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What is the art of making marks on a surface called?
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The art of making marks on a surface is called mark-making. However, you may also see people refer to it as drawing. Artists who produce drawings use a variety of materials, including chalk, pastels, crayons, markers, pencils and charcoal. Find a diverse assortment of drawings from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Untitled, Modern Watercolor by Jane Bazinet
By Jane Bazinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jane Bazinet, American - Untitled, Year: 1980, Medium: Watercolor, signed, Size: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm), Frame Size: 32 x 42 inches
Category
1980s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Meandering Print Series
By Gene Davis
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sophisticated and marvelous work for any forward interior. It both gives a sense of space, calm, playfulness and it actually pulls you in as a focal point work of art. Framing is ...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Screen
17, Modern Abstract Acrylic on Paper Painting by Yasmin Brandolini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large minimal abstract painting on paper by Yasmin Brandolini.
Artist: Yasmin Brandolini d'Adda, South African/Italian (1929 - )
Title: 17
Year: 1986
Medium: 40 x 60 in. (101.6 ...
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
Mystic Louisiana Marsh Landscape in Blue Tones, Limited Edition Cyanotype Print
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype.
Exquisite landscape of a "Mystic Louisiana Marsh".
Details:
+ Title: Mystic Louisiana Marsh
+ Year: 2025
+ Edition Size:...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype
French Gouache Painting of Native American Mustang Hunt in Nevada
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Gouache Painting of Native American Mustang Hunt in Nevada
by Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965, French)
Signed: Yes
Medium: Original gouache painting on thick unframed paper,
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
"vacation city #3" Composed Monoprints and Geometric Abstraction Drawing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "vacation city #3 is an original artwork by Miriam Singer and is made of pencil, marker, and acrylic on paper. The artist spends her free time biking around the cit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
