Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
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.
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The Card Players_America Martin_Oil Pastel/Acrylic/Cotton Paper_Figurative
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Card Players"
Oil Pastel & Acrylic on Cotton Paper
20” x 32”
AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los Angele...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Colours Of The Night #1, 11"x14", Fashion Art Print, Figurative, Woman
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
Colors Of The NIght 1: This figurative art print on paper captures the essence of timeless style. A neutral, atmospheric background creates an evening-like ambiance. Personalize your space with a sense of quiet sophistication.
Hand signed on back. This is #1 from a series of 4 art...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
SIESTA - original ultramarine large nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Siesta", 100x70cm / 39x27.5in Nude in Interior, pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse.
Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube, from Florida, US.
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"Siesta" is a serene and visually arresting addition to the "Nude in Interior" series. It conveys a quiet intimacy and relaxation, perfectly encapsulated in its title. The reclining female figure, with legs elegantly extended upward, creates a sense of balance between stillness and subtle energy. The interplay of ultramarine tempera and the warm-toned paper once again demonstrates the artist’s ability to use limited color palettes to great emotional and visual effect.
The ochre-like background provides a sunlit, tranquil atmosphere that pairs beautifully with the cool, calm energy of the ultramarine tempera. The artist’s choice of medium emphasizes contrast while imbuing the piece with a harmonious duality—warmth in the environment and coolness in the figure. The fluidity of the brushstrokes aligns with the theme of relaxation, while the vertical drips lend a dreamlike quality, as if the figure is melting into her surroundings. The looser strokes in the background contrast with the more defined lines of the figure, highlighting her as the focal point.
The unconventional reclining pose, with legs extended upward, adds visual interest and a sense of lightheartedness to the piece. It suggests a playful yet completely relaxed moment, as though the figure is unwinding and stretching in the midst of a private, comfortable setting. The verticality of the legs and the drips juxtaposes with the horizontal lines in the background, creating a sense of structure and stability. This geometric balance anchors the composition and enhances the overall sense of calm. The artist has included abstract horizontal strokes in the background, reminiscent of blinds or a window. These subtle details suggest an interior space filled with sunlight and add depth without detracting from the figure’s prominence.
The title, "Siesta," reinforces the narrative of rest and tranquility. The figure’s pose is unapologetically casual and unguarded, evoking the vulnerability and freedom found in moments of private repose. While other works in the series explore themes of introspection, passion, or desire, this piece focuses purely on physical and emotional relaxation. It offers a more subdued, meditative perspective, providing variety to the series while maintaining its stylistic coherence.
The reclining nude is a recurring motif in art history, seen in works by Titian, Ingres, and Modigliani. However, this piece’s contemporary execution—fluid, minimalist, and abstracted—ties it more closely to modernist traditions, particularly the gestural energy of Egon Schiele or Matisse’s reclining nudes. The artist’s decision to leave much of the environment abstract enhances the piece’s timeless quality. The figure feels anchored in both a specific space (suggested by the window-like strokes) and an almost dreamlike, universal realm.
"Siesta" is a masterful exploration of rest and serenity, demonstrating the artist’s ability to convey mood through form, color, and composition. The elegant simplicity of the figure, combined with the abstracted interior elements, invites the viewer to share in this peaceful moment. Its balance of gestural abstraction and classical themes makes it both timeless and distinctly modern. This piece is a beautiful representation of intimacy, calm, and the universal human experience of seeking rest.
Artist Statement
"I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now.
As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space.
My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair.
Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Pencil, Archival Paper
"Helene" Nude, Figurative, Miniature ink on wood, pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This miniature drawing may be displayed on a wall or worn on a chain.
Bio // ROBERT KRAIZA (pronounced: cry-zuh) is an illustrator and fine artist who lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied Media Arts and Animation at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Interested in many media, he often paints in monochrome watercolor on a small scale, inspired by the Victorian era and whimsical dreams in both his art and personal aesthetic. Depicting fantasy worlds from the hidden life of nineteenth century witches to miniature children...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper, Ink, Wood
Camilo. Figurative, Drawing
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Camilo, 2014 by Celso Castro
Pencil, Crayon on paper
Image size: 39.2 H in. x 28 in. W
Unframed
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Undefined by medium, Celso Castro’s works each carry the presence of th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper, Pencil, Crayon
Side Profile of Young African American Man with Black Hoodie
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This pastel portrait captures the side profile of a young African American man dressed in a black hoodie. The artist skillfully employs the pastel medium to bring out the rich textur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
In the Shadow - original sepia drawing by Paula Craioveanu IN MAT
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Sepia ink drawing on paper.
Part of my Nude in interior series.
In mat, overall dimensions 52x42cm / 20x16.5 in.
Shipped in mat, from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper
Flowers - Drawing by Arturo Pagano - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Flowers is a modern artwork realized by Arturo Pagano in the 1980s.
Watercolor drawings.
Good conditions.
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
The Tower
Located in Hudson, NY
Watercolor on archival paper
23 x 17 inches in white-painted custom wood frame with 8ply mat
19 x 13 inches unframed
This whimsical watercolor drawing on archival paper was made by the creative duo Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick as part of their series "Madame Lulu's Book of Fate", wherein the artists celebrate the carnivalesque with a cast of peculiar costumed characters. In this illustration, a cluster of sienna-colored buildings are stacked in the shape of a human figure. Surrounded by a spring-green landscape and bearing flowers--a pale yellow sunflower in one hand, and a bouquet in the others--the figure appears gentle despite its colossal size. The artists' highly stylized approach adds an almost vintage...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Gorda 4" (Honey 4) 2007 Original Signed Drawing Watercolor Ink Acrylic 21x15in
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949)
'Gorda 4', 2007
acrylic on paper Canson 320 g.
21.5 x 15 in. (54.5 x 38 cm.)
ID: 1D200715
Hand-signed by author
______________________________________...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Crayon, Watercolor
Self Love - Blue Nude original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Self Love", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse.
Part of Nude in Interior series.
An expressive line, revealing the essential of the female sensual body...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper, Tempera
UNTITLED (CAFE SCENE)
By Isaac Maimon
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed by the artist. Original mixed media on paper. Image size 19 x 25 in. Frame size approx 27 x 33 in. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity inclu...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
SATYR and NYMPH Neo Mythology ink by Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Satyr and Nymph"
A satyr is a male spirit of nature, always nude, who walks upright on legs usually shown as goat’s legs. Nymphs are female spirits, who rule over rivers and ponds, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Tempera
Portrait of African American Woman
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This striking charcoal portrait captures the essence of an African American woman with a unique black and white afro. The monochromatic medium emphasize...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
"Caída" (Fall) 1999 Original Signed Watercolor Ink Acrylic Work on paper 15x11in
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949)
'Caida', 1999
Acrylic, watercolor, ink on paper
15 x 11.1 in. (38 x 28 cm.)
ID: 1D199906
Hand-signed by author
_______________________________________...
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
Desire - original blue female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Desire", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series.
Shipped rolled in a tube, Fast shipping anywhere in the world - 7 days.
En...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Archival Paper
Ancient, Original, Modern Fables with Hares (Graphic Collage with Chalk & Paper)
Located in Hudson, NY
chalk on vintage collaged paper from a book of fables
Artwork measures 60 x 32 inches
65. x 35.5 inches framed, deckle edge paper is floated in n...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Chalk
Colours Of The Night #2, 11"x14", Fashion Art Print, Figurative, Woman
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
Colours Of The Night #2: This figurative art print on paper captures the essence of timeless style. A neutral, atmospheric background creates an evening-like ambiance. Personalize your space with a sense of quiet sophistication.
Hand signed on back. This is #2 from a series of 4 art...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Winter Night in Canmore, black and white charcoal drawing of trees and sky
Located in New York, NY
Charcoal on paper drawing by Toronto-based artist Katherine Curci. Framed.
Katherine Curci began this series of charcoal drawings, premiered in This L...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Surrealist Large Painting Royal College of Art LGBTQ+ Female Artist Pink Prawns
By Isabel Rock
Located in Norfolk, GB
Isabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative takes the audience on a journey into the imagination.
In October 2023 Isabel won the Evelyn Williams Drawing Award at the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. Known as the UK’s most prestigious annual open exhibition for drawing; part of the prize is a solo show at Hastings Contemporary, scheduled for 2024.
Whilst Isabel always has a tale to tell for each of her images, you may or may not choose to go on the journey with her or you may indeed have a different story, one of your own that jumps off the page at you, that that you decide to follow.
Artwork Details:
Tom Yum Yum, 142x121.5cm, ink, mixed media and acrylic paint on paper, 2013
Artwork Provenance: from the Artist Studio
photo credits, Isabel working, black and white shots, James Brown
In Isabel's own words:
Tom Yum Yum
Of the King prawns, the normal prawns and the shrimps, all prawns were equal when they were in the soup. There was no monarchy in the hot volcanic bubbles of the boiling tasty soup. All the prawns had regrets, some more than others. Some regretted they had spent more time with their prawn spawn, others that they had been kinder to their friends, it all seemed rather trivial now, the petty jealousies, the rivalry, the endless striving to get ahead, trying to find the best mating partner. None of it really mattered as the soupy steam engulfed them. 'We had a good time,' shouted one valiant King prawn, 'I did my best,' came a high squeak of a shrimp. 'I tried to be content with what I had, that's all that matters but it is hard when constantly bombarded with images of others success,' said a thoughtful prawn.
*Please note we are happy to ship this work rolled in an art tube. Whilst the work is on heavy duty art paper and mixed media, the artist is happy that the painting will be fine rolled in a tube. This is a more cost effective and environmentally sound method of shipping. Shipping via this method is free.
About Isabel Rock and her work:
Taking inspiration from Japanese woodblock prints and Indian miniature painting Rock has developed a unique collage technique that combines bold structures with large-scale woodblock prints and intricate detailing. The subject is a grand mixture of humour, drama, hidden morals, fanciful characters, modern culture, mythical beings and fantastical situations.
Rock creates a world that pulls you in and demands your attention. Quality of line is paramount, the drawings are created using a dipping pen and acrylic ink. An essential tool is a squirrel’s hair brush that gives incredible fine lines and was purchased on her travels in India.
Born in Hammersmith, London in 1981, Rock knew her destiny was to be an artist. Studying Fine Art Printmaking at The University of Brighton and graduating with First Class Honours in 2004 she went on to do a Masters Degree at The Royal College of Art in London, continuing her studies in printmaking and drawing, graduating in 2008.
Her first solo show at Bearspace Gallery in Deptford, London in April 2009 sold out and was the beginning of a career that continues to rise. Rock participated in the first ever India Art Fair represented by Art 1821...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen, Archival Pigment
"Untitled, Ballerina", Contemporary, Graphite Drawing, Canvas, Figurative
Located in St. Louis, MO
Joseph Piccillo’s meticulous charcoal and graphite drawings and paintings reveal an exquisite draftsmanship tempered by emotional sensitivity. Piccillo presents an action-based assem...
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Graphite
Amal, George Clooney and Julia Roberts, Watercolor Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him.
The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Mother and Child - Drawing - 1962
Located in Roma, IT
Mother and Child is an artwork realized by an unknown artist in 1962.
Black Marker Pen on Cardboard
27.5 x 22.5 cm ; 60 55 cm with frame.
Unreadable signature in the lower part.
...
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Board, Pen
Open Window - Drawing by Roberto Cuccaro - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Open Window is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 21st Century by Roberto Cuccaro.
Original Gouache on paper.
Hand-signed on the lower right corner: Cuccaro.
Total ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Election Year Portrait 1
Located in Dallas, TX
In his sculptures, drawings and paintings, Michael O’Keefe employs unpredictable processes as a means to discover content. He couples accident and chance with unconventional methods,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Monoprint
Cat - Drawing by Novella Parigini - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an artwork realized by Novella Parigini in 1970s.
Oil Pastels on Cardboard.
Handsigned in green in the lower right part.
74 x 54 cm.
Very good conditions!
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
In Isolation Series VII
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This architectural wall-hanging artwork titled "In Isolation Series VII" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of collage, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. This p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
Contemporary Drawing "Blue Prayer" Draw, Pastel, Ink And Colored Pencils
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Drawing, pastel, Pencil, Petal Flowers, Color and Ink on Paper.
The base of this drawing is ordinary yellow paper of 80 gr. I use natural dyes from flowers, herbs, leaves, and tree ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Ink, Pencil, Color Pencil
Talk To Me - Modern Figurative Oil Painting On Paper, Existentialism Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kotlicki is a constantly searching artist. Treading his own path, aiming at defining himself, giving his work a clear identity, he came across the avant-garde. He would back off the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil, Pencil
The Sphinx original blue ultramarine Neo Mythology by Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"The Sphinx"
The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle.
Part of "Neo Mythology" series. Original work on colored pape...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Tempera
Anima Mundi- 21st Century Contemporary Charcoal Drawing, Nude Female on Paper
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Rosanna Gaddoni (Italian artist)
Anima Mundi
65 x 50 cm ( framed in wood frame with museum glass)
Measurement with included frame: 80 x 65 x 3 cm
Charcoal on Paper
The Italian artis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
"Liberation." Contemporary Figurative Watercolour
By T Welby
Located in Brecon, Powys
A dream landscape, this piece is ethereal and subtle. It would make a lovely addition to a bedroom or study. A figurative piece that's currently very on trend; the technique hints at...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil
Sensory Experience - original large nude art by Paula Craioveanu 39x27.5in
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Sensory Experience", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse.
Part of Nude in Interior series.
Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube, from Florida, US.
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Artist Statement
"I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now.
As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space.
My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair.
Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Pencil, Paper
In the Mirror 2 - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
In the Mirror 2 , nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse.
Part of Nude in Interior series.
Shipped rolled in a tube.
1st dibs offers free shipping for certa...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper, Tempera
Teens at the Beach - Original Drawing by Anthony Roaland - 1981
Located in Roma, IT
Teens at the beach is an original drawing on pencil realized by Anthony Roaland in 1981. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower right margin.
The artwork represents fre...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
"#70 – I AM TIRED", ink, pencil, gouache, collage, vintage, hemingway, poetry
By Amy Williams
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"#70 – I AM TIRED" is from Amy Williams' series "A Farewell to Arms" – wherein the artist works directly onto page 70 of a found copy of Ernest Hemingway'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Found Objects, Ink, Gouache, Pencil
"Gorda 1" (Honey 1) 2007 Original Signed Drawing Watercolor Ink Acrylic 21x15in
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949)
'Gorda 1', 2007
ink on paper Canson 320 g.
21.5 x 15 in. (54.5 x 38 cm.)
ID: 1D200712
Hand-signed by author
__________________________________________...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Crayon, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor
Bright Day - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Bright Day", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse.
Part of Nude in Interior series.
Shipped rolled in a tube. Fast shipping, anywhere in the world, 7 days...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Archival Paper
Golden Entanglement - Contemporary Ink Ecoline Painting, New Expression
Located in Salzburg, AT
Grażyna Rigall is a painter, illustrator, author of stage designs and music videos. - The artist is interested in the merging of the world of fauna and flora with the world of man, p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
The Searchers (Figurative Chalk Drawing of a Dog on Vintage Book Pages)
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative chalk drawing of black Greyhound dog and red birds on vintage collaged book pages
'The Searchers' by Louise Laplante in 2022
chalk on vintage collaged book pages
28 x 46 1/2 inches unframed, 32 x 52 inches in natural wood frame with non-glare plexi
This graphic, figurative drawing in black chalk with collaged antique...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Chalk
MARK AND ADAMS RAMP
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"MARK AND ADAMS RAMP" is an original collage on canvas artwork by Jim Houser measuring 6" x 6".
Jim Houser was born in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where he currentl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Georgian Contemporary Art by Nina Narimanishvili - Kiss
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink & acrylic on paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Portrait of Woman - Watercolor by Anastasia Kurakina - 2018
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is an original watercolor realized by Anastasia Kurakina in 2018.
The artwork is in good condition and with vivid colors.
Hand signed by the artist on the lower l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Dreaming - original large blue nude by Paula Craioveanu 39x27in
Located in Forest Hills, NY
“Dreaming”, pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse.
Part of Nude in Interior series.
Nude shown in a Victorian interior, in a cinematic view. In a distorted per...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Pencil, Archival Paper
Nude at the Window - original art by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Nude at the Window" Tempera on paper, Part of my Nude in Interior series. Inspired by Matisse.
Shipped rolled in a tube. Free shipping with 1stDibs code Freeship for items over $500...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Tempera, Archival Paper
Blue Apollo original blue ultramarine Neo Mythology inspired by Andy Warhol
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Blue Apollo" Original work on colored paper, with blue ultramarine tempera on red colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Size is 27x19.5in / 70x50cm...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Tempera
Nautical Girl #3 - 9.5"x9.5", Children's Art Print, Navy & White Dress, Nursery
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This children's Art Print on recycled paper features a delightfully sweet little girls dress. The contemporary and timeless aesthetic makes it perfect for a child's room or nursery. ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Peru Peak, Vermont, [ 43.3012, -72.95184 ]
By Sarah Kaizar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Peru Peak, Vermont, [ 43.3012, -72.95184 ]" is an original pen and ink, and acrylic wash artwork by Sarah Kaizar measuring 24"h x 30"w framed.
It’s an off-beat, diverse community t...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pen
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Stik Holding Hands (Orange Version)
By Stik
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra vibrant orange version of the Stik Holding Hands print.
Issued folded in the Hackney Today newspaper as a special thank you to the residents of Hackney.
The color in each paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Lithograph
"House Studies Series I", Layered Paper and Drawing Collage, Architecture
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This layered paper and drawing collage titled "House Studies Series I" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of paper, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. Through a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Graphite
Customers Wanted, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Three men pose in front of their store, eagerly awaiting customers. Inspired by a vintage photograph found at a garage sale, the painting's warm tones exude a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
"La Siempre Habana #69" 1994 Original Signed Acrylic Charcoal Cardboard 12x15in
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949)
'De la serie La Siempre Habana 69', 1994
pastel, acrylic on paper
11.9 x 15.8 in. (30 x 40 cm.)
ID: 1D199404
Hand-signed by author
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Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Varnish, Charcoal, Pastel
"Boys on Blue Bed I" Light Toned Sensual Homoerotic Figurative Watercolor
By Steve Louis
Located in Houston, TX
Light blue toned homoerotic figurative watercolor painting by contemporary Houston, Texas artist Steve Louis. The work features two nude men stretched out ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Female Figure - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Female Figure is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original drawings in china ink .
Good conditions except for...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
"Perfil" 1994 Original Signed Watercolor Acrylic Work on Paper 15x22in Profile
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949)
'Perfil', 1994
watercolor, acrylic, ink on paper Velin Arches 300 g.
15 x 22.1 in. (38 x 56 cm.)
ID: 1D199409
Hand-signed by author
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Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Charcoal, Watercolor
Summertime - original large blue nude by Paula Craioveanu 39x27in
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Summertime", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse.
Part of Nude in Interior series.
Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube.
Artist Statement
"I started by ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Tempera, Pencil
The Whole World VII by Alicia Armstrong, Bear With Ball Oil on Canvas, Framed
By Alicia Armstrong
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alicia Armstrong’s Whole World VII is a captivating blend of whimsy and refinement. This charming oil painting features a brown bear tenderly holding a soft blue ball, set against a ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil
Dior, Fashion show models 2021. Watercolor fashion drawing on paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Contemporary figurative drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.
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