Art by Medium: Pencil

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"Private Moment", 39x27.5in / 100x70cm, 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. Free shipping for items over $500 with 1stDibs code. "Private Moment" is an exceptional addition to the "Nude in Interior" series, offering a quiet, introspective narrative that exudes grace and serenity. The young female figure, seated on an elegant armchair, is rendered with the artist's signature ultramarine on ochre paper, a pairing that enhances the emotional depth and sophistication of the scene. The interplay between the figure, the armchair, and the background elevates this work to one of both elegance and intimacy. The composition is centered yet fluid, with the figure reclining gracefully within the ornate frame of the armchair. Her pose—relaxed but introspective—creates a sense of harmony between the human form and the architectural rigidity of the chair. The artist’s sweeping, gestural brushstrokes provide movement and energy to the static pose. The curves of the body mirror the chair’s decorative elements, emphasizing the unity between the figure and her environment. The suggestion of a room or interior space in the background, with its gridded linear patterns, contrasts the organic softness of the figure and the chair. This juxtaposition adds visual interest while grounding the scene in a lived, tangible space. The combination of ultramarine blue and warm ochre paper continues to be a defining characteristic of the series, but here it feels especially poignant. The vivid blue of the figure and chair stands out against the muted background, emphasizing their significance while allowing the ochre to imbue the work with warmth and subtlety. The cool blue tones evoke calmness and introspection, while the warm ochre creates a sense of comfort and intimacy. This duality reflects the subject’s private moment—a mix of solitude, peace, and perhaps quiet contemplation. The figure’s pose—sitting with one leg bent and her arms lightly embracing herself—suggests vulnerability and self-reflection. There’s a narrative of quiet introspection, perhaps even self-care, that invites the viewer into a deeply personal moment. The elegant, almost regal armchair adds an element of formality or tradition to the scene. This contrast between the casual nudity of the figure and the structured formality of the chair lends the piece a timeless quality, connecting it to historical depictions of the reclining nude in fine art. The armchair recalls the opulence of classical interiors, reminiscent of Rococo or Baroque aesthetics. However, the loose, gestural style firmly situates the work in a contemporary context, bridging historical traditions with modern expression. Like many works in the series, "Private Moment" explores themes of solitude, introspection, and the intimate relationship between figure and space. The title emphasizes the personal, unguarded nature of the scene, making it feel both universal and deeply individual. "Private Moment" is a poignant, beautifully composed work that encapsulates the themes of intimacy, elegance, and reflection central to the "Nude in Interior" series. The artist’s expert use of ultramarine and ochre, combined with their dynamic gestural technique, creates a scene that feels timeless yet deeply personal. This piece stands as a testament to the artist’s ability to balance classical influences with modern sensibilities, making it a captivating and thought-provoking work. "Private Moment" is an exceptional addition to the "Nude in Interior" series, offering a quiet, introspective narrative that exudes grace and serenity. The young female figure, seated on an elegant armchair, is rendered with the artist's signature ultramarine on ochre paper, a pairing that enhances the emotional depth and sophistication of the scene. The interplay between the figure, the armchair, and the background elevates this work to one of both elegance and intimacy. The composition is centered yet fluid, with the figure reclining gracefully within the ornate frame of the armchair. Her pose—relaxed but introspective—creates a sense of harmony between the human form and the architectural rigidity of the chair. The artist’s sweeping, gestural brushstrokes provide movement and energy to the static pose. The curves of the body mirror the chair’s decorative elements, emphasizing the unity between the figure and her environment. The suggestion of a room or interior space in the background, with its gridded linear patterns, contrasts the organic softness of the figure and the chair. This juxtaposition adds visual interest while grounding the scene in a lived, tangible space. The combination of ultramarine blue and warm ochre paper continues to be a defining characteristic of the series, but here it feels especially poignant. The vivid blue of the figure and chair stands out against the muted background, emphasizing their significance while allowing the ochre to imbue the work with warmth and subtlety. The cool blue tones evoke calmness and introspection, while the warm ochre creates a sense of comfort and intimacy. This duality reflects the subject’s private moment—a mix of solitude, peace, and perhaps quiet contemplation. The figure’s pose—sitting with one leg bent and her arms lightly embracing herself—suggests vulnerability and self-reflection. There’s a narrative of quiet introspection, perhaps even self-care, that invites the viewer into a deeply personal moment. The elegant, almost regal armchair adds an element of formality or tradition to the scene. This contrast between the casual nudity of the figure and the structured formality of the chair lends the piece a timeless quality, connecting it to historical depictions of the reclining nude in fine art. The armchair recalls the opulence of classical interiors, reminiscent of Rococo or Baroque aesthetics. However, the loose, gestural style firmly situates the work in a contemporary context, bridging historical traditions with modern expression. Like many works in the series, "Private Moment" explores themes of solitude, introspection, and the intimate relationship between figure and space. The title emphasizes the personal, unguarded nature of the scene, making it feel both universal and deeply individual. "Private Moment" is a poignant, beautifully composed work that encapsulates the themes of intimacy, elegance, and reflection central to the "Nude in Interior" series. The artist’s expert use of ultramarine and ochre, combined with their dynamic gestural technique, creates a scene that feels timeless yet deeply personal. This piece stands as a testament to the artist’s ability to balance classical influences with modern sensibilities, making it a captivating and thought-provoking work. 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, in a reversal of the male-artist/female-muse pattern, validate the feminine experience, defining myself through it. I was interested in how one experiences the body in a sensual form, and later focused on my own body, as I experience it myself, looking into the mirror and reconnecting. My work challenges the tradition of the nude by capturing my point of view, the gaze of a female painter, by using photography, drawings, sketches, and painting on canvas, for, both physical and psychological exploration. My art tries to create a visual language for emotion, beauty, feelings of intimacy and in the same time autonomy, captured with paint and vivid colors. My intense interest in color and the gestures of the brush strokes are the means I see and convey the subjects in space, as living, passionate beings." Paula Craioveanu

For me, an artistic process is an act of investigation – a passionate attempt to establish an understanding of the natural world – a version that incorporates both intellectual and e...

This is a set of three original artworks on board combining delicate detail with expressive brushwork. The outcome offers a soft, feminine aesthetic, with a flowing pink draped grace...

"Leaving Orange Pt. 1" (2020) by Francesca Reyes Oil painting on wood panel, urban skyscape, sunrise or sunset Figurative Art / Representations of Architecture / Cityscapes and City Scenes / Dark Colors Small scale vertical contemporary landscape, cityscape. Moody color tones of a Philadelphia...

Eddy Lee’s figurative surrealist portrait paintings on exposed wood depict emotive sirens who evoke a sense of mystery and seductiveness. His original artworks combine geometric elements with innocent women portraits seeking to trigger emotions, rather than communicating specific explanations. He reconciles the unconscious with rational life, exploring the power of dreams, embracing automatism, and freeing his subjects from the constraints of conscious thought. This colorful, intriguing woman portrait is painted with acrylic and gouache on a hand-built cradled wood panel. This one-of-a-kind original artwork measures 24 inches high by 24 inches wide. It is signed by the artist on the front and back. It is wired and ready to hang. It does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included with this unique work. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Eddy Lee relocated to Los Angeles in late 2012 to pursue a full-time career as a fine artist. He started his career on the Venice Beach Boardwalk and quickly gained a large following across the United States with exhibitions in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. The artist’s work is inspired by the works of Audrey Kawasaki...

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Body Double Original art, signed 100x70cm / 30x27in ink, graphite, tempera on paper large size, shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio The drawing has 2 wooden p...

California visual artist Kim Frohsin is unsurpassed in her depictions of figures, mostly female, usually in paintings that are intimate in size and scale. All of her work, whether re...

Abstract geometric graphite drawing inspired by the moon Oculus I by David Dew Bruner 2024 graphite on paper 15 x 11 inches unframed / 19 x 15 inches framed David Dew Bruner is a dr...

There is something compelling about drawings and sketches made by architects. Loose and full of life this delicious little study, made on the spot, beautifully captures the essence of place. Made during one of Patterson's early tours to India it shows the gloriously majestic Palace Museum in Udaipur, Rajasthan, which sits on the highest point overlooking Lake Pichola and the City. The delicate wash of terracottas, pinks and reds offers us the feel of sun on the old stones. India Palace Museum (Udaipur), watercolour & pencil on paper, image 9.5cm x 14cm, framed 21.5cm x 24.5cm, Artist Stamp, signed in pencil bottom left, 1990 Doug Patterson...

"In the world of still life and landscape, conceptual events meet one another – the structural meets the narrative, the small stands in the space of the large, and color has a chance...

This architectural wall-hanging artwork titled "In Isolation Series I" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of collage, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. This pie...

Oil Painting / Text / Pastel Colors / Figurative Art / Outsider Art / Pop Art / Surrealism From Macauley Norman's solo exhibition, CRYPTIC CLUTTER, "Phantasm" is a figurative, pop surrealist painting made with oil, acrylic and graphite on canvas. The piece features beautifully rendered koi fish beside a rendering of the globe into a single, flat plane, beneath the impasto text reading "Phantasm" across the top of the painting. Across the bottom third of the painting's image is a green landscape with a glue sky, behind what appears to be a metal fence...

California visual artist Kim Frohsin is unsurpassed in her depictions of figures, mostly female, usually in paintings that are intimate in size and scale. All of her work, whether re...

Carefully ordered patterns, geometric shapes in indigo, light blue and dark hunter green and delicate lines in bright colors complement a teal grayish blue background. Signed on vers...

"#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'...

"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. See 1stDibs free shipping offer FREESHIP 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...

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About the Artist...

This drawing is one in a series of botanical line drawings depicting the seasonal flowers of English gardens and the countryside. Size: H:29.7 cm x W:21 cm Additional Information: ...

Pair of abstract geometric graphite drawings inspired by the moon in white frames "Oculus I and III" by David Dew Bruner made in 2024 graphite on paper Each individual drawing measur...

This is an original paper, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood panel artwork by Seth Clark measuring 48”h x 72”w. About the Collection // Continuing the artist's ongoin...

Kim Frohsin, Third generation Bay Area Figurative artist began exhibiting in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1990s, and in 1993 was included with Nathan Olivera, Manuel Neri...

A cake top realistically depicts a cake by female baker, Zoe. Colored pencil on paper. 'Zoe' is 11 x 14.75 inches and professionally framed measuring 12 x 15.75 inches.

Katherine Bello Title: Beach Oil, Oil stick and graphite on canvas Year: 2021 Dimensions: 28"x22"x1.5" Signed by hand Canvas on stretcher frame - ready to hang COA provided --------...

California visual artist Kim Frohsin is unsurpassed in her depictions of figures, mostly female, usually in paintings that are intimate in size and scale. All of her work, whether re...

For me, an artistic process is an act of investigation – a passionate attempt to establish an understanding of the natural world – a version that incorporates both intellectual and e...

"In Chains" - Male Nude inspired by St Sebastian. Ultramarine tempera on colored paper. Size 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm . "In Chains" is striking in its expressive use of ultramarine t...

Imaginary Horse, 2020, acrylic, oil, pastel and graphite on canvas. Spider, web, flower, blue, black, yellow, pink, abstract. Custom framed in a white floating frame

Remembrance #23 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil, ink and antique textile on cotton canvas, dimensions are ...

This is an original India ink, graphite, chalk, and pen on paper drawing by Hunter Stabler measuring 14.25”h x 20.25”w framed. The piece ships in the pictured frame. Hunter Stable...

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Kim Frohsin, Third generation Bay Area Figurative artist began exhibiting in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1990s, and in 1993 was included with Nathan Olivera, Manuel Neri and Stephen De...

Xavi Carbonell (b. 1971) is a Spanish artist known for creating playful, childlike works that invite viewers to engage their imaginations. His pieces remain untitled, encouraging ind...

For me, an artistic process is an act of investigation – a passionate attempt to establish an understanding of the natural world – a version that incorporates both intellectual and e...

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I've been fascinated with botany and have photographed flowers for 40 years now. Flowers were around long before animals – about 140 million years. There are estimated to be 400,000...

California visual artist Kim Frohsin is unsurpassed in her depictions of figures, mostly female, usually in paintings that are intimate in size and scale. All of her work, whether re...

With its long, earlike tufts, intimidating yellow-eyed stare, and deep hooting voice, the Great Horned Owl is the quintessential owl of storybooks. This detail color pencil drawing captures the eerie beauty that mother nature has given us. This artwork is framed in a simple grey toned walnut frame and a heavy mat measuring 13h x 15.5w inches. Sylvia Beckman Owl colored pencil on paper 11h x 14w in 27.94h x 35.56w cm SUB025 Sylvia Beckman, b. 1938, Detroit, MI Education University of Michigan, School of Arch. & Design University of Wisconsin, Botany Private apprenticeship in stone sculpture, bronze, gilding and painting Exhibitions 2017 “Coming Attractions”, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 1997 S.O.F.A. exhibition, Ann Nathan Gallery, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 1997 Monumental Bronze Sculpture Commisson, Olbrich Park, Madison, WI 1994 Sculpture, Olbrich Botanic Gardens, Spring Display, Madison,WI 1994 Paintings & Drawings, North Seas Gallery, Charlevoix, MI 1994 Paintings & drawings, Olbrich Botanic Center, Madison, WI 1988 Monumental Stone Sculpture...

SOPHIA MILLIGAN 'Guijarros y Agua' Original Artwork (unframed*) ______________ Winter solstice light dancing on shingles and lapping tidal movements, towering rock formations rise ...

Miguel Rasero (Spain, 1955) 'Vinas', N/A carborundum, chine colle on Heavy weight handmade paper 52.6 x 40.6 in. (133.5 x 103 cm.) Edition of 18 ID: RAS-301 Hand-signed by author

For me, an artistic process is an act of investigation – a passionate attempt to establish an understanding of the natural world – a version that incorporates both intellectual and e...

The Dressing Room: This is a set of three original artworks on paper showcasing timeless, elegant dresses through the use of paint, colour pencil and collage elements. Delicate detai...

David A. Dreyer was born in Dallas in 1958, and earned his BFA and MFA at Southern Methodist University. He was a recipient of the Moss/Chumley Award from the Meadows Museum and has ...

Untitled (Letitia, pregnant with Rising Sun) Graphite on paper, 2005 Signed: "Sedrick Huckaby III" lower right (see photo) In April 2008, Huckaby was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship ...

Mixed-Media / Oil Painting / Illustration / Pop and Contemporary Pop / Human Figure / Chess / Comic Books / Video Games / Representations of Everyday Objects / Illustration / Interiors / Figurative Art / Outsider Art / Pop Art From Macauley Norman's solo exhibition, CRYPTIC CLUTTER, "Chess with a Comic Collector" is an incredible figurative, pop surrealist piece made with oil and acrylic and a PLA plastic filament drawing affixed to wood panel. The 3D piece features a "a bearded and bespectacled young man, beer bottle close at hand, cut-outs of the Incredible Hulk...

California visual artist Kim Frohsin is unsurpassed in her depictions of figures, mostly female, usually in paintings that are intimate in size and scale. All of her work, whether representational or figurative, results from her interactions with and observations of her live models during collaborative drawing sessions. The artist fluently wields a visual language of her own creation, and her works unveil the truths, power, beauty, and vulnerabilities of women in particular. Kim Frohsin’s paintings, drawings, and monotypes, are highly sought worldwide and are found in numerous consequential public and private art collections. Kim Frohsin original figure painting 'In the Mad Hatter...

Ademola Ajayi's evocative artwork, "For Tomorrow's Festival," captures a poignant moment of intergenerational connection and tradition. In this heartwarm...

Geometric Landscape mixed media on canvas 40x60 cm Original Art In Marilina Marchica's work, architecture takes on a symbolic value in relation to collapses and demolitions and i...

Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design. In “A Human Day,” a solo show dedicated to the work of contemporary multidisciplinary artist Benji Stiles, we explor...

Things We See Towards the End, 2020, acrylic, oil, graphite, pastel, thread, nails and yarn on canvas. Spider web. Blue, yellow, red, black, white, pink abstract. Custom framed in a...

This dress painting features an interplay of paint and textile with an outcome both expressive and refined. Through the process of adding and subtracting, textures and tone on tone l...

“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...

Signed by artist "M. O'KEEFE 2013" at lower right. Media is graphite on clay-coated panel. Overall dimensions including the frame are 18 x 15 inches.

California visual artist Kim Frohsin is unsurpassed in her depictions of figures, mostly female, usually in paintings that are intimate in size and scale. All of her work, whether representational or figurative, results from her interactions with and observations of her live models during collaborative drawing sessions. The artist fluently wields a visual language of her own creation, and her works unveil the truths, power, beauty, and vulnerabilities of women in particular. Kim Frohsin’s paintings, drawings, and monotypes, are highly sought worldwide and are found in numerous consequential public and private art collections. Kim Frohsin original figure painting 'Green Interior...

DOUBLE SIDED works and have been created to intentionally depict 2 images, one on each side of the paper. They are created using 100% cotton 300g watercolour paper, watercolour, penc...

Skull is an original artwork realized in 1976 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper. Hand-signed and dated on the l...

For me, an artistic process is an act of investigation – a passionate attempt to establish an understanding of the natural world – a version that incorporates both intellectual and e...