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Surrealist and Whimsical Watercolor by an unknown Mexican Painter
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lots of humor in this watercolor painted by a Mexican artist who unfortunately did not sign it. We
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1960s Surrealist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper

"WaterColor Fishes" Whimsical Silk Scarf
Located in New York, NY
This Wonderfully Whimsical "Watercolor Fishes" Silk scarf is accented with hand-rolled edges and
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1980s Italian Scarves

"Blooming Jaguar", watercolor & pencil illustration on watercolor paper
By Oliver Flores
Located in Dallas, TX
"Blooming Jaguar" by Oliver Flores is a whimsical watercolor and charcoal drawing of a beautiful
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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper, Charcoal

Jouney No. 6 Yellow Rhino, watercolor & charcoal of flying rhinoceros and birds
By Oliver Flores
Located in Dallas, TX
"Jouney No. 6 Yellow Rhino" by OLiver Flores is a whimsical watercolor and charcoal drawing of a
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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Charcoal, Archival Paper

Jouney No. 5 Yellow Rhino, watercolor & charcoal of flying rhinoceros and birds
By Oliver Flores
Located in Dallas, TX
"Jouney No. 5 Yellow Rhino" by Oliver Flores is a whimsical watercolor and charcoal drawing of a
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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Charcoal, Archival Paper

“Arc de Triomphe Paris”
By Henri Grenier
Located in Southampton, NY
the turn-of-the-century Grand Boulevard in this colorful and whimsical watercolor and gouache on paper
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1920s Fauvist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor, Oil Pastel

Signed Original "Raggedy Ann" Watercolor c. 1928
Located in Brooklyn, NY
whimsical watercolor features an intriguing playful still life of Johnny Gruelle's iconic "Raggedy Anne
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Kelpie of Snooziepool - English Romantic Whimsical Fantasy Ink Watercolor
By William Heath Robinson
Located in Miami, FL
The Kelpie of Snooziepool - William Heath Robinson illustrated this whimsical fantasy work
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1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

The Chariot (Kahn & Selesnick’s illustrated “Madame Lulu’s Book of Fate” Tarot)
By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
13 inches unframed This whimsical watercolor drawing on archival paper was made by the creative duo
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor

The Tower
By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
13 inches unframed This whimsical watercolor drawing on archival paper was made by the creative duo
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor

"Trickster", contemporary, watercolor, art deco, whimsical, green, blue, drawing
By Sarah Alexander
Located in Natick, MA
Sarah Alexander's 32 x 40 inch teal ink and watercolor drawing "Trickster" is a whimsical
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen, Board

Whimsical Drawing By Michael Dormer
Located in Pasadena, CA
A whimsical, abstract drawing. Signed Michael Dormer, 1970. Michael Dormer is a prolific Southern
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wax Crayon, Paper

Impressionist tropical watercolor 'Sweet Heat'
Located in THOMERY, FR
"Sweet Heat" is a watercolor on paper framed on patine gold wooden frame. Unframed size : 40 X 30
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Drawings ...

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

"French Riviera, " Watercolor Illustration Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original architectural illustration by Laerta Premto is made with watercolor and ink on paper
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2010s Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Circle of Pink Boobs Watercolor Tondo
By Nina Bovasso
Located in New York, NY
This is a circle shaped heavy watercolor paper sheet with a monochrome pink watercolor painting of
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

"Craigivar Castle, " Watercolor Illustration Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original illustration by Laerta Premto is made with watercolor and ink on paper. It captures a
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2010s Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

"Peaceful Tides, " Abstract Landscape Watercolor Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract landscape painting by Melissa Kircher is made with watercolor and ink on paper. It
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2010s Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Ink

"Sea View, " Abstract Landscape Watercolor Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract landscape painting by Melissa Kircher is made with watercolor and ink on paper. It
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2010s Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Ink

Marguerite Elliott - Framed 20th Century Watercolour, Fantasy Island
By Margaret Elliott
Located in Corsham, GB
A whimsical scene in ink and watercolours, depicting a tropical island with mountains, palm forest
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
ski resort, Mount Tremblant Lodge, in 1938. Mont Tremblant, P.Q., Canada Watercolor and ink on
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1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
Lodge, in 1938. Mont Tremblant, P.Q., Canada Watercolor and ink on illustration board, sights sizes 8 1
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1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Fishing Illustration Cartoon 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
, in 1938. Mont Tremblant, P.Q., Canada Watercolor and ink on illustration board, sights sizes 8 1/2 x
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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Fauvist Watercolor Landscape with Weeping Willow Tree
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Vivid, imaginative colors whirl and swirl together to form this whimsical Fauvist abstracted
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1980s Fauvist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
, Mount Tremblant Lodge, in 1938. Mont Tremblant, P.Q., Canada Watercolor and ink on illustration board
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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

"Salt and Sky, " Abstract Landscape Watercolor Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract landscape painting by Melissa Kircher is made with watercolor and ink on paper. It
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2010s Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Ink

"Docked in the Marina, " Watercolor Illustration Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original nautical illustration by Laerta Premto is made with watercolor and ink on paper. It
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2010s Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

The Hierophant (Framed Watercolor Illustration on Archival Paper)
By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
13 inches unframed This whimsical, highly stylized watercolor drawing on archival paper was made by
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor

Bright Colored Abstract Watercolor and Ink - Under the Canopy
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical and bright abstract ink and watercolor painting of a tree surrounded with colorful
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1960s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Sheet Music, whimsical, surrealist colorful pastel on paper
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination, wry wit and fearless color. His shrewd social
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2010s Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil

Mother Nature, Lyrical Surrealist Abstract Watercolour on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid-century lyrical surrealist abstract watercolour on paper by French artist Jean Clerté, signed
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Eight of Wands (Framed Watercolor Illustration on Archival Paper)
By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
13 inches unframed This whimsical, highly stylized watercolor drawing on archival paper was made by
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor

Illustrative Watercolor Nature Graphic Art, "A Coastal Sunflower Dance" 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
dimensions are 16" x 13" x 0.8" (HxWxD). It is watercolor, gouache, and pen. It is already framed. A
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2010s Impressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pen

Mary Fedden 1970 watercolour Moonlight at Cappadocia Modern British Art
By Mary Fedden
Located in London, GB
(1915-2012) Moonlight at Cappadocia Watercolour 18 x 13 cm Signed and dated lower left Lonely Planet
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1970s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Rare Large Original British Illustration Art Watercolor Painting "Horse Races"
By Sue Macartney Snape
Located in Surfside, FL
Sue Macartney-Snape Watercolor painting (with highlights of gold metallic paint) titled on label
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1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Erskine Nicol RSA ARA (1825–1904) - Late 19thC Watercolour, A Cheeky Propositi
By Erskine Nicol RSA ARA
Located in Corsham, GB
A truly exquisite late 19th Century watercolour by the renowned and skilled painter, Erskine Nicol
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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Conrad H. R Carelli (1869-1956)-Early 20th Century Watercolour, The Distant City
Located in Corsham, GB
With excellent dictation over colour, brushstroke and depth Conelli whimsically uses watercolours
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Franco Matania (1922-2006)-Signed 20th Century Watercolour, Cherry Blossom Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
Cherry blossom and bluebells are captured with whimsical conviction in this fine study of a vase of
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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Balloon, Flying Machine, Drawing, Work on Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Tan, Yellow
By Krzysztof Pastuszka
Located in Riverdale, NY
Balloon is an original Ink and Watercolor Pencil drawing on paper. It is 16x24, unframed. It is
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Color Pencil

The Lovers "The Eyes Have It" Figurative Abstract Watercolor and Pencil on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
The Lovers "The Eyes Have It" Figurative Abstract Watercolor and Pencil on Paper A whimsical
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1980s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Pencil

"Heave-Ho", contemporary, botanical, orange, sepia, watercolor, ink, drawing
By Sarah Alexander
Located in Natick, MA
Sarah Alexander's walnut ink and watercolor illustrative botanical drawing in sepia tones shows a
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Modern Pink and Purple Abstract Painting
By Lamar Briggs
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical modern abstract painting by renowned artist Lamar Briggs. Circa 1960s. Painting
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1960s Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

English School 19th Century, Julia Matthews in ‘The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein’
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A highly decorative and whimsical study of ‘The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein’ starring Julia
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19th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Chopin Music Abstract Expressionist Landscape Piano Homage Contemporary Signed
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Western Sky" is an original watercolor painting with collage elements by David Barnett, signed and dated
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor

Piccadilly Circus by Fortunino Matania
By Fortunino Matania
Located in New Orleans, LA
) Watercolor and gouache on paper This exceptional watercolor and gouache composition by famed Italian artist
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Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Pions (Abstract work on paper)
By Jérémie Iordanoff
Located in London, GB
Pions (Abstract work on paper) Watercolour on paper - Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Salvador
By Mark Lembo
Located in Boston, MA
larger works like 'Get My Irish Up' and 'Fire Water.' Words that describe this piece:whimsical, primary
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Salvador
H 11 in W 15 in D 1 in
Pions (Abstract work on paper)
By Jérémie Iordanoff
Located in London, GB
Pions (Abstract work on paper) Watercolour on paper - Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Pions (Abstract work on paper)
By Jérémie Iordanoff
Located in London, GB
Pions (Abstract work on paper) Watercolour on paper - Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Pions (Abstract work on paper)
By Jérémie Iordanoff
Located in London, GB
Watercolour on paper - Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. French abstract artist Jérémie
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Surreal Collage: 'Irvington Park'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
, Barnett's work often incorporates elements of humor and absurdity. Many of his pieces feature whimsical or
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2010s Surrealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Watercolor, Graphite

Fall to Grace
By Robert Kraiza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
watercolor on a small scale, inspired by the Victorian era and whimsical dreams in both his art and personal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Watercolor, Ink, Archival Paper

Explorer, Figurative, Drawing, Inventor, Illustration, Tree, Male Figure
By Krzysztof Pastuszka
Located in Riverdale, NY
Explorer is Ink and Watercolor Pencil on paper, 24x16 framed to 30x22 Krzysztof Pastuszka is a
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Watercolor, Ink

New York Harbor
By Dong Kingman
Located in Missouri, MO
Dong Kingman "New York Harbor" c. 1940s watercolor on paper Signed *This is fully illustrated in
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1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

New York Harbor
New York Harbor
H 33.5 in W 40.5 in D 1 in
Donkey Boogie Woogie, limited color mixed media woman animals
By Jenny Toth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is drawing made with pen, pencil and watercolor on wood done from life of donkeys the artist
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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Archival Paper, Watercolor, Ballpoint Pen

Moon Dancer
Located in London, GB
paper belongs to an evocative series. Melendez welcomes viewers to embark on a whimsical journey where
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gesso, Acrylic Polymer, Watercolor, Pencil, Archival Paper

Still Life with Shells
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Whimsical still life of various shells, fruit, and bottles, including a wine bottle with a label
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Snow-covered Branches
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
of a tree. The snow pattern itself is very beautiful and whimsical. This snow pattern is never
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Early 2000s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite, Paper

Snow-covered Branches
Snow-covered Branches
H 5.71 in W 10.83 in D 0.04 in
William by Raymond Debieve, French Cubist Figurative Painting on Carton
By Raymond Debieve
Located in Atlanta, GA
whimsical work is reminiscent of the cubist movement with a bold use of color, exaggerated physical shapes
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Cardboard, Mixed Media

Julie by Rene Leroy, French Cubist Figurative Painting on Carton
Located in Atlanta, GA
whimsical work is reminiscent of the cubist movement with a bold use of color, exaggerated physical shapes
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

Hugo by Raymond Debieve, French Cubist Portrait Painting on Carton
By Raymond Debieve
Located in Atlanta, GA
whimsical work is reminiscent of the cubist movement with a bold use of color, exaggerated physical shapes
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Cardboard, Mixed Media

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Whimsical Watercolors For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of whimsical watercolors available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Contemporary, Modern or Pop Art examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the whimsical watercolors on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, gray, brown, purple and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by William Steig (b.1907), Sarah Alexander, Sue Bryan, Sara Frantz and Marilyn Davidson are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, watercolor and ink.

How Much are Whimsical Watercolors?

The average selling price for whimsical watercolors we offer is $1,875, while they’re typically $385 on the low end and $4,000 for the highest priced.