structurally but rhythmic visually. Much can be interpreted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Deep - abstract painting, made in black, grey color
By Mila Akopova
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with india ink in black and grey color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed with a styrene face on a mat board in w...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Entity (10) by RJ Raizk, REP by Tuleste Factory
By RJ Raizk
Located in New York, NY
RJ's process consists of applications in the form of repetitive and free flowing strokes to create works that are complex structurally but rhythmic visually. Much can be interpreted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Stripe Drawing #17" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', C. 1995 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Entity (9) by RJ Raizk, REP by Tuleste Factory
By RJ Raizk
Located in New York, NY
RJ's process consists of applications in the form of repetitive and free flowing strokes to create works that are complex structurally but rhythmic visually. Much can be interpreted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Entity (7) by RJ Raizk, REP by Tuleste Factory
By RJ Raizk
Located in New York, NY
RJ's process consists of applications in the form of repetitive and free flowing strokes to create works that are complex structurally but rhythmic visually. Much can be interpreted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Stripe Drawing #14" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
"Wonderful floral glow"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this abstract floral artwork I experience the world of nature through the bright colors of a summer period.
While painting, I sought to capture the beauty of summer flowers whic...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Deep II - abstract painting, made in black, grey color
By Mila Akopova
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with india ink in black and grey color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed with a styrene face on a mat board in w...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', C. 2000 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Circle Drawing #3" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
"Circle Drawing #2" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
"Circle Drawing #1" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
"Stripe Drawing #16" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
"Stripe Drawing #13" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Mid Century Abstracted San Francisco Bay Line Drawing Landscape
By Erle Loran
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold abstract geometric landscape, an expressive black and white line drawing done in pastel, by Erle Loran (American, 1905-1999). Unsigned, but was acquired from the artist's estate. Presented in a new black mat with foam core backing. Provenance: Estate of Earle Loran; David Carlson...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Twee haantjes
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
Two birds
1966
Gouache on paper
39,5 x 48 cm.
Signed and dated: lower right ‘Quirijn 66’
Provenance: Private collection, the Netherlands...
Category
1960s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Light', C. 1997 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Modern British drawing of abstract figures by Arthur Berridge, 1950
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Arthur Berridge (British, 1902-1957)
Abstracted figures #2 1950
Blue crayon
14.1/2 x 21.1/2 in. (36.8 x 54.7 cm.)
Provenance: David Lay, Penzance
Born in Leicester in 1902, Ber...
Category
20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal
Untitled II - abstract painting, made in black, grey color
By Mila Akopova
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with india ink in black and grey color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed with a styrene face on a mat board in w...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Green Roses - abstract nature inspired minimal collage of clay on paper
Located in New York, NY
The new works of Mylinh Nguyen designed from polymer resin, bring us into a nature whose refinement commands admiration. From the physiognomy of living or extinct plant species, the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Clay, Polymer
Mystery - abstract painting, made in grey, blue color
By Mila Akopova
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with alcoholic ink in grey, blue color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed (gold or black) with a styrene face on ...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Modern British drawing of abstract figures by Arthur Berridge, 1950
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Arthur Berridge (British, 1902-1957)
Abstracted figures #1 1950
Charcoal
14.1/2 x 21.1/2 in. (36.8 x 54.7 cm.)
Provenance: David Lay, Penzance
Born in Leicester in 1902, Berrid...
Category
20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal
Singed roses - abstraction art, made in cherry red, garnet red, white, grey
By Mila Akopova
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The triptych is made with alcoholic ink in garnet red, cherry red, gray, white on Yupo paper. It can be in both horizontal and in vertical positions.
Each ...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Untitled
Located in København S, DK
Explore Mila Francesca Cali's abstract watercolors, inspired by her plein-air studies of space and nature. With echoes of modernist painting in a contemporary context, each piece res...
Category
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Landschap
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
LANDSCAPE
1956
Gouache on paper
46,5 x 37 cm.
Signed and dated: lower right ‘Quirijn 56’
Provenance: Pri...
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1950s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Dorpsgezicht
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
DORPSGEZICHT
1953
Gouache on paper
42 x 60 cm.
Signed and dated: lower right ‘Quirijn 53’
Provenance: Pr...
Category
1950s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
St. Cirque Madelon, 1958
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
CHURCH COURT, ST. CIRQUE MADELON
1958
Gouache on paper
57 x 45 cm.
Signed and dated: lower left "Quirijn ...
Category
1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Peinzende man
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
PEINZENDE MAN
1945
watercolor on paper
36 x 46 cm.
Signed and dated: lower left ‘Quirijn van Tiel 45’
Pr...
Category
1940s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Kathedraal, 1959
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
CATHEDRAL
1959
Gouache on paper
64 x 52 cm.
Signed and dated: lower right ‘Quirijn van Tiel 59’
Provenance: Formal collection P.A. Regna...
Category
1960s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Birds
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
ROOSTERS
1953
Gouache on paper
40 x 55 cm.
signed: lower right
Category
1950s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Bird
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
HAAN
1947
Gouache on paper
55 x 33 cm.
Signed: lower right
Provenance: Private collection, the Netherla...
Category
1940s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Gouache
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