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Vintage Japanese Gyotaku Natuical Red Lobster Ocean Shellfish Print
Located in Dayton, OH
Japanese gyotaku print of a red lobster. Signed in plate by the artist. Originally produced by the
Category

20th Century Japanese Expressionist Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Gucci Ray - Sumi Ink on Mulberry Paper, Original Artwork, Gyotaku Style
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
. Artist Jeff Conroy has created this Gyotaku print of large ray entitled simply "Gucci Ray" to fill that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Sumi Ink

Chanel Quilted Black Caviar Ray - Sumi Ink on Mulberry Paper, Gyotaku Original
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
. Artist Jeff Conroy has created this Gyotaku print of large ray entitled simply "Channel Quilted Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper

Purple Perkins Over St. Croix - Octopus on Nautical Map, Gyotaku Style Print
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Color Pencil

Goldilocks, Pastel - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Quicksilver - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Rubbarb - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Berry Cobbler - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Blue Curaçao - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Malaga Sunset - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Two Macks - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of Two Mackerel on Paper
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Puppypus - Cilantro - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Puppypus - Tobasco - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Resplendent Rascal - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Cheetahpus - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Cheetah Patterned Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper

Red Rum - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Mr. Bubbles - Anarchy - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Goldilocks - Flaming Hot - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Goldilocks - Green Goblin - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Block Island Merlot - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Red Moon Rising - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Studio 54 - Grape - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Sea Fan - Cobblestone - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Sea Fan - Carnivale - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Apples and Oranges - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Fontainebleau - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of a Multi-Colored Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Goldilocks - Blue Moon - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Sea Fan - Gumball - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Studio 54 - Bananarama - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Mr. Bubbles, Goldfinger - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Orange Crush - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Orange Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper

Cobalt Canary - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of a Multi-Colored Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Neapolitan - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus on Mulberry Paper
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Puppypus - Pastel - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Sea Fan - Dust Berry - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Lemon Meringue - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of a Multi-Colored Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Mr. Bubbles - Blue Agave - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Super Elastic Bubble Plastic - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
ink and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Mr. Bubbles - Plum Bob - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Juniper - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus on Mulberry Paper
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
ink and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Studio 54 - Cherry Blossom - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
ink and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Studio 54 - Code Blue - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Black Mirror - Gyotaku Technique Fish Painting with Sumi Ink on Mulberry Paper
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku, as a recording method for fisherman, is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper

Boo Berry - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of a Multi-Colored Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Stay Golden Pony Boy - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Dippin' Dotopus - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of a Multi-Colored Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Absinthe Makes The Heart Grow Fonder - Octopus, Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Blue Blood - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of a Multi-Colored Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil, Sumi Ink

Grape of Wrath - Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting, Large Purple Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper

Purple Nurple - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of a Purple-Colored Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Legs For Days - Three Octopuses in Gyotaku Style Japanese Sumi Ink Painting
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

String of Pearls - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus, Mulberry Paper
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

The Great Australian Bight Trio - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Color Pencil, Watercolor

Pinot Noir - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus on Mulberry Paper
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Creeping Blue Ring - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Sea Fan - Green Meets Blue - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Sea Fan - Blue Meets Red - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

The Blue Ring of Cape Fourcroy - Gyotaku Painting of Octopus on Nautical Chart
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil, Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper

70's Kitchen - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus on Mulberry Paper
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Sumi Ink, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

Silly Rabbit, Trix are for Kids - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
By Jeff Conroy
Located in Chicago, IL
using Gyotaku prints. This original form of Gyotaku is still utilized today, and can be seen hanging in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

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Gyotaku Print For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gyotaku print you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Finding the perfect gyotaku print may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right gyotaku print for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, orange and green. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, paper and ink can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Gyotaku Print?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a gyotaku print in our inventory may begin at $235 and can go as high as $27,872, while the average can fetch as much as $1,350.

A Close Look at contemporary Art

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right drawings-watercolor-paintings for You

Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and watercolor paintings to your home to evoke emotions, stir conversation and show off your personality and elevated taste.

Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art.

The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.

When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.

When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy. On 1stDibs, browse a wide-ranging collection of drawings and watercolor paintings and find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.