William Jacobs

William Jacobs "Skyline", original pastel on paper

1970

"Chicago Skyline IV" by noted Chicago painter William Jacobs (1897 - 1973) is a pastel on paper created in 1972. The artwork is signed in pencil by the...

"Reclining Figure" by noted Chicago painter William Jacobs (1897 - 1973) is a pastel on paper created in 1971. The artwork is signed in pencil by the artist and was never framed. A ...

"Untitled" by noted Chicago painter William Jacobs (1897 - 1973) is an abstract expressionist pastel on paper created in 1969. The artwor...

"Out of the Bowels of the Earth (Sorti des Entrailles de la Terre)" by Belgian artist Benoît Gilsoul an abstract gouache, charcoal and pastel on paper. It is signed on the lower rig...

"Sailboats in Harbor" by noted Chicago painter William Jacobs (1897 - 1973) is a pastel on paper created in 1971. The artwork is signed in pencil by...

"Figures at a Table" by noted Chicago painter William Jacobs (1897 - 1973) is a pastel on paper created in 1971. The artwork is signed and dated in pencil by the artist and was never...

"Black Band Abstract" is an original pastel drawing by Valerie Christell. It features abstract markmaking that forms a dark band in the center of the drawing. The artist signed the piece. Artwork Size: 30" x 44" Frame Size: 45 1/4" x 31 1/8" Artist Bio: Valerie J. Christell lives, works and maintains a studio in the Milwaukee area. She’s taught a variety of classes at Alverno over the years and is the former gallery director. Currently she’s teaching Figure Drawing classes and is a member of Alverno’s Art and Environment Committee. After receiving her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign, Christell received her Master’s of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from the University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee. Since then, she has continued her education with post-graduate study in art history. In creating her art, Christell works in a variety of media, including drawing (clayboard, charcoal and pencil), found object, digital photography collages...

"Joyful Impulse" is an improvised impulsive drawing conveys an impulse born in the space of sensations. Artwork is done in ink and ocher pastel on thick white paper. "Every time ...

"Combing Sound" is an improvised gestural drawing conveys an impulse born in the space of sensations. Artwork is done in ink and ocher pastel on thick white paper. "Every time I draw such abstract lines, a flow of energy moves my hand. I paint very fast to give the spontaneous flow as much space as possible. I never know what the result will be. The process of spontaneous drawing is a kind of magic that turns an invisible impulse into a reflection on paper. I feel the vibration in and around my palms and enjoy this dance of vibrations every time I paint. Each drawing is unique and one of a kind." Sve Gri...

This abstract calligraphic drawing is made with Chinese ink and silver pastel on heavy white paper. Looking at it you can feel the freshness of in...

Each intuitive drawing has its own character, its own energy. If you tune in with it, it will give you a charge of vivacity and a bright mood! This work is made in the style of abstr...

"Expressively Fast" This intuitive abstract drawing is made with Chinese ink and pastel on watercolour paper. It conveys an impulse born in the space of sensations. "Every time I draw such abstract lines, a flow of energy moves my hand. For this to happen freely, I need to be calm and focused at the same time. I draw very quickly to keep expression and spontaneity. I never know what the result will be. The process of drawing like this is a kind of magic that turns an invisible impulse into a reflection on paper. Each drawing is unique and one of a kind." Sve Gri...