Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Early 1900s Naturalistic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Ink, Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Gouache, Archival Paper
1970s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Pastel, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Late 19th Century Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Charcoal, Carbon Pencil, Gesso
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
An abandoned warehouse stands quietly on the side roads of Camarillo, California. Despite the gray, overcast day, the building still displays intriguing colors....
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A dry dock pier in Avila, California brims with history and activity. In this instance, a small boat is on its way to a well-deserved overhaul. It passes by lar...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
In the San Francisco Bay, just beyond Sausalito, weathered shacks stand abandoned along the water's edge. The sun peeks through the overcast sky, casting enchan...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
The fishing boats in San Pedro are rich in historical color. They are passed down from generation to generation. The painting draws attention to the foreground ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A solitary rider journeys through a secluded section of a town, arousing curiosity about his destination. The interplay of colors and shapes within the composit...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Three men pose in front of their store, eagerly awaiting customers. Inspired by a vintage photograph found at a garage sale, the painting's warm tones exude a n...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
The colorful buoys of a fishing boat in San Pedro harbor reflect on the dark, calm water. The gray sky sets a peaceful tone. The two men fishing from the docks ...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
While traveling in the Pacific Northwest, artist Thomas Hoerber photographed this scene during a small break in the overcast sky. The sun slowly broke through, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A cluster of shacks perches on the shallow side of the water. During a trip to Sausalito, California, artist Thomas Hoerber detours to the back of San Francisco...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A rider halts on a dirt track, possibly appreciating the scenery around him. Fueled by his passion for motorcycle racing in his twenties, artist Thomas Hoerber ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
While visiting a friend in Brandon, Vermont, artist Thomas Hoerber spots an old, abandoned barber shop. The town brims with quaint history. One cannot help but ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Artist Comments
The lone boat bears the marks of its history. Here, she sits alone, at rest. Artist Tom Hoerber has kept the composition simple to emphasize the quiet solitude,...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Ink, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Gouache
Early 1900s Naturalistic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Crayon, Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Charcoal
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Charcoal
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
1920s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper
1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Gouache
1930s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor, Pencil
1930s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor, Pencil
Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Charcoal, Pastel
2010s Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Conté, Panel, Graphite
Late 19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, India Ink, Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
India Ink, Paper, Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, India Ink, Watercolor
20th Century Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Pen
20th Century Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor, Pencil
2010s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Pen
2010s Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Pen
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Pen
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Pen
1960s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Charcoal
19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Ink
20th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor
Mid-19th Century Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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.
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