Art by Medium: Pastel

"Normandy Farmhouse" is an original pastel drawing signed by Michael DeFrancesco. It depicts a red-roofed barn in a wide farm landscape. 6 1/2" x 19 1/4" art 13" x 26" frame "As I progress in my painting, I hope to say more with less ... to leave the obvious vague ... and to paint only that which is essential ... this is my goal as an artist." Michael Defrancesco received his Fine Arts degree from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. While at the Academy, he was fortunate to have studied under some wonderful instructors such as Bill Parks, Vern Stake, Eugene Hall, Fred Berger, and the renowned watercolorist Irving Shapiro...

Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination, wry wit and fear...

Pastel on toned paper Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagina...

Figurative abstract collage with goats and other media layered to form an interesting visual texture by Karen Druker (American, 1945). Signed "Druker" in the lower right corner. Pres...

Price and size includes frames (maple wood with white mats). Artwork 58" x 38" Her pastel-on-sandpaper series, "Domestic Threats" and "Black Paintings", both use cultural objects as surrogates for human beings acting in mysterious, highly charged narratives.[9][10] Rachko also has created a series of photographs entitled "Gods and Monsters".[11] In these chromogenic prints, she is "painting with a camera," creating variations that free the camera from being a mechanical recording device of what lies before it. She prints all of these images by hand. The earlier "Domestic Threats" pastel-on-sandpaper paintings used her West Village apartment or her 1932 Sears house in Virginia as a backdrop. The "Black Paintings" series grew directly from "Domestic Threats". In the "Black Paintings," the figures (actors) take center stage. All background details, furniture, rugs, etc. have been eliminated and replaced by intense dark black pastel. Each painting takes months to complete as she slowly builds up as many as 30 layers of soft pastel. Her long-standing fascination with traditional masks progressed in the spring of 2017 when she visited the National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore in La Paz, Bolivia where one exhibition included more than fifty festival masks. The resulting series is entitled “Bolivianos”.[12] She has also written an e-book, From Pilot to Painter[13] and writes a regular blog, Barbara Rachko...

Charcoal, pastel lace Audrey Anastasi states: "The paper doll series was created first in the presence of a live model, working quickly, in charcoal an...

Portrait is a Pastel and Watercolour artwork realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition on a little sheet. No Signature. Reynold Arnould was born i...

Red Feathers #3 by Carol Magnatta Painting, Women, Feminine, Feathers, Dancing, Sexy, Pastel, Provocative, Home Art, Wall Art, Home Decor, Wall Decor

Composition With Circles is a drawing artwork realized by an Anonymous artist in the 1950s. Pastel on paper. Very Good Conditions. The artworks are re...

Randall Davey was an American artist and also an art educator. And his artwork can be found in museums throughout the US. He is known for his portraits, Still Lifes, and his equine p...

Neo-Expressionist Linear Geometric Abstract #2 - In the Style of Basquiat Dynamic contemporary Neo-Expressionist abstract composition in red...

Dynamic pastel drawing of Tower Bridge in London by Allie William "Bill" Skelton (American, 1942-1986). Signed and dated in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner. Unframed. Allie William “Bill” Skelton (American, 1942-1986) was a painter and sculptor active in San Francisco who was involved in the gay art...

Marsh, Reginald. ACROBATS. Ink, gouache, and pastel on paper, 1922. Signed, lower right. c. 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches; framed to 28 x 23 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches. In excellent condition.

Pastel on paper Francine Ledieu is a French artist born in 1931 who lives and works in Paris, France. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s, Francine was a student of Jean Bertholle from the Saint Roch Academy. The artist had personal exhibitions at Maison Mansart from 1989 to 1993 and at Étienne de Causans Gallery in 1997. In 1998 & 2009 she exhibited at La Petite Galerie...

narrative depiction of sculptor at work Pastel and charcoal on toned paper unframed *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet ...

"Image" is an original acrylic and pastel painting on paper by Reginald K. Gee. The artist initialed the piece on the back. It features abstracted, simplified figures and faces in fr...

Charcoal and pastel drawing realized in 2022. Here, in the background two head profiles are facing each other in sepia outline on a blue, gray, and yellow abstract surface. In the f...

Lithosphere 159 is an original, modern art painting from the Lithosphere series. This one-of-a-kind painting was created with acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas. It has a width ...

Bernard Dunstan, R.A. Pastel on Paper beautifully framed. Titled on the verso: “Coming out of the Bathroom: Llwynair” Initialed lower left “B.D.” Signed in marker on the verso “Berna...

Chinezim Moghalu 1992 - Current Aids, 2024 Acrylic and pastel on canvas 132 x 117 cm 52 x 46 in

Girl in a cafe 70x50 cm

Scaling up This pastel drawing Golden Lilac - 07-02-21 is based on a previous graphite pencil drawing 'Nude - 13-01-16'. Once in a while I realize I draw in graphite more often than...

Georges Barat-Levraux (1878–1964) Young Girls Reading Pastel on paper, 39 x 31 cm Provenance: Private collection In this tender and intimate scene, Georges Barat-Levraux captures a ...

Snowy, small town scene in an impressionistic and painterly style. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist...

Writer Behind The Table is an original drawing in pencil and pastel realized by André Meaux Saint-Marc (1885-1941) in the early 20th Century. Included a Passepartout: 30 x 20 cm G...

"Portrait of the Artist's Mother-in-Law" is an original pastel drawing by Francesco Spicuzza. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This drawing depicts an elderly woman in beige clothing...

Ginger Williams Cook is a painter, published illustrator, and arts educator based in Jackson, MS. Her paintings have been featured in numerous exh...

Crystal Latimer employs the method to create depth. Inspired by 16th centenary tapestry, she combines western iconography with the symmetrical design elements of medieval artisans. T...

The Bird is an original Drawing on paper realized by the painter Henri Lehmann (1814-1882). Drawing in Pastel. Stamped on the lower. Good conditions. ...

Painting of the series “Not a dicky bird”, 100x80cm, acrylic, pastel, canvas

Silent harmony, 60x40cm, acrylic, pastel, canvas

Considered one of the early "California Impressionists" Carl Sammons is known for plain air landscapes that featured the flowering plants native to the coasts, mountains, and desert...

Portrait is an original modern artwork realized in France by Hermann-Paul (1879 - 1969). Original Pencil Drawing and Pastel. Good condition on a grey paper. Monogrammed by the art...

Landscape is an original drawing in Pastel realized in the early 20th Century by Edmond Cuisinier (1857-1917). Good conditions except for consumed right-margin. The artwork is depi...

This is a pastel done on archival pastel sand paper. With this pastel, I did an underpainting using watercolor and then applied pastel over it. I enjoyed painting this snow scene. ...

"Hallman's" is a landscape with figures and farmhouse, by American Impressionist painter Albert Van Nesse Greene. The painting is a 13.5" x 19....

The Bedroom is a beautiful painting realized by the Italian artist KEZIAT in 2020. Ink, pastel and watercolor on canvas. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right. Perfect condi...

I Dreamed a Strong Wind is a beautiful painting realized by the Italian artist KEZIAT in 2020. Ink, pastel and watercolor on canvas. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right. P...

The Fire Inside is a beautiful painting realized by the Italian artist KEZIAT in 2018. Ink, pastel and watercolor on two overlapping canvases. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower...

Pastel on paper. Signed in the lower left. Well presented in a contemporary off-white frame.

Men in Frames and Temple is an original Drawing on paper realized by French painter Norbert Meyre in the mid-20 century. Drawing in ink, pastel, and pencil. Good conditions. The a...

The Men on The Bridge is a Drawing on paper realized by French painter Norbert Meyre in the mid-20 century. Drawing in China ink and pastel. The artwork is represented through deft...

Allegory of a Bird is an original artwork, pencil, pastel, gouache and watercolor on paper. Is not signed and dated but we can attribute the period late 19th Century. The artist p...

Love at First Sight Last night I had a model session with Julia. Sometimes you come across a woman you immediately fall in love with. She is a great model and warm personality. Be...

This lively origin alone of a kind with oil pastel and acrylic painting on hand cut heavy stock brings a pop of life to any room. See the others in the series, too, to create a d...

Venus Goddess is an original Drawing in pencil on ivory-colored paper realized by An anonymous artist in the early 20th century. Good conditions. The artwork is represented through...

All Things Round? This pastel drawing Golden Night – 08-02-21 is based on a previous graphite pencil drawing Roundism 10-08-20. What I do is to browse through my collection of dra...

Old Lady is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934). Hand-Signed by the artist on the lower left corner. Good condition included a white cardboa...

Landscape is an Original Pastel and Watercolour realized by Myriam Bering in 1969. The artwork is in good condition on a yellowed cardboard. Another Pencil Drawing on the back. My...

Nude is an original drawing in pastel on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the 1950s. Stamp signed on paper. Good condition. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painte...

Bird is an original drawing in ink and pastel realized by Leo Guida in 1971. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historica...

Meet Your God is an original charcoal and pastel created by Sergio Barletta in 1998. Good conditions on a plywood. Dated and named by the artist in the lower right corner. Sergio B...

A New Session This reclining nude is completed two days after the last model session I held at my studio. Being the first drawing I completed after July’s session means last month’s drawing has not been completed yet. This one was relatively easy though. It comprises a fairly simple composition with no technical or compositionary challenges. I could focus on soft skin textures and folds in the sheets. First I made a rough estimation of the composition in charcoal. I worked it out with Conté pastel pencils (black and white) later. Relax Baby! After the completion of my colored pencil drawing ‘Leiden – Herengracht – 14-09-21’ I was in the mood for some simple stuff, nothing fancy. So I had her take a comfortable position, reading a book on paradoxes I bought a couple of weeks ago at the Groninger Museum. I like these talks with my model because it both makes us relax and somehow this relaxation speaks through the musculature in her back. I tried to capture that and I think I got away with it. Moreover, the bond between artist and model is important and when the right chemistry is there, magic can happen. Materials Completely coincidental the first thing I pulled out of the bag of drawing paper was a block of Strathmore Toned Gray. In my pencil and pastel case I found an old charcoal holder. Perfect for a session on the bed with me sketching on the bedside. When I come to think of it, the best model sessions are improvised, not fixated on too many poses. It can cramp both model and artist. The iPad Pro...

Clairobscur – 06-10-20 Clairobscur In 2013 I started this clairobscur lit nude and tucked it in one of pastel maps, only to forget about it for years and years. I remembered I was not quite satisfied by the color saturation and the color scheme itself. It leaned too much on the red and purple side. Besides that, the proportions were slightly off. Mishaps If you become curious right now, I have a whole bag of mishaps loitering about. It is one of the long and winding roads an artist has to take, especially when frantically looking for a style to call my own. In the meantime this kind of impressionism in hatched strokes I did a lot but once in a while it is fun to take it up once again. In fact posting ‘Pastel Study 04 (2013)’ reminded me to finish this one. Second Chance Sometimes you have to give a pastel a second chance or in other worlds...

"Sea Breeze" is an abstract painting by Rebecca Sobin executed in oil, cold wax medium, and pastel powder on a cradled wood panel; measuring 12 x 12 inches....

Ginger Williams Cook is a painter, published illustrator, and arts educator based in Jackson, MS. Her paintings have been featured in numerous exh...

Figure is an original drawing in pastel realized by Henri Chapront in 1905 ca. Fair condition. The artwork is depicted through soft strokes in a well-balanced composition.

Portrait of Christ is an original artwork realized by the Unknown Artist in the early 20th Century. Original colored pencil and pastel drawing o...

"Spirit Not in Flight," 1994, is a pastel work by Della Wells. The work depicts a nude black woman looking out from the picture, meeting the viewer's ...

Portrait of Woman is an original pencil drawing on paper realized by Jeanne de Jesse in the early 20th Century. Good conditions. Hand-signed on the lower right. The artwork repres...