Meerkat, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
236 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Meerkat Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Sparrow Hawk, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
235 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Sparrow Hawk Size: 12 x 16 ...
Paper, Watercolor
Warbler, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
234 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Warbler Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Chickadee, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
233 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Chickadee Size: 12 x 16 inc...
Paper, Watercolor
Junco, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
232 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Junco Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Wren, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
230 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Wren Size: 12 x 16 inch, (3...
Paper, Watercolor
Tomtit, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
228 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Tomtit Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Hawk, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
224 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Hawk Size: 12 x 16 inch, (3...
Paper, Watercolor
Eagle, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
225 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Eagle Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Wren, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
226 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Wren Size: 12 x 16 inch, (3...
Paper, Watercolor
Sparrow hawk , Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
227 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Sparrow hawk Size: 12 x 16 i...
Paper, Watercolor
Tufted Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
222 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Tufted Bird Size: 12 x 16 in...
Paper, Watercolor
Tufted Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
223 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Eagle Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Eagle, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
221 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Eagle Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Eagle, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
220 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Classic Art Title: Eagle Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Scarlet Robin, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
217 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Scarlet Robin Size: 12 x 16 ...
Watercolor, Paper
American Robin, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
218 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: American Robin Size: 12 x 16...
Paper, Watercolor
Hoopoe, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
215 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Hoopoe Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Falcon, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
214 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Falcon Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Bullfinch, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
212 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Bullfinch Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Eagle, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
213 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Eagle Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Swallow, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
211 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Swallow Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Rhino, Watercolor Handmade Painting, Animals, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
210 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Rhino Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Tomtit, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
208 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Tomtit Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Chickadee, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
206 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Chickadee Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Hawk, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
205 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Hawk Size: 12 x 16 inch, (3...
Paper, Watercolor
Kestrel, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
204 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Kestrel Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Junco, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
203 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Junco Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Falcon, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
201 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Falcon Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Junco, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
202 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Junco Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Bison, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
200 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Bison Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Chickadee, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
197 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Chickadee Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Sparrowhawk, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
196 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Sparrowhawk Size: 12 x 16 in...
Paper, Watercolor
Eagle, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
199 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Eagle Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Chipmunk, Animal, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
195 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Chipmunk Size: 12 x 16 inch,...
Paper, Watercolor
Goldfinch, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
193 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Goldfinch Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Chickadee, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
192 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Chickadee Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Great Tit, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
191 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Great Tit Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Chickadee, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
187 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Chickadee Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Kingfisher, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
188 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Kingfisher Size: 12 x 16 inc...
Paper, Watercolor
Chickadee, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
189 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Chickadee Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Wren, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
186 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Wren Size: 12 x 16 inch, (3...
Paper, Watercolor
Fairy Wren, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
181 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Fairy Wren Size: 12 x 16 inc...
Paper, Watercolor
Chickadee, Bird Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
182 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Fairy Wren Size: 12 x 16 inc...
Paper, Watercolor
Great Tit, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
180 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Great Tit Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Eagle, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
179 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Eagle Size: 12 x 16 inch, (...
Paper, Watercolor
Chickadee, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
177 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Chickadee Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Buzzard, Bird Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
176 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Buzzard Size: 12 x 16 inch, ...
Paper, Watercolor
Redstart, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
175 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Redstart Size: 12 x 16 inch,...
Paper, Watercolor
Silver-eared mesia, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
172 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Silver-eared mesia Size: 12 ...
Paper, Watercolor
Andean Motmot, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
174 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Andean Motmot Size: 12 x 16...
Paper, Watercolor
Sunbird, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
173 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Sunbird Size: 12 x 16 inch,...
Paper, Watercolor
Common Redstart, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
170 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Common Redstart Size: 12 x 1...
Paper, Watercolor
Rose finch, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
171 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Rosefinch Size: 12 x 16 inch...
Paper, Watercolor
Black- throated bush, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
169 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Black- throated bushtit, Siz...
Paper, Watercolor
Goldfinch, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
166 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Goldfinch, Size: 12 x 16 inc...
Paper, Watercolor
Waxwing, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
167 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Waxwing, Size: 12 x 16 inch,...
Paper, Watercolor
Goldfinch, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
164 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Goldfinch, Size: 12 x 16 inc...
Paper, Watercolor
Goldfinch, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
165 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Goldfinch, Size: 12 x 16 inc...
Paper, Watercolor
Goldfinch, Bird, Watercolor Handmade Painting, One of a Kind
By Artyom Abrahamyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
163 Artist: Artyom Abrahamyan, Work: Original Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Classic Art Title: Goldfinch, Size: 12 x 16 inc...
Paper, Watercolor
Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world.
Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history.
By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.
Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.
Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.
Find authentic realist paintings, sculptures, prints and more art on 1stDibs.
Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and watercolor paintings to your home to evoke emotions, stir conversation and show off your personality and elevated taste.
Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art. The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.
When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.
When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy. On 1stDibs, browse a wide-ranging collection of drawings and watercolor paintings and find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.