Pastel Figurative Sculptures

Unique piece Created in 2015 109 x 61 x 48 cm " My work investigates the slippery intersection between the digital world and reality. Specifically, I am interested in how we experie...

Prelude 82 & 100 (Black and White Sculpture of Piglet Perched on a Pedestal) by Paul Katz Plaster, sand, & paint on found object Prelude #82 (Pedestal) measures 7.5 x 4 x 4 inches Pr...

The loose style of this drawing comes together quickly to convey the relaxed state of this nude female. The pastel accents bring a beautiful warmth to this drawing. Christopher Ganz Woman at Rest, 2013 pastel and charcoal on green paper 23h x 18w in 58.42h x 45.72w cm CG0062 -ARTIST STATEMENT- I depict my person in multiplicity with different selves representing dramatis personae. My likeness is both implicit and symbolic in the portrayal of my narrative; the drama involved in creating art and the artist’s role in society. I use realism to invite the viewer into mysterious inner worlds that are layered reflections of the outer. Dehumanizing environments are imbued with art historical references as a critique of power structures. The artist is an Everyman who is at odds with society and his self. Visually my work is a celebration of society’s dark undercurrents and its overlooked absurdities. I use charcoal and printmaking media as their tenebrous values add a fitting metaphor. The nuances of light and shadow seduce viewers into a world their better judgment would have them avoid. This provokes a sense of disquietude that causes viewers to assess our world through the austerity of a colorless, yet not humorless, light. -BIO- Christopher Ganz grew up in Northeast Ohio and from early on had a fertile imagination and an interest in art. Christopher's artistic education truly began at the University of Missouri, where his love of the human form led to many figure drawing classes and his exposure to the wonders of printmaking. Christopher's then went onto graduate school at Indiana University and a summer abroad program in Italy was a dream realized. Christopher then grasped charcoal with a renewed vigor and large, sfumato-laden drawings ensued. Christopher's artistic influences are many; from a seminal exposure to Dore's engravings of the Divine Comedy, to Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Goya, and up to Lucian Freud, Mark Tansey...

one of a kind drawing.

"Alphabet Soup" (2023) by Gail M. Boykewich Acrylic on paper mache sculpture on hand painted wooden shelf, figurative, magical realism, neo-folk, still life sculpture; classic Campb...

This miniature, blue and white, paper sculpture titled "4 SUMMER" is an original artwork by Drew Leshko made of paper, acrylic, inkjet prints, basswood, wire, PVC plastic, pastel, an...

Hand finished resin - quartz matte white finish. Hand carved box signed. The artist resides in Italy where his studio is as well He is represented by many galleries worldwide inclu...

"Father and Son Used Tires" is a wall-hanging paper sculpture by American artist Drew Leshko measuring 12”h x 22.125”w x 8”d. It is made from paper, enamel, acrylic, basswood, wire,...

This miniature paper sculpture titled "GO AWAY" is an original artwork by Drew Leshko made of paper, acrylic, inkjet prints, basswood, wire, PVC plastic, pastel, and clay. Through sc...

This sculpture titled "Cash Loans" is an original artwork by Drew Leshko made of a variety of paper, acrylic, pastel, plastic, wire, plaster, inkjet prints, basswood. This piece meas...

Ann Rothman Fat Lady Acrobat (Circus, Whimsical, Viola Frey, Delicate, Playful, Fun, Cirque du Soleil, The Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey) 2021 Porcelain,...

To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars...