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Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie & Clyde Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Museum in Harlem; the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Museum of African American History and
Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Track Star - Figurative Portrait of an African American Man in Pastel on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Track Star - Abstracted Portrait of an African American Man in Pastel on Paper Bold and
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Gnarled Tree - African American Artist
By Charles Alston
Located in Miami, FL
Executed in 1930, this abstract yet representational biomorphic charcoal work by African American
Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

"America's Nightmares, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"America's Nightmares" is an original pastel drawing on paper by Della Wells. The artist signed the
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

NYC School Abstract Expressionist Russian-American Painter Pastel Drawing
Located in Surfside, FL
white lines when he rubbed a flat stick of charcoal or pastel across the surface. These evocative
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Crayon

Two African Women, Pastel on Paper by Pal Fried
By Pal Fried
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two African Women pastel on paper by Pal Fried, an American/Hungarian artist. From the estate of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Drawings

Materials

Paper

"America, How Does Your Garden Grow?" Pastel signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"America, How Does Your Garden Grow?' is an original pastel by Della Wells. It pictures a blond
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

Indian Chief by African American artist Bai, Contemporary Work on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
Indian Chief, 2024 by contemporary African American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), is a 30 x 22in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

The Three Wisemen, Contemporary Mixed-Media Art by African American Artist Bai
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
Carolina, Charlotte, NC, The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke, VA, among others. Carl
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Fabric, Digital, Charcoal, Pastel

The Black Indian Chief by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
The Black Indian Chief, 2024 by contemporary African American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), is a 30
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Two Men and a Horse by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
Two Men and a Horse, 2024 by contemporary African American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), is a 30 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

1977 REALIST African American SHOE SHINER Portrait Painting BLM ARTIST
Located in New York, NY
Arnold J. Hurley is an African American artist born 1944 Images on paper and canvas have been part
Category

1970s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

GOING TO CHURCH Signed Lithograph, Southern Landscape, African American Heritage
By William Tolliver
Located in Union City, NJ
GOING TO CHURCH was the very first limited edition print created by the self-taught African
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Thom O'Connor Pastel on Paper "The Model #5"
By Thom O'Connor
Located in Detroit, MI
"The Model #5" is a pastel on paper showing a nude female figure emerging from what appears to be
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Paper

the sculptor, charcoal and pastel
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
narrative depiction of sculptor at work Pastel and charcoal on toned paper unframed *ABOUT Stephen
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pastel

'Spirit Not In Flight' original signed pastel
Located in Milwaukee, WI
nature. She also uses her studies in psychology, sociology, African American, and women's studies to
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

"Green Rhythms, Melon Dreams" Pastel on paper signed
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
collages are sold at the National Museum of African American History and culture.
Category

1990s Surrealist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

Eyes Sees America
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Eyes Sees America" is an original pastel drawing by Della Wells. The artist signed and dated the
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

Hat in the Ring, Fashion themed pastel on archival paper with shoes, mirror
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

2010s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

"Umbrella Woman, " a Pastel signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
African American History and culture.
Category

1990s Folk Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

"Melon Scope, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
for a stereotype of African Americans. Two serpent-like large leaves flank her, each with a single eye
Category

1990s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

"The Drowning of Brother Tony, " Original Pastel Drawing signed
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
signed the piece in the lower right. In this pastel, an alligator-like creature with an African American
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

Two Faces (Purple and Magenta) in Pastel on Paper
By Kelvin Curry
Located in Soquel, CA
Two Faces (Purple and Magenta) in Pastel on Paper Brightly colored faces by Bay Area artist
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

"Abstract Portrait, " Oil Pastel on Paper signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Gee was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and spent
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Oil Pastel

"Okalikolo, " Abstract Expressionist Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
marks. 30" x 40" art Custom framing is available Contemporary African American and Native American
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Twilight narrative pastel painting bright color beach scene couples
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
particularly drawn to Latin American art, channeling its mix of Western and African influences and imagery into
Category

2010s Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Pastel

Three's a Crowd, whimsical colorful pastel on toned paper
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is particularly drawn to Latin American art, channeling its mix of Western and African influences and
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

FRUGALNOMICS Signed Oil Pastel, Interior Conceptual Portrait, Math, Bicycle
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
African American artist Reginald K. Gee, born April 28, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gee is known for
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Planter, " an Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
" frame Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K Gee, is known for
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Romantic Pastel Jester Clown Figure Nature Expressionism Female Artist Signed
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Museum of African American History and culture.
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

"Brunch Break, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Reginald K. Gee was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Rag Paper

"Fortify, " Abstract Oil Pastel on Paper by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. 28" x 22" art Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K Gee, is
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

"Coasting Sailboat, " Pastel on Paper Seascape signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood on the northwest
Category

1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pastel

"Glower, " Pastel on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Custom framing available Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Found Objects

"Vacation in a Cabin, " Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Native American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood on the northwest side of
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Hollowsphere, " Oil Pastel signed on Verso by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
/4" art Reginald K. Gee was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African
Category

1990s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Found Objects

"Spiritual Bounds, " Original Pastel Drawing Portrait signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Museum of African American History and culture.
Category

1990s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

"Ulsto, " Abstract Figurative Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Ge
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood on the northwest side of Milwaukee in
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Found Objects

"3AM Sleepwalking Composer, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
April 28, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood on the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Found Objects

"Hand, Face with Space, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
expressionist, abstract marks. 30" x 40" art Custom framing is available Contemporary African American and
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

PHOTO SNEAK Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Landscape, Photographer, Visionary Art
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
PHOTO SNEAK is an original oil pastel drawing on brown paper grocery bag by the self taught African
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Special Pink Spot" Mixed Media on Canvas With Oil Pastel
By Zeal Harris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
exhibitions at the Port Au Prince Haiti Ghetto Biennale, the California African-American Museum, and the
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media

"Waiting Chitra, " Pastel on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K Gee, is known for Neo-Expressionism
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Found Objects

"Double Tone, " Pastel on Paper Portrait signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
9 in Reginald K. Gee was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

"Techniques of Meditation, " Oil Pastel Landscape signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
to Native American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood on the northwest side
Category

1980s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Whew!" oil pastel signed landscape motorcycle fun adventure lake mountains bold
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
28, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood on the
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Found Objects

"Farmer, " Pastel on Paper Abstract Landscape signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
occupy the background. 12" x 9" art Custom framing is available Contemporary African American and
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

"Untitled, " Abstract Oil Pastel on Illustration Board by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K Gee, is known for Neo
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Points Further Absent Vegetation, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Points Further Absent Vegetation" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Untitled, " Oil Pastel Drawing on Pink Paper by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Untitled" is an original oil pastel drawing on pink paper by Reginald K. Gee. This piece features
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

"Environmental Extremist Marries Maple Tree!; ..." Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
" frame Contemporary African American and Native American Heritage Artist, Reginald K Gee, is known for
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Fap, " Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
April 28, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood on the
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Found Objects

"Relax the Sames on Nepturn, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. 28" x 44" art Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K Gee, is
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Creatures, " Oil Pastel on Illustration Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Reginald K. Gee was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and
Category

1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Oblivion Road, " Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Found Objects

Joe Gould's Significant Other, surrealist fantasy charcoal and pastel drawing
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American art, channeling its mix of Western and African influences and imagery into his vibrant, often
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

CURIOUS PHENOMENA Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Landscape, Gray Green Yellow Coral
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
African American artist Reginald K. Gee, born April 28, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gee is known for
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"The Mainvjine of Farsplintoc, " Abstract Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African American parents and spent most of his childhood
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Faraway from Familiar Sounds, " Oil Pastel Drawing signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. 28" x 44" art Reginald K. Gee was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

ROCKET LAUNCH Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Landscape, Space Travel, Visionary Art
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
African American artist Reginald K. Gee, born April 28, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gee is known for
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

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African American Pastel For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate african american pastel for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. Finding the perfect african american pastel may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a african american pastel to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, beige, black and more. There have been many interesting african american pastel examples over the years, but those made by Reginald K. Gee, Xavi Carbonell, Stephen Basso, David Barnett and Mauro Oliveira are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in crayon, oil pastel and paint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is an African American Pastel?

A african american pastel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $72,000.
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